The WM Phoenix Open, known for the rowdy, stadium-enclosed par-3 16th hole and more recently for debauchery at its finest, closed its gates and prevented fans from entering the tournament at TPC Scottsdale on Saturday afternoon.
McIlroy now heads to the PGA Tour to ramp up his run to the Masters after having started his season with a runner-up finish last week and this Dubai Desert Classic victory, his fourth after winning in 2009, 2015 and 2023.
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…
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.
At 7:40 a.m. local time, Gary Woodland stepped between the tee markers on the 10th hole at Waialae Country Club. It was time for his return to the PGA Tour. “Now, on the tee, from Topeka, Kansas, a warm aloha for Gary Woodland,” the starter said to warm applause. It was an emotional moment for Read more…
Todd stood on the tee of the par-4 14th hole tied for fifth place – only four shots off the lead – and hit his drive way, way right and out-of-bounds. He quickly threw his driver on the ground and the shaft snapped.
Happy New Year! 2023 produced drama and chaos within the game and, although it would be nice if things calmed down some on the men’s side, there is no guarantee that will be the case. But let’s focus on happier times—and special events on the calendar come 2024. It’s an Olympic year and the Games Read more…
Bernhard Langer won a record-tying fifth PNC Championship Sunday at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club and quickly wanted everyone to know that he was going on a holiday.
Tiger Woods left the PNC Championship Sunday more hopeful about his playing schedule than he did last year, which bodes well for the prospects of seeing him on the course more in 2024.
The last time Sam Woods was in the spotlight came last year when she inducted her father into the World Golf Hall of Fame prior to the Players Championship.
Jordan Spieth was in midseason form Thursday during the first round of the Hero World Challenge. By midseason form, we mean his round was just as nutty as they usually are while in the heart of the PGA Tour schedule. The three-time major champion hasn’t hit a competitive golf shot since the U.S. got beat Read more…
Erik van Rooyen held it together as long as he could. Then, after making eagle from 18 feet on the final hole of the World Wide Technology Championship to collect his second PGA Tour event, there was no reason to hold it inside. Van Rooyen recorded a back-nine 28 that included six birdies and an Read more…
King, winner of 12 Grand Slam tennis singles titles, member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and a long-time gender equality advocate, wasted little time mentioning what she’d like to see happen at the home of the Masters.
The week isn’t over and there’s already been two big announcements regarding Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry and the game he loves almost as much as basketball. On Tuesday, the World Golf Hall of Fame announced that Curry will receive the Charlie Sifford Award next year at World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony Read more…
Phil Mickelson was back at it on Thursday while in Saudi Arabia, prepping for the latest LIV Golf event in Jeddah. And by back at it, we mean throwing shade at the Official World Golf Ranking for announcing that it will not include events on his tour at least in the short term.
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