Tiger Woods has yet to commit to next week’s Masters, which isn’t necessarily a surprise: he waited until 8 PM on the Friday before last year’s tournament to withdraw, which is saying something given he missed the entire season.
I’m sure there are a host of scratch golfers that think, with a little more practice and the right breaks, they could make it on tour. And to those dreamers, we say, God bless ya, but it’s time to face reality. Look no further than the scores from Monday qualifying at the Shell Houston Open.
Thanks to an infusion of artists, an unlimited number of outdoor recreations and litany of signatures food dishes, Austin is one of America’s most vibrant cities. With this plate of cultural offerings, a tour player in town for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play could feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to start in fear of missing out. At least, that’s our working theory for Jason Day’s exciting off-course plans for the week.
The WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play pairings were announced yesterday, Australian time, and though the event lacks the gravitas of a Brownlow Medal count, the pairings didn’t fall short in drama.
Contrary to popular belief, the bank is open on Sunday. Zach Johnson is on the lower end of the Arnold Palmer Invitational scoreboard, but the two-time major winner provided one of the highlights of the tournament.
Kasumigaseki Country Club, the course set to host the golf competition at the 2020 Olympics in Japan, has come under fire regarding its policies towards women.
The PGA of America announced on Twitter this morning that competitors will be permitted to wear shorts during practice rounds at all member and Major championships under the organisation’s umbrella. That includes the 2017 US PGA Championship.
The 15th at the PGA National is a part of the course’s vaunted “Bear Trap”. That reputation doesn’t mean jack to Jhonattan Vegas, who tamed the beast during this morning’s final round at the Honda Classic.
If you polled casual golf fans, “What is the toughest stretch in golf?” a handful of responses would be universal. Amen Corner. The closing three holes at TPC Sawgrass. The Cliffs of Doom at Pebble Beach. All valid answers. Yet, a formidable group often lost in the bunch is PGA National Golf Club’s “Bear Trap”.
Australian Golf Digest
