Martin Kaymer challenges Lee Westwood for No.1 spot
They may have been Ryder Cup team mates not so long ago, but Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer look set to be in fierce competition for the remainder of October.
Westwood is unlikely to play for a month because of injury and this move was set to see him move ahead of Tiger Woods at the...
Steve Stricker ready to take next step
Among those likely to be at the fore of the betting market for this The Open Championship at St Andrews this year there is one player who almost always gets ignored because of his simple efficiency and low profile.
The golfer in question just happens to be the best active player in the world at the...
Tiger Woods absence leaves market in limbo
Last month’s emotional press conference did nothing to help the speculation over Tiger Woods so it remains a big doubt whether the world No 1 will be in attendance when The Open Championship returns to St Andrews in July.
Tiger Woods was victorious the last time the tournament was played at the Old Course, with his...
Tiger Woods speaks, but golf still waits
In amongst all the promises, the apologies and the admissions, the sporting world learned absolutely nothing about Tiger Woods after he revealed he had no idea when he would be returning to the PGA Tour.
Rumours had him returning next week, next month, in time for the Masters, not at all this season or never depending...
Winning boring is just fine for Steve Stricker
Steve Stricker moved back to the number two spot in the world rankings after his victory in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club last the weekend on the PGA Tour.
The dependable Wisconsin native led for most of the last three rounds and, unlike early last season, showed a good deal of composure after...
Phil Mickelson urges quick return for Tiger Woods
Recently, fame-hungry individuals have fed the media’s obsession with prying into the lives of celebrities by fuelling speculation about Tiger Woods‘ private life. It’s become such a focus in the press that one could be forgiven for forgetting that Woods is one of the most talented and successful sportsmen in history.
It’s therefore refreshing to see...
Scott McCarron’s not feeling groovy
With Tiger Woods otherwise engaged the golfing world had been looking to Phil Mickelson to provide some early-season success on the PGA Tour, but instead he has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons.
In the run-up to the Northern Trust Open much of the coverage has involved Mickelson’s continuing use of the Ping...
Luke Donald is ready for the Wentworth PGA Championship
Luke Donald believes the wrist injury which cut short his 2008 season could end up being a blessing in disguise. The Englishman missed the final two majors and the Ryder Cup at the end of last year, but is now preparing for his comeback.
Luke Donald is set to take part in the Wentworth PGA Championship...
Tiger Woods eyes improvement at Sawgrass
Tiger Woods is determined to put right a poor recent record at the Players Championship at Sawgrass. The American is yet to register a top-ten finish at the tournament since winning the so called ‘fifth major’ back in 2001.
The Stadium Course at Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf and Tiger Woods admits...
Rory Mcllroy turns down PGA Tour invite
Northern Ireland’s hot prospect Rory Mcllroy has turned down the chance to join the US PGA Tour after finishing 20th at the US Masters last weekend.
The youngster was approached by officials during the week who offered him a ‘special temporary membership’ which would have meant that the money he has earned on US events this...
