The first round of golf’s Scottsdale Open, a three-round mini-tour event in the Arizona city, begins Tuesday at Talking Stick Golf Club’s North Course. The event has attracted several PGA Tour players, three of whom are top picks to win. The tournament is part of the Arizona-based Outlaw Tour. It’s […]
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Three NASCAR Races Canceled Due to Scheduling Changes
NASCAR officials announced that the Chicagoland, Richmond, and Sonoma races were all canceled last week to make room on the schedule for other upcoming races. Officials made the necessary adjustments to resume their schedule after suspending racing on March 15 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Only four races have […]
Charity Golf Matches with Woods, Mickelson, McIlroy, Johnson Aim to Satisfy Fans’ Thirst for Live Action
PGA Tour golf is still a month away, but to fill the time, professionals are participating in two charity golf matches in the next two weeks. Both the TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game and The Match: Champions for Charity will raise funds to help fight the COVID-19 global pandemic. The […]
Tiger Woods Blames Running for His Knee and Back Problems
It didn’t take long for Tiger Woods to jog his memory about the damage running did to his body. The 44-year-old was on GOLFTV last Friday answering questions from fans. One of the questions came from someone who asked him about possible regrets. “If you had one thing you could […]
PGA Tour Champions, Korn Ferry Announce Schedule Changes
Officials for the PGA Tour Champions and the Korn Ferry Tour announced changes to their respective schedules on Thursday due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The PGA Champions Tour hasn’t played since March 27. The Korn Ferry, the PGA Tour’s developmental tour, last played on March 19. PGA Tour Champions […]
LPGA Tour Aiming for Mid-July Restart to 2020 Season
The LPGA Tour announced Wednesday that it is preparing to restart its 2020 season in mid-July. Tour officials said that they had informed athletes about the targeted date, and noted that these plans are subject to change, depending on conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. New LPGA Schedule Begins with […]
Tiger-Phil Rematch Throws Manning, Brady in Mix
The second version of the Tiger-Phil match is going to be a foursome. Turner Sports announced that the second incarnation of the golf match is going to have famed quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady joining Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson for the competition. Manning is pairing up with Woods, […]
Suspended PGA Tour Schedule Resumes June 11 with Charles Schwab Challenge
After having their season suspended in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional golfers might get back to work soon. Commissioner Jay Monahan outlined a revised PGA Tour schedule on Thursday that would have the Charles Schwab Challenge played on June 11, and nine other tournaments either rescheduled or canceled. […]
PGA Championship Officials Explore Scenarios for Event Without Fans
Officials at the PGA Championship are considering three scenarios for the major championship scheduled for Aug. 6-9 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. Speaking on Sirius XM radio on Tuesday, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh discussed various possibilities for the event in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Pro Golfers Competing in ‘Chipping All-In’ Poker Tournament to Benefit MGM Employees
Dozens of professional golfers will take to the virtual felt on Thursday as they compete in the Chipping All-In charity online poker tournament to benefit the MGM Resorts Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund. The tournament, which kicks off at noon PST on Thursday, features popular golfers including John Daly, Kevin […]
Open Championship Canceled, PGA Championship, Masters, US Open Rescheduled Because of Coronavirus Pandemic
Officials announced on Monday the cancellation of this year’s Open Championship, but said the PGA Championship, US Open, and Masters have all been rescheduled for later in the year. The coronavirus pandemic caused the postponement of the four major championships early in March. This marks the first time since 1945 […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Forces LPGA to Reschedule US Women’s Open, Other Events
Already besieged by earlier tournament postponements and cancellations, the LPGA announced Thursday that five more events – including the US Women’s Open – are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. That brings the number to 14 LPGA tournaments that have either been postponed or cancelled this year. Only four events […]
Open Championship Officials Deny Major Championship Cancellation
The Open Championship officials issued a statement on Thursday saying they have not canceled the major championship because of the coronavirus outbreak. The denial came after Golf Digest ran a story on its website saying sources had indicated the Open Championship would not be played this year. The major championship […]
Mickelson Hints at Rematch with Tiger, Many Obstacles Exist
Golf fans starved for any sort of live play might soon have something to watch as Phil Mickelson said on Sunday he’s working on a Tiger-Phil Match II. Mickelson said the sequel of 2018’s made-for-television event, “The Match,” is a definite possibility. The PGA Tour has been on hiatus since […]
PGA Cancels Four More Golf Tournaments, Total Now Nine
The PGA Tour cancelled four more tournaments late Tuesday evening, bringing the number to nine events that won’t be played this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he consulted not only organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, but also commissioners from other […]
PGA Championship Postponed, Might be Played in Fall with Masters
The second of the four major golf championships has been postponed, with the PGA of America announcing it is shelving the PGA Championship due to the coronavirus outbreak. The tournament was scheduled for May 14-17 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. The Masters was the first major championship event […]
Jack Nicklaus Doubts The Masters Will Be Played This Year
While Masters officials and golfers are hopeful the major championship will take place this year, Jack Nicklaus has his doubts. The annual major championship, held the first week of April, was postponed on Friday because of the coronavirus outbreak. Nicklaus, a six-time winner of the green jacket, believes it will […]
The Players Championship, Three Other PGA Tour Events Canceled
One day after saying events would be played without spectators because of concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced The Players Championship would be canceled along with three subsequent tournaments. The organization’s developmental Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour Champions will also see tournaments canceled. […]
Masters Postponed Because of Coronavirus, New Date Possible
Masters chairman Fred Ridley announced Friday the major championship will be postponed because of concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak. The surprise announcement came less than 12 hours after the PGA Tour canceled The Players Championship and three other tournaments. This will be the first time the Masters will not […]
PGA Tour Events Will Proceed Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Fans Excluded from Courses
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan four PGA Tour events will be played this week, but no fans will be allowed to attend due to the coronavirus outbreak. Monahan held a news conference at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, after the start of the first round, and said […]