Danny Willett represents Great Britain in Olympic golf. (Getty Images) For Danny Willett, it’s strange and exciting to be a player in golf’s return to the Olympic games. It’s exciting because he’s been able to have meals and conversations with some of the greatest British athletes. It’s been strange because golf is, well, small potatoes […]
Podcast: Changes in the WGC & Houston show the future in golf
June 11, 2016 by
With news that the PGA Tour moved a World Golf Championships event from Trump Doral to Mexico City, as well that Shell Oil is ending a 26-year title sponsorship in Houston, we talk about the realities of the sports bubble and the impact on the PGA Tour. The Tour is going to be just fine […]
Golfers show support for ending ‘modern-day’ slavery at Honda Classic
February 27, 2016 by
Ahead of Thursday’s first round at The Honda Classic, several PGA Tour players marked Shine a Light on Slavery Day, organized by what’s dubbed the End It Movement, an organization committed to raising awareness about modern-day slavery around the world. The organization estimates some 27 million people worldwide are held in slavery or slavery-like conditions. […]
Jordan Spieth doesn’t like to show off his trophies, prefers to chase more titles
November 5, 2015 by
Jordan Spieth isn’t the kind of guy who likes to show off his trophies, not even in his own house. Since last year’s WGC-HSBC Champions, where Spieth is playing this week, the Texan has won eight trophies for seven tournament wins, including two majors, and the FedEx Cup. None of those trophies are out in […]
Lehman giving the home fans a show at the 3M Championship
August 1, 2015 by
Greg Vara is covering this week’s Champions Tour stop, the 3M Championship, for Devil Ball Golf. BLAINE, Minn. — The year was 2011 and the loyal fans that attend the 3M Championship on an annual basis were finally able to show their appreciation for the “hometown kid” in person. Though eligible to play the 3M […]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: With Rory in doubt for the PGA, is this Jason’s time?
July 30, 2015 by
On this week’s podcast, we start with what we might glean from Rory McIlroy missing the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. We touch on Tiger Woods’ indifference about golf and the sudden rumor that he has fired swing consultant Chris Como in search of his own golf game. Finally, Robert Allenby reaps what he sews in his incident […]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Can Jordan Spieth win the British Open?
July 16, 2015 by
On the eve of the 144th British Open, a storm is forming that could do in Jordan Spieth’s chances at winning the Claret Jug and get a step closer to the single-season Grand Slam. So who will win at the Home of Golf? We look at Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Adam Scott, as well […]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Is Bubba Watson wasting his talent?
July 2, 2015 by
Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in a playoff for the second time and his eighth-career PGA Tour win. However, given his strength and talent, why isn’t Watson winning more often? Is he squandering his talent with his mental approach? Also, we touch on the Tiger Woods and Amanda Dufner-Boyd rumor. Be sure to subscribe […]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Is Rory McIlroy in trouble?
May 29, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy stunned golf with a 9-over 80 to open the Irish Open on Thursday. Combined with his 78 to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship, is that reason to worry about his major chances this summer? We delve into the Dallas deluge that is the AT&T Byron Nelson and wonder if some […]
The 19th Golf Show: Expecting a rivalry that might never happen
May 22, 2015 by
After golf collectively got excited about the prospect of a new Big Three of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, the world No. 1 quelled that talk with two wins in his last three starts. But here’s the thing: There hasn’t been a great golf rivalry in the last half-century that didn’t involve Jack […]
