HONOLULU – Chris Thompson began his press conference Tuesday at the Sony Open with a predictable snafu. “Rookie mistake,” he smiled after being told he needed to use a microphone. In Thompson’s defense, the learning curve has been steep for the 42-year-old PGA Tour rookie. After three decades plying his trade on mini-tours from South Florida […]
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The Tour continues its swing through the Aloha State this week at the Sony Open, and Waialae CC is a sweet spot for both golf and scenery. The post Four things to know about Waialae Country Club, home of the Sony Open appeared first on Golf.
What’s the secret to hitting a great punch shot? This slow-motion video from the European Tour pretty much says it all. The post This slow-motion video of a punch shot is completely mesmerizing appeared first on Golf.
Golf’s controversial new rule, a pair of tour pro marriage proposals, and a petition you need to sign now
Stephen Curry’s golden touch wasn’t enough to secure sponsorship for a new event the PGA Tour planned to add to its schedule this fall in Northern California. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported on Tuesday that negotiations with potential sponsor Workday Inc., the Pleasanton, Calif., based financial management company, unexpectedly fell apart. “While it has been reported […]
Moor Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire has unveiled an exciting new vision for the future that will see the prestigious venue revert to its roots and become an exclusive private members’ golf club again. Under the leadership of recently-appointed chief executive Amy Yeates, the historic Rickmansworth-based club is moving its focus away from the corporate […]
Honoring the Hawaiian destination, the pros rocked a variety of prints, bright colors and florals in Kapalua
Justin Thomas is one of the odds-on favorites this week, and he looks like a great bet. But he’s not the only golfer who can help you cash in. The post Fantasy Six Pack: Get these players in your lineup at the Sony Open appeared first on Golf.
https://publish.twitter.com/oembed?url=https://twitter.com/Interior/status/463440424141459456 Two years after shooting a 59 and setting multiple scoring records, Justin Thomas is back in Honolulu for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Here’s a look at some of the marquee, early-round tee times at Waialae Country Club where Patton Kizzire will defend his title against a strong field (all times ET): 12:50 p.m. […]
After the first week of the new season, leading rules expert Thomas Pagel on the biggest rules takeaways on the PGA Tour