8 Burning Questions Ahead of the 2014 FedEx Cup

The season-long FedEx Cup chase is over. The order of finish has been established, and now it’s time for the first of four playoff events, the Barclays. The playoffs normally start with the top 125 finishers in the points race, but this year it will be 122. Dustin Johnson, Jason Dufner and Steve Stricker are not participating this week. Other than that, it will be the playoffs as usual, as the... 

What We Learned About Golf’s Top Young Stars at the 2014 Majors

All things considered, the best of golf’s young stars did just fine in the game’s recently completed major championship season. At the top end of the five-man group of young guns, Rory McIlroy, 25, won a pair of majors, back-to-back no less, and finished in the top 10 in another. At the bottom end, Patrick Reed was a non-factor in any of golf’s biggest events. Might that have... 

Is It Fair to Judge Golfers Who Have Come Up Short in the Majors?

Professional golf’s major championships—the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship—have always been a focal point for those who play the game for a living. Regardless of the era, majors have been important, both to the events and those who played in them. Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy all... 

Burning Questions for the Remainder of the 2014 PGA Tour Season

Five weeks remain in the PGA Tour season, starting with this week’s Wyndham Championship. This is the final regular-season event before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, making it the last chances for players to qualify. There are questions to be answered before the final putt drops at the Ryder Cup. Things like how long can Rory McIlroy keep up his incredible streak? Can Tiger Woods really... 

Final Grades for Golf’s Top Stars at the 2014 Major Championships

There can be no denying the PGA Championship was one of the most exciting major championships in a while, with Rory McIlroy holding off several challengers to win in the Kentucky darkness. The television viewing audience certainly thought so, as CBS reported a 6.0 rating (via Will Gray of GolfChannel.com). That was a 36 percent jump from last year’s final round, according to the network. With... 

PGA Championship 2014: The Biggest Takeaways from Valhalla

OK, that’s a wrap on major championships for 2014. Bubba Watson, Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy and Rory McIlroy. Tiger Woods didn’t win one…and neither did Phil Mickelson. So what do we take away from the soggy conditions of Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky and the year’s final major? Rickie Fowler is good, really good. There’s nobody in the game capable of doing what he’s... 

PGA Championship Field 2014: Golfers to Watch on Day 3

While the day wasn’t as bad as the forecasters believed it might be, Friday was difficult at Valhalla Golf Club. It rained heavily early, forcing a nearly hour-long delay. That left the course damp and fairly defenseless the rest of the day. Going into Saturday’s third round, there are plenty of questions to be answered and several key players to watch: Is Rory McIlroy as locked-in... 

‘World’s Largest Golf Outing’ a Sporting Spectacle Helping Our Wounded Warriors

Over the years, there have been plenty of attempts to set world records. Some have been silly, some have been noteworthy and some have been downright brilliant. Put the “World’s Largest Golf Outing” in the latter category. If you haven’t heard of it, you surely will, as this event began as an attempt to set a record for the world’s largest golf outing but has now turned... 

Golfers Who Will Be Under the Most Pressure at the 2014 PGA Championship

At this time of year, PGA Tour golfers from top to bottom are under pressure.  Those at the bottom are hoping for a big week, one in which they can make enough money to earn their tour cards for next year or improve their statuses for 2015. At the elite end of the PGA Tour spectrum, players are trying to sharpen their games to do well in the annual end-of-season money grab, otherwise known as... 

WGC-Bridgestone 2014: The Top Storylines to Watch at Firestone

Professional golf has been played in Akron, Ohio, for 60 years, and it returns to Firestone Country Club this week for the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. It’s always a highlight on the PGA Tour and figures to be so again this weekend. The top 50 players in the world will play the South Course, and there are some interesting storylines as the first round approaches. Can Tiger... 

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