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 →

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 →

Phil Mickelson Surges Onto Ryder Cup Roster

Phil Mickelson's big finish at the PGA Championship, paired with Jason Dufner's neck injury, have Lefty back on the US Ryder Cup roster for a record-setting 10th time. The PGA Championship was the final event for Americans to qualify to make the team. With Ryder Cup points counting double in Major championships, Mickelson moved up … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Surges Onto Ryder Cup Roster →

Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back

The good news for the rest of the field at the PGA Championship on Thursday? Rory McIlroy hit a double bogey 7 on the par 5 No. 10. The bad news? Even with the gaffe, he's only one shot off the lead. McIlroy's 5-under 66 has him sitting a stroke behind co-leaders Lee Westwood, Kevin … Continue reading Three Share Lead at PGA; No. 1 McIlroy 1 Stroke Back →

All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla

Unlike the way the Capitol keeps sarcastically telling Tributes in The Hunger Games that the odds are "ever in their favor," that might really be the case this week for Rory McIlroy. The newly re-crowned No. 1 player in the world, fresh off back-to-back wins at The Open Championship and the WGC-Bridgestone, has been installed … Continue reading All Eyes on Rory McIlroy as PGA Championship Returns to Valhalla →

Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes

There was no second-round fade for Rory McIlroy this week; instead the Northern Irishman enters the weekend with a four-stroke lead McIlroy, who already has titles at the US Open and PGA Championship in his short career, is two days away from adding his first at the Major closest to his heart. Using a series … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Stays Hot, Ups Open Lead to Four Strokes →

Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back

For the second time in a week, Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a hot start across the pond. He's hoping his second round as the leader of the Open Championship is a little better than last Friday's ugliness at the Scottish Open. McIlroy has six birdies and no bogeys to finish with a 6-under … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Leads British Open; Tiger Woods 3 Strokes Back →

Tiger Woods Can Still Make US Ryder Cup Team

Tiger Woods has been as much of a non-factor on the PGA Tour as any year since he first turned pro in 1996; but Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson still believes there's a place for Woods on the US team come the autumn. Watson said if Woods can get healthy and play well down the … Continue reading Tiger Woods Can Still Make US Ryder Cup Team →