Power Ranking the 10 Biggest Overachievers in Golfing History

The definition of the word overachieve is: to perform better or achieve more than expected, especially by others. Even with that very basic definition, the word still breeds a bit of ambiguity. In this instance, we’re talking about golf. So, if a player with a non-conventional swing (Arnold Palmer, Jim Furyk, Lee Trevino) has success, does that mean he’s overachieved because others doubted... 

FedEx Cup Standings 2012: Woods-McIlroy Shaping Up to Be Best Rivalry in Sports

As Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods face off in the TOUR Championship 2012, both need only a victory to secure their place as the winner of the FedEx Cup and the title of the best golfer for the current season. However, that same statement holds true for fellow golfers Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney and Brandt Snedeker, who all need a victory this weekend to capture the cup, no matter what the rest of the... 

Tiger Woods TOUR Championship 2012: Why Rivalry with McIlroy Is Good for PGA

Rivalries are natural in sports, given the stiff competition and what’s at stake, and there’s a rivalry slowly brewing in the PGA between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. However, this is a different type of rivalry. We’re not talking about an unfriendly relationship, like Phil and Tiger, but rather an affable one between the veteran and the rookie.   The Story The conversation... 

Tiger Woods at Tour Championship Tracker: Day 2 Highlights, Updates and More

Tiger Woods came into the second round tied for the lead at the Tour Championship at four-under par, but had a tougher time on Day 2. Scroll down for from throughout the day as Tiger continues his quest to win his third FedEx Cup. Read more Golf news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Greg Norman Says Rory McIlroy Intimidates Tiger Woods

World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman recently said that Tiger Woods is intimidated by Rory McIlroy. At the Tour Championship yesterday, Tiger and Rory were paired in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, where Tiger’s four-under par 66 bettered Rory’s 69. Tiger has posted lower scores than Rory in four of the five rounds in which they have been paired during the playoffs. Tiger sees Rory as... 

Breaking Down Why US Men’s Tennis Has Struggled Since Sampras and Agassi Left

From the time the ATP began the modern ranking system in 1973 until Roddick became world No. 1 in 2003, 21 men held the top spot in men’s tennis. Roddick would become the 22nd and the sixth American to ascend to the No. 1 ranking as defined by the ATP. Of these 21 men, only five were from the United States. They spent 883 weeks at No. 1 while the other 16 combined held the No. 1 ranking 689 weeks. In... 

TOUR Championship 2012: Why Tiger Woods’ Strong Start Means Nothing

Forget about Tiger Woods‘ promising start at the 2012 TOUR Championship. In the end, it means nothing. Woods ranks second on the PGA Tour in scoring average before the cut this year, but it is in the later rounds where he generally struggles. Woods ranks 53rd in scoring average in the third round and 23rd in the final round in 2012, per PGATour.com. Does it have something to do with his mental... 

FedExCup Playoffs: Still a Long Way for Tiger Woods in Atlanta

So, why the hype about the 66 that Tiger Woods produced in the first round of the TOUR Championship? I know, it’s good enough for a share of the lead at four-under-par, but let’s wait until the weekend—about Sunday afternoon—with the kudos. So far, Tiger has only done what he’s accomplished in all three previous FedExCup tournaments in the playoff and started off with... 

Men’s Tennis: Best Highlights from All 4 Majors

2012 was simply a year defined by the “Big Four” in Grand Slams. However, unexpected storylines jumped out and records were broken, which will make the 2013 season very intriguing.   From just short of a six-hour final to a tearful goodbye, no Slam was dull.  It was the first time since the 2003 season where four different champions where crowned, including Andy Murray’s... 

Tennis: 10 Most Intimidating Faces in the Players’ Box

How do you transform a lovely woman into a leering gargoyle? Break her son’s serve in the fourth set of a Majors’ final. The mothers, camp followers, kin, coaches and lovers that populate the players’ boxes must live every point and foot fault like it’s their own, without the sanity of sweat. Players may froth and pout, but tennis etiquette demands their faction keep it... 

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