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 →

Golf Birthdays: January 21-22

January 21 Former PGA pro Bobby Cochran turns 44. Cochran played 30 PGA events in 2000, making nine cuts and finishing in the Top 25 once, tying for 13th at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic by shooting a final-round 62. The greatest golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus, turns 75. Nicklaus won 18 Majors in … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 21-22 →

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 →

USGA Honors Barbara Nicklaus

The USGA awarded Barbara Nicklaus, wife of Jack, the Bob Jones Award, presented annually to the individual who demonstrates the spirit, personal character, and respect for the game exhibited by Jones himself. Nicklaus is chairman of the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, which has raised more than $32 million to support childhood diseases and disorders. … Continue reading USGA Honors Barbara Nicklaus →

Nicklaus’ Grandson Wins Rose Bowl Putting Contest

First the bad news that's sort of also good news: Jack Nicklaus won't have to choose between his alma mater and his grandson in next week's National Championship college football game. While Nicklaus' alma mater Ohio State ran roughshod over No. 1 Alabama Thursday night, his grandson's squad, defending national champion Florida State, was demolished … Continue reading Nicklaus’ Grandson Wins Rose Bowl Putting Contest →

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 →