Doug Ferguson / Associated Press SHANGHAI – Russell Knox raised both arms in the air, closed his eyes and tilted his head toward the heavens as if he couldn’t believe what he had just done. Dating to when the World Golf Championship began in 1999, no one had ever won in his debut. Knox wasn’t […]
Each week we ask our panel of writers, PGA members and golf industry experts to weigh in with their views on the hot topics of the day. Gary Player turned 80 on Sunday and continues to travel the world playing and delivering his personal recipe for health and well being. Does his message resonate with […]
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Justin Thomas overcame a double bogey on the 14th and some nervous moments on the final hole Sunday to win the CIMB Classic for his first PGA Tour title. The 22-year-old American holed a 6-foot par putt on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke victory over Australian star […]
Each week we ask our panel of writers, PGA members and golf industry experts to weigh in with their views on the hot topics of the day. Smylie Kaufman became the second relatively unknown player to win on the PGA Tour in as many weeks. Is this a function of the Fall Series having weak […]
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) – Smylie Kaufman won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday in his fifth PGA Tour start, shooting a 10-under 61 and waiting more than two hours while rival after rival fell short. Kaufman played the final 11 holes in 9 under with an eagle and seven birdies. He […]
Carlos Rodriguez/ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) – Tiger Woods has not started rehabilitation for a second back surgery he had a month ago, and he said Tuesday he would face another “tedious and long” process that suggests it might be awhile before he competes again. Woods last played at the Wyndham Champion on Aug. […]
Each week we ask our panel of writers, PGA members and golf industry experts to weigh in with their views on the hot topics of the day. Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee created a stir by suggesting that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson didn’t deserve a future Ryder Cup captaincy because of their lack of passion […]
Doug Ferguson/ Associated Press NAPA, CA – Emiliano Grillo of Argentina won his PGA Tour rookie debut Sunday at the Frys.com Open by holing a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th for a 3-under 69, and then making the most out of a second chance in the playoff to beat Kevin Na. Nearly as impressive […]
Doug Ferguson PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – Jordan Spieth was voted PGA Tour player of the year Friday, giving him a sweep of all the significant awards. The PGA Tour does not disclose how many votes Spieth received from the players, though the 22-year-old Texan removed any suspense last week with his four-shot victory in […]
