For all his birdies Saturday, two big pars kept Martin Laird in control at the Phoenix Open. Laird made 10-footers for par on the 16th and 18th holes and had a 3-under 68, giving him a three-shot lead going into the final round over a new pair of the next generation. Hideki Matsuyama, the 22-year-old from Japan who already has seven worldwide victories, roared into contention with birdies on his last four holes for an 8-under 63, the low round of the tournament. Brooks Koepka, a 24-year-old who traveled the world to get back home to America, finally found some fairways and used his power to shoot 64. They were tied for second with Zach Johnson, who had a 67. Read more http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/12259149/martin-laird-takes-3-shot-lead-phoenix-open
Brooks Koepka has lost track of the miles flown, the oceans crossed and the stamps in his passport as he toiled in remote corners of the golfing world for more than two years to prepare himself for moments like Sunday at the Phoenix Open. The most significant journey turned out to be the 50 feet his golf ball traveled from the fringe, up a ridge and right into the cup. Read more http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/...llies-win-phoenix-open-first-pga-tour-victory
