For the first time, the Wells Fargo Championship won’t be held at Quail Hollow Club. The Charlotte course, a popular track among US Tour pros since the tournament’s inception in 2003, is hosting this year’s US PGA Championship instead. But based on some early returns, it looks like golfers – and fans – are going to love its replacement.
A week ago, we saw Kevin Chappell let out some primal screams upon claiming his first US PGA Tour title. But in a similar situation overnight, Australia’s Cameron Smith almost couldn’t have made less noise.
The R&A and USGA announced a new rule this week that will limit the use of video review. New decision 34-3/10 is effective immediately – although there are plenty of players who probably wish it could be implemented retroactively.
Overnight, Tiger Woods announced a new golf course design at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. Called “Payne’s Valley” in honour of the late Payne Stewart, the course features a 19th hole to help settle ties/bets.
Last Friday, Smylie Kaufman looked me in the face and said #SB2K17 was in serious jeopardy of not happening. “We’ve talked, but I doubt we can get anything on paper,” Kaufman said. “Everybody’s got such busy schedules.” Well, either Smylie was a last-minute invite (unlikely since he was voted the MVP of #SB2K16) or he Read more…
A packed leaderboard entering the final round of the 2017 Masters means a couple things. For one, fans should expect an exciting finish. For another, Jim Nantz has a lot of options when it comes to giving his winning play-by-play call.
Everyone who was at the 1997 Masters is being asked for their take on Tiger Woods’ landmark performance 20 years later, but few had the view of Colin Montgomerie.
Australian Golf Digest
