Woody Austin is quite the character. He once joked he was named after Woody Harrelson despite being only three years younger than the actor. After falling into a pond at the 2007 Presidents Cup, he showed up for his next match wearing a pair of swim goggles, earning himself the nickname “Aquaman.” Those nuggets should Read more…
One of the key differences between regular old human beings and professional golfers, is that professional golfers are elite at forgetting. Normal people dwell and seethe—they squirm as missed four-footers and bad kicks parade through their heads in the middle of the night. Professional golfers just move on to the next shot. Jensen Ackles is Read more…
We understand the unquenchable thirst for new gear better than most. There’s the FOMO that comes with missing out on the next big thing. There’s the endorphin rush of waiting for FedEx to show up on otherwise mundane weekday morning. There’s that sneaking suspicion deep in the back of your head that you’re not the Read more…
This week, we’ll get our first glimpse of Rory McIlroy’s golf game in 2024. He’s made plenty of headlines already this year, but the Dubai Invitational will be the first time we see McIlroy tee it up this season. Will he be distracted by the now-extended PGA Tour-PIF drama? Will he finally break his major Read more…
It doesn’t get better than Tiger Woods and Nike. For nearly three decades, the pair dominated the world of golf. Together they made red on Sunday as ubiquitous as white on a wedding dress and turned golf commercials into must-see TV. Tiger Woods wasn’t just a guy who wore the swoosh. For an entire post-Jordan Read more…
Golf clubs and air travel go together like spaghetti and orange juice. Despite innovations like online check-in, in-flight Wi-Fi and more over the course of past decade, the airline industry still can’t get a set of sticks from point A to point B in one piece (or even at all). Every baggage handler on earth Read more…
After the opening round of the first PGA Tour signature event of the season, Sahith Theegala sits atop a stacked Sentry leaderboard at nine-under-par. That’s a pretty good start to 2024 for the newly minted first-time winner. So what’s fueling the 26-year-old fine form in Maui? Well, as it turns out sushi. Lots and lots Read more…
Unless aliens just beamed you back to earth following a 36-hour abduction, you’ve no doubt witnessed the incredible hole-in-one saga of Jersey Jerry. On Wednesday, the Barstool Sports personality and hobbyist golfer stepped up into a simulator bay and started firing 87-yard darts into a virtual recreation of Pebble Beach’s 7th hole. For the rest Read more…
The holiday is season is over, and you know what that means: It’s RESOLUTION SZN BABYYYY. It’s that magical time of year when hungover people across the planet set goals for the year ahead. From modest gains to lofty ambitions, weight loss to pay raises, the pledges pour in like water over Niagara Falls and Read more…
Burmese pythons are a real problem in South Florida. We wrote about this back when we used to write about non-golf things. Illegally introduced to the Florida Everglades via the exotic pet trade, the invasive reptile immediately thrived, continuing to expand its territory further and further north while simultaneously growing larger and larger. If that Read more…
What do you get the golfer that has everything? It’s a question that’s confounded family, friends and romantic partners for generations. The answer, however, is deceptively simple: Instead of things, get them experiences … specifically golf experiences. RELATED: Tua Tagovailoa gifted the Miami Dolphins quarterback room golf simulators for Christmas, is coming for Santa’s MVP Read more…
After a concussion-riddled 2022 season that called his entire career into question, Tua Tagovailoa is firmly in the MVP race. His odds currently hover around +1000, good enough for third favorite at most sportsbooks. And with two pivotal games against the Ravens and Bills remaining, he has ample opportunity to make his case iron clad. Read more…
Tiger Woods is no stranger to Internet stardom. He’s the most famous golfer in the history of the planet. He’s had incidents and accidents. He’s a never-ending comeback story, a 24/7 quote factory and once went on TRL with frosted tips. The guy just gets attention. It’s what he does. But this is different. For Read more…
Although Jessica Hadwin is one of our favorite better halves on the PGA Tour, cracking us up with one brutally honest anecdote after the next, Adam Hadwin’s star power could be better. When your biggest claim to fame is getting tackled by a security guard after being mistaken for a random fan, it’s safe to Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that can only mean one thing: Another TaylorMade holiday spectacular is upon us. Each December, golf’s biggest brand decks the hall with their now-infamous Christmas cards, but this year they went one step further. After teasing the return of Mac Daddy Santa earlier this week, TaylorMade Read more…
2023 is coming to a close and with a new year comes the urge for a fresh start. For many, this might mean getting in shape or finding romance, but for others, especially in today’s job market, it could be as a simple as landing a new job. If you’re one of those restless souls, Read more…
By all appearances, Will McGee had a fantastic week at the PNC Championship. During a practice round on Wednesday, he improbably aced the par-3 fourth at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando. Then after the conclusion of play on Sunday, the 12-year-old then became the focus of one of the feel-good golf interviews of the year, bringing Read more…
Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls. You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, and we’re telling you why: On Tuesday, Mac Daddy Santa is coming to town. RELATED: The best (and most alpha) Tiger Woods “walk-in” looks through the years Details are scant. Rumors are flying like reindeer around the Read more…
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