Turns out Steven Bowditch was just trying to pay it forward when he found his caddie for this week’s John Deere Classic via Twitter. A late entry into the field, the two-time PGA Tour winner selected local high schooler Elias Francque, who will turn 17 on Friday, to serve as his caddie for this week’s […]
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It’s been a “rough month” for Phil Mickelson – even by his own admission. Mickelson opened the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open with an even-par 70 at Gullane, and after the round spoke with reporters on a wide variety of subjects ranging from his rules controversy at last month’s U.S. Open to his possible eight-figure […]
Consider Rickie Fowler a fan of Gullane Golf Club. Fowler birdied the 72nd hole in 2015 to edge Matt Kuchar and Raphael Jacquelin en route to a victory at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, and Thursday upon his return to the course he picked up right where he left off, shooting a 6-under 64 […]
You want to watch the 147th Open? Here’s how you can do it. Golf Channel and NBC Sports will be televising 182 hours of overall programming from the men’s third major of the year at Carnoustie In addition to the traditional coverage, the two networks will showcase three live alternate feeds: marquee groups, featured holes (our […]
Augusta National is adding a tee box which will lengthen the par-4 fifth hole by 30 yards, Golf Channel’s Tim Rosaforte reported Wednesday night on “Golf Central.” The hole currently plays upwards of 455 yards and was the fifth-most difficult par 4 at this year’s Masters Tournament. “The new hole will play upwards of 485 […]
As Bryson DeChambeau gets set to defend his title this week at the John Deere Classic, he’ll do so without a piece of equipment that he had in his arsenal for his last PGA Tour start. DeChambeau was spotted by TV cameras at last month’s Travelers Championship using a drawing compass on his yardage book, […]
While there is virtually no chance Phil Mickelson will be left off the U.S. Ryder Cup team this year, he’s not currently inside the top eight in the standings that will receive an automatic bid following the PGA Championship. At No. 10, U.S. captain Jim Furyk will almost certainly select his longtime friend. On Monday, […]
England and Croatia squared off in Russia on Wednesday for the right to take on France in the World Cup finals. For weeks, English fans have touted the slogan, “It’s coming home,” in reference to what they believed was an impeding title. IT will be going to Croatia or France. Prior to the start of […]
Trevor Immelman relished a run into contention Friday at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, but he wasn’t ready to speculate on how a great weekend might revitalize his playing career. After posting a 6-under-par 64 that moved him into tie for 10th, Immelman said he’s probably “a little better” with a microphone in hand […]
Is Augusta National Golf Club continuing to step up its land grab? If so, what do the most recent purchases along Washington Road foretell? Speculation abounds among citizens in Augusta, Ga., after the Augusta Chronicle revealed Thursday that WSQ, a limited liability corporation, has an agreement to purchase the 14-acre Publix-anchored shopping center and two […]