Matt Kuchar Makes Hole-In-One, Doesn't Win Car Because Of Ridiculous Rule

By Alex Myers Thankfully, a rich PGA Tour star not getting to keep a shiny new car is the height of a first-world problem. But what happened to Matt Kuchar at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Saturday still falls under the category of highway robbery.Kuchar made a hole-in-one on the par-3 17th in the third round, just a few feet away from a Cadillac that's on display as a prize for such a shot. So why is the car staying in Shanhai and not being shipped to Kuchar's driveway? Because of some fine
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Why you won't be seeing the MetLife "Snoopy" blimps at PGA Tour events anymore

By:  Alex Myers If you've attended a PGA Tour event, odds are you've seen them. If you've watched one on TV, you've definitely noticed their handiwork. The MetLife blimps have become a staple of golf broadcasts, but you won't be seeing "Snoopy One" or "Snoopy Two" in 2017. Or ever again, for that matter.Why? The Wall Street Journal reported MetLife is breaking ties with Snoopy, dropping the cartoon character that has served as its logo for the past 31 years. As the insurance giant reassesses its
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Why it just got a little bit harder to make a cut on the PGA Tour

By Alex Myers A new rule this season will make it a little bit harder to make a cut on the PGA Tour. Emphasis on a little.  And it's actually not so much a new rule as a tweak on the old one. The AP's Doug Ferguson reported the wording for who makes the cut at a typical tour event has been changed from the "top 70 professionals and ties" to simply, the "top 70 and ties." In other words, amateurs in the field can now bump players on the cut line.As Ferguson points out, this minor difference would
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When is it OK for a healthy player to withdraw from a tournament? It depends

By Max Adler Is thinking you’re going to play bad an acceptable reason for withdrawing from an athletic competition? Though Tiger Woods has ceased to be a role model in life, he’s still very much one in sport, and so the likely future Ryder Cup captain’s turnabout at the Safeway Open three days after signing up warrants this specific ethical scrutiny.If your son or daughter (or member-guest partner) decided on the eve of an event that he or she just weren’t feeling up to it—physically fine but
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DRIVING DISTANCES ON THE TOUR NOT QUITE AS CALAMITOUS AS FEARED

By Mike Stachura With Joe Miller’s mind-boggling distances in winning the World Long Drive Championship on Wednesday, it may make some wonder just what his mile-long hitting spree says about the state of driving distance in the game today.While it’s true that Miller’s winning drives in the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals averaged a nearly off-the-grid 433 yards—blowing away the field and blowing up Twitter in the process—let’s remember that the setup at Oklahoma’s WinStar Resort and Casino
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After Arnie: How Two Close Friends Cope With Palmer’s Passing

By  Jaime Diaz Two of the men who were closest to Arnold Palmer—in age and in the professional and personal ways they assisted their great friend—were Doc Giffin and Charlie Mechem.At 87, Giffin is as old as Palmer was at his death on Sept. 25. A former Pittsburgh newspaper man, Giffin has since 1966 been the ubiquitous and efficient, but uncannily unobtrusive, “Assistant to Arnold Palmer.” Mechem, who will be 87 next September, is the former LPGA commissioner who, since 1996, was Palmer’s
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U.S. Ryder Cup Teams and How They Help Undermine Their Own Efforts.

By:  Brian Wacker CHASKA, Minn. -- Phil Mickelson spent Thursday morning at Hazeltine National apologizing for his verbal takedown a day earlier of 2004 Ryder Cup captain Hal Sutton.Another day, another example of the U.S. seemingly not being able to get out of its own way.There are a lot of reasons the Americans have lost six of the last seven and eight of the last 10 Ryder Cups -- simply being outplayed chief among them -- but an argument can be made that tripping over their own feet is right
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Arnold Palmer - The Man, The Legend, The King

By - A Variety of Different SourcesArnold Daniel Palmer (September 10, 1929 – September 25, 2016) was an American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in professional golf history. He won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955. Nicknamed "The King", he was one of golf's most popular stars and its most important trailblazer, because he was the first superstar of the sport's television age, which began in the
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Fan Throws a Golf Ball At McIlroy, Fowler On The Tee at Wells Fargo

