Tiger Woods: Why Winning the Masters Just Became More Difficult

Needless to say, Tiger Woods’ eight on the par-four 15th hole during his second round at Augusta National—which included a controversial two-stroke penalty for taking an illegal drop—did little to help his chances at the 2013 Masters. Woods would finish four strokes out of the playoff between Angel Cabrera and eventual winner Adam Scott, so, if you swapped in a four instead of the... 

Why Do Some Golfers Handle Pressure Better Than Others?

What separates golfers in terms of their ability to perform well under pressure? Why did Tiger Woods seemingly make every important putt for 15 years, while other extremely talented players couldn’t roll a golf ball through a basketball hoop when the heat was on?   Why do the Europeans continue to perform better than the Americans at the Ryder Cup, which is arguably the most pressure-packed... 

2013 Masters: Augusta National Dropped the Ball for the First Time in 55 Years

There is little question that the Masters is the most well-run golf tournament in the world and has been for quite some time. The course is immaculate, television coverage is interrupted by fewer commercials than any of the other major championships, patrons are treated like old friends rather than a herd of cattle being shuffled in and out of a large green pasture and you can still grab a sandwich,... 

Rory McIlroy Adds the Valero Texas Open to His Schedule

A birdie on the 17th hole in Round 2 of a tournament can occasionally be a week-changing event for a struggling journeyman pro who is in desperate need of a paycheck, but it is typically not an overly important occurrence for the No. 2 ranked player in the world. But when Rory McIlroy rolled in his birdied putt on the par-five eighth hole (his 17th hole of the day) at the Houston Open Friday, it was... 

For Tiger Woods It’s Actually the Putter That Takes Care of Everything

Nike recently released an advertisement quoting a phrase commonly spoken by Tiger Woods: “Winning takes care of everything.” But a better phrase for the advertisement might have been “The putter takes care of everything.” After all, it has been Woods’ putter more than anything else that has carried him back to the top of the golf world over the past few months. Many people... 

Tiger Woods: Whether You Love Him or Hate Him, You Can’t Help but Respect Him

Whether you love or hate Tiger Woods, you have no choice but to respect him as an athlete. Less than three years ago, Woods lost his golf game, his marriage, tens of millions of dollars in endorsement deals and an unparalleled level of public admiration that he had enjoyed for most of his life. Woods has also fought off injuries, people second-guessing his swing changes and so-called “experts”... 

Tiger Woods Had Us All Fooled Once Again

Fool us once, shame on you. Fool us twice, shame on us. Fool us three times…well, we’re all just fools. For two years now, Tiger Woods has been telling the media that his swing changes are a “process.” He has constantly cited his other two swing changes as examples, each of which took about two years to fully implement and didn’t occur while Woods was fighting a series... 

Rory McIlroy’s Biggest Problem Is Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy’s biggest problem is not his new Nike equipment, his wisdom tooth or the inevitable adjustment period that comes along with newly found fame and fortune. Nope. McIlroy’s biggest problem is Tiger Woods. McIlroy and Woods may very well duke it out on the golf course over the next five years or so, but that isn’t really McIlroy’s problem either McIlroy’s problem... 

Rory McIlroy Withdraws from the Honda Classic

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Honda Classic. McIlroy was seven-over par for his round heading to the par-five 18th hole, his ninth hole of the day. He hit his first approach shot on No. 18 into the water, took a drop and then played his second approach shot short of the greenside bunkers. McIlroy then proceeded to pick up his ball and shake hands with his playing partners before hightailing it... 

How the USGA’s Proposed Putting Ban Could Dramatically Alter the Game of Golf

Late in 2012, the United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient proposed a change to the Rules of Golf that would essentially outlaw anchored putting strokes from the game. As part of the process for implementing this rather substantial rules change, the USGA and R&A gave golf’s governing bodies 90 days to review the proposed changes and provide formal feedback. The PGA of America... 

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