Woods Pens Letter to Nicklaus

He's not doing much on the course these days, but Tiger Woods remains classy and respectful of the game off of it. On Tuesday, Woods posted a letter to Jack Nicklaus on the occasion of Nicklaus winning the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. The letter as it appears: I'd like to congratulate Jack on … Continue reading Woods Pens Letter to Nicklaus →

Golf Birthdays: December 14-21

December 14 Brian Gay, four-time PGA Tour winner, turns 44. He won the Mayakoba Gofl Classic in 2008, the Verizon Heritage and St. Jude Classic in 2009, and the Humana Challenge in 2013. His best finish ata Major came when he tied for 22nd at the 2001 PGA Championship. December 16 Trevor Immelman, winner of … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: December 14-21 →

Spieth, Palmer Locker Mates at Augusta

American Jordan Spieth returned to Augusta National for the first time since winning the Masters last April and discovered a pleasant surprise. The country club has Masters champions share lockers, and Spieth's co-habitant is Arnold Palmer. Also prominently featured in the locker room is Spieth's 60-degree wedge which he donated after winning the green jacket … Continue reading Spieth, Palmer Locker Mates at Augusta →

McIlroy Named Top Euro Golfer

There were no Majors to be won this year, but Rory McIlroy was still named the European Tour's golfer of the year on Tuesday, the third time he's won the award in four years. McIlroy did win three Tour titles during an injury-riddled year, the biggest being the DP World Tour Championship that allowed him … Continue reading McIlroy Named Top Euro Golfer →

Rory McIlroy Engaged to Erica Stoll

Cue the slew of jokes about being really sure before sending out the wedding invitations this time. Just 18 months after breaking off his engagement to prolific tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, European Tour standout Rory McIlroy is engaged again. This time the significant other is Erica Stoll, a former employee of the PGA Tour of … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Engaged to Erica Stoll →

Dufner, Snedeker Take Templeton Title

A former FedEx Cup winner and a PGA Champion combined to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Saturday, firing a final-round 11-under to finish 30-under and cash in on $385,000 each. The pair are Brandt Snedeker and Jason Dufner, who were the only team to shoot double-digits under par in the final round to finish … Continue reading Dufner, Snedeker Take Templeton Title →

Berger, Hoffman Lead Crowded Templeton Field

Daniel Berger and Charley Hoffman combined to shoot 8-under on Friday to take a one-stroke lead at the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Friday in Naples, Fla. Two strokes off the lead after the first day, Berger and Hoffman completed the modified alternate shot tied for the best score of the game with the teams of … Continue reading Berger, Hoffman Lead Crowded Templeton Field →

English, Kuchar Grab Thursday Lead

Shoot a round of 59? Not good enough for Harris English and Matt Kuchar. The pair of former champions combined for a 14-under 58 to take the lead after the first day of the Franklin Templeton Shootout in Naples, Florida, on Thursday. The result was no surprise for the duo which won this tournament in … Continue reading English, Kuchar Grab Thursday Lead →

McIlroy Gifts Wahlberg New Driver

Rory McIlroy gifted American actor Mark Wahlberg a new driver as the two lunched at Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin recently. Wahlberg and American comedian Will Ferrell were in Ireland to promote their new movie, Daddy's Home. Wahlberg, a 7 handicap, and Ferrell, an avid sportsman despite his goofy nature, played a round at Portmarnock … Continue reading McIlroy Gifts Wahlberg New Driver →

Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked

Jordan Spieth celebrated his 11th week as the No. 1 golfer in the world on Monday. Eleven weeks. That's a little less than three months, although most of the world agreed he's been the best since winning the Masters and US Open last spring and early summer. I'm coming up on my third anniversary writing … Continue reading Editorial: Weight of Norman, Woods Can’t Be Overlooked →