There are a lot of PGA Tour rookies making their debuts at this week’s Sony Open, and it’s possible one of them learned a very important rule on the opening day: the cameras are always rolling.
The 38-year-old has been on a renaissance after overcoming alcohol abuse and depression in 2019 and returning to the winner’s circle in 2023 after almost eight years – and was recently recognised with the PGA Tour’s 2023 Courage Award at the end of last year.
Meeting with the media at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Woodland appeared to be his old self. He was relaxed. He smiled easily. It’s time to play golf again. He’s as ready as can be.
It is no surprise, as the DP World Tour resumes this week in Dubai, to see the 10 players who qualified for their PGA Tour cards last season planning the months ahead in their own individual ways.
It could seem unfair to Kirk that his accomplishments now and in the future will be overshadowed by what happened in the past. Kirk, however, sees it differently.
If the people at Malbon are believers in the “any publicity is good publicity” mantra, then they are loving what they are seeing so far with their newest brand ambassador, Jason Day, at the Sentry in Hawaii.
Kisner is expected to make a brief TV appearance during today’s coverage before assuming the seat next to play-by-play man Dan Hicks for the final two rounds, on Sunday and Monday (Australian time).
With so much palpable hurt and struggle, it’s fair to ask why a professional golf tournament is being played just minutes away in Kapalua. But to those here, the answer is simple.
Cantlay has worn hats with a Goldman Sachs logo in recent years, but the bank ended its endorsement deal with the eight-time PGA Tour winner in November.
Rory McIlroy has softened his stance against PGA Tour pros who have left for LIV Golf. However, the four-time major champion is still disappointed with how the battle for pro golf supremacy is being waged.
Australian Golf Digest
