Ernie Els and Nick Faldo Preview Muirfield; Mickelson Relieved to Win on Links

“Every links shot that you can imagine, you’re going to play it this week,” defending Open champion, Ernie Els said Monday.  He said the course is getting firm, and there’s a good stand of rough.  “Accuracy is going to be at the premium and your shot making is going to be really tested.  You’re going to have to come in high sometimes.  You’re... 

Tiger, Phil, Ernie: Threats and Dark Horses for the British Open

There are close to 160 players entered in next week’s Open Championship at Muirfield, which hosted its first version of golf’s oldest tournament in 1892. Despite the numbers, there are relatively few who are likely to rise to the leaderboard, much less hoist the claret jug on Sunday. Many players farther down the money list elect not to spend the money necessary to travel to Scotland because... 

PGA Tour Reserves Right to Make Rules; PGA Tour Players Won’t Sue, Yet

While the PGA Tour has indicated it will go along with the ban on anchored putting, don’t assume the anchored putting issue is irrevocably dead.  In later paragraphs of the PGA Tour announcement, there was a small shot fired over the bow of the USGA.   It is a simple policy and is one that the PGA Tour utilized back in the days of the square grooves battle, as outlined on its... 

Colin Montgomerie to Battle Fred Couples and Tom Watson on the Champions Tour

Colin Montgomerie, one of the most successful players in the history of the European Tour, is coming to America.  He’s debuting at the Constellation Senior Players Championship this week in Pittsburgh. The recent World Golf Hall of Fame inductee is looking at it as a new chapter in his life.  “I’ve got a new hunger for the game now and I’ve been working all year... 

Tiger Woods: Is His Mystique Coming to a Close?

Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Vijay Singh have overcome Tiger Woods‘ presence to win major championships during the Tiger Woods era. Had Woods not been around, each of them would likely be in double digits in majors. Woods’s persona as well as his golf game stifled their abilities to win more of the big ones. But is that era coming to a close? For the first 15 years of Tiger’s... 

Phil, Tiger, Luke, Justin and Merion GC Produce a Surprising US Open Champ

The U.S. Open was like the potpourri category on Jeopardy, everything from English history to agronomy.  It was unpredictable. It was a challenge to complete.  It was made more difficult than it needed to be.   Phil Mickelson suffered, in his own words, another heartbreak. Tiger Woods experienced  frustration and another injury.  Luke Donald’s ordinarily... 

Phil Mickelson: Could Backspin Cost Him the US Open?

ARDMORE, Pa. — Yes, Phil Mickelson has the lead, thanks to a fortuitous birdie at the 17th. But it might have been more of a lead.   While most people focus on Mickelson’s lip outs or missed fairways, as Saturday afternoon became Saturday evening at Merion Golf Club, I wondered if Mickelson’s backspin, that shot golf fans love to see, could cost him the U.S. Open? It’s... 

World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Best Moments from This Year’s Event

Every World Golf Hall of Fame induction is different.  I’ve been to all of them since the new facility opened in 1996. Today’s included one of the most loved golfers in Fred Couples and one of the most polarizing golfers in Colin Montgomerie. We found out a few new things, including that superstars sometimes cry in public. And here’s a news flash: “Monty” as he is... 

Tiger Woods and 7 Stats Every Golfer Needs to Know and Understand

Statistics used to be afterthoughts in golf.  Now with Shotlink for the professionals, there’s a new focus on them. Stats can be important to see how your favorite golfer is playing and why, compared to the rest of the field. Stats can also be important for you personally in analyzing your golf game.  If you are making fantasy picks, stats can make the difference in how well you do.  Today... 

Graeme McDowell Outduels Webb Simpson on Windy Day at Harbour Town GL

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Spanish moss was in the air and birds were grounded. Outdoors, by the 10th and 16th fairways, tables were blown over at course-side snack stands. Alligators hunkered down in ponds. By the tennis club, wind screens were ripped off the fences.   The gust that got Webb Simpson’s second shot to the 18th in the playoff rocked the entire press room about 30... 

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