Legendary swing coach Butch Harmon made no bones about why Tiger Woods is unlikely to reach out to his old teacher for his help with his current woes. "If he wantd, I'd be more than happy to spend a couple of hours and give my opinion," Harmon said in a recent interview. "I don't think … Continue reading Harmon: “Pride” Keeps Tiger From Reaching Out
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Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
James Hahn vaulted up to 86th in the world from 297th a week ago in the latest Official World Golf Rankings which were released on Monday. Hahn outdueled Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a playoff to win the Northern Trust Open. Meanwhile, Hero Indian Open winner Anirban Lahiri rose another five spots to No. … Continue reading Hahn Into Top 100 with Northern Win
Snedeker Back in Top 50 after Win at Pebble Beach
Brandt Snedeker's first win in 18 months means good things all around, including a 32-spot jump in the latest Official World Golf Rankings to No. 31 in the world. Thailand True Classic winner Andrew Dodt soared 154 spots from 281st to 127th. Things in the top 20 stayed at status quo, although Dustin Johnson climbed … Continue reading Snedeker Back in Top 50 after Win at Pebble Beach
Tiger Woods Watches Girlfriend Ski on First Day Off
Remember that time you felt burnt out at work, so you announced you were taking some time off, then flew on your private jet to Colorado to watch your model girlfriend ski professionally? Of course you don't, because your name isn't Tiger Woods. On his first day of life after announcing he was pulling back … Continue reading Tiger Woods Watches Girlfriend Ski on First Day Off
Tiger Woods Leaving Tour Until Game Improves
Giving no definitive time frame, Tiger Woods announced Wednesday he would not play again on the PGA Tour until he felt his game had improved to his professional standard. His last two outings have been the worst of his career; a career-worst 82 to miss the cut at Phoenix, followed by his withdrawal from Torrey … Continue reading Tiger Woods Leaving Tour Until Game Improves
Fans Sour on Woods Winning Another Major
With each tournament that passes, we are reminded again and again how long it's been since Tiger Woods won his last Major. As he fell further outside the Top 50 (No. 62) this week, and could not even complete the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines without getting hurt. Woods has … Continue reading Fans Sour on Woods Winning Another Major
Jason Day Rises to No. 4 in the World
Jason Day's big win at the Farmers Insurance Classic saw the Australian rise to No. 4 in the world, making him the highest-ranked player from Down Under, edging past countryman Adam Scott. It was a pretty major movement week in the Top 10, as Jim Furyk also moved up a spot to No. 6, bypassing … Continue reading Jason Day Rises to No. 4 in the World
Jason Day Joins FedEx Cup Top 10
Jason Day jumped from obscurity to the Top 10 in the latest FedEx Cup standings thanks to his win at Farmers Insurance Open. Day, who has played just three events on the PGA this year, jumped from 53rd to 7th in the latest standings released on Monday. Jimmy Walker continues to lead the overall chase, … Continue reading Jason Day Joins FedEx Cup Top 10
Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List
His 2014 season might have been a dud, but Tiger Woods is still the highest-earning golfer in the world. For the 12th straight year, Woods led Golf Digest's All-Encompassing Money List, making $55.1 million in 2014. However, that number was down from a whopping $121.8 million in 2013. That figure kept him just ahead of … Continue reading Tiger Still #1 on Golf Earnings List
Thompson ‘Twins’ Atop Farmers After Day 1
Americans Nicholas and Michael (no relation) Thompson fired a 64 and 65, respectively, to take the top two spots on the leaderboard after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Thursday. A two-hour fog delay saw 42 players unable to complete their first rounds and also saw Tiger Woods withdraw … Continue reading Thompson ‘Twins’ Atop Farmers After Day 1