NASSAU, Bahamas – The PGA Tour’s dramatic makeover of its schedule beginning in 2019 prompted a number of changes to the European Tour’s lineup, with the latter circuit shifting five of eight Rolex Series events after the Tour Championship. In theory, the moves should have made it easier for players who play both tours to […]
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PGA Tour Champions president Greg McLaughlin is leaving his post to become the World Golf Foundation chief executive and president of The First Tee. McLaughlin, who has headed the senior circuit since January 2015, overseeing the 20-year partnership with Charles Schwab and the implementation of the playoff system, will now serve as a leader among […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – Despite his popularity among fans and his ability to reach a younger audience, Rickie Fowler’s resume remains relatively thin for a player of his prominence, with just four official PGA Tour victories. His last victory of any kind came last year at the Hero World Challenge. On Wednesday, when he was asked […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – In five starts on U.S. Presidents and Ryder Cup teams Patrick Reed has carved out a reputation as a dogged competitor and the distinction of being this generation’s “Captain America”. But that reputation may have taken a hit following this year’s matches in France. Reed, who went 0-2-0 in team play at […]
GOLD COAST, Australia – Next year’s Australian PGA Championship will precede the Australian Open so it can accommodate the Presidents Cup in mid-December at Royal Melbourne. Officials said the 2019 Australian PGA will be played at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, a week ahead of the Australian Open […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – A year ago, Brandt Snedeker made a last-ditch effort to secure a spot in the Masters by flying halfway around the world to play in the Indonesia Masters with hopes of getting into the top 50 by the end of the year. He withdrew after a 72, ended the year at No. 59 and […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – Tiger Woods will put on a new hat in 2019 as he prepares to captain the U.S. team at next year’s Presidents Cup in Australia. Woods, who plans to make a scouting trip to Royal Melbourne next week, has served as an American vice captain, most recently at last year’s Presidents Cup, […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – This season has been a breakthrough year for Tony Finau and this week’s Hero World Challenge, where he’s making his first start, is no different. Having a chance to participate in the limited-field event is a major perk for players, but for Finau it’s also a chance to live out a childhood […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – At some point, Justin Rose stopped breaking out the champagne. On Sept. 9, Rose jumped from fourth to first in the Official World Golf Ranking. He again moved into the top spot on Nov. 4, following his victory at the Turkish Airlines Open on the European Tour, before being bounced to second […]
NASSAU, Bahamas – A player who has largely been associated with one record almost his entire career – Jack Nicklaus’ haul of 18 major championships – now has an entirely new scorecard to measure success. Next month Tiger Woods turns 43, and following a successful 2018 that included his first victory on the PGA Tour in over […]