A Golf Revolution: Tiger Woods Overshadowed by Phil Mickelson and Youngsters — Tiger Woods’ domination of golf has subsided. With his crystallized image cracked, the culprit may be the media or Woods’ injuries. But perhaps his departure from the spotlight illuminates that no matter how big his muscles, or how flawless his mechanics, golf is a mental game. Read more…
Ian Poulter Goes ‘Late Night’ — You know you’ve made a mark when you’re asked to be a guest on a late night TV show. Ian Poulter was a guest Monday on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Read more…
Big Three Are Big Fundraisers — Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player individually remain big draws. Teamed together, the trio are mesmerizing and know how to harness that star power to generous effect. Read more…
Forcing top players to compete in some events ‘is going to happen’ — A significant PGA Tour policy change is in the works that would require elite golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els to expand their playing schedules to include field-challenged events as soon as the 2011 season. Read more…
US Open without Justin Rose raises questions — When it comes to the U.S. Open, winning the Memorial doesn’t mean anything. No one can appreciate that like Justin Rose. Read more…
International Players Into World Cup — “I’m into it,” Adam Scott says. “Australia has a pretty good team now. Did well in the last World Cup and the league’s grown a lot in the last four years back at home. … If I can get a chance to watch it, I’ll certainly watch. I mean, it’s a big deal. It’s great to see Australia playing in it for a change.” Read more…
Seve Names His Dog After Phil — Seve Ballesteros acquired a Labrador puppy for companionship during his batter against cancer, and after watching Phil Mickelson’s inspiring victory at the Masters, Ballesteros decided to name the dog “Phil.” Read more…
Favorite at U.S. Open? — Tiger Woods is a 5-to-1 favorite to win the U.S. Open, according to Las Vegas Sports Consultants, which sets the odds for major Las Vegas and international sports books. Phil Mickelson is second at 7-to-1. Overseas, Ladbrokes makes Woods and Mickelson co-favorites at 7-to-1.
Reba and Rascal Flatts Get Their Golf On — Country music icon Reba and the award-winning Rascal Flatts will perform on Thursday, July 29 as part of the inaugural Greenbrier Classic. Country music stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood also are set to perform on Saturday, July 31. Read more…
U.S. Open Memories — Golf Digest and Golf World editors and writers share their memories of past U.S. Opens. See Video…
LPGA Tour Back in Action —- Pre-tournament interviews from the LPGA State Farm Classic. Michelle Wie: I’m really excited to be here. It’s a great golf course. They treat us right here, so I’m really excited to be back and excited to play. Had a nice week off, two weeks off. I’m ready to play again. Read More…
Justin Rose Finds Inspiration in Son — At the end of last year Justin Rose was driving along near his home in Orlando. The family was in the car. He was trying to look on the bright side of life, but where was the next win coming from? Read More…
Allan Shipnuck’s Hot List — Hot this week? Arnold, Price and Open qualifiers. Not? Rickie, Monty, Tiger. Read More…
Erik Compton’s U.S. Open Miracle — A day after Erik Compton struggled with fatigue so badly that he seriously considered blowing off the U.S. Open sectional qualifier on Monday, the double heart transplant recipient not only made it through 36 holes, he survived a playoff and claimed a spot in the field next week at Pebble Beach, too. Read More…
Whatever Happened to Laura Baugh? — Laura Baugh was the LPGA’s “It Girl” in the 1970s. She was everywhere, smiling for Ultrabrite toothpaste commercials and looking fit, tan and California blonde in her Thunderbird cars. But Baugh, now 54, was more than just a pretty face. Read More…
FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Helping Great White Shark — An ex-FBI agent who pleaded guilty to illegally accessing an FBI computer also misused his authority to help professional golfer Greg Norman, according to a memorandum filed in advance of a Monday sentencing hearing. Read More…
Fix Your Slice — As seen in the July Issue of GOLF Magazine, Charlie King says go from steep to flat with this simple drill — and bid your slice adieu for good. See Video…
Two-Gloves Heading Back to PGA Tour — Tommy Gainey’s first Nationwide Tour win Sunday should have sealed his return to the PGA TOUR in 2011. Gainey moved from 18th on the money list to No. 2, about $6,300 behind leader Kevin Chappell. “This is one step in getting back to the PGA TOUR but this is also to say that these guys out here on the Nationwide Tour are really great players,” Gainey said. “There are no slouches.”
Stabilize Your Hips — Hip strengthening is crucial for every golfer to improve clubhead speed, thus creating more distance. PGA TOUR player Brad Faxon, Physical Therapist John Hendra, and Certified… Physical Trainer John Adam demonstrate another exercise for the hip: Standing 4-way. See Video…
Tom Watson Shares Secret to Turnberry Run — When the U.S. Open is held at Pebble Beach Golf Links for a fifth time later this month, Tom Watson will be in the field for a fifth time. Following appearances at Pebble in 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2000 — the second of which stands as his lone Open victory — Watson received a special exemption from the USGA to compete in this year’s event. Read more…
Ernie and Retief Hall of Fame Bound? — The World Golf Hall of Fame today released the Class of 2011 PGA TOUR and International Ballots to its respective voting bodies comprised of Hall of Fame members, golf journalists, historians and dignitaries from around the globe. Ernie Els and Retief Goosen head the list. Read More…
Tony Romo Still Has Super Bowl Dreams — “That’s why you feel a sense of satisfaction in accomplishing something,” Tony Romo said. “I may not have accomplished my goal, but I did say, ‘You know what? I can play at a decent level on a day that it’s definitely a little bit of pressure involved in the golf game.’ That was nice to see.” Read More…
Jack and Annika Partner for Olympics — Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam, asked to be “global ambassadors” during golf’s all-out sales pitch to be part of the Olympics, want to build the course in Brazil where the Olympics will be played in 2016. Read More…
Tiger Heading Back to Australia — Tiger Woods announced on his website Tuesday that he will play the Australian Masters on Nov. 11-14. He won the event last year at Kingston Heath for his 82nd title worldwide. It also gave him a victory on every continent in which golf is played. Read More…
Alan Shipnuck Hanging With The Rich and Famous — Every April about eight dozen “masters of the universe” return to the Monterey Peninsula for three full days of golf, revelry and reminiscing. Long intrigued by the gathering, Alan Shipnuck wrangled an invitation and joined the fun. Read More…
Sam Saunders Gets Some Nationwide Love — Sam Saunders has been invited to compete in two Nationwide Tour events this summer, the Chiquita Classic (July 15-18, TPC River’s Bend outside Cincinnati) and the Mylan Classic presented by CONSOLE Energy (Sept 2-5, Southpointe Golf Club near Pittsburgh)
Monty Qualifies for British Open — European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie shot 62 to equal the course record around Sunningdale New on Monday to clinch a place at the British Open at St. Andrews in July. Read More…
No Magic for Manassero — Italian teenager Matteo Manassero – who at 16 in 2009 became the youngest winner of the Open’s Amateur Silver Medal after finishing 13th at Turnberry – missed out of qualifying for this year’s British Open. “The New course was playing a lot harder,” Manassero said. “And I didn’t play as well around there, tee to green. It is a big disappointment not to be going to St. Andrews.”