Seventeen of the top 60 players int he world will highlight the field at the Turkish Airlines Open beginning Thursday in Istanbul, the third leg of the Race to Dubai's Final Series. Rory McIlroy is a no-show again, but heavyweights Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer are all on hand, along with Marcel Siem, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for Turkish Open
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Meet Rickie Fowler’s New Girlfriend
If Rickie Fowler is still bummed about finishing in the Top 5 of all four Majors without a win, or not bringing home a Ryder Cup title, a quick look at the Internet reaction to his new girlfriend should cheer him right up. Her name is Alexis Randock and she’s a 24-year-old bikini model attending … Continue reading Meet Rickie Fowler’s New Girlfriend
Scott Wants McIlroy Pairing at Aussie Open
Adam Scott doesn’t just want to make up for his gaffe at last year’s Australian Open, he wants to do it while paired with the best player in the world. While in China last week for the HSBC-WGC Champions, Scott said he wants to be paired with No. 1 Rory McIlroy for at least the … Continue reading Scott Wants McIlroy Pairing at Aussie Open
PGA Pioneer Sifford Recognized by White House
Charles Sifford, the first African-American player on the PGA Tour, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama, the White House has announced. The 92-year-old Sifford was inspired to join the tour by a meeting with Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play professional baseball. Sifford turned pro when he was 17 … Continue reading PGA Pioneer Sifford Recognized by White House
Justin Timberlake Sells Memphis Golf Course at Loss
Justin Timberlake has proven to be a remarkable talent over the past 15 years or so as a singer, dancer, songwriter, actor, comic, not to mention marrying Jessica Biel. But when it comes to running a golf course, well, that’s another story. Last week, Timberlake sold the Mirimichi Golf Course in Memphis, Tennessee, to a … Continue reading Justin Timberlake Sells Memphis Golf Course at Loss
Golf Swing Video Lands NBA Star in Hot Water
It was the golf swing heard around the world, or at least around Southern California. Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash, a future Hall-of-Famer, drew the ire of thousands of his basketball team’s fanatics last week when he posted a video on social media of himself practicing a golf swing. The problem? He was … Continue reading Golf Swing Video Lands NBA Star in Hot Water
Taylor Swift Wields Golf Club in New Video
Nothing like a sweet swing from America's sweetheart to promote golf a bit. Singer Taylor Swift emulates the likes of Jack Nicholson and the former Elin Woods in her newest music video, "Blank Space," taking a golf club to the sports car of her fictional love interest when he cheats on her. Parodying her own … Continue reading Taylor Swift Wields Golf Club in New Video
Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title
Rory McIlroy has yet to play a single stroke in the Final Series, but he's one of just four golfers with a chance to win the overall Race to Dubai title. The other three are Jamie Donaldson, Sergio Garcia, and Marcel Siem. Each of those three would have to win both the Turkish Airlines Open … Continue reading Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title
Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
The WGC-HSBC Champions may be a tournament played in Asia for as part of the European Tour's Race to Dubai, but it was all about the US on Sunday. 2014 Masters champ Bubba Watson made a shocking eagle on No. 18 to fight his way into a playoff after blowing an earlier lead, then fired … Continue reading Bubba Watson Wins HSBC In Playoff
Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes
The WGC-HSBC Champions might involve the best field of the year outside of the four Majors, but right now it's Graeme McDowell's tournament, and everyone else is just playing in it. McDowell, with his sights firmly set at the Top 5 in the Race to Dubai standings, carded his second straight 67 on Friday to … Continue reading Graeme McDowell Leads HSBC by 3 Strokes