Monthly Archives: February 2018

Woods and Stricker announced as Ryder Cup Vice Captains

Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker are to join Davis Love III as vice captains helping to lead the American side in the Ryder Cup matches in Paris. Captain Jim Furyk said “to win in Paris will be a great challenge … Continue reading

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150th Open to be played at St Andrews

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Inbee Park and Se Ri Pak open Winter Olympics

Inbee Park’s gold medal winning performance in the golf event at the Rio Olympics led to her being honoured at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. She was one of the final runners to carry the Olympic flame before it was … Continue reading

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Australia leads the way in equal prize money tournament

  Last year Justin Thomas, the leading player on the PGA Tour took home $9,922,560. The leading female player, Sung Hyun Park won $2,335,883. It’s now been 10 years since Wimbledon was the last tennis major to introduce equal prize … Continue reading

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Gary Woodland overtakes the big names to win the Phoenix Open

It was an unexpected result when Gary Woodland beat Chez Reavie at the first sudden death playoff hole at TPC Scottsdale to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Rickie Fowler had lead going into the final round, but had theee … Continue reading

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Take Your Daughters To Golf Days

I have a new campaign, and this is to encourage fathers to bring their daughters, not just their sons, to golf. Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan was on breakfast television this morning and in passing talked about his … Continue reading

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It’s not easy being…Paige Spiranac

I have to admit that I used to dismiss Paige Spiranac. There would be another “super hot” “Playing with Paige” video and not being a man I just thought “it’s her again” and scrolled past it quickly. But the press … Continue reading

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One legged man gets arrested at Phoenix Open

His friend holds his prosthetic limb aloft after he removed it and ran towards the lake one legged and ran in.

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Streaker gets standing ovation at Phoenix Open

Adam Stalmach, who was drunk at the time, was seen practising his golf swing, doing some break dancing and playing around in a bunker on the 17th hole at TPC Scottsdale. He spent five days in jail after the incident, … Continue reading

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What’s next for the Ladies European Tour?

Very interesting interview with Mark Lichtenhein of the Ladies European Tour by Lewine Mair this week. It was indeed surprising that the genuine collective offer of help from the European Tour, the LPGA and the Royal and Ancient wasn’t snapped … Continue reading

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