Your browser does not support iframes. Tiger Woods said Monday he is receiving “professional help” to manage his medications and treatment for back pain and insomnia. Woods’ Twitter statement was just the second time he has commented publicly since a Memorial Day arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of a combination of […]
Patrick Reed in Texas Open contention after sorting out equipment issues
Patrick Reed has been having uncharacteristic trouble this year. (Getty Images) After torching the Europeans in the Ryder Cup last fall, Patrick Reed seemed destined to get a personal pop from his performance as the American anchor. So far in 2017, that hasn’t manifested itself, with Reed earning his only top-10 finish of the season […]
Tiger Woods admits comeback issues: 'I don’t ever think I’ll feel great'
Your browser does not support iframes. Tiger Woods seems to be struggling internally with the knowledge that he will be limited physically for the rest of his golf career. He knows, and has spoken of, the toll surgeries and his rush to come back to competition prematurely have taken on the length of his career. […]
USGA, R&A create local rule in wake of Dustin Johnson's U.S. Open issues
Your browser does not support iframes. If you’ll recall, the U.S. Open was nearly marred by a rules controversy. Eventual winner Dustin Johnson had his final round and championship put into limbo when his ball moved on the fifth green at Oakmont Country Club. After the walking rules official declared Johnson didn’t cause the ball […]
Billy Horschel, USGA exec. director Davis hash out Open issues
Billy Horschel had no problem letting the world know what he thought of the greens at Chambers Bay in last week’s U.S. Open. He didn’t like them, primarily because he thought they were poorly conditioned, lacked grass, rolled at inconsistent speeds and mitigated a good putter’s skill. However, he wasn’t proud of the way he […]
Tom Watson issues open letter, apologizes for Ryder Cup loss
Tom Watson had to say something. His reputation has been under fire for the last week, since his American team lost the Ryder Cup for the third consecutive time last Sunday in Scotland. Watson issued what was deemed an “open letter” by the PGA of America on Saturday, discussing how he handled his dozen players […]
Land issues could complicate 2016 Olympic golf site
When it comes to the Olympics, nothing is ever easy, as the organizers of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro are learning. While golf is slated to return to the Olympics slate for the first time in more than a century, the chosen site for the course in Rio is now the focus of […]