“Whenever I get in a stressful situation, I have to slow myself down because I get really fast. I start talking fast, I start breathing fast, and I kind of get a little worked up like that. So I just have to really calm myself down, try to walk slow, talk slow, make everything just Read more…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The only shot that didn’t go Michael Thorbjornsen’s way was arguably his best. From 224 yards in the right rough, danger lurking left, the 24-year-old carved an approach that landed on the front of the green, tracked through the middle, and climbed the back shelf with purpose—a shot demanding equal parts Read more…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Statistically, Brooks Koepka seems close to putting it all together. Mentally, he knows he could be just a little bit sharper. Unfortunately, a brief loss of focus late in Friday’s second round, or, a “spell,” as Koepka referred to it, on Saturday, might be the difference between winning and a run-of-the-mill Read more…
Jacob Bridgeman is starting to make a name for himself on the PGA Tour, in no small part because of his prowess with his putter. It’s what helped the 26-year-old claim his first PGA Tour title last month at the Genesis Invitational (he led the field in strokes gained/putting) and has him in contention this Read more…
Through 36 holes at TPC Sawgrass, Justin Thomas surprised many by playing himself into contention in just his second event back from back surgery. It took just one hole on Saturday, however, to back way off the front page of the Players leaderboard. Thomas, who returned to the PGA Tour last week with a pair Read more…
So far this week, TPC Sawgrass has yet to bare its teeth (unless your name is Tom Hoge). Both Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele sit double digits under par as the weekend begins at the Players Championship, but if Saturday’s early returns are any indication, the benign conditions are beginning to turn. But don’t take Read more…
The replay has been shown so many times that an accurate count is impossible. (Millions feels right, but bajillions could be too.) The call by Gary Koch is one of the most iconic in golf history. (Tell me you haven’t uttered “Better than most” during a casual round, and I’ll tell you you’re lying.) Tiger Read more…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — You don’t have to be a stats nerd to answer the following question: How will your round go if you hit 14 of 14 fairways, 16 of 18 greens, and then gain about 1.5 strokes on the field putting? The answer is, you’re going to have a good day. So it Read more…
There’s a pretty impressive menu if you’re on the grounds at TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship. There’s Taste of JAX, which features a selection of popular Jacksonville restaurants, from Cousins Maine Lobster to Ajua Mexican Kitchen. Maybe you’re more in the mood for an always-appetizing Blackstone griddle smashburger right behind No. 16, or something Read more…
A 21-minute rain delay is just enough time to throw you off. It’s not really worth it to head back to the clubhouse, especially if you’re being held “in position.” And you certainly don’t want to get caught snacking, nearly missing the restart. So, what else is there to do but find nearby shelter and Read more…
Survive and advance is something you hear this time of year as NCAA hoops and March Madness get ready to take center stage. But it’s the mantra many will be repeating on Friday at the Players Championship as competitors look to do whatever they can to survive the 36-hole cut at TPC Sawgrass, and advance Read more…
If you think Austin Smotherman had a stressful night waiting to hit the final putt of his first round at the Players Championship, just imagine how this one bettor felt. On Thursday, Smotherman was cruising at five-under par and facing a 15-foot birdie putt on no. 18 to the take the solo first-round lead. That’s Read more…
Lucas Glover has never been afraid to speak his mind. It’s why his weekly show on Sirius/XM Radio’s PGA Tour Network has been among the more popular programs on the network since its inception in December 2023. The former U.S. Open winner offered candid (and sometimes controversial) opinions on a variety of topics relating to Read more…
We interupt coverage of the Players Championship to bring you news of a hole-in-one streak. Yes, a hole-in-one streak. Graeme McDowell accomplished a rare feat by making an ace for a second consecutive LIV Golf event. The 2010 U.S. Open champ made a hole-in-one at last week’s LIV Hong Kong event, and on Friday he Read more…