For the first time in the history of the LPGA Tour, the Q-Series will be conducted over two weeks with Robyn Choi, Karis Davidson, Stephanie Kyriacou and Sarah Jane Smith earning exemptions in a variety of different ways.
After competing in the COVID-shortened Joburg Open, Angus Flanagan went into a 10-day quarantine. But the young tour pro has gotten creative to make sure he stays sharp.
In a letter seen by Australian Golf Digest, Norman thanked the 25 players for “taking a positive and important step in changing the way in which professional bodies should reduce controls that limit the game’s ability to flourish at a truly global level.”
Golf Saudi officials sent out a press release trumpeting a list of 25 top players – including 11 Major champions – who they say have committed to playing at Royal Greens Golf Club near Jeddah.
It was a video golf fans had been waiting for, but weren’t sure when, if ever, they might see: Tiger Woods, hitting a golf ball with seemingly no pain or hesitancy. And the reaction was, not surprisingly, one of elation.
Perhaps you’ve heard of The Butterfly Effect? It’s the chaos theory where a small change in one place (something as small as the flap of a butterfly’s wings) can lead to a larger unpredictable change somewhere else. Well, Padraig Harrington saw a variation of that theory seemingly play out (somewhat literally) on Friday at the European Tour’s Portugal Masters.
Avid golfers are often avid collectors. Of experiences, yes, but also things. Scorecards, logoed golf shirts, selfies in front of iconic golf holes – there are plenty of ways one might commemorate a visit to hallowed golf turf.
Beginning November 8, PGA Tour players and caddies who are not US nationals will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to enter the United States.
They’re everywhere. No matter where you go in the world of golf, there are Scots to be found in all manner of roles. Players. Caddies. Administrators. The media, both print and broadcasting. Wherever you look, those of a Caledonian persuasion are involved.
Australian Lukas Michel has a share of the first-round lead as the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship began on Thursday at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club in the Middle East.
Greg Norman has rejected claims he’s declared war on the PGA Tour as a result of launching a new 10-event series on the Asian Tour and admitted it would “be delinquent of me” not to provide hosting opportunities for his native Australia.
Australian Golf Digest
