Chances are you had a good New Year's Eve last week, maybe even something you're still talking about a few days later. Hopefully, it was better than mine, considering the babysitter canceled and we ended up watching One Direction over and over on Dick Clark's show. However, no matter how much fun you had or … Continue reading Luke Donald’s New Year’s Eve Was Awesome
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Golf Birthdays: January 2
Here's a look at golfers lighting the candles on January 2. Freddie Haas would have been 99. Haas won five PGA tour championships during his career, as well as the 1937 NCAA Championship. His first pro victory, the 1945 Memphis Invitational, snapped Byron Nelson's streak of 11 straight victories. Haas would represent the US on … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 2
Golf Birthdays: January 1
Here's a list of golfers lighting the candles on January 1. Paul Lawrie turns 46. The Scot is most well known for taking the Open Championship in 1999. Down by 10 strokes to begin the final round, he competed the biggest comeback in PGA Tour history and Major history by firing a final-round 67 as … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 1
Tiger Turns 39, Any Majors Left?
Tiger Woods likely had no problem turning 39 on Tuesday, given how lousy and injury-plagued 2014 was for the 14-time Major winner. A new swing coach, and a new sponsor have been his calling card in the last month or so, but how much of a chance does he have of regaining one the championship … Continue reading Tiger Turns 39, Any Majors Left?
Nickalus Has Two Horses in NCAA Chase
Jack Nicklaus likes his chances of seeing a team he loves playing for the NCAA National Championship in 12 days; but the rub is that both his favorite teams might be playing each other. Nicklaus is in Los Angeles today for the Rose Bowl, pitting Oregon against Florida State, where his grandson, Nick O'Leary, starts … Continue reading Nickalus Has Two Horses in NCAA Chase
Tiger Woods Inks Big Endorsement Deal
It's not Buick or Pepsi, but Tiger Woods has added a new sponsor to his cadre of endorsements. Woods announced a deal with Hero Motocorp, which makes two-wheel motorcycles and scooters, primarily in India, where 98% of its sales revenue comes from. Woods turned 39 on Tuesday and is attempting a major for the first … Continue reading Tiger Woods Inks Big Endorsement Deal
Legal Docs Reveal Woz Told McIlroy Not to Help UNICEF
There's nothing like a legal battle to reveal ugly things about ourselves and our favorite celebrities. As Rory McIlroy's battle with his former agency continues, a news report indicates he backed out of donating $500,000 over three years to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on advice from then-girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki. An email from McIlroy's … Continue reading Legal Docs Reveal Woz Told McIlroy Not to Help UNICEF
McIlroy’s Ex Takes Up Golf
Caroline Wozniacki might not be a fan of Rory McIlroy's any more, but she seems to be taking a new-found interest in the game that made him rich and famous. Wozniacki recently posted a video of herself on Instagram firing a 200-yard drive at the driving range recently, with the caption "Not the prettiest golf … Continue reading McIlroy’s Ex Takes Up Golf
Sang-Moon Bae to Join Korean Military?
Sang-Moon Bae is off to a great start in the 2015 season, second place in the FedExCup standings with a win at the Frys.com Open. But according to the South Korean news agency, the golfer has been denied an extension to his overseas travel permit, meaning he'll need to return to South Korea at the … Continue reading Sang-Moon Bae to Join Korean Military?
Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy
With a few weeks off for the holidays, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy took in a rugby match between Connacht and Ulster last week, and was the victim of a sharp stadium crew and fan base. While McIlroy gave a mid-match interview to the BBC, the stadium crew spotted the interview taking place and showed … Continue reading Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy