Here's a list of golfers lighting the candles on January 1. Paul Lawrie turns 46. The Scot is most well known for taking the Open Championship in 1999. Down by 10 strokes to begin the final round, he competed the biggest comeback in PGA Tour history and Major history by firing a final-round 67 as … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 1
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Tiger Turns 39, Any Majors Left?
Tiger Woods likely had no problem turning 39 on Tuesday, given how lousy and injury-plagued 2014 was for the 14-time Major winner. A new swing coach, and a new sponsor have been his calling card in the last month or so, but how much of a chance does he have of regaining one the championship … Continue reading Tiger Turns 39, Any Majors Left?
Nickalus Has Two Horses in NCAA Chase
Jack Nicklaus likes his chances of seeing a team he loves playing for the NCAA National Championship in 12 days; but the rub is that both his favorite teams might be playing each other. Nicklaus is in Los Angeles today for the Rose Bowl, pitting Oregon against Florida State, where his grandson, Nick O'Leary, starts … Continue reading Nickalus Has Two Horses in NCAA Chase
Legal Docs Reveal Woz Told McIlroy Not to Help UNICEF
There's nothing like a legal battle to reveal ugly things about ourselves and our favorite celebrities. As Rory McIlroy's battle with his former agency continues, a news report indicates he backed out of donating $500,000 over three years to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on advice from then-girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki. An email from McIlroy's … Continue reading Legal Docs Reveal Woz Told McIlroy Not to Help UNICEF
McIlroy’s Ex Takes Up Golf
Caroline Wozniacki might not be a fan of Rory McIlroy's any more, but she seems to be taking a new-found interest in the game that made him rich and famous. Wozniacki recently posted a video of herself on Instagram firing a 200-yard drive at the driving range recently, with the caption "Not the prettiest golf … Continue reading McIlroy’s Ex Takes Up Golf
Sang-Moon Bae to Join Korean Military?
Sang-Moon Bae is off to a great start in the 2015 season, second place in the FedExCup standings with a win at the Frys.com Open. But according to the South Korean news agency, the golfer has been denied an extension to his overseas travel permit, meaning he'll need to return to South Korea at the … Continue reading Sang-Moon Bae to Join Korean Military?
Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy
With a few weeks off for the holidays, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy took in a rugby match between Connacht and Ulster last week, and was the victim of a sharp stadium crew and fan base. While McIlroy gave a mid-match interview to the BBC, the stadium crew spotted the interview taking place and showed … Continue reading Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy
Niall Horan Gets Lifetime Membership at Mullingar
For the teenage girls of the world (and my twin toddlers), Niall Horan, the blonde-headed crooner from One Direction can do no wrong on stage. Turns out the Irish singer wants to do better on the golf course now. Horan was made an honorary lifetime member of the Mullingar Golf Club Saturday, ensuring the boy … Continue reading Niall Horan Gets Lifetime Membership at Mullingar
Test Your Golf Knowledge at Sporcle
Just as Wikipedia is the Internet's knowledge base, Itunes its music store and Amazon the home for just about everything else,so too is Sporcle rapidly become our trivia night out at the bar. With nearly eight years online, the trivia website is free to play but also offers free memberships, and not surprisingly is home … Continue reading Test Your Golf Knowledge at Sporcle
Lance Armstrong Likes Golf’s Code of … Honor?
Golf Digest's cover boy this issue is Lance Armstrong, the disgraced American cyclist who won seven straight Tour de France's from 1999-2005 only to be stripped of all of them for testing positive for doping. Despite being accused of doping throughout his career, Armstrong did not admit to it until 2013,the year after he was … Continue reading Lance Armstrong Likes Golf’s Code of … Honor?
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