What is a good golf score for a first time golf game?

QUESTION: I was playing golf for the very first time the other day on a 9-hole course with a par of 30. I ended the day with a total of 45 shots. I would like to start golfing at least once a week from now on to satisfy my growing interest in the sport. I […]

Q&A: How do I pick out my first set of golf clubs?

QUESTION: I’ve been to the driving range some, but I’ve always used the club’s unknown drivers – and I really know nothing about buying my own golf clubs. Can someone give me a dumbed-down explanation about what kind of irons/wedges/whatever I need in my starter set? ANSWER: Answer by Michael TYou can go and be […]

What are the first steps to becoming a golf pro in Canada?

QUESTION: I live in Alberta and would like to become a golf pro. Other than shooting low on a consistent basis, what next? ANSWER: Answer by RBKPass the Qualifying school??? Or if you can win Canadian open as an amateur…..

Five storylines from the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open

We’ll be keeping an eye on the U.S. Women’s Open over the next four days, so in an effort to keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on at Blackwolf Run, we’re going to provide you with the top five storylines from each round. Here’s a look at Day 1. Searing heat, long rounds turn […]

Five storylines from the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open

We’ll be keeping an eye on the U.S. Women’s Open over the next four days, so in an effort to keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on at Blackwolf Run, we’re going to provide you with the top five storylines from each round. Here’s a look at Day 1. Searing heat, long rounds turn […]

Rory McIlroy throws out first pitch, doesn’t completely embarrass himself

Throwing a baseball in front of 35,000 people is tough under any circumstances. But if you’re a kid from Northern Ireland who never even played the doggone game, well, it gets that much trickier, yes? So give Rory McIlroy credit: the kid came through at a Giants game on Tuesday night, as you can see. […]

Rory McIlroy throws out first pitch, doesn’t completely embarrass himself

Throwing a baseball in front of 35,000 people is tough under any circumstances. But if you’re a kid from Northern Ireland who never even played the doggone game, well, it gets that much trickier, yes? So give Rory McIlroy credit: the kid came through at a Giants game on Tuesday night, as you can see. […]

Teeing Off: The first win is the toughest

Welcome to the new season of Teeing Off, where Devil Ball editor Jay Busbee and head writer Jonathan Wall take a day’s topic and smack it all over the course. Suggest a future topic by writing jay.busbee@yahoo.com, or hit us on Twitter at @jaybusbee and @jonathanrwall. Today, we consider whether the first win is the […]

Video: Catch up with the first round of the RBC Heritage here

The RBC Heritage is underway, and catch up with all the events of the first round. Matt Kuchar, Zach Johnson, John Daly (really) and many others had some fine moments on Hilton Head island. But it was Chad Campbell, Colt Knost and Vaughn Taylor who snagged the early lead together. Play continues Friday and on […]

Video: Catch up with the first round of the Transitions right here

Everybody’s chasing the leprechaun! It was St. Paddy’s Day on Thursday at the Transitions, as Padraig Harrington delivered one of the finest rounds of his professional career. Behind him, luminaries like Luke Donald and Justin Rose played well but not nearly well enough. Catch up on the first round here in preparation for Round 2 […]