Category: Golf
Are Nike ending deal with Tiger Woods – Golf News
Nike’s partnership with Tiger Woods is one of the most iconic deals in sports history, Tiger’s initial contract was worth $40 million over five years — the largest golf endorsement deal at the time — and Nike has paid him over $500 million in total. Tiger Woods Endorsement Deal History With Nike 1996: 5 years,…
‘They own you now’: Shane Lowry reacts to Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move
Shane Lowry was under no illusion when listening to Jon Rahm explain his shock move to LIV Golf. The Irishman believes the Spaniard was told to use the commonly-heard “growing the game” claim when speaking after his reported $450 million deal. Lowry felt club golfers who pay “hard-earned money” would find it tough to hear…
Our top 10 LIV Golf stories (with a healthy dose of Brandel Chamblee)
Cameron Smith of Australia tees off during the first round of the 2023 LIV Golf Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf in Jeddah on October 13, 2023. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images) Being Cameron Smith, the highest-ranked player in the world to join LIV Golf, has been something…
Launceston layout to undergo an upgrade | Inside Golf. Australia’s Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers
By Michael Davis Tasmania’s elevation to one of the best island golf destinations in the world continues apace with Country Club Tasmania to spend $14 million upgrading its Launceston layout. The venue is already a popular destination for golf and resort enthusiasts but when complete, the latest renovation to its championship golf course will enhance…
Emotional Annika Sorenstam reveals son’s touching comment on 18th fairway to bring us all to tears
Annika Sorenstam’s son Will McGee really captured the spirit of the PNC Championship – and we’re still tearing up every time we watch back the footage. He made an emotional walk down the 18th fairway on Sunday, and the 12-year-old turned to his mother saying, “Slow down, Mommy, I don’t want this moment to end.”…
Key changes announced to world ranking system – Golf News
Two significant changes to the Official World Golf Ranking system which will affect tournament winners and the PGA Tour’s ‘elevated’ events have been announced. Coming into effect on January 1, 2024, the first change relates to tournaments with less than 80 players, with the OWGR distributing a greater percentage of ranking points to the top…
Applications Open for the 2024 Women in Coaching Program
Together with the PGA of Canada, Golf Canada is pleased to announce the continuation of the Women in Coaching program and formally open applications for the 2024 cohort. Now entering its fourth year, the Women in Coaching program improves the balance of female high-performance coaches to better reflect the Canadian golfing community. To date, the…
This might be the best club ever made for average golfers
I’ve bought a chipper. You can stop smirking now. I’m serious. I’ve had the Ping ChipR for eight rounds and I’ve already chipped in more times than I’ve managed in the last five years. That’s three times for anyone who’s interested. I’m convinced this could be a secret weapon for every club player who just…
PGA Tour Player Advisory Council voting is underway
Ballots for the PGA Tour Player Advisory Council were sent to all exempt members on Wednesday. Eight members of the PGA Tour will be elected by the membership, with an additional eight members to be appointed by the player directors to serve on the PAC. The PAC advises and consults with the PGA Tour Policy…
Backspin Golf Podcast Episode 42 | Inside Golf. Australia’s Most-Read Golf Magazine as named by Australian Golfers
Dimmi Papadatis has won in Europe, New Zealand, 4 times in Australia and finished 2nd at an Australian Open and Korn Ferry Tour Event but a full time tour card on DP World and PGA Tour eludes him. Is that about to change? Larry and Gary chat exclusively with the gifted young Aussie about last…