On June 23, Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at the Travelers Championship, becoming the first golfer to notch six PGA Tour wins in a season before July 1 since Arnold Palmer achieved the feat in 1962. Scheffler’s triumph over Tom Kim in a playoff added another milestone to his already dominant season. In 1962, Arnold Palmer…
Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf, has strongly criticized the hostile treatment directed at players who left the PGA Tour and DP World Tour to join LIV Golf. Norman, a key figure in the rapid development of LIV Golf, which has been heavily financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), expressed his outrage…
In the spotlight at this year’s Wimbledon are three extraordinary athletes, each bringing a unique narrative and compelling presence to the tournament: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic. These players, representing a mix of rising stars and seasoned champions, have been central figures in the Grand Slam circuit this year. The landscape of men’s…
The PGA Tour is currently engaged in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, working to resolve the ongoing conflict with LIV Golf. Despite these efforts, Phil Mickelson, a prominent figure in the golf world, questions the necessity of a peace deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Mickelson, who played…
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have recently unveiled their latest venture: the TGL indoor golf league. With an estimated value of around £395 million ($500 million), this tech-savvy league has captured the attention of the golfing world and beyond. The league, backed by the PGA Tour, is set to debut in January with ESPN slated…
Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, had a commendable performance at the 2024 Future Masters held at Dothan Country Club in Alabama, finishing inside the top 40 in the 15-18 age category. The tournament, which is celebrating its 75th year and is one of the longest-running junior championships in the US, had…
While many teenagers were enjoying their summer vacations, 15-year-old golfer Miles Russell spent June preparing for his PGA Tour debut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Despite feeling some nerves over his opening tee shot on Thursday, Russell shot a respectable first-round score of 74 (2-over par) in his debut on the…
Every year, the U.S. Open challenges the best golfers on the planet to a four-day test of skill and perseverance. Traditionally held at some of the most historic and prestigious clubs in the United States, this signature event of the USGA usually garners positive feedback from the golfing community. However, in 2015, Chambers Bay emerged…
Veteran European Tour golfer Colin Montgomerie has expressed deep concern over the trend of DP World Tour players leaving to compete in PGA Tour or LIV Golf events. The Saudi-backed LIV Golf has successfully drawn numerous European Tour stars, including Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, and Lee Westwood, among others. Adding to the exodus, the PGA…
Will Zalatoris, 27, was forced to withdraw from the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club after suffering a hip injury. The PGA Tour star, who experienced a ‘pop’ in his hip on his ‘good side,’ left the tournament after completing eight holes. Zalatoris was 3-over par for the day and…