White House defends Donald Trump’s frequent golf outings after reports of 7 straight days on the course

The White House touted a dubious narrative of “one of the most successful first years in office” while refusing to address a lack of transparency about how the most powerful man in the world spends his time. Devil Ball Golf

Fowler defends McIlroy, says pros can't live in a bubble to avoid injury

Rickie Fowler is defending his title in Abu Dhabi. (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Monday, citing a rib injury that could have him out for weeks. McIlroy attributed the injury, in part, to vigorous off-season practice to find new equipment to play in 2017. It’s also known McIlroy, […]

Podcast: Why Jordan Spieth defends himself on social media

After a poor start to the Valspar Championship, Jordan Spieth responded to folks he thought were trolling him on social media. Then Rory McIlroy backed up Spieth. On this week’s podcast, we wonder why these guys care what the normal people have to say on social media. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, TuneIn, PlayerFM or Stitcher. […]

Lydia Ko defends Swinging Skirts LPGA in playoff over Pressel

Lydia Ko gave herself a great birthday present: a successful title defense. Ko won the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic for the second consecutive year on Sunday, making a birdie on the second playoff hole to defeat a game Morgan Pressel and win her seventh LPGA Tour title.  Both players finished regulation at 8-under 280, with […]

Rory McIlroy defends Marshawn Lynch’s media obfuscation

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy understands why Marshawn Lynch doesn’t want to talk to the media.  Love this! Paid to play not answer questions “@SportsCenter: Marshawn Lynch after every question in his postgame interview, “I’m thankful.” — Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) January 11, 2015 Lynch, who has gone out of his way to be media-unfriendly, has […]

Woods’ former coach Sean Foley opens up, defends former No. 1

Sean Foley hadn’t said much of anything publicly since he was canned by Tiger Woods as the 14-time major winner’s swing coach back in August. That’s changed in a recent interview with Canada’s Score Golf.  The Canadian-born Foley describes an amicable breakup with Woods that has preserved their relationship. “I love TW. We still talk […]

Rickie Fowler defends Tom Watson, looking forward to task force

Rickie Fowler thinks 2014 Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson has been unfairly derided after his 12 charges were handily defeated at Gleneagles in October. “I thought Tom did a great job of talking to the guys,” Fowler said, according to The Telegraph. “He has been there plenty of times, and I enjoyed the time I […]