Jack Nicklaus became the third golfer to win the Congressional Gold Medal, accepting the word Tuesday at the Capitol Rotunda. "Few transcend their sport to achieve that kind of moment, or this kind of honor," said House Speaker John Boehner, an avid golfer who grew emotional at times during the ceremony. "With Arnie (Palmer), it … Continue reading Jack Nicklaus Awarded Gold Medal
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Woods Donates $10K for Sifford Scholarship
Tiger Woods might not be the same player he once was on the links, but that's not stopping his generosity off of them. Woods donated $10,000 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to create a scholarship honoring the late Charlie Sifford, who broke golf's color barrier and who recently passed away at the age … Continue reading Woods Donates $10K for Sifford Scholarship
Bubba Watson Beats Jimmy Fallon in “Pie Golf”
With a little rule-bending and a lot of silliness, Bubba Watson outdueled Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon in a game of "Pie Golf" on Monday night's episode of the popular late-night talk show. Each man was tasked with hitting balls at a sticky target. Each successful hit resulted in a pie being thrown in the … Continue reading Bubba Watson Beats Jimmy Fallon in “Pie Golf”
Jordan Spieth Buys $2.2M House in Dallas
Turns out you can go home again. PGA riser Jordan Spieth returned to Texas this week for the Valero Texas Open and also showed off photos of his new half-acre house in Dallas, which came at a price of $2.2 million. The home is a five-bedroom number encompassing 7,378 square feet with a pool, a … Continue reading Jordan Spieth Buys $2.2M House in Dallas
Spieth Local Favorite at Texas Open
Jordan Spieth first got famous at the University of Texas, about an hour's drive from the site of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, which kicks off on Thursday. Spieth won the Valspar Open two weeks ago on a dramatic 30-foot playoff putt, and is ranked No. 6 in the world. Spieth missed the … Continue reading Spieth Local Favorite at Texas Open
Trophee Hassan II Preview
What's the difference between the PGA Tour and the European Tour two weeks before The Masters? One is in San Antonio, Texas, the other in Morocco. Nothing against the city where Davy Crockett and other American heroes once made a famous stand and made famous the cry, "Remember the Alamo!" But, c'mon, Morocco anyone? Ten … Continue reading Trophee Hassan II Preview
Expert Picks: Valero Texas Open
The PGA TOUR heads to Texas for a two-week run, starting with the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. With only 2 tournaments left before the season’s first major, some players will be looking to get the all-important world ranking points to get the invitation to Augusta National. This week’s field will be headlined … Continue reading Expert Picks: Valero Texas Open
Palmer Preaches Confidence, Practice to Tiger
Shooting his age (85) would probably be a disappointment for Arnold Palmer these days, but that doesn't keep the legend from dispensing advice when needed. When talking to Tiger Woods about the latter's decision to miss the Arnold Palmer Invitational for a second straight year, Palmer said he kept it simple. "For me to tell … Continue reading Palmer Preaches Confidence, Practice to Tiger
Golf Birthdays: March 24-26
March 24 Jason Dufner, winner of the 2013 PGA Championship, turns 38. A fierce graduate of Auburn University, he is also the subject of a famous Internet meme called "Dufnering" in which he was photographed while visiting a Texas youth center slumped against a wall with a blank stare on his face. Both he and … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 24-26
EA Sports Announce New Golf Game – and it ain’t Tiger Woods Golf any more!
For those of you who grew up playing Tiger Woods Golf on your Playstation or Xbox - well, it's no more! Now, the PGA Tour franchise game will be faced by golf's new superstar, Rory McIlroy. Honestly, the move isn't that much of a shock. Brand Tiger isn't what it used to be, and Rory's … Continue reading EA Sports Announce New Golf Game – and it ain’t Tiger Woods Golf any more!
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