Six ways of looking at the Masters Sunday’s back nine

AUGUSTA, Ga. – This is the story of a broken tee, an unexpected handshake, and a sideways grin that, together, sum up Augusta National and the 2015 Masters. You know how it ends, with Jordan Spieth winning a green jacket. Here’s what happened in the final hours before it happened. You have to work hard […]

Tiger’s back, and the gallery is loving him for it

AUGUSTA, Ga. – It wasn’t a particularly tough putt, as these things go, a little six-footer on the 8th hole. But when Tiger Woods drained it for a birdie, the YEAHHH that erupted from the crowd hit with physical force. Whatever woes ailed Woods earlier this year, he’s proven he’s still got quality golf left […]

Woods improves in second round back, cards 2-under 70

Tiger Woods was hot on Friday at the Hero World Challenge, but not quite in the way you’d expect. Running a 100-degree temperature, Woods was better on Day 2 at Isleworth Golf & Country Club, shooting a rain-interrupted, 2-under 70 that marked his first competitive under-par round since July 31. That’s the good news.  The […]

Phil Mickelson puts Racho Santa Fe home back on market at $6 million

Want to live in Phil Mickelson’s house? Once again, you can owner his Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., home. The nearly 9,200-square-foot house is back on the market once again. The Tuscan-style home sits on 4.55 acres and has multiple buildings. The main home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Features include a den, media room, wine […]

Tiger Woods back hitting full golf shots in preparation for Dec. return

Tiger Woods is taking full swings again with the hope of returning to competition at his annual Hero World Challenge in December. Woods’ doctors have given him the go-ahead to take full swings, making his way through the bag. “The doctors said he could hit golf balls again, and he’s listening to his doctors and to […]

Matt Kuchar hurt his back while searching for a Slip ‘N Slide for a party

We’ve heard of some crazy injuries over the years in professional sports, but not many can match what kept Matt Kuchar out of the PGA Championship. Kuchar, the No. 7 ranked player in the world and a man most think is very close to snagging that first major championship, withdrew from the final major of […]

Tiger Woods withdraws on Sunday at the Bridgestone Invitational citing another back issue

For Tiger Woods, the 2014 season might be all but over after withdrawing from another PGA Tour event because of injury. Woods, playing in just his third event start since returning from back surgery that kept him out of the Masters and the U.S. Open, pulled out of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday citing a […]

Hale Irwin turned back the clock, and bested his age, at the 3M Championship

It’s one of the magical numbers in the game of golf and although this magical number varies depending on the golfer, it’s still quite significant and only the best in the world can even dream of pulling it off, yet for Hale Irwin, shooting his age at the 3M Championship has become old hat. It […]

A look back at the 2006 British Open, when Tiger Woods outsmarted everyone

Every major championship is unique. No matter the venue or the tournament, all major championships are played in tough conditions on tight golf courses with high rough and quick greens. Even the Masters, played at Augusta National each year, can be unique depending on the conditions and the weather, and every player must take time […]

The PGA Championship is bringing back the long drive contest for all players

The Par-3 Contest at the Masters will always be the best precursor to a golf tournament, but the PGA Championship is bringing something back to give it a run for its money. The president of the PGA of America, Ted Bishop, said during a Wednesday press conference that they are going to bring back the […]