The Masters: Hole by Hole Part I

Formerly a plant nursery, Augusta National is the most storied and sacred golf course in the United States, if not the entire world. As The Masters kicks of this Thursday, here's a look at the course, hole by hole, breaking down the history and the pageantry associated with the first of the Majors. Hole 1 … Continue reading The Masters: Hole by Hole Part I →

McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters

Even though last year's eighth-place finish was the best Rory McIlroy has ever done at The Masters, that isn't stopping Las Vegas oddsmakers from installing him as the overwhelming favorite to wear the green jacket six weeks from now at Augusta. Even after missing the cut at the Honda Classic Saturday, Mcilroy is a 13/2 … Continue reading McIlroy Top Vegas Pick for Masters →

Steele Leads Rain-Soaked Honda Classic

If there was ever a day when Brendan Steele would have wished for the power to control the weather, Friday would have been that day. Steele started his second round with four straight birdies, then had to let his hot hand down go to waste as rains wiped out the rest of his second round, … Continue reading Steele Leads Rain-Soaked Honda Classic →

“Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut

The fact that he has a couple of extra days at home doesn't sit well with Rory McIlroy this weekend, largely because he's getting the break due to some sub-par golf. McIlroy followed up his 73 on Thursday with a 74 on Friday, falling to 7-over par, a number which will likely miss the cut, … Continue reading “Pissed” McIlroy Will Likely Miss Honda Cut →

Wallie Coetsee Takes Lead at Joburg

Familiarity is turning out to be the best strategy to do well at the Joburg Open so far this week. The top three players in the field are all natives of South Africa, with Wallie Coetsee taking over the lead after 36 holes thanks to his 6-under 65 on Friday, taking him to 12-under and … Continue reading Wallie Coetsee Takes Lead at Joburg →

Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic

It wasn't a big name leading the Honda Classic after one round on Thursday, just a hard-working fellow named Jim Herman who happened to shoot a 65. While big names like Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson, and Billy Horschel were struggling, the 37-year-old Herman, whose only pro win was in 2010 on the Web.com … Continue reading Unheralded Herman Leads Honda Classic →

Nic Henning’s 62 Leads Joburg Open

If you're going to tie a course record, it's hard to top doing it in your home country on perhaps the finest course on the continent. That's exactly what 45-year-old Nic Henning did Thursday at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington West Course. His 9-under 62 gave him a 1-stroke lead over fellow South Africans Tjaart … Continue reading Nic Henning’s 62 Leads Joburg Open →

Golf Birthdays: February 26-28

Famous golfers celebrating their birthdays this week, and making lots more money than you. February 27 Current PGA Tour member Ryan Armour turns 39. An All-AMerican at Ohio State University, he first earned his way onto the PGA Tour in 2007, and finished 40th at the Web.com Finals last season to earn his PGA … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: February 26-28 →

Joburg Open Preview

While the bigger names might be across the pond this week for the Honda Classic, there's plenty at stake at the Joburg Open in South Africa, starting Thursday at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club. For England's Andy Sullivan, a win would mean exemptions to the majors and WGC events for the rest of … Continue reading Joburg Open Preview →

Honda Classic Preview

All eyes will be on world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as he makes his 2014-2015 PGA Tour debut Thursday at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Florida, one of the few parts of the US not battling terrible weather this week. While most of the East Coast, Midwest and South is battling rain, sleet, and … Continue reading Honda Classic Preview →