It is good that her playing record, including seven USGA championships and a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame, figuratively speaks volumes, because Carol Semple Thompson would never say a word. “She’s so gracious,” said longtime friend Marlene Streit. “The most gracious person you have ever met. You’d never know she’s won anything.”…
Jon Rahm has hinted at his surprise that he was beaten to the PGA Tour Player of the Year prize by Scottie Scheffler. Rahm had an incredible year on the PGA Tour in 2018, taking home four victories, including his second Major title at The Masters. Yet Scheffler defeated the Spaniard to take the Player…
Golf News travel writer Graham McKenzie enjoyed a memorable round during his visit to the Lone Star State at TPC San Antonio, home of the Valero Texas Open If you have ever been you will be forgiven for thinking that San Antonio in Texas is quite a small city. The ability to walk around downtown…
Lee Westwood doesn’t just want the golf ball rolled back, but the driver too. Amid the governing bodies’ plans to alter the ball at all levels of the game, the Englishman also holds the driver responsible for the “premium on accuracy” becoming diminished. The R&A and USGA announced tour pros could see up to 11…
HONOLULU – Cam Davis didn’t envision an 8-under 62 at Waialae Country Club in his future Thursday. But he didn’t mind signing for one to take a two-stroke lead when play was suspended due to darkness with 19 players left to complete the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. “I think when I…
In any language, 2024 has the promise of a drama-filled year in the world of golf. Nicolas Maeterlinck, Belga via AFP Safe to say none of us saw 2023 coming. “Turbulent” is a gentle way of describing last season. Golf at the highest level seems hellbent on cutting itself off at the knees and turning…
Chris Kirk was the first man to win a title on the 2024 PGA Tour after securing the Sentry at Kapalua thanks to a 29 under 263. The $3,600,000 purse that Kirk took home will be as welcome as the 700 FedEx Cup points to his name thanks to his opening performance of 2024. Kirk…
Rory McIlroy made a strong start to the defence of his Race to Dubai title as a bogey-free 62 handed him a two-shot lead after day one of the inaugural Dubai Invitational. The Northern Irishman was teeing it up for the first time since being presented with his fifth Harry Vardon Trophy at the DP…
TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has confirmed Keith Pelley, a veteran sports and broadcasting executive, as its new president and CEO. Pelley, who has been CEO of golf’s European Tour Group since the summer of 2015, starts his new job on April 2. He previously served as president of Rogers Media, the Olympic…
We have arrived at the first full-field event of the 2024 PGA Tour season, but what is the prize payout for the Sony Open in Hawaii? The likes of Will Zalatoris, Matt Fitzpatrick, Brian Harman, Hideki Matsuyama and Ludvig Aberg are set to tee it up at Waialae Country Club. Chris Kirk won the circuit’s…
