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Call him temperamental. Say his Irish is showing. But don’t accuse McIlroy of being the only world-class golfer to leave a golf course mid-round or mid-tournament, whether out of frustration or injury. Or even toothache. Tiger Woods withdrew from The Players on the sixth hole with neck problems. It was probably the media’s fault. Goodness knows we are a pain in a lot of body parts. He also...
Published: March 4, 2013
With the Champion Course at PGA National in Palm Beach, Fla. playing like it was ready to host the U.S. Open on Sunday, Michael Thompson seized the moment to claim his first win on the PGA. Michael Thompson began this day tied for first with Luke Guthrie at eight-under. He shot a one-under 69 on Sunday and won by two. That is just how hard the course was playing on this day. High and shifting...
Published: March 4, 2013
Roger Federer can still win Grand Slam titles. He is the No. 2 player in the world, the Wimbledon champion and has been a near lock for the semifinals the past decade. His astonishing records and numbers have spilled gallons of ink about his tennis immortality. But winning is only part of the Federer legacy. Electronic and social media feature fan blogs and discussions about how Federer wins. Never...
Published: March 4, 2013
The Blue Monster Course at Doral is one of the most iconic courses on the PGA Tour. Highlighted by its signature 18th hole, Doral provides players with many risk-reward opportunities throughout the round. Although there are birdies to be had, with the strong winds and numerous water hazards, there is trouble lurking around every corner. The excitement generated on this track is why the course is a...
Published: March 4, 2013
At first glance, Tiger Woods‘ week at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach, Fla. was a disaster. He fired three even-par 70s to start the tourney and then finished with a 74 on Sunday. This left Tiger at four-over for the tournament and tied for 37th—a full 13 strokes behind eventual winner Michael Thompson. However, on deeper inspection, there is very little cause for concern over...
Published: March 4, 2013
Currently enjoying a revival of sorts, and rivalling Spain and England as Europe’s finest league, the Bundesliga is awash with talented stars from home and abroad. As well as the wave of German starlets who are dominating the scene, players of African origin, men such as Jerome Boateng, David Alaba and Mame Biram Diouf are wowing crowds across the nation and carving out their own niches in the...
Published: March 4, 2013
The Honda Classic is not a major, but it is one of the most important tournaments of the young golf season. You don’t get Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods to compete if the tournament is not considered elite. While McIlroy and Woods finished first and second last year, neither was a factor this time around. The PGA National Champion Course at Palm Beach Gardens is one of the most challenging courses...
Published: March 4, 2013
After winning in Acapulco, Rafael Nadal‘s 2013 season couldn’t be going any better. The 11-time Grand Slam singles champion missed the second half of 2012 due to tendinitis in his knee, but he’s gone 12-1 in 2013, so far. He also won the Brasil Open in mid-February. But the biggest test for the 26-year-old Spanish great early this year will be at Indian Wells. Nadal’s victory...
Published: March 3, 2013
Tiger Woods, once a colossus in the final round, looks to have lost his edge when it matters the most. Coming into the final round of the 2013 Honda Classic, Woods sat at even par. He finished at four over after shooting 74 over the final 18 holes. The back nine in particular was poor from Woods, as he recorded three bogeys and a double-bogey. It wasn’t the kind of result that he wanted after...
Published: March 3, 2013
Every time Tiger Woods looks like he is about to take over the sport of golf, he takes a step back. The inconsistency was once again on display on Day 4 of the Honda Classic. After winning the Farmers Insurance Open in his first tournament of 2013, many were excited to see an extended period of dominance from the 14-time major champion. Unfortunately, he followed that up with a first-round loss at...