Tiger Woods withdraws from Safeway Open for performance reasons

Your browser does not support iframes. Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour has been delayed yet again. Woods withdrew from the Safeway Open in Napa, Calif., on Monday. Woods released a statement on his website on the decision, saying he feels his game is “vulnerable and not where it needs to be.” In full, […]

Making pro debut, Rahm looks to build on U.S. Open performance

Just days after winning low amateur honors at Oakmont Country Club, former world No. 1 amateur Jon Rahm joins the paid set.  The Arizona State product is making his pro debut this week at the Quicken Loans National in Bethesda, Md. “This week, I couldn’t be more excited,” Rahm said. “It’s a huge honor to […]

The Bacon Mailbag: Martin Kaymer’s performance, British Open pick and the biggest disappointment of the year

Each week for the remainder of the golf season we will be rolling out a mailbag, with any and all questions invited from readers and fans around the world. Have a good question you want answered? Hit me up on Twitter at @shanebacon or e-mail me at shanebaconblogs@yahoo.com and we will try to get to it […]

Devil Ball Proving Ground: Qore Performance shorts and sleeves

Welcome to Devil Ball’s Proving Ground, where we put the latest golf gear through its paces. Today we look at the Qore Performance shorts and sleeves. Tester — Shane Bacon — Handicap: +0.3 Target Golf Audience — All golfers Initial thoughts The funny thing about testing golf equipment is you get all sorts of stuff […]

can a damaged golf hosel affect performance?

QUESTION: Well i wouldnt neccessarily say it is damaged, however my wedges hosel is slightly chipped just very slightly. Consequently, will this affect the performance of this golf club? Thanks. ANSWER: Answer by pontsas long as it isn’t bent or cracked right through you should have no problems with it.

Ian Poulter comes up big with a Ryder Cup performance for the ages

MEDINAH, Ill. — Europe’s Ryder Cup hopes were on life support. Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson had just put the finishing touches on a 5&4 romp to extend the U.S. lead to 9-4, and with the exception of Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald, who held a 2-up lead over Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker, there wasn’t […]