As of Monday, March 14, The Masters, the first Major of the 2016 golf season, is 25 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-five years ago, Ian Woosnam became the only Welsh man to … Continue reading Countdown to The Masters: 25 Days
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Golf Birthdays: March 1-3
March has come in like a lion, who's riding the wind and blowing out their candles? March 1 Three-time professional winner Pat Perez turns 39. Perez won the 2009 Bob Hope Classic and finished tied for sixth at the 2005 PGA Championship, March 2 Japan's Toshi Izawa turns 47. Izawa has 17 professional wins, … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 1-3
Kruger, Sullivan Lead South African Open
South Africa's Jbe Kruger and England's Andy Sullivan must have gone to bed on time on New Year's Eve as the pair looked the most well-rested on Day One of the South African Open Championship Thursday in Johannesburg. Each player shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over a field that includes host … Continue reading Kruger, Sullivan Lead South African Open
Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World
His victory at the DP World Champions saw Henrik Stenson rise from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest official World Golf Rankings released late Sunday. Stenson displaced Adam Scott, who fell to No. 3. Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for second in Dubai, remains the No. 1 player in the world Stenson was … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World
“Wee Welshman” Comes Up Big at Dutch Seniors
On the advice of friend DJ Russell, Dutch Senior Open participant Ian Woosnam took a lesson from European Tour Performance Institute pro Jacques Rivet. The lesson paid off dramatically, as Woosnam came firing back from a stroke back to win the tournament by five strokes. Woosnam shot a 71-69-68 - 208 to finish 11-under par … Continue reading “Wee Welshman” Comes Up Big at Dutch Seniors
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