By Robby Kalland Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler had a strange day on the golf course on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship. The two were grouped together along with Hideki Matsuyama in the morning's featured group and both played up-and-down rounds, with McIlroy posting a 1-over 73 and Fowler posting a 1-under 71. The strangest moment came on the 6th tee when, after McIlroy nearly holed his tee shot, a fan in a flourescent green hat threw a golf ball with an earplug attached to it at the
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Oscar de la Hoya Details How He Saw Donald Trump Cheat at Golf

By Ryan Ballengee Boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya is an avid golfer, and he's one to play by the book -- something that will no doubt bring a smile to the faces at USGA headquarters.Imagine, then, De La Hoya's shock when he played a few holes of golf in 2014 with presumptive Republican presidential nominee and golf real estate mogul Donald Trump at his Trump National Los Angeles course.“I was teeing on the first hole and next thing I know here comes a golf cart. It’s Donald Trump: ‘Oscar, can I
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Husband and Wife Post Top-5 Finishes in PGA and LPGA Events

By Joel Beall And they say marriage is a dying institution. Gerina Piller finished tied for third this weekend at the LPGA's Swinging Skirts Classic. This isn't necessarily news; Piller was the leading U.S. scorer at this year's Solheim Cup, and it's her third top-10 finish in the past four events. However, what is noteworthy is that this performance came in conjunction with her husband Martin's strong showing at the Valero Texas Open. Though he has five Web.com Tour wins, the 30-year-old Piller
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Daly Could Collect $150K On Bet to Reach 50 Years of Age

 By ESPN.com Every pro golfer looks to bank some coin when they turn 50 and become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions.For two-time major champion John Daly, there's a slightly different twist.According to a report in USA Today, former Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller bet Daly years ago that he wouldn't make it to the big 5-0. The long-hitting Daly turned 50 on Thursday."Fuzzy's going to owe me 150 grand,'' Daly told the newspaper. "I don't know if he remembers that bet or not, but I'll get that
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Manuel de la Torre, Dean of the 50 Best Teachers List, Passes Away at 94

By Matthew Rudy A select few teachers have been a part of every Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers ranking since the list's inception in 1999.Of that group, even fewer dedicated themselves to giving lessons to average players, beginners and juniors right along with active and aspiring professionals.Manuel de la Torre accomplished all of those things -- and vastly more -- in his nearly 90 years in the game. The legendary instructor passed away Sunday in Mequon, Wis., at the age of 94.Born in Spain to
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Four-time Gold Medalist Rips Scott for Skipping Olympics

By Nick Schwartz  Adam Scott became the latest (but almost certainly not the last) high-profile golfer to pull out of the Olympics this week, announcing that he plans to proritize his professional commitments instead of playing in the first Olympic golf tournament since 1904. Australia had been expected to field a team of world No. 1 Jason Day (who is still expected to play) along with No. 7 Scott, but the 2013 Masters champion confirmed what he had been warning since last year."It (an Olympic
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Tiger Woods Conducts Clinic At Junior Golf Tournament

By Golf Digest The latest Tiger Woods comeback picked up more steam on Thursday with the 14-time major champion showing up at a junior golf tournament -- with his clubs.Woods, who is recovering from two off-season back surgeries, conducted a clinic at the Junior Invitational. And his appearance sent social media into a tizzy. Woods, who reportedly has stepped up his practice schedule of late, did more than hit soft wedges, though. How about a stinger? And yes, he hit driver. Long drivers,
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Q&A: Danny Willett Talks to Golf Digest About His Equipment

By E Michael Johnson Danny Willett is the current Masters champion and ninth-ranked player in the world. The winner of six professional events worldwide talks about mistakes amateurs make with their equipment, the first club he “had to have” and why it’s likely he’ll be going into the U.S. Open at Oakmont having never seen the course.It’s the age-old question: Is it the indian or the arrow? Is it the player or the equipment?The obvious answer is both. But there’s no doubt you need the right
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Story About Tiger and Casey Martin Getting Food Poisoning in College

