Luke Donald would be a surprise pick for the Ryder Cup team. (Getty Images) They call them wild-card picks for a reason. Sometimes, they’re unexpected, and signs point to European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke reaching deep down the points list to find one of his three captain’s picks. According to multiple reports, including from […]
Report: Tiger Woods engaged in extensive practice at home club
The slow drip of the details of Tiger Woods’ recovery and rehabilitation continued on Tuesday. Golf World’s Tim Rosaforte reports the 14-time major champion is putting in significant hours at Medalist Golf Club, near Woods’ home in Jupiter, Fla. On Golf Channel, Rosaforte said that Woods has spent his last two weeks “involved in a series […]
Report: Palmer could have reduced role at Arnold Palmer Invitational
We’ll see less of Arnold Palmer at his Orlando PGA Tour event next week. The 86-year-old golf legend and tournament host at Bay Hill Club and Lodge will be on site, but he will not hold his normal pre-tournament news conference on Wednesday, according to ESPN. He’ll instead have a private interview session with members […]
Report: Muirfield set to vote on allowing female members
Frequent British Open host Muirfield has decided to hold a vote by mail on the possibility of admitting women members, according to a report by The Sunday Times. The Muirfield membership, known as the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is one of only two male-only memberships in the Open rotation. Royal Troon, this year’s host, announced in […]
Report: David Feherty, CBS Sports part ways after failed contract talks
David Feherty is done calling golf for CBS Sports after the two sides couldn’t come to terms on a new contract. Feherty, who joined CBS in 1997 after walking away from professional golf, and CBS could not agree on his role moving forward, according to a report by Sports Business Journal. Sources: CBS Sports won’t […]
Report: IBM CEO Rometty becomes 3rd female Augusta National member
Observers thought IBM CEO Virginia “Ginni” Rometty would be the first female member of Augusta National Golf Club. It had practically become tradition for the head of Big Blue to don a green jacket. But when the home of the Masters admitted its first female members in 2012, Rometty wasn’t one of them. All in […]
Report: Tiger Woods has bulging disk, will not need surgery
Good news for those hoping to see Tiger Woods back on the course sooner than later, as Tiger Woods is reported to have a bulging disc that will not need surgery. Golfweek’s Jeff Rude talked to “someone with knowledge of his condition” who said it is a bulging disc for the No. 1 player in […]
Report: Oakley sues Rory McIlroy and Nike over breach of contract
A lot has been going right on the course for Rory McIlroy over the last six months: He currently holds the No. 1 ranking, won the PGA Tour and European Tour money titles, picked up an eight-shot win at the PGA Championship, and amassed more than $ 14 million in tournament prize money this season. […]
Report: Tom Watson to be named 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup captain
The PGA of America won’t officially announce the captain of the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup team until Thursday morning on the Today Show, but according to a report from Golf Digest’s Tim Rosaforte, it looks like the PGA already has its man. Until last weekend, when Watson expressed interest in the captaining the 2014 team, […]
Report: Rory McIlroy buys swanky $10.9 million home in Florida
Rory McIlroy’s living the good life. The No. 1-ranked player in the world amassed over $ 14 million in earnings this year on the PGA Tour and European Tour, is reportedly set to make upwards at least $ 200 million when he signs with Nike Golf, and won his second major by eight shots at the […]