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 […]
Tiger Woods withdraws on Sunday at the Bridgestone Invitational citing another back issue
August 3, 2014 by
For Tiger Woods, the 2014 season might be all but over after withdrawing from another PGA Tour event because of injury. Woods, playing in just his third event start since returning from back surgery that kept him out of the Masters and the U.S. Open, pulled out of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday citing a […]
First photos of Gary Player posing for ESPN’s The Body Issue
July 9, 2013 by
There are few people at the age of 77 that would strip down for any photo, much less one that would be circulating to millions of people around the world, but most aren’t nicknamed Mr. Fitness. That’s Gary Player, a nine-time major championship winner and South African Sportsman of the Century last time the award […]
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 […]
Balky putter once again an issue for Tiger Woods
March 2, 2012 by
One week after Tiger Woods crashed out of the Accenture Match Play by missing a five-footer to extend his match against Nick Watney, he produced more of the same on the greens during his opening round at the Honda Classic. Prior to the start of Thursday’s round, Woods talked at length about the time he’d […]
Natalie Gulbis is in paint, and not much else, for the SI Swimsuit Issue
February 14, 2012 by
There’s a school of thought which suggests that LPGA golfers should be judged not on their physical assets but by their prowess on the golf course, that objectifying and reducing women golfers to their appearance only … you’re not even reading this, are you? Fine. Natalie Gulbis in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Right here. […]
