Countdown to The Masters: 24 Days

As of Tuesday, March 15, The Masters, the first Major of the 2016 golf season, is 24 days away. To celebrate the coming of arguably the most gorgeously visual event in all of sports, here's a countdown to Augusta featuring a champion a day. Twenty-four years ago, No. 1 Fred Couples won his first and … Continue reading Countdown to The Masters: 24 Days →

Golf Birthdays: September 28 – October 4

September 28 Tom Byrum, winner of the 1989 Kemper Open, turns 55. Kemper finished eighth at the 2002 US Open and ninth at the 1997 PGA Championship, and is now an analyst for the Golf Channel. Chris Tidland, a two-time Nationwide Tour winner, turns 43. October 1 Willie Wood, winner of the 1996 Deposit Guaranty … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: September 28 – October 4 →

History of Sawgrass’ 17th – Island Green

Just 28 balls went into the water at last year's Players Championship on the 17th hole of the TPC Sawgrass, which might sound like a lot if you didn't know that the number has been above 60 every year from 2005-2008, including a whopping 93 in 2007. The hole is famous for being a game-changer … Continue reading History of Sawgrass’ 17th – Island Green →

Northern Trust Open Preview

Five former Major winners top the field at the Northern Trust Open, which kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Bubba Watson is the defending champion here, as at the Masters. The tournament will have an extra emotional charge because of its connection with Charlie Sifford, the African-American pioneer who won … Continue reading Northern Trust Open Preview →

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? →

65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board

Shooting 65 is the way to the top of the Wyndham Championship leaderboard. Both Scott Langley and Heath Slocum shot a 65 for the second straight day to surge to the top of the tournament leader board in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday. The two are tied at 10-under, but have a scant 1-stroke over … Continue reading 65s See Slocum, Langley Atop Wyndham Board →

Tiger Woods Can Still Make US Ryder Cup Team

Tiger Woods has been as much of a non-factor on the PGA Tour as any year since he first turned pro in 1996; but Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson still believes there's a place for Woods on the US team come the autumn. Watson said if Woods can get healthy and play well down the … Continue reading Tiger Woods Can Still Make US Ryder Cup Team →