Don’t putter around. Head to https://t.co/GNfbft9Ewv by December 15th to #GetCovered starting January 1st, 2017. https://t.co/X4R4hhC5Fe — The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 12, 2016 When Bill Murray does anything in golf or that is tangential to golf, we’re required here to tell you about it. The comedy legend and golf mascot took a trip to […]
Rio mayor's assets frozen as Olympic golf course future remains stalled
December 12, 2016 by
The future of the Olympic golf course isn’t clear. (Getty Images) The saga that is the Olympic golf course in Rio de Janeiro has taken another turn, and it only further confuses who precisely is responsible for ensuring the Gil Hanse-designed track’s post-Games future. On Friday, a Brazilian judge froze the assets of Rio mayor […]
Ian Poulter gets in cameraman's face after Hong Kong Open quad
December 11, 2016 by
Ian Poulter got into a bizarre altercation on Friday in Hong Kong. (Getty Images) Ian Poulter’s second round at the Hong Kong Open was slipping away from him on Friday. He had just taken three from a greenside bunker at the 15th hole, only to hit the final shot from the sand clear across the […]
Lydia Ko, teacher David Leadbetter split after 3 years
December 10, 2016 by
Lydia Ko and David Leadbetter have parted ways. (Getty Images) The changes in Lydia Ko’s professional life have been coming in rapid succession in recent months, with another revealed on Wednesday. Ko has fired instructor David Leadbetter after 3 years, looking for a new instructor after working at his Leadbetter Academy since turning pro. Leadbetter […]
Ian Poulter gets in cameraman's face after Hong Kong Open quad
December 10, 2016 by
Ian Poulter got into a bizarre altercation on Friday in Hong Kong. (Getty Images) Ian Poulter’s second round at the Hong Kong Open was slipping away from him on Friday. He had just taken three from a greenside bunker at the 15th hole, only to hit the final shot from the sand clear across the […]
USGA, R&A create local rule in wake of Dustin Johnson's U.S. Open issues
December 9, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. If you’ll recall, the U.S. Open was nearly marred by a rules controversy. Eventual winner Dustin Johnson had his final round and championship put into limbo when his ball moved on the fifth green at Oakmont Country Club. After the walking rules official declared Johnson didn’t cause the ball […]
Ladies European Tour event suspended after on-course caddie death
December 8, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. The Omega Dubai Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour was suspended during the first round on Wednesday following the on-course death of a caddie. At approximately 10:30 a.m. local time, a caddie collapsed on the 13th fairway. After the on-site medical staffers attended to the situation, the caddie […]
Jaye Marie Green wins LPGA Tour Q-school for the second time
December 7, 2016 by
Jaye Marie Green won the final stage of LPGA Q-school on Sunday. (Getty Images) You might call it a dubious distinction, but Jaye Marie Green would probably tell you that it proves she can handle pressure. Green won the final stage of LPGA Tour Q-school on Sunday, taking a one-stroke win at LPGA International in […]
Thomas Bjorn named 2018 European Ryder Cup captain
December 6, 2016 by
Thomas Bjorn is the new European Ryder Cup captain. (Getty Images) Europe has found its man to lead them back to the Ryder Cup in 2018. Thomas Bjorn is the new European Ryder Cup captain, landing the job for the next matches in the biennial series in Paris. Bjorn earned the vote of a five-person […]
Tiger Woods finds plenty of good and plenty of bad in first round since 2015
December 2, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. NASSAU, Bahamas — It’s just one round, and you can take from it what you wish. Tiger Woods returned to the world of competitive golf Thursday at the Hero World Challenge, an 18-man event, and finished his opening round at 1-over 73. If you’re pulling for Woods, as are […]
