David Duval isn't done playing just yet, but that doesn't mean he can't lend his considerable knowledge to other arenas. Duval has announced he will join The Golf Channel, beginning in three weeks at the Humana Challenge, a course he made famous in 1999 when he shot a 59 in the final round when he … Continue reading David Duval Joins Golf Channel
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Clock Ticking for Anchored Putters
As the 2015 season truly gets underway Friday with the start of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, we are less than a year away from the ban of the anchored putter by the USGA. Such luminaries as Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley have used the anchored putter, and are among those who will have to wean themselves … Continue reading Clock Ticking for Anchored Putters
Aloha 2015! Expert Picks: Hyundai ToC
The Kapalua Resort, Hawaii hosts the first PGA Tour event of 2015 with the traditional Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The field is comprised of PGA tour winners from the previous season, and 34 of the 38 qualifiers are set to compete this week at the Plantation Course. This week sees the return of some familiar … Continue reading Aloha 2015! Expert Picks: Hyundai ToC
Hyundai Tournament of Champions Preview
After a long holiday break, the PGA Tour returns to action this Friday with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, set for play at the PLantation Course at Kapalua on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The course is a 7,452-yard, par-73 monster on the western shores of Maui, which opened in 1991. The winner gets 500 … Continue reading Hyundai Tournament of Champions Preview
South African Open Championship Preview
The 2015 European Tour resumes beginning Thursday with Ernie Els playing host and ambassador for the 104th South African Open Championship, played at Glendower Golf Club in Ekurhuleni. In addition to Els, the big draw for the tournament is Charl Schwartzel, currently ranked No. 32 in the world. Els is a five-time winner of the … Continue reading South African Open Championship Preview
Golf World Mourns Passing of Stuart Scott
Longtime ESPN sports journalist Stuart Scott passed away Sunday from cancer at the age of 49. An avid golfer, Scott was remembered by many of the game's greats via social media Sunday, in particular Tiger Woods. "Stuart wasn't covering heroes & champions," Woods tweeted. "It was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & … Continue reading Golf World Mourns Passing of Stuart Scott
Golf Birthdays: January 3-6
Here's a look at what golfers are blowing out the candles between January 3-6. Charlie Wi turned 43 on January 3. The native of South Korea has seven Asian Tour wins and 1 European Tour victory, and finished tied for 9th at the 2008 PGA Championship. David Toms turned 48 on January 4. Toms … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 3-6
Nicklaus’ Grandson Wins Rose Bowl Putting Contest
First the bad news that's sort of also good news: Jack Nicklaus won't have to choose between his alma mater and his grandson in next week's National Championship college football game. While Nicklaus' alma mater Ohio State ran roughshod over No. 1 Alabama Thursday night, his grandson's squad, defending national champion Florida State, was demolished … Continue reading Nicklaus’ Grandson Wins Rose Bowl Putting Contest
Luke Donald’s New Year’s Eve Was Awesome
Chances are you had a good New Year's Eve last week, maybe even something you're still talking about a few days later. Hopefully, it was better than mine, considering the babysitter canceled and we ended up watching One Direction over and over on Dick Clark's show. However, no matter how much fun you had or … Continue reading Luke Donald’s New Year’s Eve Was Awesome
Golf Birthdays: January 2
Here's a look at golfers lighting the candles on January 2. Freddie Haas would have been 99. Haas won five PGA tour championships during his career, as well as the 1937 NCAA Championship. His first pro victory, the 1945 Memphis Invitational, snapped Byron Nelson's streak of 11 straight victories. Haas would represent the US on … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 2