Category: Golf
Changes on the Horizon for Pinehurst and Tiger Woods
PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA | It has been 25 years since that gray Sunday when Payne Stewart painted the Carolina sky with a fist-slamming par putt on the final green to win the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst. Stewart beat Phil Mickelson by a shot, but Tiger Woods – wearing more black than his customary Sunday…
USGA Urged to Implement New System for Selecting US Open Alternates
In the 124th U.S. Open, Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, and others got in on Monday, including newly-minted pro Maxwell Moldovan. Meanwhile, Keith Mitchell, the first alternate from the Canada Final Qualifying site, remained at home with uncertainty about his chances. Mitchell and others on the “re-allotment list” have no clear idea of their position, leading…
Pinehurst Honors Golf Legends at World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA | Pádraig Harrington stood at a lectern, his head cocked characteristically to one side, a smile playing on his face. It wasn’t the first time that all eyes were trained on the Irishman, three times a major champion, but this time not because he was facing a slippery 4-foot downhill putt on…
Flush Golf Introduces Stylish New Apparel Line Combining Fashion and Functionality in Golfwear – Latest from Golf News
Independent UK-based golf brand Flush Golf has launched a new apparel range catering to the modern, athletic golfer. The collection features ultra-premium clothing made from sustainable fabrics, blending performance with style at an accessible price. Established last year, Flush Golf has become a significant player in the golf apparel market. Founded by two passionate golfers,…
Countdown to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics: Women’s Golf Field Prepares for Cut with 2 Weeks to Go
The race to Paris 2024 is nearly complete. Only two tournaments remain before the 60-player Olympic field closes, with the cutoff date of June 24 coming just after the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Team USA currently consists of three players but that could jump to four if Megan Khang manages to move into the top…
Exploring the Luxurious Finca Cortesin in Spain: A Golf Journalist’s Perspective
The course and its many challenges at Finca Cortesin proved invaluable during a recent round of golf. As expected, the course was in incredible condition, with fairways like carpets and greens running at about 12.5 on the stimp. It was so good that it could have hosted the Solheim Cup again that day. The round…
USGA Honors Grayson Murray at U.S. Open in Pinehurst
The United States Golf Association is honoring the late Grayson Murray this week at Pinehurst Resort, which is hosting the 2024 U.S. Open. The USGA has adorned a locker with a message about Murray, a Raleigh native and two-time PGA Tour winner: “The USGA remembers Grayson and pays tribute to the playing accomplishments that merited…
Kingswood Golf Club Sets Sights on Future Success – Golf News
Kingswood Golf and Country Club in Surrey is on a mission to elevate their 1928 James Braid designed golf course by focusing on playing surfaces to heighten player experience and have recruited the expertise of The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service. Working with their Senior Agronomist, Simon Watson, a plan has been formulated which includes data…
Coverage of the 2024 Men’s Elite Amateur Golf Series: Schedule, Results, and Analysis
The Men’s Elite Amateur Golf Series is here. The series, which is entering its fourth year, was created to align the top men’s amateur championships in a collective competition for the Elite Amateur Cup. The women’s version, the Women’s Elite Amateur Golf Series, started this summer. The series is a summer-long points race in five…
Golfer Takes Final Bow on the Course
During her time as lead manager for all corporate hospitality events at USGA since 1995, Mimi Griffin has continued to showcase the same energy and determination that earned her a spot in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Read on for the full story from our Pete Kowalski. The post A final bow appeared first…