By Alex Myers Tiger Woods forged a lasting image of toughness with his victory at the 2008 U.S. Open. Woods won that week despite hobbling around Torrey Pines on a broken leg and against his doctor’s orders. But over a decade before, Tiger turned in another performance with a totally different type of ailment that his college teammates are still talking about.This Tiger tale came out of a conference call that included former Cardinal golfers Casey Martin, Notah Begay and Conrad Ray -- now
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‘BEEF’ JOHNSTON PLANS TO ‘GET HAMMERED’ AFTER FIRST VICTORY

By Andrew Coppens  You may be pardoned for not knowing the name Andrew Johnston, but chances are you won’t forget it if you were in the same Spanish town as the man known as “Beef” this weekend.After shooting a 1-under par 70 on Sunday, Johnston became the champion of the Spanish Open on the European Tour. It was his first title on the tour, and in a fashion that would make John Daly proud, he let loose after winning it.During an interview after the win, the England native let the world know his
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John Daly’s Champions Tour Debut Will Not Go Unnoticed!!

 By Emily Kay The reception for John Daly’s Champions Tour debut next month is bound to be as loud as the gaudy pants he so famously sports on golf courses from Turkey to St. Andrews, Hawaii to The Old White.Buckle up, Houston, because Daly and his garishly clad entourage will descend on The Woodlands Country Club for the May 6-8 Insperity Invitational. Fittingly, Daly’s long-time backer, Loudmouth Golf, has signed on as a sponsor of the event — a first for the apparel firm.Taking a page from
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Our Greens Will Never Be Better! Check Them Out!!

By Dave Alverson Check out Rod Ackles and His New Sweep N Fill Greens Brush.  This Brand New Greens Brush Will Take Our Greens To a New Level.  Puts Will Roll Smoother, Ball Marks Will Heal Quickly, And You Won't Notice Sand Build up That You See With Traditional Top Dressing Methods.  Great Work Rod.   
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Do DeChambeau's Single-Length Irons Make Sense For Your Game?

By Mike Stachura In Golf Digest's April issue, we examined the single-length irons concept that is one of the many interesting aspects of Bryson DeChambeau's game:Before we get overly excited about hot-shot amateur and can’t-miss pro prospect Bryson DeChambeau’s idea to make all his irons the same length, let’s remember this:(a) The idea isn’t all that new.(b) No, you can’t just take your current irons and install shafts that are the same length and be like Bryson.(c) Though it has been tried
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Our Greens Will Never Be Better!

Check out Rod Ackles and His New Sweep N Fill Greens Brush.  This Brand New Greens Brush Will Take Our Greens To a New Level.  Puts Will Roll Smoother, Ball Marks Will Heal Quickly, And You Won't Notice Sand Build up That You See With Traditional Top Dressing Methods.  Great Work Rod.   
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Similarities Between Spieth's Stunning Loss and Arnold Palmer's 1959 Defeat.

 By Golf Digest Naturally, there will be much worry about how Jordan Spieth’s stunning loss at the 80th Masters will affect his future as a champion. Will his quadruple bogey on the 12th hole that ultimately gave the tournament to Danny Willett seriously and even permanently damage the confidence that has been such an obvious part of the young Texan’s success?Well, consider the eerie similarities between what happened to Arnold Palmer at the 1959 Masters and Spieth last Sunday at Augusta.Like
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Chamblee Sounded Note of Caution When Spieth Brought Instructor Back.

By John Strege Was Jordan Spieth summoning his instructor Cameron McCormick back to Augusta National after Saturday’s third round an ominous sign?  Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee sounded the alarm on Live From the Masters on Sunday morning.  “Having his teacher out here could prove to be beneficial,” Chamblee said. “Maybe they find the answer. But it also could prove to be taxing to him, thinking too much about his golf swing as this tournament unfolds.”As the final round of the Masters
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Recalling The Modest Yet Outstanding Origins of the Trio Known As The Big 3

 By Dave Shedoski AUGUSTA, Ga. – On a cool, sunlit morning at the cathedral of golf, the Big 3 took a curtain call, and you couldn’t help but wonder if there will be another. It was glorious and poignant and bittersweet.  Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus struck ceremonial tee shots Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club to kick off the 80th Masters while the senior member of the long-celebrated trio, fragile and yet resolute Arnold Palmer, could do no more than look on as a spectator from a chair
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Why I'm Picking Bryson DeChambeau, Golf's New superhero, to Win the Masters

 By Mike Stachura (Golf Digest) Sometimes it’s all about me. Truth be told, it has to do with Piaget’s stages of cognitive development (look it up on WebMD). So a lot of the way I relate to the world is as a 4-year-old. Which makes me a lot of fun -- or a complete jackass -- in staff meetings. (Editor's note: The latter.)Maybe that's why I think my formula for picking the winners of major championships is correct, even though the formula makes no sense and is always completely unsuccessful. But
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What Is It That Makes The Drive, Chip and Putt work so well?

