Photo: Getty Images Michael Jordan looks on during morning foursome matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 1, 2016. by Coleman McDowell We all know golfers who have, ahem, uncomely swings, but they’re always winning money off you in your weekend matches. You’ve got your backswing perfectly on plane, weight transfer is solid and that time at the range spent working on your angle of attack is really paying off. And yet the player who steps up to the tee and swings like a mashup of Jim Furyk-Charles Barkley-Ryan Moore-This Guy is beating you all the time…. Read More »
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Cheyenne Woods (Tiger’s Niece) chosen as one the most beautiful women in golf.
Welcome to the fourth annual edition of GOLF.com’s Most Beautiful Women in Golf, which shines a light on some of the game’s most dynamic personalities: LPGA sensations, golf-loving celebrities, TV stars and more. This year’s roster includes pro golfers Cheyenne Woods, Danielle Kang, Belen Mozo and the sister duo of Jessica and Nelly Korda. It also features a trailblazer for the women’s game (Jan Stephenson), a former Miss Idaho (Melissa Jones, wife of PGA Tour pro Matt Jones), a golf-mad Miss America winner (Kira Kazantsev) and the gorgeous women of the Crenshaw family. And, of course, Fox Sports golf and NFL… Read More »
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Harold Varner III nabed spot at British Open
By Herschel Caldwell Harold Varner III nabed spot at British Open with stellar play…. Ray Farnell, Harold Varner III’s caddie, was aware how close Varner was to qualifying for the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland in the late stages of the Quicken Loans National . “I just knew when we got on the 14th green, I knew 9 under was a good number to get to because 8 under seemed a logjam,” Farnell said. “Definitely the thinking on 17 was a little more defensive from my end, knowing what was on the line compared to a normal… Read More »
Continue ReadingStackhouse gives Stanford its first NCAA women’s golf title
By Herschel Caldwell November 16, 2016 Mariah Stackhouse rallied to beat Hayley Davis in 19 holes to give Stanford its first NCAA women’s golf title, 3-2 over Baylor on Wednesday in the match-play final. Stackhouse, a junior from Riverdale, Georgia, won when Davis’ 3-foot par putt missed to the right on the par-4 10th hole at The Concession Golf Club. “My heart is hurting right now for Hayley,” Baylor coach Jay Goble said. “She has been the heart and soul of our team and she has singlehandedly elevated our team to this position. My heart is really hurting for her… Read More »
Continue ReadingCancer Claims Past Women’s Committee Chairman Barbara Douglas
Winner of 2011 Ben Hogan Award was first minority to chair USGA Women’s Committee By Rhonda Glenn, USGA January 27, 2012 Barbara Douglas, the first minority chairman of the USGA Women’s Committee and the recipient of the 2011 Ben Hogan Award from the Golf Writers Association of America, succumbed to cancer at the age of 69. (Jeff Noble/USGA) Douglas was diagnosed with stage-4 ovarian cancer in March 2009, just one month after she was appointed Women’s Committee chairman, a dream come true after her 16 years of service as a committee member. Despite the disabling effects of treatment, which included chemotherapy, Douglas… Read More »
Continue ReadingMake it a baker’s dozen….aka big number 13
-The 13th major for Tiger Woods looked like so many others until he finished- AP TULSA, Okla. – Woody Austin and Ernie Els give it their best shot, but Tiger Woods claims his fourth PGA Championship and 13th major title on Sunday afternoon by two strokes at Southern Hills. His father is no longer alive for Woods to walk into his arms. His mother no longer travels to any major but the Masters. He now shares his triumphs with a wife and baby daughter, and the biggest surprise Sunday at the PGA Championship was seeing them when he walked into… Read More »
Continue ReadingEls beats Cabrera 6 and 4 for seventh title at World Match Play Championship
AP Sports VIRGINIA WATER, England Ernie Els won his seventh World Match Play Championship title Sunday by beating Angel Cabrera 6 and 4 in the final at Wentworth. Els took the lead on the first hole, with Cabrera taking a bogey, and the South African stayed in front throughout the day to claim his first victory of the year. “It is absolutely a dream come true. I would never in my wildest dreams have thought I could win this seven times,” said Els, who also won in 1994-96 and 2002-04. “It truly feels unbelievable. The course is obviously my home… Read More »
Continue ReadingWoods closes out the year with a 7-shot win
THOUSAND OAKS, California The final putt of the year safely in the hole for par and another victory, Tiger Woods was quickly reminded what kind of year 2007 turned out to be. First, he walked over to his 6-month-old daughter, dressed in a red fleece top, for a kiss on the cheek and a pat on the head. Then came the presentation on the 18th green at Sherwood Country Club, where Woods collected his eighth trophy of the year. He became a father for the first time in June. He won his 13th career major in August at the PGA… Read More »
Continue ReadingGarcia Will Likely Be Fined for Spit Incident
Spaniard Spat in Cup on 13th Green at WGC
AP MIAMI – Spaniard Sergio Garcia is likely to be fined for a spitting incident at the WGC-CA Championship, although the PGA Tour is not prepared to disclose details. The 27-year-old spat into the bottom of the cup on the 13th green during Saturday’s third round after three-putting for bogey on the par-three hole. “As I normally don’t, I won’t comment on the specifics here,” PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem told NBC Sports television during Sunday’s final round at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. “But I will say that we try to avoid conduct that creates a distraction, a… Read More »
Continue ReadingTiger Wins Stroke Play at Tavistock Cup
Run of Seven Birdies Gives Woods Third Straight Win AP Sports ORLANDO, FL – Tiger Woods shot an 8-under 64 Tuesday to win the stroke play competition at the Tavistock Cup. Woods won the individual title at the Ryder Cup-styled event for the third straight year thanks to a run of seven straight birdies in the middle of the round at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club . Woods pocketed $500,000 for his efforts, but wasn’t sure just how many birdies he made. “I have no idea,” said Woods, who beat Justin Rose by two strokes. “I just know I… Read More »
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