Jordan Spieth's win at the John Deere Classic Sunday was almost an afterthought to the fact that he is flirting with the most massive of history this week at The Open Championship - a shot to be the first man in 62 years to win the first three Majors of the year. Spieth has never … Continue reading Jordan Spieth’s Shot at History
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Spieth After Rare History at US Open
Jordan Spieth won the Masters two months ago, but adding a US Open crown to his trophy case in the same calendar year will put him in truly rarefied air. Only five other men have ever accomplished the feat - the last one being Tiger Woods in 2002. Prior to that, it was 30 years … Continue reading Spieth After Rare History at US Open
Jack Nicklaus Awarded Gold Medal
Jack Nicklaus became the third golfer to win the Congressional Gold Medal, accepting the word Tuesday at the Capitol Rotunda. "Few transcend their sport to achieve that kind of moment, or this kind of honor," said House Speaker John Boehner, an avid golfer who grew emotional at times during the ceremony. "With Arnie (Palmer), it … Continue reading Jack Nicklaus Awarded Gold Medal
Palmer Preaches Confidence, Practice to Tiger
Shooting his age (85) would probably be a disappointment for Arnold Palmer these days, but that doesn't keep the legend from dispensing advice when needed. When talking to Tiger Woods about the latter's decision to miss the Arnold Palmer Invitational for a second straight year, Palmer said he kept it simple. "For me to tell … Continue reading Palmer Preaches Confidence, Practice to Tiger
No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
Sure eight-time winner Tiger Woods isn't at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill this week, but does it really matter? The way Woods has played so far in 2015, you wouldn't think so. To compensate for the great one's absence, Bay Hill offers off one of the sweetest trios possible early Thursday afternoon - … Continue reading No Tiger, No Problem as Bay Hill Tees Up
PGA Legend Billy Casper Dies at 83
Billy Casper, often thought of as the most underrated great golfers in PGA history, died at age 83 on Saturday. Casper ranked seventh on the career list of PGA wins with 51, just one behind Byron Nelson. He won three Major championships and was a member of the US Ryder Cup eight times. He also … Continue reading PGA Legend Billy Casper Dies at 83
Kel Nagle Dies at Age 94
Hall of Fame golfer Kel Nagle, who won at least one pro tournament for 26 straight years, including the 1960 British Open, died on Thursday at age 94 in Sydney, Australia Nagle defeated Arnold Palmer by a single stroke at the 1960 British Open, stopping Palmer's bid for winning three straight Majors in the same … Continue reading Kel Nagle Dies at Age 94
Jack Nicklaus at 75: A Look at His Majors
Jack Nicklaus, a near unanimous choice for the greatest golfer of all time, turned 75 on Wednesday. At one point, it seemed Tiger Woods would easily catch the Golden Bear for most career Majors won, but Woods is into his seventh year without one, and Nicklaus still leads the chase 18-14. To celebrate three-quarters of … Continue reading Jack Nicklaus at 75: A Look at His Majors
Patrick Reed Joins WME | IMG Team
Patrick Reed's 2015 just got better. Just four days after winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Reed signed a deal with WME | IMG for his marketing and management representation. Reed is the fourth player of the last 20 years - the other three being Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia - to win … Continue reading Patrick Reed Joins WME | IMG Team
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