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?
Tag: Phil Mickelson
Mickelson Lists Home for $6 Million
You know how stores will advertise something for $19.99 to fool you into thinking you're not spending $20 on it? Apparently, Phil Mickelson's real estate agent is from the same school of thought. Mickelson's 9,100 square foot home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, was recently listed for $5.99 million. The home sits on 4.55 acres, … Continue reading Mickelson Lists Home for $6 Million
Phil Mickelson Takes Job at Alma Mater
Phil Mickelson has taken on an interim assistant coach job at his alma mater, Arizona State University. Tim Mickelson, Phil's brother, is the Sun Devils' head golf coach. Tim took the head job at Alma Mater in 2011 after leading the University of San Diego to its first three NCAA appearances ever. The Sun Devils … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Takes Job at Alma Mater
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
LeBron James Surpasses Tiger Woods on Athletic Brand List
First the No. 1 world golf ranking slips through Tiger Woods’ fingers, and now he’s not even the most well-respected brand in athletics. Ranked as the No. 1 most valuable athlete brand every year since 2008, Woods took a back seat to James, the once and future Cleveland Cavalier in 2014. It was a close race, with James surging in value by $10 million to $37 million, while Woods dropped from $46 million to $36 million. Forbes, which released the list, believes that the reason for Woods’ drop was the severing of his contract with EA Sports, which had produced his golf game for a number of years. It’s easy to see why James is No. 1 - he endorses Nike, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola among others. Tennis legend Roger Federer is third at $32 million, followed by another American golf icon, Phil Mickelson, ranked fourth at $29 million. Mickelson’s money surged thanks to endorsements picked up after his British Open title last year.
Report: Tom Watson Ripped US Ryder Cup Team
Multiple sources are saying the same thing about the second-to-last day at the Ryder Cup for the US Team - that it ended with captain Tom Watson ripping the team's play, mocking a gift it gave him and criticizing the games of several European players. If true, the uncomfortable outburst, which took place at a … Continue reading Report: Tom Watson Ripped US Ryder Cup Team
Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
The competition never really happened; and the results of the regular season - in which Europeans won three of the four Majors on the PGA tour, continued in the post-season. Europe easily cruised by the United States 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 to win its third straight Ryder Cup, and eighth in 10 tries, at GlenEagles, Scotland … Continue reading Europe Drubs US for Third Straight Ryder Cup
European Team Takes Two-Point Lead on Day One
With a chance to win three straight Ryder Cups in sight, Europe started the 2014 edition with a 5-3 win over the US squad. The Europeans won three points and halved the fourth in the Friday afternoon foursomes. The only Americans to stop the bleeding were Jimmie Walker and Rickie Fowler, who halved against Sergio … Continue reading European Team Takes Two-Point Lead on Day One
2014 Ryder’s Cup Preview: Meet Team USA
A look at the competitors for the US in the 2014 Ryder Cup, which begins Friday in Scotland. Keegan Bradley - Age: 28; Second Ryder Cup appearance; Career RC Record: 3-1-0; 2014 PGA Highlights: 6 top 10 finishes; 13 top 25 finishes; 33rd in FedExCup. Rickie Fowler - Age: 25; Second Ryder Cup appearance; Career … Continue reading 2014 Ryder’s Cup Preview: Meet Team USA
2014 TOUR Championship Preview
The final individual event of the 2013-2014 PGA season kicks off Thursday in Atlanta and the East Lake Golf Club, where the tour's 29 best players compete for $2.5 million immediately, and $10 million for the right to be crowned as the overall FedEx Cup champion. East Lake is not only the oldest golf course … Continue reading 2014 TOUR Championship Preview