After a two-tournament tryout, Mike Kerr has officially been hired by Adam Scott to be his new caddie. Scott parted ways with Steve Williams at the end of the FedEx Cup in October. Kerr has worked with major players Ernie Els and Lee Westwood in the past, and most recently caddied for Norway's Thobjorn Olesen. … Continue reading Adam Scott Hires Mike Kerr as Caddie
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Back Surgery for Steve Stricker
American Steve Stricker, author of 12 PGA titles and the runner-up at the 1998 PGA Championship, had surgery on a bulging disc in his lower back to alleviate hip problems on Tuesday. Stricker's agent said the surgery will keep him off the course for at least eight weeks, but that is not a real problem … Continue reading Back Surgery for Steve Stricker
Air Jordan Stuffs Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley is many things, including a huge Charlotte Hornet fans, an avid wearer of Nike shoes, and unfortunately for himself, a bit of a talker. Recently, the NBA's Charlotte Hornets turned their Twitter feed over to owner Michael Jordan for an impromptu question and answer session with the fans. Having played golf with Jordan … Continue reading Air Jordan Stuffs Keegan Bradley
McIlroy Snubbed at BBC Awards
Professional golf's drought continues at the BBC Awards. Rory McIlroy, who won both the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, along with the Race to Dubai in 2014, did not win the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Award,as voted on by sporting fans throughout the UK. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton took home the … Continue reading McIlroy Snubbed at BBC Awards
Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game
With the PGA and European Tours officially on hiatus until 2015 rolls around on the calendar, a few pros took time out for a unique competition Thursday night. Jim Furyk, Harris English, and Brandt Snedeker competed in a contest in which players fired drives off the upper deck of the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium, attempting to … Continue reading Jim Furyk Wins Contest During NFL Game
103-Year-Old-Man Drills Ace
Talk about two unbreakable records. Florida's Gus Andreone already held the record as the PGA of America's oldest living player. Now he's added another feather to his cap: oldest member to ever hit an ace. The 103- year-old Andreone aced the 113-yard No. 14 at the Lakes Course of Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota … Continue reading 103-Year-Old-Man Drills Ace
Rory McIlroy’s New Pad: WOW
Rory McIlroy has a new getaway in Northern Ireland and to be blunt, well, it's nicer than your house. It's not McIlroy's main residence mind you, just a house that's part of a block of luxury apartments that's about 8,000 square feet. The new property is near his hometown of Holywood, and is located directly … Continue reading Rory McIlroy’s New Pad: WOW
Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
How rich is Tiger Woods? Try $590 million of net worth according to a release from bankrate.com, which also labels the 14-time Major winner as the richest athlete in the world. No. 2 on the list is Phil Mickelson, a mere $400 million behind Tiger at $190 million, but with a significant upgrade in endorsements … Continue reading Net Worths of 5 Richest Golfers
Daughter of former R&A Captain Killed in Sydney Shooting
The golf world found itself with a heavy heart this week before Christmas, when news emerged from Sydney that one of the two people killed in the hostage situation in Sydney was Katrina Dawson, daughter of former Royal & Ancient captain Sandy Dawson. Katrina Dawson, 38, was a married mother of three and a well-known … Continue reading Daughter of former R&A Captain Killed in Sydney Shooting
Tiger Plays His Course in Cabo
It took some eight years of setbacks and red tape, but Tiger Woods finally got to play on the golf course he designed in Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday. Woods, having dropped 15 pounds in 14 days thanks to a nasty virus,played the front nine while a crowd of nearly 500 looked on at El … Continue reading Tiger Plays His Course in Cabo
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