Lexi Thompson was emotional throughout the back stretch of the ANA Inspiration after a controversial rules decision. (Getty Images) Golf’s governing bodies announced Tuesday a new standard by which rules officials should rely more on players and their integrity than technology, including high-definition video. The USGA and R&A jointly revealed Decision 34-3/10, which offers guidance […]
Bubba Watson explains his no-flinch decision to play in the Olympics
July 20, 2016 by
Bubba Watson didn’t hesitate on representing the United States in next month’s Olympic golf tournament in Brazil. Appearing on “The Dan Patrick Show,” Watson told Patrick about his short decision-making process. “As soon as they said I was on the team, it was a go,” Watson said. He explained why the common reasons so many […]
Nicklaus calls Scott’s decision to skip Olympics ‘sad’ for sport
April 22, 2016 by
Jack Nicklaus is a proponent of Olympic golf and a believer in what the game’s place on the Olympic program can do for its growth. It’s not surprising, then, that Nicklaus said he was disappointed when world No. 7 Adam Scott announced he would not participate in the men’s Olympic golf tournament in August in […]
Rory McIlroy addresses issue of national allegiance and Olympics: ‘Absolutely not made a decision’
September 11, 2012 by
Rory McIlroy is one of the world’s premier athletes right now, on a historic run of success after winning his third tournament in four weeks. And with that kind of success, every element of your life, right down to your very national origins, comes under scrutiny. McIlroy is from Northern Ireland, which has, shall we […]
