Erin Hills and the US Open can get to even world No. 1 Dustin Johnson (Getty Images) When the 117th U.S. Open begins Thursday at Erin Hills in rural Wisconsin, less than a third of the 156-player field has even a remote chance of winning. You see, the U.S. Golf Association, which conducts the second […]
European Tour head signals potential change to Ryder Cup process
November 6, 2016 by
Ryder Cup 2016. Day Three. Rory McIlroy of Europe congratulates Patrick Reed of the United States on his win during the Sunday singles competition at the Ryder Cup tournament at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 02, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Changes could be coming to the process […]
B. Watson not worried about potential change to Augusta Nat’l’s 13th
March 2, 2016 by
Bubba Watson isn’t worried about any potential “Bubba-proofing” at the Masters. Watson was asked Tuesday about a Golfweek report, citing a source, saying Augusta National Golf Club was in process of making a deal with neighboring Augusta Country Club to purchase some of the club’s current ninth hole so that the home of the Masters, […]
Tiger Woods walks away from at least $8 million in potential appearance fees
August 15, 2014 by
On Wednesday, Tiger Woods announced that he was withdrawing his name from Ryder Cup consideration, and would be forgoing any professional events for the next few months while he rehabilitates after back surgery. Considering Woods’ recent performances in tournaments — two missed cuts, one withdrawal, and a 69th-place finish — it’s not surprising that Woods […]
