Stuart Franklin(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)CHARLOTTE—The PGA Championship's “Glory's Last Shot” slogan is no more, but the notion still rings true. Especially for Dustin Johnson.
In the early weeks of April, it was preordained that Johnson would win a major in 2017; the only question was how many. In a four-tournament span, he beat or tied all but two competitors, capturing two WGC titles and the Genesis Open in the process. His only poor pre-Augusta showing was a missed cut at Torrey Pines, which was justified, knowing that Johnson had flown to Dubai days before. Coupled with his play in 2016, the build-up to the Masters felt less like a tournament preview and more like a coronation. Forget Player of the Year: Could Johnson submit one of the best seasons in modern golf?
Four months and a staircase incident later, Johnson is seeking his first top 50 at a major this season. He's still No. 1 in the world—but no longer the favorite for POY honors. Amazingly, he i..

Stuart Franklin(Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)CHARLOTTE—The PGA Championship's “Glory's Last Shot” slogan is no more, but the notion still rings true. Especially for Dustin Johnson.
In the early weeks of April, it was preordained that Johnson would win a major in 2017; the only question was how many. In a four-tournament span, he beat or tied all but two competitors, capturing two WGC titles and the Genesis Open in the process. His only poor pre-Augusta showing was a missed cut at Torrey Pines, which was justified, knowing that Johnson had flown to Dubai days before. Coupled with his play in 2016, the build-up to the Masters felt less like a tournament preview and more like a coronation. Forget Player of the Year: Could Johnson submit one of the best seasons in modern golf?
Four months and a staircase incident later, Johnson is seeking his first top 50 at a major this season. He's still No. 1 in the world—but no longer the favorite for POY honors. Amazingly, he i..

David CannonSANKT LEON-ROT, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 20: Paula Creamer of the United States hits her tee shot on the first hole during the final day singles matches in the 2015 Solheim Cup at St Leon-Rot Golf Club on September 20, 2015 in Sankt Leon-Rot, Germany. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)On Sunday night after the Ricoh Women's British Open, U.S. Solheim Cup captain Juli Inkster announced her Solheim Cup team. Eight players make the U.S. team off of Solheim Cup points, two make the team through Rolex World Ranking, and two players are chosen through captain’s picks.
Usually, those are the only 12 names that matter. But every year, the Solheim Cup captains for both the U.S. and Europe also write down one final name for an alternate. That piece of paper is put into a sealed envelope and isn’t opened unless someone is injured or withdraws. In such an event, that envelope is opened and that name becomes a member of the team.
Only the captains know the pick, one that's usuall..

Sam GreenwoodCHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 08: Rickie Fowler of the United States walks up a fairway under an umbrella during a practice round prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)The PGA Championship will be moving to May beginning in 2019, but this week, it's still glory's last shot when it comes to winning a 2017 major. Who will come away with the Wanamaker Trophy? To make our tournament picks, discuss changes to Quail Hollow and talk about all the rain in the forecast, Joel Beall joined me from Charlotte for our weekly chat. Please have a listen:
And if you're more old school and would rather just read my normal weekly fantasy golf picks, here's my fab foursome at Quail Hollow:
Rickie Fowler: The time seems right for Fowler to finally win that first major championship at a place where he won his first PGA Tour title five years ago. Fowler has played much better than ..