Like many of his fellow professionals and others in the world of golf, Bubba Watson saw the mug shot, the one of a dishevelled and droop-eyed Tiger Woods that was taken after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Monday in Florida, and winced.
By Evin Priest at Augusta National Sitting in the interview room of the plush new media centre of the Masters, watching two of the greatest golfers of all time reminisce about their playing days with Arnold Palmer, is the most enjoyable history lesson I’ve ever experienced. The camaraderie between Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and the Read more…
The first words William McGirt uses to describe his style of play is, “I’m sneaky short.” In golf’s expansive arena of long hitters, this would augur a lifetime of struggle in the game. And mostly, that is what McGirt, a longtime mini-tour grinder, has known.
It’s been nearly 31 years since Jack Nicklaus captured his 18th major championship. So with Roger Federer on the precipice of joining the club, the Golden Bear had to be watching every serve of the Australian Open’s final set between Federer and Rafael Nadal on the seat of his chair, yes? Not quite.
We’ll never beat Arnie and Jack for pure competitive drama, but Jack and Tiger as historical theater has been pretty good, too. Now, after a layoff of 466 days from competition by Tiger Woods, we may see interest pick up again in his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ majors record.
By Jaime Diaz The drive east along Route 30 to St. Vincent College on Tuesday morning was an idyll of contrasts. Cool and sunny, hills and valleys, misty and bright. Autumnal western Pennsylvania at its best. It helped you understand why Arnold Palmer never left. The scene before his memorial service at the bucolic campus, Read more…
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