Nick Watney

PEBBLE BEACH, California, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Fresh from victory at the Buick Invitational on Sunday, Nick Watney has been soaking up congratulatory words from his peers in the build-up to this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. "It's been great, and a bit of a whirlwind," American Watney, a native of nearby Sacramento, told reporters at the hosting Pebble Beach Golf Links on Wednesday. "It's very special to get respect from your peers. I think we'd all like to have that. Yeah, it's...Read Full Story

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Whistling Straits was there for the taking. So is this PGA Championship.Nick Watney took over the lead Saturday with two quick birdies and never let up until he had a 6-under 66, giving him a three-shot lead over Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy in a strong showing by golf's next generation.Read Full Story

Nick Watney is living the dream. The 25-year-old captured the New Orleans Open on Sunday to win his first PGA Tour title. Watney takes home more than $1M for the win and gets a two-year tour exemption. To date he's played in nine pro tournaments.Read Full Story

Argentina's Andres Romero won the Zurich Classic in his 12th career start on the PGA Tour, closing with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Australia's Peter Lonard.Read Full Story

Nick Watney appeared to be along for the ride Sunday until making two birdies over the final three holes to take advantage of a late collapse by John Rollins and win the Buick Invitational.Read Full Story