Professional Golfers

Michael Jordan Breaks Smoking Rules at Presidents Cup

Cheryl Phillips — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:43:38 -0500

Michael Jordan apparently doesn't need to follow the rules set by the PGA while at the Presidents Cup. He actually knows that he can't smoke cigars at Harding Park during the Presidents Cup, but he doesn't think that's a big deal. Neither does the city official who should be enforcing the rule.

Tom Watson's Wife Hilary Says 'Almost Surreal'

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:31:12 -0500

Tom Watson's wife Hillary Watson spoke today to a report as her husband was getting a step closer to becoming the winner of the British Open golf championship and said that it's too exciting and just almost surreal.

James Driscoll 8 Under Par, But Johnson The Winner

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:11:43 -0500

Congratulations to James Driscoll for his performance on the PGA Tour - he shot 8 under par today and placed 2nd at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. While Zach Johnson is the winner of the PGA Tour at Valero Open, James Driscoll demonstrated a super playoff golf.

Henrik Stenson's Win Means No More Underwear Talk

Michael Santo — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:26:16 -0500

Two months ago, Henrik Stenson, 33, was probably best-known as the Swede who stripped down to nothing but his underwear and a golf glove while playing from a water hazard at Doral. Now he's won The Players Championship, and he can hope that a Google search will no longer bring up mostly results (and videos) about his undergarments.

Golfer Michelle Wie Disqualified From LPGA

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:12:05 -0500

Forgetting to sign her scorecard disqualified Michelle Wie from LPGA golf tournament.

Golfers and golf courses benefit from use of native grasses in roughs

harminka — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:24:46 -0500

Some golfers may prefer a well-manicured golf course, highly-maintained with very green, very short grass that's easy to play off of. But, according to two recent studies at the University of Illinois, a naturalized landscape that incorporates native grasses benefits biodiversity, saves costs on pesticides and labor for the golf course, and could create a course which is just as challenging for golfers.

US Open For Play, Justin Hicks Good Start

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:17:56 -0500

It’s still late morning at Torrey Pines as they start early play of the first round of the United States Open Golf Championship. If you’re a golf junkie like myself, here’s hoping you will enjoy our posts over the next few days to bring you the latest information from beautiful San Diego covering American Justin Hickory and U.S. Open golf championship.

Annika Sorenstam to Retire After 08

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:05:40 -0500

In really strange, John Elway-style news, the AP is reporting that Annika Sorenstam is going to retire after this season.

Paul Goydos Leads PGA's The Players

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:35:40 -0500

Paul Goydos takes the lead at PGA's golf championship grabbing a one shot lead over Kenny Perry.

Carminita Immelman Felt Trevor May Win The Masters Purse

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:34:56 -0500

Did Carminita Immelman, the wife of Masters 2008 golf championship winner Trevor Immelman, have an inside filling that her husband may win the Masters Purse, the prize money of $1.35 million for first place when she said to Troy Johnson that "this is a special place." Here is what Troy has written in her blog while covering the Masters and what Carminita told him on Friday.

Tevor Immelman Becomes The 2008 Masters Golf Champion

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:04:30 -0500

Trevor Immelman shot a final-round 75 Sunday for a 280 total, eight-under-par and a three-shot victory over four-time Masters golf champion Tiger Woods and thus became the 2008 winner of the Masters golf championship in Augusta.

Masters Chatter: Trevor Immelman and Ian Poulter

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:58:40 -0500

South African Trevor Immelman is the 36-hole leader at Augusta golf tournament Masters. Englishman Ian Poulter is tied for third, three shots back.