Graeme Storm upsets Rory McIlroy in SA Open playoff

January 15, 2017 by

Graeme Storm is a winner on the European Tour again. (Getty Images) It seemed as though Graeme Storm had lost his European Tour card last season by the slimmest of margins, missing out on finishing inside the top 111 in the Race to Dubai in order to maintain status. The ramifications on his career would […]

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Storm uproots strategic tree on Pebble Beach’s iconic 18th hole

December 13, 2014 by

Pebble Beach’s iconic par-5 18th hole looks a different after a strong storm ripped through the Monterey Peninsula on Thursday. One of two cypress trees that play into the strategy of the tee shot at the sea-lining finishing hole was uprooted. Longtime USGA official Ron Read was on site during the storm and recounted the nasty […]

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Tropical Storm Debby almost puts TPC Sawgrass’ 17th hole under water

June 27, 2012 by

If you had aspirations of playing TPC Sawgrass’ iconic par-3 17th “Island Green” anytime soon, you may want to bring your canoe, because the only way you’re getting to the green is by water vessel or swimming. The video above is from TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course, right after Tropical Storm Debby roared through the Ponte […]

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