By:  Golf Digest  AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Just like its world famous big brother, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is both a television show and celebratory garden party. Except, given the demographic of the participants, more like the coolest backyard birthday party. Ever.Like all things Augusta National, the genius of the “DCP” is in the little details you won’t see on television. And that’s just fine. Just as CBS does with the Masters, let Golf Channel send out the pretty pictures and tell the
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How Exactly Did Bubba Watson Hook That Wedge In The 2012 Masters?

By E. Michael Johnson Nearly four years after the 2012 Masters came to a conclusion there remains a fascination as to how Bubba Watson—one of the favorites for this year’s Masters—hooked a ball 40 yards with a 52-degree wedge from 144 yards with a modern golf ball? The answer is the shot that won Watson that Masters in a playoff was actually easier than most people think.Wait a minute. Hasn’t part of the argument of those claiming the modern ball (defined here as multilayer and urethane-covered)
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Here Are the 10 Different Ways Tiger's Masters Week Might Play Out

By Golf Digest We're still waiting to hear about Tiger Woods' plans for the Masters, although we think we have a pretty good sense of where things are headed. Seeing how Woods hasn't played a tournament since August, had two corrective procedures to his back in the fall, and is still not believed to be doing much more than chipping and putting, the odds are strong that he won't be teeing it up next week.But we don't know this for sure, and given the multitude of traditions that accompany the
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Masters Field Taking Shape; One More Spot Up For Grabs

By:  Bob Harig AUSTIN, Texas -- The field for the 80th Masters awaits the possibility of just two more players: the winner of the Shell Houston Open and Tiger Woods.The WGC-Dell Match Play Championship was the final opportunity to earn an invitation to the year's first major championship via the top 50 in the world category. Spain's Rafael Cabrera Bello is the only player who was outside of that number who moved in, doing so by making it to the quarterfinals of the Match Play.The Official World
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Stan Ziherl of Five Star Talks Golf And the Core4 Golf Academy

 
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All 96 Matches of the Match Play Round-Robin Stage, Scientifically Ranked

By:  Golf Digest  The first three days of the WGC-Match Play Championship are a hallucinogenic funhouse of one-on-one golf. In the round-robin stage, there are 96 matches happening within the 16 groups picked in Monday night's surprisingly enjoyable special on the Golf Channel. That's a lot of action to sort through, and like an actual hallucinogenic funhouse, there are a few great parts, like the hall of mirrors or the distorted floors, and a few not-so-great ones, like the carnie who yells at
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What Do You Think, Is Competitive Golf The Thing For You?

By:  Golf Digest  Many recreational golfers often wonder if they should dip their toes into the waters of competitive golf. This article will give you an understanding of what it’s like to play under the pressure cooker of a stroke-play event, and offer some ideas on how to pursue an amateur career.  Make no mistake, competitive golf is an entirely different animal from a Sunday morning round with your buddies. There are no gimmies, X’s on the scorecard for bad holes, and certainly no breakfast
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Who's Got the Best Shot to Win a Green Jacket This Year?

 by Alan Shipnuck  Jordan SpiethWhy He’ll Win: The defending champion has already shown an uncanny ability to peak for the game’s most important moments. The mini-swoon he’s in guarantees Spieth will put in extra preparation for Augusta.Why He Won’t: Is the pressure to follow up a monster 2015 getting in Spieth’s head ? Lately he’s been grouchy on the course, with his caddie and on social media. The Masters is not exactly a place to regain one’s equanimity. Our Made-up Odds: 4-1Bubba WatsonWhy
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What Do You Think, Is Competitive Golf For You?

