It’s a right of passage for great players, the chance to host a prominent pro golf tournament. Jack, Arnie and Gary Player host invitational tournaments. So does Tiger Woods. Davis Love III hosts the McGladrey Classic. Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson did when they were still alive, and the tournaments still honor them today. But […]
Tiger Woods took a vacation after the British Open, beat his kids in Putt-Putt
July 29, 2014 by
For those rare athletes that can even separate themselves against other professionals, the competitive edge never rests. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird and Tiger Woods are names that come to mind as those ultra-competitive athletes, and no matter if it’s a foe or family, they have one goal; winning. Woods spoke on Monday at […]
Watch all but one of Rory McIlroy’s golf shots from Sunday at the British Open
July 26, 2014 by
One of my favorite trends after major championships is the work of Michael David Murphy. After majors end, Murphy puts together a short video of all the golf shots hit by the champion on Sunday. We’ve seen it with Adam Scott after his Masters win, Phil Mickelson after his astonishing win at the Open a […]
And the British Open winner is …
July 17, 2014 by
The British Open kicks off in just a few hours, but it wouldn’t be a true major championship without our picks. With so many names having a good shot at this Claret Jug, our experts looked deep into the field to see who they really think will walk away on Sunday the champion golfer of […]
A look back at the 2006 British Open, when Tiger Woods outsmarted everyone
July 15, 2014 by
Every major championship is unique. No matter the venue or the tournament, all major championships are played in tough conditions on tight golf courses with high rough and quick greens. Even the Masters, played at Augusta National each year, can be unique depending on the conditions and the weather, and every player must take time […]
2014 British Open odds have Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy the favorites
July 14, 2014 by
The British Open kicks off this Thursday from Royal Liverpool, and while Tiger Woods will be in the field at a major championship for the first time this season, he isn’t the favorite to win tournament. Bovada has set Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy as the two favorites at Hoylake at 14-to-1, with Adam Scott […]
Mo Martin hits the shot of her life to set up an eagle on the 72nd hole to win the British Open
July 13, 2014 by
There are certain golf shots hit at major championships that don’t need explaining. Sarazen at the 1935 Masters. Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron at Pebble Beach in ’72. Tiger’s chip on the 16th at Augusta National in 2005. Mo Martin’s second shot on the 18th at Royal Birkdale should make that list. Trailing late on Sunday at […]
The Bacon Mailbag: Martin Kaymer’s performance, British Open pick and the biggest disappointment of the year
July 5, 2014 by
Each week for the remainder of the golf season we will be rolling out a mailbag, with any and all questions invited from readers and fans around the world. Have a good question you want answered? Hit me up on Twitter at @shanebacon or e-mail me at shanebaconblogs@yahoo.com and we will try to get to it […]
The 10 best golf moments of 2013: No. 1, Phil Mickelson wins the British Open
December 30, 2013 by
Over the next 10 days, until we get to New Year’s Eve, we will be rolling out the top-10 best golf moments of 2013. After much deliberation and debate, we picked what we thought were the 10 moments you will remember about this season a decade from now. We finish our list with our No. […]
