When the PGA Championship returns to Valhalla this week for the first time since 2014, Thomas hopes to emulate his mate Tiger Woods and leave town with the Wanamaker Trophy.
The Hall’s return to the sandhills of North Carolina is a source of pride for an area that calls itself “the cradle of American golf”, with representatives of local and state government set to be among the first group of official visitors.
Less than a month into his tenure as just the fifth chief executive in the European/DP World Tour’s more than 50 years of existence, Guy Kinnings isn’t having to look too far for problems that need solving.
Home and away tournaments held at golf courses designed and owned by players. Events under lights in destinations like Dubai and more exotic overseas locations. These are just a few of the ideas LIV officials and players are considering as it looks to reproduce its successful Australian event across the globe.
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Over nearly four decades on the PGA Tour, outside of the four major championships, the La Costa Resort & Spa was one of the most sought after destinations for every player. In the 1960s through 1990s, be you Palmer, Nicklaus, Watson or Woods, you could only reach San Diego’s northern coastal enclave Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Last place and tied for 43rd, the respective finishes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the 88th Masters. Of the 60 players who made the cut, they ranked 52nd and 59th in driving distance—only Jose Maria Olazabal hit it shorter. With their eight green jackets, Tiger and Phil’s collective experience at Augusta National Read more…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — That Scottie Scheffler’s commanding performance deprived this Masters of the usual fireworks doesn’t make the Texan’s second green jacket any less rewarding. For those in nearest pursuit of the World No. 1, the convincing result was no less disappointing. Scheffler emerged from what was a four-way tie for the lead on the Read more…
This was a week of attrition, and while others were worn down by the course and the wind or the significance of what they were trying to chase, the unassuming superstar was undeterred by his surroundings, in command of his game and of himself. For that, Scheffler earned his second Masters title.
We’ve gotten to know Scottie a bit since 2022, as he has amassed nine PGA Tour wins and now two Masters. But you still might not know too much about him off the course. Allow us to tell you all about golf’s superstar.
There are golf tournaments, there are majors and then there is the Masters. Wherever you rank it in terms of import, what isn’t debatable is that the tournament at Augusta National looks different than the rest. Where that’s most apparent is in the remote details, as our Golf Digest photographers have captured this week. From old-school Read more…
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a current PGA Tour player is interviewed by Senior Writer Joel Beall. As legalized sports gambling began to become prevalent, my former instructor asked me if I was worried it was Read more…
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