Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 22 April 2020
Once the US PGA Tour action resumes this season following the pandemic-caused layoff, fans’ eyes will naturally drift towards the players who can crush the ball off the tee. It’s always been that way from when Sam Snead was the Tour’s longest driver of the ball, followed by big hitters like Jack Nicklaus, John Daly and today’s bashers such as Cameron Champ,...
Monday 6 April 2020
The new 2020 golf schedule The 2020 golf schedule has been obliterated by the Coronavirus pandemic, leaving golf fans to wonder if and when the majors, Ryder Cup, PGA Tour and European Tour will be played in 2020. Here’s how the heavily-amended 2020 golf season looks as things stand: US Open The US Open, previously scheduled for 18-21 June at Winged Foot in New...
Monday 6 April 2020
The Open 2020 has been cancelled The Open 2020 has been cancelled in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, meaning this year will be the first time since World War II that the major has not been played. The Open was due to be played at Royal St George’s from 12-19 July but will now be held at the Kent course in 2021 instead. St...
Written by Garrett Johnston on Saturday 8 February 2020
As Brooks Koepka goes for a third consecutive US PGA Championship, caddie Ricky Elliott, the man hoping to help his boss to more Major glory at TPC Harding Park, shares the secrets to their success. How has your relationship evolved since you started working for Brooks Koepka at the 2013 US PGA Championship? It’s obviously evolved with results, but he’s just...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 7 February 2020
The road to Tokyo 2020 is heating up and some big names are set to miss out… When is it? The Olympic Men’s Competition begins six days after the opening ceremony in Tokyo, and 11 days after The Open finishes. It will be played over 72 holes of strokeplay at Kasumigaseki Country Club’s East Course (pictured below), one of Japan’s oldest...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 6 February 2020
The two-time European Tour winner on playing with Tiger for the first time, his celebrity pro-am partner who suffered an attack of the shanks and the moment he bared all in front of his friends… Given the power, what one thing would you change in golf? Pace of play. If rounds could take four-and-a-half hours, rather than more than five, that...
Tuesday 4 February 2020
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Who to back and how to watch The PGA Tour heads to Pebble Beach for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week Last year, Phil Mickelson claimed a a record-tying fifth title with a final round 7-under 65 that he completed on Monday, in addition to becoming the tournaments oldest winner at the age of 48. He returns this...
Monday 3 February 2020
Rory McIlroy is set to reclaim the World No.1 ranking spot next week, without even picking up a golf club Brooks Koepka’s streak of 38 weeks at the top of the World rankings ends next week, as Rory McIlroy will reclaim that mantle for the first time since 2015 – despite neither of them playing this week. McIlroy is currently just 0.1898...
Monday 3 February 2020
Wins for Simpson and McDowell, a new PGA Tour record, Colt Knost announces retirement and LPGA Tour cancel Chinese event due to Coronavirus After losing in a play-off to Hideki Matsuyama at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2017, Webb Simpson had his revenge on TPC Scottsdale, besting Tony Finau with a birdie on the first play-off hole. For Simpson, it means...
Monday 3 February 2020
Webb Simpson capatilises on stunning finish with birdie on first play-off hole to beat out Tony Finau to the Waste Management Phoenix Open title Tony Finau looked all set to end a spell of nearly four years without a win, but it was Webb Simpson who snatched the title with a birdie on the first play-off hole at TPC Scottsdale. Simpson, who...
Monday 3 February 2020
Find out what clubs Webb Simpson used to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open Driver: Titleist TS3 (10.5 degrees), Mitsubishi Tensei Blue AV 65 TX shaft 3-wood: Titleist TS2 (15 degrees), Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70 TX shaft 5-wood: Titleist 913Fd (18 degrees), UST Mamiya VTS 86 TX shaft Hybrids: Titleist 915Hd (21 degrees), Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105...
Sunday 2 February 2020
Find out what clubs Graeme McDowell used to claim his 11th European Tour title at the Saudi International Driver: Srixon Z 785 (9.5 degrees), Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X shaft 3-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (15 degrees), Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 70 TX shaft 5-wood: Titleist TS3 (18), Fujikura Tour Spec 8.2 X shaft Irons: Srixon Z 585 (3), Mitsubishi OT Tour 110 X shaft...
Sunday 2 February 2020
Graeme McDowell calls victory ‘special’ after earning 11th European Tour title at the Saudi International Graeme McDowell claimed his first European Tour title in over five years with a level-par final round to end the week at Royal Greens G&CC on 12-under, two shots clear of defending champion Dustin Johnson. The Northern Irishman, whose last win came at the 2014 Open de...
Wednesday 29 January 2020
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan sent an email to players on Monday warning against joining any new rival Golf Tour after talks resurfaced of a potential global Tour last week. Talks of a global golf Tour have been around for over two decades, but things seemed to escalate last week as news began to circulate that organisers of British Based company...
Tuesday 28 January 2020
Betting Tips and TV Times for the Waste Management Phoenix Open The PGA Tour heads to the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale for this year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, one of the most iconic and well-attended stops on the schedule thanks to its unique atmosphere. Last year, Rickie Fowler claimed his fifth PGA Tour title, while Gary Woodland stole hearts after teaming up...
Monday 27 January 2020
Betting Tips and TV Times for the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers This week the European Tour heads to Saudi Arabia for the final event in the desert swing and second edition of the controversial Saudi International. Last year, Dustin Johnson claimed the inaugural title by two strokes at Royal Greens G&CC, which opened in 2018 and was designed by European Golf...
Monday 27 January 2020
What you missed: Golfers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, The Players Championship purse increases, talks of a World Tour resurface and two Australian victories on Australia Day Australia Day was a strange one for golf. On the one hand, it included a new European Tour record for Sebastian Soderberg, a maiden title for Lucas Herbert, and a fifth PGA Tour title...
Monday 27 January 2020
Tiger Woods leads tributes as players react to death of LA Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13 year old daughter Gianna were two of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday, and Tiger Woods was one of many top golfers who were quick to pay tribute to the former LA...
Monday 27 January 2020
Find out what clubs Marc Leishman used to win the Farmers Insurance Open DRIVER Callaway Mavrik (9 degrees), with Fujikura Speeder 757 shaft FAIRWAY WOODS: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (16.5 degrees), with Fujikura Speeder Tour Spec X shaft Callaway Rogue Sub Zero (18 degrees), with Fujikura Speeder Tour Spec X shaft IRONS: Callaway X-Forged UT (3), with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus...
Sunday 26 January 2020
Marc Leishman earns fifth PGA Tour win at Farmers Insurance Open Marc Leishman made it an Australia Day double on the European and PGA Tour’s as he powered to a one-stroke victory at the Farmers Insurance Open on 15-under-par. With a final round round seven under 65, Leishman made the most of early stutters from Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy as he...