Does Parity on PGA Tour Help or Hurt Golf?

Parity. In the National Football League, parity is not only and accepted way of life, but it’s encouraged. Lots of teams in contention, lots of interest not only in each market but across the league, makes money for everyone. When the Pittsburgh Steelers won four Super Bowls in six years in the 1970s, they were deified in Western Pennsylvania but vilified around the league. How about golf? It... 

5 Ways Rory McIlroy’s Shift to Nike Will Impact His Game

Much has been made about Rory McIlroy, the No. 1 player in the world, and his switch in equipment from Titleist to Nike. He had a spectacular 2012, and switching clubs after such a year has been debated around the world. It will take some time to determine just how successful and/or wise that move was, but all the evidence seems to indicate it won’t be a major issue. Here are five ways his game... 

6 Storylines Surrounding Tiger Woods’ 2013 Debut in Abu Dhabi

The wait is just about over. Tiger Woods is about to make his 2013 debut in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. It will be the start of the latest installment of his rivalry with Rory McIlroy, although it will be a brief revival since neither will play again until the World Golf Championship-Match Play in late February. The storylines surrounding Woods, who is never far from the glare of the spotlight,... 

What Rory McIlroy’s Nike Deal Means for His Rivalry with Tiger Woods

So Tiger Woods now has a running mate as spokesmen for Nike. A contract of multiple years in length and worth as much as $250 million or something much less than that. Such are the realities of rumors that have circulated around Rory McIlroy for months. But really, do the number of years and the number of millions involved really matter? To McIlroy’s bank account it does, but to the golf world,... 

Ryder Cup 2014: Who Should Europe’s Captain Be?

It’s not like there are a busload of capable candidates for the position of captain of Europe’s Ryder Cup team. As a matter of fact, all of the qualified candidates would make an attractive foursome on any golf course. There will be a meeting of the European tour’s tournament committee in Abu Dhabi Tuesday to discuss who will succeed Jose Maria Olazabal as captain. Here’s a... 

10 Most Intimidating Golfers to Be Paired with

Intimidation can manifest itself in a number of ways, whether it’s a look or an action or an attitude. Because of that, a list of the most intimidating golfers to be paired with might contain quite a variety of names.The intimidation of Tiger Woods is not necessarily the same sort that Hale Irwin used to have. Check out my list and the reasons I think each player deserves to be there. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Sony Open 2013: 5 Storylines to Watch at Waialae

The first full-field event of the PGA Tour season, the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club, provides golf fans with their first look at most of their favorite players. The elite players, of course, are not competing, but there will be plenty of talent. Check out the following list of five storylines to watch for this week in the sun and sand at Waialae. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

10 Things We Learned from the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Kapalua

It was a wild, wacky, and wonderful week as the PGA Tour kicked off its 2013 season at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Unbelievable weather prevented the tournament from starting until Monday, and shortened it to 54 holes. The conditions were less than ideal, but Dustin Johnson put together three strong rounds and is a very deserving champion. Following is a list of 10 things we learned from... 

5 Courses the USGA Should Add to the US Open Rotation

The United States Golf Association has never had trouble finding sites for its annual national championship, the men’s U.S. Open. The USGA has conducted the U.S. Open all around the country at public, private, new, old, big and not-so-big courses. In addition to old standbys like Oakmont, Winged Foot, Baltusrol and Pebble Beach, the tournament has been played at municipal layouts like Bethpage... 

Tournament of Champions: Why Monday Finale in Kapalua Is Great for Golf

Before the start of the 2012 season, the PGA Tour announced a tweak to the start of its schedule. It was a tweak designed for golf and sports fans who were being forced to choose between watching golf’s opening event of the season, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions and the second day of the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. Starting the tournament on Friday and ending it on Monday worked out perfectly.... 

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