Rory McIlroy has the goods to be one of golf’s all-time greats. (Getty Images) Rory McIlroy caught a lot of flak, from all sides, when he told reporters at the British Open why he wasn’t taking part in golf’s return to the Olympic games. Among other things, McIlroy said he “didn’t get into golf to […]
Ben Roethlisberger hopes his kids choose golf over football
January 7, 2017 by
Ben Roethlisberger is an avid golfer. (Getty Images) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger has obviously made his life and a fortune playing football. However, now that he’s 14 seasons into his career and a father, he hopes that his children don’t turn to the sport if they have the chops […]
Tiger Woods on Donald Trump's golf: 'A pretty good lash'
January 7, 2017 by
Tiger Woods and Donald Trump. (Getty file photo) After more than a year on the sidelines with injuries, Tiger Woods is returning to the public eye, and he remains as big a draw as ever … both to average sports fans and to the president-elect. Woods teed it up with Donald Trump over the Christmas […]
Despite career year in 2016, Dustin Johnson not thinking much about past success
January 6, 2017 by
Dustin Johnson had his best year in 2016. (Getty Images) Dustin Johnson had a career year in 2016, winning his first major at the U.S. Open and adding a pair of other PGA Tour titles en route to securing the peer-voted PGA Tour Player of the Year award. At a TaylorMade Golf launch event in […]
Jordan Spieth exacts a measure of revenge on Augusta National's 12th
January 5, 2017 by
Jordan Spieth has always done well at Augusta National. (Getty Images) It’s hard not to remember — and cringe at the thought of — Jordan Spieth’s Masters-stunting 8 on the par-3 12th in last April’s final round. It’s a seminal moment in Masters history. However, Spieth went on to win at Colonial in May for […]
New PGA Tour commissioner hints at future major schedule change
January 4, 2017 by
Meet new PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. (Getty Images) The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup has been around for a decade, and it’s done a great job in creating a logical end to the season, complete with a massive payday for a season-long champion and four closing events with elite fields. However, the FedEx Cup playoffs […]
Tiger Woods to win at least once in '17, says friend Begay
January 3, 2017 by
Tiger Woods will be designing a new golf course in Chicago. (Getty Images) We don’t even know yet when Tiger Woods will make his 2017 debut, but Woods’ Stanford roommate and good friend Notah Begay III believes Woods will hoist at least one trophy in the new year. Begay, who is also a Golf Channel […]
Jason Day, Rory McIlroy among stars making changes for 2017
January 2, 2017 by
Jason Day is making some style changes in 2017. (Getty Images) With the turn of the calendar to a new year, many of golf’s best enter into a game of musical logo placements, with pros taking on new equipment and apparel deals. World No. 1 Jason Day had already previously announced he would continue to […]
Justin Rose awarded with MBE after Olympic gold in 2016
January 1, 2017 by
Justin Rose celebrates winning the Olympic gold medal in golf. (Getty Images) Justin Rose didn’t have his best year in 2016, but he certainly had a memorable one, capped by winning the first men’s Olympic golf gold medal in 112 years. Rose’s Rio triumph in a great duel against Henrik Stenson was one of the […]
Tiger Woods’ return, Day 3: 'Not quite there, but it’s coming'
December 31, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. NEW PROVIDENCE ISLAND, Bahamas — Turns out climbing back to the top of the mountain is a hell of a lot tougher than getting there the first time. Tiger Woods’ Grand Return hit a mud patch late Saturday afternoon, sputtering to a two-under-par 70 and an eight-under overall score […]
