PGA Bans Patel for PEDs

The PGA delivered a stern message to third-year pro Bhavik Patel on Wednesday. See you next year. The 24-year-old Patel, a third-year-pro, was suspended by the PGA for the rest of this season after violating golf's anti-doping policy. Patel fessed up to the allegations in a prepared statement. “In an effort to overcome an injury, … Continue reading PGA Bans Patel for PEDs →

Phil Mickelson to Skip Pebble Beach

For the first time in 20 years, Phil Mickelson won't play at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, citing the need to spend more time with his family. The 2013 British Open champion also won't take part in the Northern Trust Open this spring. Mickelson has won Pebble Beach four times, including a classic 2012 … Continue reading Phil Mickelson to Skip Pebble Beach →

Kaymer Takes Day 1 Lead in Desert

2014 US Open champion Martin Kaymer raced to an early lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Thursday, firing an 8-under 64 to lead the field by one stroke. It was no surprise to see Kaymer's name atop the leaderboard, he won this tournament in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and finished second in … Continue reading Kaymer Takes Day 1 Lead in Desert →

Golf Birthdays: January 14-15

Here's a look at the duffers celebrating birthdays on January 14-15. January 14 David Berganio, three-time Web.com winner, turns 46. In 2002, he finished second at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, losing a playoff to Phil Mickelson. His best Major finish was tying for 16th at the US Open in 1996. Gibby Gilbert, three-time PGA … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 14-15 →

Expert Picks: Sony Open

The PGA tour’s first full field event of 2015 kicks off this Thursday at the Waialae CC, Honolulu for the 2015 Sony Open. The first week of PGA tour golf in 2015 was a stellar one, which saw Patrick Reed pip Jimmy Walker in a playoff for the Hyundai TOC. Many of the field from … Continue reading Expert Picks: Sony Open →

Golf Birthdays: January 11-13

Here's a closer look at golfers blowing out their candles on January 11-12. January 11 Two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw turns 63. After winning three straight NCAA titles for the University of Texas, he turned pro in 1973 and became just the second player to win the first event of his career - The San … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 11-13 →

McIlroy Signs on for Dubai

Trying to focus more on golf and less on his ongoing legal dispute, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy has announced he will compete at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic January 29 - February 1. McIlroy has his first pro win at Dubai five years ago. “I’ve got great memories of Dubai and it will be … Continue reading McIlroy Signs on for Dubai →

Crowded Field Atop Hyundai Headed to Final Day

Jimmy Walker is after another fast start to the latest golf season, but he's got plenty of competition at the top of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions entering Monday's final round. Walker and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama are tied for the tournament lead at 7-under through 54 holes. There are seen other players within five strokes … Continue reading Crowded Field Atop Hyundai Headed to Final Day →

Sullivan Takes SA Open in Playoff

Andy Sullivan raced from four down with five holes to play to force a playoff, then made an amazing approach shot to birdie the first extra hole, defeating Charl Schwartzel by a single stroke to win the South African Open Championship on Sunday. Down five strokes to start the round, Sullivan closed with a 67. … Continue reading Sullivan Takes SA Open in Playoff →

Rickie Fowler Joins Forbes 30 Under 30

Rickie Fowler is rapidly rising up the ranks of "Best Golfer Without a Major" - and Forbes seems to agree. Forbes Magazine released its top 30 Under 30 for 2015 this week, with the 26-year-old golfer lauded for his two Ryder Cup selections and the fact that he joined Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus last year as … Continue reading Rickie Fowler Joins Forbes 30 Under 30 →