The 2014 Ryder Cup begins on Friday. Here's a closer look at the European team, which is trying to deliver a third straight title to the continent. Thomas Bjorn - Age: 41; 3rd Ryder Cup Appearance; Career RC Record: 6-3-1; 2014 Combined Highlights: Won Nedback Golf Challenge; 8th at The Masters; 4th in Euro Tour … Continue reading 2014 Ryder Cup: Meet Team Europe
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2014 Ryder’s Cup Preview: Meet Team USA
A look at the competitors for the US in the 2014 Ryder Cup, which begins Friday in Scotland. Keegan Bradley - Age: 28; Second Ryder Cup appearance; Career RC Record: 3-1-0; 2014 PGA Highlights: 6 top 10 finishes; 13 top 25 finishes; 33rd in FedExCup. Rickie Fowler - Age: 25; Second Ryder Cup appearance; Career … Continue reading 2014 Ryder’s Cup Preview: Meet Team USA
Billy Horschel’s Great Week Continues
Two days after winning $11.44 million for taking the title at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, along with the FedExCup overall title, Billy Horschel and wife Brittany forgot about all that money as they welcomed their first daughter, Skylar Lillian, into the world. Talk about starting a college fund off right. Earlier in the week, … Continue reading Billy Horschel’s Great Week Continues
BBC viewers select favourite Ryder Cup moments
In anticipation of next week's Ryder Cup in Scotland, the BBC asked viewers to vote for their favourite moments from the biennial tournament pitting the best of Europe vs. the US on the links. Not surprisingly, the top moments were dominated by European wins, with the 2012 "Miracle at Medinah" taking a whopping 47% of … Continue reading BBC viewers select favourite Ryder Cup moments
Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10
The golfer with the unique name and unforgettable haircut is making a late-season push to become more memorable for his playing style. The Netherlands' Joost Luiten won the Welsh Open on Sunday and has risen to No. 10 in the latest Race to Dubai standings. Luiten has earned €1.36 million in prize money this year, pushing … Continue reading Joost Luiten Cracks Race to Dubai’s Top 10
Charles Barkley’s Baseball Toss Worse Than Golf Swing?
Finally, Charles Barkley is better at golf than another sport: baseball. Asked to throw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game last week at Wrigley Field, the rotund NBA Hall of Famer, clad in a Cubs jersey and hat, along with slacks and dress shoes, uncorked a ball that bounced and shipped away … Continue reading Charles Barkley’s Baseball Toss Worse Than Golf Swing?
Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
What's the best thing about winning ugly? Winning. Joost Luiten came nowhere close to dominating at the fourth round of the Wales Open on Sunday, winning the title with a pedestrian 71 in the final round to finish 14-under. He edged England's Tommy Fleetwood and Ireland's Shane Lowry by one stroke each. Of the trio, … Continue reading Joost Luiten Claims Wales Title
Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
The Netherlands' Joost Luiten fired his second 65 in three days to reclaim the lead at the Wales Open on Saturday. Luiten's 6-under 65 was his second in three rounds starting fast and finishing fast. Luiten had three birdies in his first five holes, and three more in his last four. He took the overall … Continue reading Joost Luiten Reclaims Lead at Wales
Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
The big buzz in the UK today is Scotland's decision to remain in the UK. The country that last left the protection of the crown, Ireland, saw its own Shane Lowry take a 1-stroke lead at the Wales Open. Lowry's 6-under 65 was the second-best round of the day, and enough to move him one … Continue reading Ireland’s Shane Lowry Jumps Ahead at Wales Open
Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
Already locked into the Race to Dubai playoffs, The Netherlands' Joost Luiten is aiming to improve his spot in the standings, not to mention the thickness of his billfold. Luiten fired a 6-under 65 Thursday to take a 1-stroke lead over two other players at the ISPS Handa Wales Open at The Celtic Manor Resort … Continue reading Joost Luiten Takes 1 Stroke Lead at Wales Open
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