By:  Golf Digest Many recreational golfers often wonder if they should dip their toes into the waters of competitive golf. This article will give you an understanding of what it’s like to play under the pressure cooker of a stroke-play event, and offer some ideas on how to pursue an amateur career.  Make no mistake, competitive golf is an entirely different animal from a Sunday morning round with your buddies. There are no gimmies, X’s on the scorecard for bad holes, and certainly no breakfast
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Donald Ross Golf Club Proudly Partners with The PXG Golf Club Company

The Core4 Golf Academy is proud to announce the partnership with PXG Golf.  Demo sets and State of the Art Fitting tools will arrive any day. Contact us for more information.   
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Tiger Woods Witnesses First Hole-In-One at Golf Course He Designed.

By John Holmes When Tiger Woods isn't hitting 9-irons or giving advice to Jason Day, he's helping to break in the new golf course complex he designed at Bluejack National, a new community outside Houston, Texas. Woods was there Wednesday, in fact, for the grand opening of The Playgrounds – a 10-hole loop of par-3 holes that range from 53 to 102 yards in length. A large crowd was on hand for the festivities, which included some kids getting to check out the facilities.   One of those kids was
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No Anchor - Not A Problem for Honda Winner Scott

By:  Doug Ferguson   PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Adam Scott won the Honda Classic and put to rest any notion that his career would suffer with a short putter.  In a tight duel with Sergio Garcia for the entire round Sunday at PGA National, Scott stayed out of the water and closed with an even-par 70 for a one-shot victory. It was his first title since Colonial in May 2014, and his first time winning with a conventional putter since the 2010 Singapore Open. The timing of his victory also was a big
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Justin Bieber Gives Bubba Watson's Son Caleb a Drumming Lesson

 By:  John Holmes   Bubba Watson might be hearing a lot more from son Caleb if Justin Bieber's drum tips pay off.  Bubba Watson is out in Los Angeles this week for the Northern Trust Open at Riviera, and he's taken some time to see some sights. Earlier this week, he dropped by the set of "2 Broke Girls" and met the cast of "Girl Meets World."   He also got Justin Bieber to show his young son Caleb around a drum set. Nice!   Bubba has long been a "Belieber." He and Bieber have apparently been
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Timberlake and Wahlberg added to McIlroy vs. Fowler Primetime Exhibition

By Joel Beall   On Tuesday it was announced that Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler would be facing off in a primetime, under-the-lights exhibition, with the proviso that the top-5 players would be joined by celebrity partners for the made-for-TV event at Detroit Golf Club.  According to Detroit's ABC affiliate, the stars in question are entertainers Justin Timberlake and Mark Wahlberg, although neither has confirmed their involvement. Timberlake and Wahlberg participated in last week's AT&T Pebble
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A Boston Red Sox Player Drives Golf Cart Into Lake on Valentines Day

By:  Jason Crook   A couple of Boston Red Sox players headed out for a little Valentine's Day golf on Sunday, and things got wet ... and wild ... and one would have to assume expensive once the final bill is tallied up.  Outfielder Mookie Betts and infielder Travis Shaw both took to Twitter to share how their round came to an evidently quick ending, with a photo of their golf cart fully submerged in a lake. Betts owned up to the driving infraction, while Shaw did confirm that no one was hurt in
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How the Ping Anser Putter, One of the Most Iconic Clubs, Came To Be

By E. Michael Johnson   The most popular putter style of all time started with a drawing on a 78 r.p.m. record jacket.  That is the canvas Karsten Solheim, a Norwegian-born engineer who worked on jet fighters and missile guidance systems after World War II, used to sketch the Ping Anser putter in January 1966. A few weeks later, Solheim brought the club to the PGA Tour’s Phoenix Open and piqued the interest of players such as George Archer, Kermit Zarley and Gene Littler—all who soon put it in
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Want to Play Golf With Bill Murray? Here's Your Chance

By Max Adler   How much would you pay to play with golf’s undisputed biggest celebrity?  If you answered at least five dollars, then you have a chance. In a sweepstakes run by Prizeo, The Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament is offering a spot in the foursome of the most famous brother. There is one week left to buy what are essentially online raffle tickets.  The winner receives airfare to and accommodation in St. Augustine, Florida. There, on April 20-22nd, what will take place is a
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Golf Holds Strong in Heart of Oldest PGA Member

