“Strict Rules of Golf, Mr. Bond?” They are probably the best-known golf-related words in cinema. They were uttered by the dangerous Goldfinger in the James Bond movie of the same name, released exactly 60 years ago. It was a spectacular match, filmed at Stoke Park near London, and featured a famous piece of golfing cunning…
It’s the shortest hole of them all in the British Open rota. It got its name from Willie Park Jr., who won the Open twice and later wrote about the eighth hole at Royal Troon’s Old Course for Golf Illustrated, calling the shortie “a pitching surface skimmed down to the size of a postage stamp.”…
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Ever since superstar quarterback Joe Burrow broke into the NFL a few years ago, when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him out of Louisiana State University, he has taken the league by storm with his impressive play on the gridiron and his calm demeanor and personality off of it. Besides…
Golfers cherish the history of the sport, and when a historic moment occurs during a tournament, it is often commemorated with a plaque to preserve the story for years to come. Legendary golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy all have commemorative plaques dedicated to their iconic…
EATONTOWN, N.J. – The grill room was buzzing with a young clientele on the lower level of the grand Tudor Revival-style structure formerly known as Gibbs Hall, having recently reopened after a major renovation as the centerpiece of Suneagles Golf Club. Seated at one end of the space, Ed Turner and Mike McMahon, a pair…
Professor Lars J. T. Pedersen and Fredrik Barth, CEO of Norwegian firm VILL Architecture have revealed their radical plans for Manchester United’s Old Trafford. Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his partial 27.7% investment into United, there has been plenty of debate about what to do with the club’s iconic home. The INEOS billionaire is believed…
Hockey has a rich history filled with legendary games that have captivated fans around the world. From the iconic 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union to the thrilling 1980 “Miracle on Ice” matchup between the USA and USSR, these games have left a lasting impact on the sport. Let’s take a look…
(Photo by Tom Cooper/Getty Images for Prime Video) Back in the 80s and 90s, Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson were at the top of the professional sports world in America. They were a rare breed: people who succeeded in the NFL and in MLB. It has been quite a while since those days, though….
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has been in the news a lot recently because of his release clause. The Brazilian international has attracted interest from both Manchester City and Arsenal. The Magpies face losing the midfielder if his release clause is triggered, which can be triggered before June 30. Last year, the 26-year-old agreed to…
Photo: Shaquille O’Neal/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal clarified his motivation behind the infamous poster dunk on Chris Dudley of the New York Knicks, citing the lack of a double-team as disrespectful. He noted his reaction of looking back during the play, indicating his surprise at the absence of defensive pressure: “I found…
