The golf world found itself with a heavy heart this week before Christmas, when news emerged from Sydney that one of the two people killed in the hostage situation in Sydney was Katrina Dawson, daughter of former Royal & Ancient captain Sandy Dawson. Katrina Dawson, 38, was a married mother of three and a well-known … Continue reading Daughter of former R&A Captain Killed in Sydney Shooting
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Tiger Plays His Course in Cabo
It took some eight years of setbacks and red tape, but Tiger Woods finally got to play on the golf course he designed in Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday. Woods, having dropped 15 pounds in 14 days thanks to a nasty virus,played the front nine while a crowd of nearly 500 looked on at El … Continue reading Tiger Plays His Course in Cabo
Poulter, Horschel Find Fault in Fox
It wasn't the announcing,the graphics, or the commercials that bothered Ian Poulter and Billy Horschel about the debut of Golf on Fox last weekend, it was the placement of a camera tower. Both players drove into a distant portion of the 17th hole's fairway bunker, only to find their view of the green obstructed by … Continue reading Poulter, Horschel Find Fault in Fox
Keegan Bradley Gets New Kit Deal
Keegan Bradley, the world's No. 28-ranked golfer, has signed a new deal to be outfitted by Travis Mathew, making the move away from Tommy Hilfiger. Fellow PGA standouts Chris Kirk and Charley Hoffman also endorse Travis Mathew gear. With Hilfiger,Bradley wore lots of patriotic red,white,and blues,but with Mathew he will likely change his look to … Continue reading Keegan Bradley Gets New Kit Deal
McIlroy: Speed Game Up
Nothing like the best player in your game calling the sport boring. Responding to a report by Sport England that showed that the number of 16-25 year olds regularly playing golf has dropped 50% in the past three years, McIlroy said the game needs speeding up. "People enjoy watching the game but gone are the … Continue reading McIlroy: Speed Game Up
Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger
Colin Montgomerie made a lightning rod of a statement earlier this week,voicing his opinion that Rory McIlroy is currently playing a higher level of golf than Tiger Woods ever did. Bold words considering Woods won 14 Majors between 1997-2008, and won his "Tiger Slam" at age 25, the same age McIlroy is now. "Tiger Woods … Continue reading Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger
Lee Westwood Rises to No.26
Lee Westwood's win at the Thailand Championship saw him rise 17 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), all the way to No. 26. Westwood was one of three winners this weekend who saw their fortunes improve accordingly. Greg Chalmers,winner of the Australian PGA Championship, soared 161 spots to No. 173 from No. … Continue reading Lee Westwood Rises to No.26
Adam Scott, Wife Expecting
First Adam Scott and Marie Kojzar kept their wedding a secret until the afternoon of, and nearly topped that this week when it was revealed that the two will become parents in a little more than two months. Scott came up short at the Australian Open this week, but was still plenty upbeat about the … Continue reading Adam Scott, Wife Expecting
Fred Couples Next Ryder Cup Coach?
American legend Fred Couples has confirmed that he's been contacted by the US Ryder Cup task force about becoming its next captain in 2016. Couples has an undefeated record in his three stints as captain of the Presidents Cup team. According to unofficial reports, both Phil Mickelson, a vociferous critic of the US' strategy this … Continue reading Fred Couples Next Ryder Cup Coach?
Branden Grace Blows Away Field for Dunhill Title
Responding to the pressure of seeing his lead shrink to a single stroke after 54 holes, South Africa's Branden Grace responded in kind on Sunday, firing a 4-under 68 to finish 20-under, winning the tournament by seven strokes. After struggling to a par 72 on Saturday with four bogeys, he cut that total in half … Continue reading Branden Grace Blows Away Field for Dunhill Title
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