Junior Ryder Cup ends in tie; Critics questioning Wie's PGA play; Britton leads New Jersey PGA Championship

The Junior Ryder Cup in Newport, Wales, ended in a 6-6 tie between Europe and the United States yesterday. Cassandra Blaney and Tony Mapu Finau defeated Maximillian Kieffer of Germany and Belgian Laura Gonzales-Escallon by one hole in the final round to seal the tie …

It appears Michelle Wie isn’t winning many new fans by competing in PGA Tour events, with many critics saying she should focus on the LPGA Tour. Wie failed to make the cut in a PGA Tour event for the sixth time in her career at last week’s 84 Lumber Classic.

Bill Britton jumped to a 3-shot lead in the opening round of the New Jersey PGA Championship at Manasquan River Golf Club yesterday. Britton shot a 5-under 67.