Rickie Fowler is the most well-known golfer for millenials - those sports fans currently age 18-34, according to a new survey done by Sports Illustrated and Ranker. 120 Sports, a digital subsidiary of Sports Illustrated, released its data on Tuesday, surveying more than 1,4000 millenials in the US and asking them what athlete mattered the … Continue reading Fowler Top Golfer in SI’s Millenial List
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Hawaii 5, Oh? Witness, Allenby Tell Different Stories
A homeless Honolulu woman who found Robert Allenby bloodied from an attack last Friday night has reported conflicting information to the pro golfer's account of his encounter. Allenby's caddie informed media members last Sunday that Allenby had been abducted from a wine bar he was dining at, beaten, robbed, thrown in the trunk of a … Continue reading Hawaii 5, Oh? Witness, Allenby Tell Different Stories
Golf Birthdays: January 19-20
Here's a look at professional golfers celebrating birthdays on January 19-20. January 19 Doug LaBelle turns 40. LaBelle has two Web.com wins in his career, and is in his third straight year on the PGA Tour. January 20 Fredrik Andersson Hed turns 43. He plays mainly on the European Tour, winning his lone title there … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 19-20
Dustin Johnson Breaks Silence At Last
American golfer Dustin Johnson, invisible except in paparazzi pictures for the last five months, granted his first interview in that time span last week. Talking to Sports Illustrated, with his agent, public relations manager, and father-in-law, whose name happens to be Wayne Gretzky, by his side, Johnson said he has done a lot of maturing … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Breaks Silence At Last
The Tooth Hurts: Tiger Loses One?
In a bizarre off-the-course incident, a photographer captured Tiger Woods at a recent skiing event for girlfriend Lindsay Vonn, missing one of his front teeth. Woods surprised Vonn in Italy on Monday as the skier won her 63rd World Cup race, a new record. Woods was garbed in a hat, scarf, and sunglasses, but a … Continue reading The Tooth Hurts: Tiger Loses One?
Abu Dhabi Winner Stal Soars 254 Spots
The historic comeback, the defeat of two of the European Tour's premier players, even the paycheck paled in comparison to the impact on his ranking that Sunday's win had for Gary Stal. The 22-year-old Frenchman leapt 254 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings from No. 357 to No. 103 with his dramatic win … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Winner Stal Soars 254 Spots
Walker Takes Over FedExCup Lead
Jimmy Walker is back in familiar territory this Monday, atop the FedExCup standings. Walker's win at the Sony Open on Sunday saw him jump from eighth to first in the most recent standings, which dictate where players are seeded for the lucrative post-season chain of tournaments. Walker has racked up 957 points in five events … Continue reading Walker Takes Over FedExCup Lead
Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open
It's easy to say a golfer would like to play all his tournaments in Hawaii. For Jimmy Walker, it's more than just a trip to paradise. Walker destroyed the field with a closing round 63 to win the Sony Open by nine strokes on Sunday, his second straight victory at the early-season tournament. The victory … Continue reading Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open
Race to Dubai Points Update: January 18
Gary Stal's unexpected win at Abu Dhabi on Sunday shook up the early season Race to Dubai points standings, as the young Frenchman soared up to No. 3 in the standings. England's Danny Willett and Ross Fisher are still 1 and 2 in the standings, with Willett already up to 939,270 in just three tournaments, … Continue reading Race to Dubai Points Update: January 18
Who is Gary Stal?
In a top five patrolled by Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy, little attention was paid to France's Gary Stal at Abu Dhabi until the 22-year-old Frenchman posted a 65 to win the tournament by a stroke over McIlroy and two over the fading Kaymer. Here's a look inside the life of Sunday's surprising success story. … Continue reading Who is Gary Stal?
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