 By Adam Schupak   They called Gus Andreone the Night Rider. The colorful nickname was bestowed upon him as a 15-year-old caddie at Pittsburgh’s St. Clair Country Club because of his willingness to loop for a member named Dr. Goldman in the day’s last, feeble light.  For years, the caddie yard was the academy from which underprivileged students graduated into the game. Andreone’s family was so poor that his shoes had holes in the soles. One time, to quicken the pace, he picked up the doctor’s
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Bubba Watson Says He’s Only at TPC Scottsdale Because of His Sponsors

 By Alex Myers   It’s no secret that tour pros play certain events because of their sponsors. But announcing it like Bubba Watson did on Wednesday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open? Perhaps, some things are better left unsaid.  “I don’t like it,” Watson told reporters in Phoenix when asked about the event's venue, TPC Scottsdale. “I’m not going to PC it. I don’t like it at all. I just mentioned why I’m here. I’ve got three beautiful sponsors that love it here.” If you think he’s talking about
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McIlroy’s Friend Niall Horan of One Direction Launches Golf Agency

 By:  John Strege   Pop star Niall Horan of the boy band One Direction, a friend of Rory McIlroy and an avid golfer, who reportedly has entered the golf agency business.  The Sun has reported that during One Direction’s hiatus Horan is helping launch Modest Golf Management, a division of Modest Management, the agency that represents One Direction. Modest Golf Management, according to the Sun, will attempt to recruit Irish and British golfers. Horan, the story said, recruited Mark McDonnell, a
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Wentworth Golf Club Members Revolt Against China-Based Owner

 By Nazia Parveen   Reignwood, which bought famous Surrey golf venue in 2014, accused of trying to turn it into a club for the super-rich.  A row between one of Britain’s most prestigious golf clubs and its members has escalated with the owners being threatened with legal action over plans to dramatically increase annual fees.  Members of Wentworth golf club have accused the Chinese-based owners of using an eye-watering rise in membership rates to get rid of them and turn the club into a
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Lexi Goes Old School For First Olympic Golf Since 1904

By:  Jason Crook   In case you hadn't heard, golf is coming back to the Olympic Games this summer.  While some pros aren't exactly thrilled about it, others, like Lexi Thompson, are embracing the Olympic spirit.  The 20-year-old LPGA star, who would represent the U.S. if the cutoff were today, recently did a photoshoot and hit some balls in the garb that was worn the last time golf was part of the Games ... in 1904. Needless to say, things looked a little different. “I don’t know how they played
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Forrest Fezler Wore shorts in ’83 U.S. Open, Thrilled They Are Back

 By John Strege   The recent debate about whether professional golfers should be allowed to wear shorts might go nowhere, but one man more than most was thrilled the topic came up.  Forrest Fezler, now 66, is a former PGA Tour player who finished second to Hale Irwin in the 1974 U.S. Open at Winged Foot and now has a course design and construction business in Tallahassee, Fla.  Yet he is far better known as the man who near the 18th-hole tee box at the U.S. Open at Oakmont in 1983 emerged from a
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USGA Discusses Solutions to Slow Play in Golf in its Third-Annual Symposium

 By Geoff Shackelford   PASADENA, Calif. -- The deliberate push by the USGA to speed up the game moved west to California’s Brookside Golf Course for its third Pace of Play Symposium. The best data revealed over two days has begun to help the USGA’s smart team target the ways both tournaments and facilities can make pace-of-play strides.  Just give it time.  In an age when immediate answers are demanded and ad campaigns ordered up to coincide with a marketing-friendly message, the USGA’s Pace of
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As Jack Nicklaus Turns 76, His Legacy Grows Off the Golf Course

 By Jaime Diaz   Jack Nicklaus is 76. A big number, but thirty years after winning his final and most glorious major championship, it’s actually a sweet spot.  Though he left the big stage a decade ago with a final birdie at St. Andrews, the Golden Bear’s legacy keeps expanding. With Tiger Woods’ assault on 18 majors stalled and aura of inevitability over, Mt. Nicklaus has become both more majestic to behold and that much steeper to future climbers. Brandel Chamblee recently made a
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The Drivers That the Top 10 Longest Hitters on the PGA Tour Are Using

