The USGA will have a female president for the second time in its 121-year history in February, when Diana M. Murphy assumes the role at the association’s annual meeting in San Diego. “I am deeply honored,” said Murphy, from St. Simons Island, Ga., in a statement. “Since first being introduced to the USGA in 1988, […]
Lydia Ko wins The Evian to become youngest female major winner
September 13, 2015 by
Lydia Ko had one last chance to become the youngest female major champion in history, and she seized it. On Sunday, Ko won The Evian Championship, the LPGA’s fifth major championship of the year, to become a major winner at 18 years, 4 months, 20 days. The final-round, 8-under 63 Ko shot at Evian Golf […]
Teeing Off: How the FedEx Cup playoffs have become a success
August 21, 2014 by
Welcome to Teeing Off, where Devil Ball editor Shane Bacon and national columnist Jay Busbee take a day’s topic and smack it all over the course. Suggest a future topic by hitting us on Twitter at @shanebacon and @jaybusbee. Today we take a look at the FedEx Cup playoffs that begin this week at the […]
Withdrawing on the PGA Tour has become the easiest way out
April 5, 2014 by
There are few words an athlete wants to be called less than a quitter. Being labeled a cheat means your career will never be the same, but a quitter? That means you got to a point in a tournament and decided you’d had enough before it was over. Quitting is the newest trend on the […]
Steve Stricker’s bid to become oldest U.S. Open winner ends early on Merion’s second hole
July 6, 2013 by
Your browser does not support iframes. ARDMORE, Pa. — At 46 years, three months and 24 days, Steve Stricker came into Sunday’s action with a chance at becoming the oldest U.S. Open winner in the event’s 113-year history. But somewhere, Hale Irwin — the winner of the 1990 U.S. Open at Medinah at 45 years […]
What steps must I take to become a golf teaching professional?
October 10, 2012 by
QUESTION: I want to be a head pro of a golf course one day soon. ANSWER: Answer by jimmyhillisapoofContact the PGA
How do I become a pro caddy once I am already a golf caddy?
September 16, 2012 by
QUESTION: I already work at a private golf course but I want to become better. I want to be a pro caddy. ANSWER: Answer by green_lantern66Go to a PGA Tour event and hope that someone’s regular doesn’t show up. You’d have a better chance going to a Nationwide event and trying to latch on to […]
Why have I all of a sudden become unable to hit a golf ball off of a mat?
September 12, 2012 by
QUESTION: I’ve been hitting golf balls off of mats all my life but now all of a sudden maybe 2 weeks ago all I do is top them 10 yards or super slice them 50 yards or chunk them. But on the course I am fine. I just shot an 85 the other day. I […]
How do I become a golf course Marshall?
September 3, 2012 by
QUESTION: I am considering a career in the military, after 20 years when I retire I want to get a job as a golf course Marshall. What do I need to do to become one? Why do you think I’m retarded? ANSWER: Answer by david sThe same way you become golf course Sheriff; you take […]
