To say 2014 has been a struggle for Phil Mickelson might be as big an understatement as saying the guy normally has an decent short game. Not since 2003 have we seen Phil struggle like this, missing his second cut in his last three starts on Friday at the Players Championship. In Phil’s last seven […]
Henrik Stenson had such a good year that his caddie bought himself a Ferrari
November 22, 2013 by
As a professional golfer, you always dream of that day that money isn’t something you’re worried about. Years ago I took on the mini tour golf scene for a summer and the stress that comes with always worrying about money can sure make those four-footers for par a lot tougher to bury. After the year […]
Chi-Chi Rodriguez hit himself in the leg with a ball during ‘Big Break’ cameo
November 20, 2013 by
One of the coolest golf tricks anyone ever pulled off was done by Chi-Chi Rodriguez. The now 78-year-old golfer would set up two golf balls next to each other, take a full swing with the first one and hit a nice cut, then as quick as Usain Bolt is off the blocks, Rodriguez would twirl […]
PGA Tour Canada member hits himself in the leg with his own drive
August 23, 2013 by
Talk about a promotional video gone wrong! This week at the Great Waterway Classic three PGA Tour Canada members were set to shoot a promotional video in front of a cannon near the golf course in Cornwall, Ontario. Alex Carrigan and Chris Killmer were part of the “lighting” of the cannon with a golf club, […]
Six days after the end of a tournament, golfer disqualifies himself
November 8, 2012 by
Here’s one heck of a painful yet admirable story. To understand exactly how painful and admirable, if you’re not a golf fan, you need to know a couple facts going in: 1. Golf is a game of self-imposed, self-administered rules. Particularly when cameras aren’t around, the burden is on you to admit if you violated […]
Rory McIlroy pokes fun at himself for nearly missing Ryder Cup tee time
October 3, 2012 by
MEDINAH, Ill. — To say Rory McIlroy had an interesting Sunday at the Ryder Cup would likely be the understatement of the century. Scheduled to go off third at 11:25 a.m. CST in a must-see match against Keegan Bradley, McIlroy apparently got his time zones mixed up and had to hightail it to the course in […]
Self penalty in golf; How does a player call a penalty on himself in golf?
September 14, 2012 by
QUESTION: I have heard that golf is one of the few games that you can call a penalty on yourself. What are some situations in which you might do this? ANSWER: Answer by poptartsidk
