Articles by Brian Wacker

March 13th, 2020

Players 2020: PGA Tour moving ahead with schedule, but without fans

The tour said that it contemplated cancelling upcoming tournaments but decided that the best decision was to continue playing, adding that the situation remained fluid and was subject to possible change.

March 12th, 2020

Players 2020: In late-night statement, PGA Tour says tournament still on schedule, gives fans options for ticket refunds

The tour also announced that there will be an additional update by 12pm, Florida time, on Thursday.

March 12th, 2020

Players 2020: Patrick Reed shrugs off hecklers, but the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass looms

And this week, Reed also has a chance to finally become a top-five player in the world, officially.

March 11th, 2020

Virus not changing PGA Tour schedule; PGA of America isn’t moving PGA Championship from San Francisco

As the threat of COVID-19 continues to cause cancellations of everything from large music festivals across America and a major tennis tournament in California, the PGA Tour is marching on.

February 27th, 2020

Brooks Koepka isn’t sold yet on Premier Golf League: “$200 million … is not going to change my life”

Brooks Koepka is nothing if not direct. So when the topic of the Premier Golf League came up on Wednesday at the Honda Classic, he didn’t mince words.

February 25th, 2020

Come at Patrick Reed all you want. The only critic he pays attention to is himself

Say what you want about Patrick Reed. He’s heard it all before, is used to it by now and has thrived in spite of every last word. Why would now be any different?

February 21st, 2020

Here’s what tour pros are doing in Mexico City to adjust to playing at altitude

Thin air equals less resistance equals ball go (very) far. Though just how far is a bit more complex than that.

February 21st, 2020

No cut, big money, easy world ranking points. Yet here’s why several marquee players are not in Mexico

For now, the game’s biggest stars will continue to pick when and where they play carefully.

February 20th, 2020

Players say Premier Golf League future less certain after Rory McIlroy says ‘I’m out’

So where does the Premier Golf League go from here? It depends on whom you ask.

February 12th, 2020

Tommy Gainey to serve 11 months probation, avoids jail, after solicitation arrest

Gainey was ordered take a human trafficking class, serve up to 100 hours of community service and will pay fines and fees totalling $US6,218.60.

February 3rd, 2020

By adding some power to his game, Webb Simpson has become one of golf’s most well-rounded players

The Waste Management Phoenix Open boiled down to two golfers with contrasting styles of play.

February 2nd, 2020

Don’t expect to see Brooks Koepka doing mid-round interviews anytime soon

The world No.1 on why he won’t do mid-round interviews, a staple of Euro Tour telecasts

January 29th, 2020

PGA Tour commissioner warns players in email about conflicts a new rival golf tour would present

The PGA Tour will take whatever steps necessary to try to keep the competitor from launching, including adding to its regulations if necessary.

January 29th, 2020

Justin Thomas unveils touching tributes to Kobe Bryant at Waste Management Phoenix Open

The death of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant hit Justin Thomas hard. Two days later, he was still shook.

January 23rd, 2020

Jason Day explains his back issues and why he can putt for only 30 minutes a day

This week’s event will be Day’s first competitive golf in two months.

January 22nd, 2020

The athletic streak that Tiger Woods is most impressed by might surprise you

The 15-time Major winner delved well outside golf to find the sporting streak that impresses him most.

January 21st, 2020

Rory McIlroy could knock off Brooks Koepka as world No.1 with Torrey Pines win

The 30-year-old from Northern Ireland has previously held the No.1 spot for a total of 95 weeks in his career.

January 17th, 2020

Cameron Smith is still absorbing a wild month filled with triumph, tragedy and controversy

Smith is vying for a spot in this year’s Olympics. At 31st in the Official World Golf Rankings, he’s the third-highest ranked Australian in the world, behind only Adam Scott (13th) and Marc Leishman (28th).

January 14th, 2020

Cameron Smith shows his grit again, rallies to defeat Brendan Steele in a playoff

Sometimes just hanging around is enough. Smith just played well enough, too, especially when it mattered most.

January 8th, 2020

As wildfires rage at home, Australian golfers look to raise money for relief efforts

Golf is a sport with deep pockets and can have a significant impact

December 12th, 2019

Tommy (Two Gloves) Gainey arrested in Florida prostitution sting

PGA Tour player Tommy (Two Gloves) Gainey has been arrested for soliciting a prostitute, according to the Polk County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office.

December 10th, 2019

Rory McIlroy on Patrick Reed controversy: ‘Wouldn’t be a big deal if it wasn’t Patrick Reed’

Rory McIlroy has long been considered one of golf’s best interviews, often providing insightful answers on a wide array of topics.