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A staggering 787 golfers participated in 10 American U.S. Open sectional qualifiers for the chance to compete at Chambers Bay. Of those participants, only 58 survived the treacherous 36-hole marathon to earn an exemption into the U.S. Open. The final total included 13 amateurs and 45 professionals, and they look to become the first player since Lucas Glover in 2009 to win from sectional qualifying. Chambers...
Published: June 9, 2015
It’s been seven years since Colin Montgomerie last played in the U.S. Open. However, at the tender age of 51, this could be his best chance at glory. Montgomerie is very familiar with USGA’s most glorified championship. In 16 appearances, he’s made 13 cuts, including four top-five finishes. Although the success has been imminent, it’s the failure that has haunted him. Finishing...
Published: June 3, 2015
Founded and hosted by Jack Nicklaus since 1976, the Memorial Tournament is home to three generations of golf this week. Tiger Woods—a five-time winner of the Memorial Tournament—is playing for the first time since The Players Championship. In addition, fan favourite Jordan Spieth is also in the field. Nicklaus controlled the ’60s-’80s while Woods dominated the ’90s-’00s....
Published: May 27, 2015
The AT&T Byron Nelson Championship may take place in Texas this week, but it’s been an important tournament for Canadians. And this year is no different. It’s fitting that this tournament has been kind to Canadians. Byron Nelson has a great history in Canada, winning the 1945 Canadian Open at Thornhill Golf Club. His victory at the Canadian Open was his last of 11 straight victories...
Published: May 20, 2015
A full 365 days ago, Adam Scott was the World No. 1, en route to winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Oh, what a year can do. Not only has his game slipped, but he’s not even the most popular Adam Scott during a Google search. Scott’s stretch of golf following his plaid jacket victory last season was very consistent, never finishing worse than T16. For 11 weeks, Scott...
Published: May 15, 2015
When you think PGA Tour, relationship statuses are not usually the first things mentioned. However, in the past year, the PGA Tour has been headlined by relationship news. The first breakup to make noise was Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki, followed by Jason Dufner and Amanda Boyd and, most recently, Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn. Those relationships were at the top of the list in terms...
Published: May 13, 2015
The term “overrated” was far too overblown to describe Rickie Fowler initially. However, Fowler’s final round at The Players Championship showed the world what he was missing last season. Fowler’s 2014 season doesn’t receive enough credit. Although the famous Ricky Bobby once said, “If you ain’t first, you’re last,” in golf, it’s different. Fowler...
Published: April 29, 2015
The absence of Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods at a World Golf Championship (WGC) event would normally be an issue, but not this season. The WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship format is revolutionized and should benefit not only the fans, but also the television ratings. As per Steve DiMeglio of USA Today, even the players are on board with the new format change: “The old format of straight...
Published: April 24, 2015
Jordan Spieth’s performance at the Masters was one for the ages, but proclaiming it the “Spieth Era” might be jumping the gun a bit. The Washington Post’s Marissa Payne poked fun at Sports Illustrated’s assertion of the “Spieth Era,” just four years removed from calling it the “McIlroy Era.” And she’s absolutely...