McIlroy Not 1st nor Last to Walk off Golf Course During Round

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... 

Rory McIlroy Withdraws from Honda Classic Citing Toothache

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Honda Classic after eight holes in the second round citing problems with a wisdom tooth. McIlroy was seven over par in the second round when the WD occurred. He left playing partners Ernie Els and Mark Wilson after shaking hands on the eighth green. He told reporters on site: “I have been suffering with a sore wisdom tooth, which is due to come out in... 

PGA Tour Notifies USGA and R&A They Don’t Want Anchored Stroke Ban

Leave the long putters alone, was basically what the PGA Tour said to the USGA and R&A in a letter sent to the two rules-making organizations regarding the proposed ban on anchored strokes for long putters. According to PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem a dozen of the 15 on the Players Advisory Council (PAC) voted in favor of the notification.   “Our Player Advisory Council looked at... 

Tiger Woods Could Meet Rory McIlroy in WGC Accenture Match Play Final

The brackets in any sporting event where matches are played seldom deliver their potential, but in the case of the WGC Accenture Match Play event, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy could meet head-on in a final match. This year’s event runs from February 20-24 in Marana, Ariz. The stars would have to align. They would have to both run the brackets of all other players in their half of the draw. But... 

Fred Couples, Phil Mickelson and 13 Others Who Learned to Love Riviera CC

There are horses for courses.  And there’s also something about liking a course better after you win.  For a handful of PGA Tour players over the last 90 or so years, Riviera Country Club—host of this week’s Northern Trust Open—has become a favorite track even if it is an acquired taste. Those who have won are often winners of majors or other significant tournaments. ... 

Brandt Snedeker Wins AT&T Pebble Beach, Mickelson on to LA

Brandt Snedeker is a different breed of golfer.  He plays fast.  He’s a wizard on the greens.  He doesn’t think he’s a great ball-striker yet.  And after years of watching Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson bomb drives, he’s taken inspiration from Jim Furyk, David Toms and Steve Stricker. Snedeker’s 2013 has been like he never stopped after... 

Phil Mickelson’s 41st May Foreshadow Great Things for Rest of 2013

If you’re a dyed-in-the-black-shirt-and-pinstripe-pants Phil Phan, you’d like to think that his 41st victory in Phoenix means he’ll run the table in 2013. Or at least that he’ll make some important noise at majors and snag a few other titles to get to closer to his goal of 50 victories. Mickelson would agree with you there. “I think that sets up the tone for the rest of... 

Phil Mickelson Shoots 60, Near-Miss for 59, at Waste Management Open

The putt that could have given Phil Mickelson a 59 in the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open circled the cup 270 degrees. Then it lipped out. It was a cruel ending to a splendid performance by one of the most loved and volatile professional golfers on the PGA Tour.   Long beyond the point of needing to prove anything, Mickelson’s career has already qualified him for the... 

Vijay Singh Releases Statement Regarding S.W.A.T.S. and Sports Illustrated

In the recent Sports Illustrated story on performance enhancing drugs, golfer Vijay Singh was mentioned in a paragraph, while the article focused primarily on football players, particularly those who might be participating in this weekend’s Super Bowl. The article was on S.W.A.T.S. (Sports with Alternatives to Steroids), a company that sells products that may contain substances that are banned... 

PGA Merchandise Show: ‘Viva La Bubba,’ Bubba Watson’s New Clothes

Oakley may have lost Rory, but they gained Bubba.  And it will probably be a good trade, as they are already having fun with Bubba Watson’s outgoing personality. Oakley has even created an accessories bag with the slogan “Viva La Bubba,” which makes him appear just a little bit like a banana republic dictator!  Bubba, we know you are freedom loving and not a dictator, but... 

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