If you walked by Jason Dufner in the hallway of his hotel this week in La Quinta, California, you might not have recognized him. A shorter haircut and down 20 pounds, the 2013 PGA Championship winner is sporting a rather different look these days, one indicative of his desire to compete with the best players … Continue reading Dufner Down 20 Pounds for 2015
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Best Golf Quotes of 2014
With 2015 just a few weeks away, here are some of the best quotes of the year from the PGA and European tours. "I twerked my knee." Rory McIlroy, explaining his injury before the BMW Championship "There's definitely going to be an Australian theme. Whether that means they are eating kangaroo, I'm not sure … Continue reading Best Golf Quotes of 2014
WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
The Final Series remains in scenic Shanghai this week fro the WGC-HSBC Champions at the Sheshan International Golf Course, where a majority of the top 60 players in the Race to Dubai series are joined by a smattering of qualifiers from the Asian Tour. The biggest stars get the latest tee times, most notably the … Continue reading WGC-HSBC Champions Preview
Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic
While the European Tour's bigwigs are hitting the links for mad money in Shanghai this week, the PGA Tour starts the third week of the 2014-2015 season with a visit to Kuala Lumpur for the CIMB Classic. Perhaps the most unlikely name on the entry list is Spain's Sergio Garcia, who could be participating in … Continue reading Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner Headed for CIMB Classic
Olesen Locks in Dubai Slot with Perth Win
Where Thorbjorn Olesen goes from here in terms of 2014 success is anyone's guess, but you couldn't ask for any hotter of a ride to be on starting the Final Series in the Race to Dubai. The 24-year-old Finn led the ISPS HANDA Perth International wire to wire, cruising to a 3-stroke victory by overcoming … Continue reading Olesen Locks in Dubai Slot with Perth Win
Olesen Ups Lead to Three at Perth
Surely at some point as a young man growing up Denmark, Thorbjorn Olesen heard from his mother or father how bad an idea it was to put things off until the last minute. Just as surely, it appears the 24-year-old never listened to that particular lesson. With a last chance to make it into the … Continue reading Olesen Ups Lead to Three at Perth
Wade, Olesen Tie Course Record at Perth
Australia's John Wade and Norway's Thorbjorn Olesen couldn't have started any hotter at the Perth International on Thursday, but neither man could shake each other at the top of the leader board. Wade and Olesen each shot a course record-tying 64 on Thursday to sit tied atop the leader board at 8-under. The fast start … Continue reading Wade, Olesen Tie Course Record at Perth
Perth International Last Hurrah Before Final Series
The last chance for any golfers still seeking to sneak into the Race to Dubai top 60 starts Thursday Down Under at the Perth International, being played at Lake Karrinyup Country Club. The field is surprisingly deep for the end of the season - three former Major winners are included: Charl Schwartzel, Geoff Oglivy, and … Continue reading Perth International Last Hurrah Before Final Series
Jason Dufner, Wife, Serve Up Pizzas for Charity
Let’s face it, Jason Dufner looks like a guy who can eat a lot of pizza. But earlier this week, Dufner and wife Amanda were the ones tossing the dough and adding the toppings as they raised money for Dufner’s charity at Maddio’s Pizza Joint in the couple’s adopted home of Lee County, Alabama. Dufner … Continue reading Jason Dufner, Wife, Serve Up Pizzas for Charity
Phil Mickelson Surges Onto Ryder Cup Roster
Phil Mickelson's big finish at the PGA Championship, paired with Jason Dufner's neck injury, have Lefty back on the US Ryder Cup roster for a record-setting 10th time. The PGA Championship was the final event for Americans to qualify to make the team. With Ryder Cup points counting double in Major championships, Mickelson moved up … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Surges Onto Ryder Cup Roster