On Sunday in Las Vegas, J.T. Poston claimed his third PGA Tour title, outlasting Doug Ghim to win the Shriners Children’s Open. After wading through a sea of microphones and calling his wife like a pro’s pro, Poston and caddie Aaron Flener hit the Strip to celebrate. From the looks of things, they had an Read more…
It’s been more than seven weeks since two-time major winner Justin Thomas hit shot in competition, a break not exactly by his own design. Thomas’ omission from Jim Furyk’s U.S. side at the recent, and dominant, Presidents Cup win in Montreal was an eyebrow raiser considering his match-play record across the Presidents and Ryder Cups Read more…
Talk about frustrating. You just hit a great shot into a green only to watch it roll out and stop up against the collar of rough that borders the fringe. Your ball has a clear path to the hole, but the back of it is nestled against tall grass, which will impede your swing. What Read more…
Look out! Short odds have returned to the betting boards for the Zozo Championship. The FedEx Cup Fall’s premiere purse ($8.5 million) takes us to Japan for a 72-hole, no-cut tournament. Eight Presidents Cup players are competing, including Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama and defending champion Collin Morikawa. Schauffele starts the board at +450 and followed Read more…
The reputation of the PGA Tour Champions as the second-chance circuit has quieted in recent years, with several PGA Tour standouts continuing their winning ways after turning 50. Which is why Tim O’Neal’s triumph on Sunday at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic has special meaning. The 52-year-old journeyman pro from Savannah, Ga., found heartache trying Read more…
It’s been said that in the SEC, “it just means more.” Fans of Big 10, Big 12 and ACC often take offense to the phrase. That’s because it’s sort of true. Look no further than the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational tournament, which is actually hosted by an ACC team – Georgia Tech. RELATED: Tour Read more…
Hannah Green is quietly having herself quite the season on the LPGA Tour. The only problem is that it’s coming at the same time Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko are loudly having themselves fine years, too. At the BMW Ladies Championship, Green made a birdie on the 17th hole during Sunday’s final round to pull Read more…
The BMW Ladies Championship remains in Australian hands. After Minjee Lee won the LPGA’s lone tournament in South Korea last year, Hannah Green went wire-to-wire at Seowon Hills Country Club for her third win of 2024, closing with a 71 to hang on for a one-stroke victory for her sixth career title. Leaderboard Win: Hannah Read more…
Not everything that happens in Vegassstays in Vegas. Afterall, the winner this week at the Shriners Children’s Open will be taking home $1.26 million from the $7 million overall purse at TPC Summerlin for the fourth of eight fall events. The top headline of the week, of course, is Tom Kim, who is looking to Read more…
When I was growing up, my grandparents lived on a course in Palm Springs, so I played a lot of golf with my grandfather. He was a big part of my career, and I texted him after every event. After he died in 2023, I kept texting his number, telling him how I did. I Read more…
Not every tee shot calls for max distance. Some holes it’s imperative to keep the ball in play, and others, where you’re not particularly oozing with confidence, and you may want to play a routine drive. Point is, the more shots you have in your arsenal, the better equipped you’ll be to handle any situation Read more…
For years, South Africa tourism followed the guard rails of a catchy phrase. “A world in one country” was the country’s bold proclamation. It still fits. The words have changed through time, but the majestic experience of South Africa never has. Sure, it’s fine to build a quality global adventure around golf, but for a Read more…
The average winning score at TPC Summerlin for the Shriners Children’s Open is 23 under par over the past five years. Those same five champions average 26 sub-par scores on their way to the winner’s circle. One tradition I like to start my golf betting week is checking the over/under on the winning score for Read more…
Scottie Scheffler is good at golf. Better than anyone else in the world. He’s pretty good at trolling buddies on the golf course too when it comes to betting. The buddy, on this occasion, is Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned NFL announcer. Earlier this year, Romo figured that the two had played Read more…
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