Tiger Woods is back on the PGA Tour. (Getty Images) There’s a new driver under Frank the Headcover in Tiger Woods’ bag. After spending months testing equipment to find the right sticks to replace his Nike equipment, Woods has signed an endorsement deal with TaylorMade Golf, which both parties jointly announced Wednesday. “Throughout my career, […]
Els: If I can win a major in my 40s, Tiger Woods can
January 25, 2017 by
Ernie Els is still getting it done in his late 40s. (Getty Images) Tiger Woods will make his season debut next week at the Farmers Insurance Open, kicking off a stretch of four planned starts in a five-week span. He’ll play a few more times as a tune-up for the Masters, where he hopes to […]
Web.com Tour player makes record 15 in tough conditions in Bermuda
January 24, 2017 by
Greg Eason’s had a tough few weeks. (Web.com Tour) It’s been a difficult few weeks for Web.com Tour players as they get their season underway in unprecedented Sunday-to-Wednesday tournaments in the Bahamas. The schedule isn’t so bizarre as has been the weather, with the opening tournament seeing a handful of players shoot in the 90s […]
Phil Mickelson finishes T-21 in first post-surgeries start at CareerBuilder Challenge
January 23, 2017 by
Phil Mickelson didn’t win the CareerBuilder Challenge in his first year playing as the tournament ambassador, but he certainly acquitted himself well in his first PGA Tour start since a pair of sports-hernia surgeries. Mickelson closed on Sunday at PGA West’s TPC Stadium Course with a 2-under 70 to finish in a tie for 21st […]
Adam Hadwin shoots 59 to mark second sub-60 score in as many weeks
January 22, 2017 by
Your browser does not support iframes. On Saturday in the California desert, Adam Hadwin shot the second sub-60 rounds in 11 days on the PGA Tour and catapulted into the lead at the CareerBuilder Challenge. The Canadian, who became just the second non-American (Stuart Appleby, 2010, Greenbrier Classic) to break 60 on the PGA Tour, […]
Phil Mickelson in contention at CareerBuilder Challenge
January 21, 2017 by
On Monday, Phil Mickelson wasn’t sure if he was even going to be able to play in the CareerBuilder Challenge. After Friday’s second round in the California desert, Mickelson is in position to win this thing. Following up an opening 4-under 68 at La Quinta Country Club that left the five-time major winner giddy, Mickelson […]
PODCAST: Discussing Justin Thomas' early-season dominance
January 21, 2017 by
Justin Thomas is the latest member of the Sub-60 Club (Getty Images) We open up the 2017 season with a look at Justin Thomas’ dominating performances in Hawaii, as well a look at how Donald Trump probably won’t impact golf at all as President. We also set the table for the year on the podcast […]
Henrik Stenson takes Abu Dhabi lead on back of no practice
January 20, 2017 by
Henrik Stenson took charge on Day 1 in Abu Dhabi. (Getty Images) All play and no work paid dividends for Henrik Stenson in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The Swede, coming off an off-season break where he rarely touched a club, shot an 8-under 64 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club to […]
Fowler defends McIlroy, says pros can't live in a bubble to avoid injury
January 19, 2017 by
Rickie Fowler is defending his title in Abu Dhabi. (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Monday, citing a rib injury that could have him out for weeks. McIlroy attributed the injury, in part, to vigorous off-season practice to find new equipment to play in 2017. It’s also known McIlroy, […]
Rory McIlroy to undergo MRI for back injury suffered in SA Open
January 18, 2017 by
McIlroy injured his back earlier in the week. (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy finished the playoff runner-up on Sunday at the BMW SA Open, but he was frankly fortunate to finish the tournament at all. McIlroy suffered a back injury before his second round on Friday in Johannesburg, South Africa, and it led to an up-and-down […]
