Tiger Woods has announced he will not play in next week's US Open, being held at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. "While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I'm not physically ready to play in this year's U.S. Open and the Quicken Loans National," Woods said in a statement. "I am making progress, … Continue reading Tiger Woods to Skip US Open…Again
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Ranking the Day-Spieth Rivalry
As of Monday, Jason Day will have held the No. 1 ranking in the world for nine straight weeks, nearly one-half the 20 straight that Jordan Spieth put in at the top spot between last November and this March. Overall, the pair have traded the top spot back and forth six times since Day first … Continue reading Ranking the Day-Spieth Rivalry
A Closer Look: Jason Day’s Recent Run
With the phrase "Tiger-esque" being bandied around when his name comes up, here's a closer look at Jason Day's recent blitz of the PGA Tour. The scariest part of his dominance over the past 17 events is that he basically stopped playing golf altogether for a month at year's end as his wife gave birth … Continue reading A Closer Look: Jason Day’s Recent Run
Tiger Woods Plays First Golf of 2016
Tiger Woods played his first five holes of golf since last August on Monday, partnering with long-time friend Mark O'Meara on the Woods' designed Bluejack National course right outside Houston, Texas. It was the course's official opening, and Woods and O'Meara entertained club members with stories before playing a quintet of holes. "I'm definitely a … Continue reading Tiger Woods Plays First Golf of 2016
Countdown to the Masters: 15
Just 15 days remain until the 2001 Masters, where Jordan Spieth will try to defend his title. To celebrate the build-up, here's a look at what happened at The Masters 15 years ago in 2001. Tiger Woods eclipsed every one of his modern-day peers at the 2001 Masters, winning his fourth straight Major title to … Continue reading Countdown to the Masters: 15
Kid Golfer Aces 1st Hole at Tiger’s Bluejack
It was like a scene from a decade ago - a big crowd surrounding Tiger Woods as an amazing tee shot is hit. Except Woods wasn't the golfer, just a proud owner of the Bluejack National Golf Course which opened its 10-hole short course outside of Houston over the weekend. The golfer was 11-year-old Taylor … Continue reading Kid Golfer Aces 1st Hole at Tiger’s Bluejack
Jason Day Seeks Advice from Tiger Woods
Jason Day has barely been a blip on the radar so far in the 2016 season after nearly stealing Player of the Year honors from Jordan Spieth last fall. A big part of that has been the birth of his first child, which saw Day do less off-season preparation and start later in the year … Continue reading Jason Day Seeks Advice from Tiger Woods
Rankings, Dubai, FedEx Updates: March 2
Official World Golf Rankings Adam Scott returned to the top 10 for the first time this year, winning the Honda Classic to rise from 13th to 9th. Scott was ranked No. 1 as late as August of 2014, but had slid further and further away from the top spot after not winning a tournament in … Continue reading Rankings, Dubai, FedEx Updates: March 2
Woods Lashes Out at Critics with Twitter Vid
Tiger Woods posted a short video of himself practicing on his Twitter account on Wednesday, showing off his comeback after social media comments suggested that he was struggling to recover or even sit in a moving vehicle. Long-time Woods' agent Leigh Steinberg fervently denied the rumors of Woods' poor health. "This was meant more for … Continue reading Woods Lashes Out at Critics with Twitter Vid
20 Years of Happy Gilmore
Twenty years ago this week, golf finally got its wish - a brash young player who could convert the masses to start following the game that by and large was without a true megastar, the days of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer having receded. His name was not Tiger Woods; it was Happy Gilmore. Played … Continue reading 20 Years of Happy Gilmore
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