Azinger In, Norman Out for Fox Golf

Paul Azinger will be the new lead analyst for golf as Fox Sports enters its second year of televising PGA events including the US Open. He replaces Greg Norman, who absorbed criticism for failing to deliver in big moments, including when Dustin Johnson's three-putt on the 18th gave Jordan Spieth the US Open title last … Continue reading Azinger In, Norman Out for Fox Golf →

Golf Birthdays: January 4-10

January 4 David Toms, winner of 13 PGA events including the 2001 PGA Championship, turns 49. He turned pro in 1989, but did not win a tournament until 1997. He became one of the best golfers in the world over the next few years, winning twice in 1999, once in 2000, and three times in … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 4-10 →

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 →

2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship

Nick Faldo will join Ben Crenshaw is saying goodbye to The Open Championship this summer, having announced that the 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews will be his last. The Open and St Andrews will forever hold a significant place in my heart," said Faldo, who, if he makes the cut, will celebrate his 58th … Continue reading 2015 Will be Faldo’s Last Open Championship →

Golf Birthdays: March 4-6

Golf birthdays for March 4-6, just in time for the WGC-Cadillac Championship. March 4 American Peter Jacobsen, a 22-time professional winner, and current Golf Channel commentator, turns 61. He was named Comeback Player of the Year in 2003 and finished third at the Masters twice, in 1983 and 1986. March 6 Paul Azinger, who won … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: March 4-6 →

Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open

It's easy to say a golfer would like to play all his tournaments in Hawaii. For Jimmy Walker, it's more than just a trip to paradise. Walker destroyed the field with a closing round 63 to win the Sony Open by nine strokes on Sunday, his second straight victory at the early-season tournament. The victory … Continue reading Walker Runs Away with 2nd Straight Sony Open →

Hypnotism Didn’t Help Barkley’s Swing

Charles Barkley probably isn't the worst bad golfer in the world, but he's definitely the most famous bad golfer. The former NBA player has sought coaching from the likes of Hank Haney and Paul Azinger to no avail, and revealed this week that he once even employed a hypnotist to solve his woes. Alas, it … Continue reading Hypnotism Didn’t Help Barkley’s Swing →

Golf Birthdays: January 3-6

Here's a look at what golfers are blowing out the candles between January 3-6. Charlie Wi turned 43 on January 3. The native of South Korea has seven Asian Tour wins and 1 European Tour victory, and finished tied for 9th at the 2008 PGA Championship. David Toms turned 48 on January 4. Toms … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: January 3-6 →