World Challenge 2012: Day 1 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

There may only be 18 players in the field for the 2012 World Challenge, but this year-end PGA Tour event founded by none other than Tiger Woods has a plethora of star power and world rankings points at stake. After a surging finish to Day 1 at Sherwood Country Club, Nick Watney leads the field of marquee names after firing a five-under 67 that included four birdies over his last six holes. Despite... 

The Top 10 Tiger Woods TV Commercials

When Tiger Woods blasted his way to dominance on the PGA Tour in the late 1990s, his spectacular golf turned into spectacular amounts of money from endorsements and business deals. He also became the star of television commercials and did several of those before his world imploded on Thanksgiving night 2009. Here are 10 of the best commercials he made. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Serena Williams Announecd WTA 2012 Player of the Year Following Epic Season

Serena Williams is once again on top of the tennis world after winning the 2012 WTA Player of the Year award.  The American earned this honor after winning two Grand Slams at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, as well as a Gold Medal in the Summer Olympics. Williams has won the award four times, previously winning in 2002, 2008 and 2009. According to USA Today, only Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova... 

Why Colombia Could Be the Big Surprise at World Cup 2014 in Brazil

Six wins, one draw, one defeat. Since arriving as manager of the Colombian national team at the start of the year, Jose Pekerman’s record could hardly be better, with his team riding high in qualification for the 2014 World Cup. After several years of disappointment, Colombia have finally pieced together a team that is capable of upholding the country’s proud footballing traditions, combining... 

Rugby: McCaw, Carter, Michalak, Farrell Short Listed for Player of the Year

Richie McCaw, Daniel Carter, Frederic Michalak and Owen Farrell have been announced as the four players short-listed for the 2012 IRB Player of the Year Award. The main surprise comes from the inclusion of the young England fly-half Owen Farrell. At just 21 years of age, the international rookie has been what could be described as a promising performer for his national team—but his form... 

Long Putter Ruling Emphasizes R&A and USGA History of Too Little and Too Late

Kathy Bissell. Balderdash. The idea that the USGA and R&A changed the rule on what constitutes a stroke because they did not like the look of the long and belly putters does not pass the sniff test. I don’t care what they tell each other. They changed the rule out of pure annoyance that finally someone won the US Open and the British Open using long putters.   They didn’t mind... 

Formula 1: New Sebastian Vettel Yellow Flag Controversy Is a Storm over Nothing

Could the sometimes bizarre and often unpredictable 2012 Formula One season really have ended without a bit of last minute drama? Fresh footage not shown on the normal TV feed has emerged from Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix of new world champion Sebastian Vettel overtaking the Toro Rosso of Jean-Eric Vergne. If Vettel is found to have made an illegal overtaking move, the likely result would... 

Ranking the 10 Golfers Who Will Suffer Most from Ban Anchoring Putters

For many people, change is a very difficult thing to adjust to, and professional athletes might be worse at adapting to change than anyone else. If Rule 14-1b is enacted and becomes law as of Jan. 1, 2016, it will be illegal to anchor a putter to any part of your body. There will be some golfers on the PGA Tour who could be affected quite adversely by this rule. Keep in mind that they won’t have... 

Tiger-Phil or Tiger-Rory: Which Is the Best Rivalry in Pro Golf?

Tiger Woods has been the dominant name in golf since he began his professional career in 1996. For many years, he has been the king of the hill, and he has brushed nearly all challengers away. However, he has had a rivalry with Phil Mickelson throughout his career. It is one that has been one-sided in Tiger’s favor. Mickelson, 42, has had his moments when he has won his majors, but as Woods,... 

Golf Is Mystical in Myrtle Beach!

Golf Writer Andy Reistetter continues his exclusive “Play-Write” series in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with a mystical trifecta of golf courses- The Witch, The Wizard and The Man O’ War. Returning to the “Golf Capital of the World” to celebrate a birthday with friends, some new and some old, was a memorable experience. How did the selection of these courses, played days... 

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