Rory McIlroy had a decision to make. From the back fringe on the par-5 18th hole at Emirates Golf Club on Saturday, the Irishman had 45 feet to the pin and would normally pitch his ball. But the lie was just tricky enough that McIlroy opted for his putter. Smart choice. McIlroy rolled his ball Read more…
Several Twitter accounts report that TaylorMade – Woods’ equipment sponsor – is moving towards launching a new lifestyle brand reportedly labelled Sunday Red.
When arriving at Cabot Citrus Farms you’ll understand why Ben Cowan-Dewar sought this property for decades. A prehistoric ridge in Brookville, Fla., created rolling topography on sandy soil—a golf developer’s dream. In the early 1990s, World Woods opened with two acclaimed public courses and what was once the world’s largest driving range that hosted Tiger Read more…
Though amateurs play for much lower stakes than Henderson faces, the feelings of pressure and stress you experience on the golf course are still real. And Henderson’s strategy of shifting perspective can work for you, too.
Who will be the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2024? It’s way, wayyyy too early to say, but if you have your money on Joe Highsmith, things are looking up. On Friday, in Highsmith’s second-ever PGA Tour start following a missed cut at the Sony Open earlier this month, the 23-year-old Pepperdine product Read more…
If you’re traveling to the Masters this year, well, first of all, good for you. As we know, that’s as tough of ticket to grab in sports. Heck, you might have a better chance earning your way into the field than winning that lottery. But anyway, if you are going, we’ve got some good news. Read more…
Editor’s Note—This story originally appeared in the April 2006 edition of Golf Digest, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jack Burke Jr.’s victory at the Masters. Burke died Jan. 19, 2024, 10 days shy of his 101st birthday. Sign up for Golf Digest+ for access to the complete Golf Digest archive IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE Read more…
Editor’s Note—On Jan. 29, 2024, legendary golfer Jack Burke Jr. would have celebrated his 101st birthday. But 10 days shy of that milestone, the oldest living Masters and PGA Championship winner passed away in Houston. Almost 60 years removed from his retirement as a tour pro, Burke managed to remain, as Guy Yocom wrote for Read more…
There was so much more to Burke than his playing credentials. He was a link to the era of Snead and Hogan and Nelson. He was Bing Crosby’s friend, Jimmy Demaret’s partner, a businessman, a curmudgeon, a teacher (don’t call him a guru), a sage.
Carl Paul, a pioneer in the golf club component industry that led to the golf retail chain Golfsmith, died last week in Austin Texas, home since 1973. He was 83. Paul, who graduated from what now is known as Texas A&M, was an engineer by trade. In 1967, he played golf for the first time, Read more…
Luke Donald probably won’t be adding to his career victories on the DP World Tour this week, but on Friday he managed to add to another impressive total. And after, he acknowledged that some golfers might not want to hear about it. Donald made a hole-in-one on the fourth hole during the second round of Read more…
Golfers are a sick, and sometimes miserable bunch. And, yes, sometimes that misery likes company. So we’re guessing there were a few people who didn’t mind watching Scottie Scheffler struggling during Thursday’s first round of the American Express. After all, the guy is the No. 1 player in the world and the two-time reigning PGA Read more…
Generally speaking, if somebody is constantly talking about how good they are at golf, it’s a telltale sign that they are not. Unless that person is Phil Mickelson, of course. RELATED: Former Masters champ makes ridiculous ace in 35-mph winds Dan Finnerty, a caddie from Los Angeles, will not be confused for Phil Mickelson any Read more…
The PGA Tour has moved back to the mainland for the American Express and it’s the second time in three weeks where the event doesn’t have its defending champion. Yes, like the Sentry at Kapalua two weeks ago, this week Jon Rahm is not in action in La Quinta, Calif., as he joined the LIV Read more…
Cheers, Adam Schenk. The 31-year-old from Indiana was plodding along Thursday in the first round of the American Express in La Quinta, Calif., when the most bizarre thing of the day happened. Standing at three under par after 15 holes at the Pete Dye Stadium Course and hit his drive on the par-5, 578-yard 16th Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Honma? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Beres 09 family: Honma introduces its latest Beres line: the 09 gold and silver. Aimed at moderate to slower swings Read more…
Angel Cabrera’s name is not on the Masters list of invitees for this year’s tournament, but he is listed under a heading that reads “past champions not playing”. According to Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley, however, that doesn’t mean that Cabrera isn’t able to compete in April.
Gaby Lopez’s globetrotting offseason included nearly everything but golf. That finally concluded Thursday at the LPGA’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions with a first-round 67. Over the last month, Lopez married Santiago Carranza in Mexico. They then embarked on a three-week honeymoon that took the newlyweds to Africa, Spain, Egypt and back home to Read more…
A woman crashed her car on the eighth hole of a California golf course, but managed to avoid any serious injuries. She wasn’t as fortunate, however, when it came to avoiding some golf jokes from the local police department.
Bernhard Langer announced on Wednesday that he’ll be making his final Masters start this April, a full 42(!) years after he made his debut in the tournament. That spans seven different U.S. Presidents and countless technological breakthroughs. Imagine telling Bernhard when he slipped his first of two green jackets on in 1985 that someday he’d Read more…