Monthly Archives: April 2019

Koepka 'out of sorts' after losing weight, distance

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Brooks Koepka’s driving statistics are slightly worse this season, and there’s a reason for that. He has lost 24 pounds since November. It’s intentional, of course, though Koepka isn’t yet saying why. “You’ll see,” he said after the final round of The Players. “After Wednesday I’ll be fine.” Over the […]

Migliozzi wins Kenya Open for first European Tour title

NAIROBI, Kenya — Italian golfer Guido Migliozzi won his first European Tour title with a one-stroke victory at the Kenya Open on Sunday. Playing in the 14th event of his first year on tour, the 22-year-old qualifying school graduate shot 2-under 69 in the final round to finish ahead of a three-way tie for second place […]

The ‘We’ Phenomenon

Today, there are those such as Jordan Spieth, Danny Willett and the aforementioned Fowler who use the first person plural pronoun – we – almost as much as the first person singular pronoun – I, when describing their golf exploits. John Hopkins, our man of letters, looks into this linguistic turn of events and its […]

Woods (69) pleased with game heading toward Match Play, Masters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A week after withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a neck strain, Tiger Woods wrapped up a pedestrian week at The Players with a closing 69. Woods was tied for 32nd when he completed his round. Even though he was well out of contention, Woods said he was pleased with his […]

Watch: Vegas, Pepperell hole electric birdie putts at 17

Anything you can do I can do better… than most. Eddie Pepperell birdied seven holes in an 11-hole stretch Sunday at the Players Championship, including the famous par-3 17th hole from nearly 50 feet. INCREDIBLE! 5️⃣0️⃣ feet from @PepperellEddie at the iconic 17th! He’s tied for the lead @THEPLAYERSChamp. What a moment.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/uAmTF6eU7w — PGA […]

Abe Ancer, staring down star Players competition, is hoping to bring Mexico its first golf title

Mexico’s best golfer, Abe Ancer, is facing down some big names on a big stage on the biggest Sunday of his golf career. The post Abe Ancer, staring down star Players competition, is hoping to bring Mexico its first golf title appeared first on Golf.

Simpson assessed one-stroke penalty, says intent needs to be in rules

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Closing in on his best round of the week at The Players, Webb Simpson was eyeing his 47-footer for birdie from the fringe of the 14th green when a rules infraction shattered the relative calm. Simpson explained that his putter accidentally became tangled in his shirt and hit his golf […]