By Ben Alberstadt   What drivers do the PGA Tour’s longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots? Here’s a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on Tour are using by driver manufacturer.  Cleveland-2, Callaway-1, Nike-1, Ping-1, Titleist-2, TaylorMade-3.  But this is GolfWRX, so of course you want to know more. Below is a breakdown of the driving-distance leaders on the PGA Tour in 2014-2015, the specifics of their drivers, shafts and how far their average tee shots flew. 10. Keegan Bradley
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Greg Norman Out at FOX Sports- No Longer Shares His Voice

 By  Josh Berhow   FOX Sports confirmed on Monday that Greg Norman will not return as a golf analyst for the network in 2016.  "After careful consideration, we have decided to make this change to our USGA Championships coverage," said John Entz, President of Production & Executive Producer, FOX Sports. "We want to thank Greg for his contributions last year, and wish him success in all his current and future endeavors." Norman also commented in the press release saying, "I put a lot into my role
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We Want to Conratulate Joan Smith On Her Hole In One

After his appearance in Palm Springs, Mickelson's West Coast swing is also slated to include stops at the Waste Management Phoenix Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in upcoming weeks. Despite the early-season jitters, he remains optimistic that a new year and a new instructor will mark a turnaround in his performance. "I'm hopeful that this off-season, the work I've put in, will get my swing back on the plane that it has been in the past," he said, "and allow me to hit the shots I've been able
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Mickelson Considered 'Nervous' to Begin 2016 Season

By Will Gray   Amateurs and hackers alike, take note: even the best in the game get nervous.  Phil Mickelson failed to win last year on Tour, and he did not advance to the Tour Championship for the second straight season. As he looks to make his first start since the Presidents Cup at next week's CareerBuilder Challenge, the 46-year-old admitted that there are still some butterflies to battle heading into his season debut. "My last two years have been disappointing to me, and I want to make this
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Jordan Spieth Routs Field in Hyundai Tournament of Champions

By John Strege   Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods have become inseparable, joined at the clip at which each took over the golf world at the outset of their careers. Spieth won the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Sunday in a dominant fashion that once more evoked memories of Tiger in his youth. It was Spieth’s seventh PGA Tour victory, two of which have been majors, several months before his 23rd birthday. At a similar age, Woods had seven victories, one of them a major. The comparisons are
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10 Predictions for the 2016 Golf Season -- Including a Biggie for Phil Mickelson

By Shane Bacon Fox Sports Jan 7, 2016 at 9:38a ET   The PGA Tour gets going this week (We missed you, live golf! We did, we really did!), with the start of the champions-only Kapalua event and its surprisingly strong field that includes Jordan, Jason, Dustin and Bubba. With the year kicking off, and the hope that ’16 resembles ’15, here are 10 predictions for the upcoming PGA Tour season and what might unfold as the weeks and month creep along. 1. The American Ryder Cup team will look very, very
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73-Year-Old Woman Makes TWO Holes-In-One In One Round -- With Her Driver

  If you've never had a hole-in-one in your life, now might be the time to stop reading.   A 73-year-old woman named Margery Hadar made two holes-in-one during one round. According to PGA.com, the New York realtor pulled off the incredible feat on Sunday at Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables, Fla.   And it gets better (or worse, depending on your level of jealousy).   Hadar just started playing golf three years ago.   Hadar made both aces using her driver, including one from 112 yards.  
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GoDaddy Founder Marketing Line of Golf Clubs at $5,000 a Set

  From:  foxsports.com   KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Bob Parsons conducts business to an extreme, and that now includes golf clubs. The people he hired to build his golf clubs have no limitations and no deadlines. Money is no object, either, and that better be the case for the consumers. Parsons, the billionaire founder of GoDaddy, is selling his PXG clubs at about $5,000 for the entire set.   My goal with this is to build some very incredible clubs without regard to cost, without regard to the process.
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GoDaddy Founder Marketing Line of Golf Clubs at $5,000 a Set

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