Tiger Woods might not be 40 years old yet, but he sure is starting to sound like an old man. A two-hour delay due to fog apparently caused Woods' lower back to act up, leading to his withdrawal from the Farmers Insurance Open after just 11 holes on Thursday. "I was ready to go. I … Continue reading Tiger Woods Withdraws from Torrey Pines
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Golf Pioneer Charles Sifford Dies at 92
Charles Sifford, the first African-American man to play on the PGA Tour, died Tuesday night from complications of a stroke at age 92. His death came just three months after he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, the highest award any US non-military citizen can obtain. A caddie in his … Continue reading Golf Pioneer Charles Sifford Dies at 92
Tiger to Win: 50 to 1?
Throughout his heralded career, Tiger Woods has been the guy who could win any given tournament on any given day. At least by Las Vegas oddsmakers' standards, that is no longer the case. Woods was installed as a 50:1 longshot to win the Farmers Insurance Open this week, the lowest odds of his career in … Continue reading Tiger to Win: 50 to 1?
Bubba Watson Climbs to 3rd in Rankings
Waste Management Phoenix Open winner Brooks Koepka rose to No. 19 in the world, while runner-up Bubba Watson rose to No. 3 in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. Watson moved past new No. 4 Adam Scott with his strong finish. Rory McIlroy is No. 1 and Henrik Stenson No. 2. Koepka jumped from 33rd … Continue reading Bubba Watson Climbs to 3rd in Rankings
Can Rory McIlroy Be Stopped?
Rory McIlroy made it four wins in his last seven European Tour events on Sunday when he won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic with a closing round 70 to finish 22-under, three strokes ahead of Sweden's Alex Noren. Despite a lengthy layoff from golf, McIlroy hit just two bogeys against 24 birdies over the course … Continue reading Can Rory McIlroy Be Stopped?
Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview
Kevin Stadler is the defending champion, but plenty of eyes will be on local favorite Phil Mickelson and all-time great Tiger Woods as the Waste Management Phoenix Open kicks off Thursday at the TPC Scottsdale. With $6.3 million in prize money and the largest gallery of any tournament in the US, it's easy to see … Continue reading Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview
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
Tiger Woods to Endorse Simulator
As Tiger Woods gets further away from his infidelity scandal of the last decade, the endorsement deals are slowly returning, even as his Major drought wears on. On Wednesday, Woods announced via Twitter that he has entered an agreement with Full Swing Golf, a company that makes indoor simulators. . Woods wrote "Excited to be … Continue reading Tiger Woods to Endorse Simulator
Fowler Top Golfer in SI’s Millenial List
Rickie Fowler is the most well-known golfer for millenials - those sports fans currently age 18-34, according to a new survey done by Sports Illustrated and Ranker. 120 Sports, a digital subsidiary of Sports Illustrated, released its data on Tuesday, surveying more than 1,4000 millenials in the US and asking them what athlete mattered the … Continue reading Fowler Top Golfer in SI’s Millenial List
The Tooth Hurts: Tiger Loses One?
In a bizarre off-the-course incident, a photographer captured Tiger Woods at a recent skiing event for girlfriend Lindsay Vonn, missing one of his front teeth. Woods surprised Vonn in Italy on Monday as the skier won her 63rd World Cup race, a new record. Woods was garbed in a hat, scarf, and sunglasses, but a … Continue reading The Tooth Hurts: Tiger Loses One?
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