Two very different thoughts crossed my mind when I heard the cringe-worthy Tiger Woods voice message left on the phone of a woman named Jaimee Grubbs. For those of you who have not heard the message, here it is in verse:
The latest in Sports Illustrated's series of best-selling, sport-specific coffee-table specials, THE GOLF BOOK will be the must-have holiday gift for golfers and golf fans. With lavish photography and award-winning writing from Sports Illustrated's archives, this majestic new volume tracks golf history from 19th century Scotland to Tiger Woods' latest heroics on the green. In 288 oversized pages, THE GOLF BOOK celebrates the royal and ancient game as only Sports Illustrated can, showcasing its biggest personalities (Nicklaus, Hogan, Palmer, to name just a few) and top performances in richly illustrated display. The sport's most beautiful landscapes, most treasured courses and most renowned artifacts are depicted in stunning large-format detail. With precision and passion THE GOLF BOOK tees it up and hits it straight down the fairway.
Ironically, it was exactly 100 years ago this very month when the black athlete first became visibly controversial on the American scene. For then, on the day after Christmas, 1908, Jack Johnson battered Tommy Burns to become the heavyweight champion of the world, and thereby sent an alarmed cohort of good and true American white men off in their noble search for "the great white hope."
Some men never grew up Fortunate like you Some men never found out What it takes to be a dude That's sports and wine -- Ben Folds Five
Two things to know about Southern Hills: (1) Contrary to its name, it's notall that hilly, and (2) Come summer, it can be hotter than a habanero in adeep fryer.
1. Which of the following people would you like to be stranded with on a desert island?
Quail Hollow Country Club, where Arnold Palmer is a member, is the site of this week's Wachovia Championship. It was originally designed by George Cobb, but was resdesigned in 2003 by Tom Fazio.
IRVING, Texas -- Phil Mickelson hit nine of 14 fairways, tied for 45th in the 154-man field, during a first-round 69 at the EDS Byron Nelson Classic on Thursday.
A golf weekend with your buddies usually entails rounds at multiple courses and multiple bars, a golf-fest interrupted only by breakfast and beer. A weekend with your spouse is a much more delicate balance: a decent course for you to enjoy, plenty of luxurious diversions for her, and dining options that rise above the Buffalo wings at Hooters. That's where the Four Seasons Aviara comes in. Here's what you'll find at this Golf Magazine Gold Medal Resort near San Diego.
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) -- The Par-3 Shootout, which has featured Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson, has been canceled for this summer but will resume in 2008.
Two very different thoughts crossed my mind when I heard the cringe-worthy Tiger Woods voice message left on the phone of a woman named Jaimee Grubbs. For those of you who have not heard the message, here it is in verse:
The latest in Sports Illustrated's series of best-selling, sport-specific coffee-table specials, THE GOLF BOOK will be the must-have holiday gift for golfers and golf fans. With lavish photography and award-winning writing from Sports Illustrated's archives, this majestic new volume tracks golf history from 19th century Scotland to Tiger Woods' latest heroics on the green. In 288 oversized pages, THE GOLF BOOK celebrates the royal and ancient game as only Sports Illustrated can, showcasing its biggest personalities (Nicklaus, Hogan, Palmer, to name just a few) and top performances in richly illustrated display. The sport's most beautiful landscapes, most treasured courses and most renowned artifacts are depicted in stunning large-format detail. With precision and passion THE GOLF BOOK tees it up and hits it straight down the fairway.
Ironically, it was exactly 100 years ago this very month when the black athlete first became visibly controversial on the American scene. For then, on the day after Christmas, 1908, Jack Johnson battered Tommy Burns to become the heavyweight champion of the world, and thereby sent an alarmed cohort of good and true American white men off in their noble search for "the great white hope."
Some men never grew up Fortunate like you Some men never found out What it takes to be a dude That's sports and wine -- Ben Folds Five
Two things to know about Southern Hills: (1) Contrary to its name, it's notall that hilly, and (2) Come summer, it can be hotter than a habanero in adeep fryer.
1. Which of the following people would you like to be stranded with on a desert island?
Quail Hollow Country Club, where Arnold Palmer is a member, is the site of this week's Wachovia Championship. It was originally designed by George Cobb, but was resdesigned in 2003 by Tom Fazio.
IRVING, Texas -- Phil Mickelson hit nine of 14 fairways, tied for 45th in the 154-man field, during a first-round 69 at the EDS Byron Nelson Classic on Thursday.
A golf weekend with your buddies usually entails rounds at multiple courses and multiple bars, a golf-fest interrupted only by breakfast and beer. A weekend with your spouse is a much more delicate balance: a decent course for you to enjoy, plenty of luxurious diversions for her, and dining options that rise above the Buffalo wings at Hooters. That's where the Four Seasons Aviara comes in. Here's what you'll find at this Golf Magazine Gold Medal Resort near San Diego.
GAYLORD, Mich. (AP) -- The Par-3 Shootout, which has featured Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Phil Mickelson, has been canceled for this summer but will resume in 2008.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Tiger Woods called it the hardest Masters he had ever seen, and the numbers back him up.
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 8 -- How can it be? How can it be that a bunch of world-class talents -- Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia, Chad Campbell, Robert Allenby and Steve Stricker, among others -- didn't make the cut at the Masters this year, but a foursome of graybeard former champions did?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- They walked off Augusta National much the way they came on it, two by two, bundled against the cold. Their misery finally over, they trudged into the scorer's shack where the carnage could be tallied.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Henrik Stenson was one of the popular darkhorse picks for this year's Masters. He did nothing in the first round to prove the prognostigators wrong.
AUGUSTA, Ga.(AP) Last year's Ryder Cup rookies were this year's early leaders at the Masters. Zach Johnson and Henrik Stenson were among the few players shooting under par Thursday during a slow start at Augusta.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Arnold Palmer stepped up to a first teebox that used to be the practice green Thursday and kicked off the Masters with a tee shot that looks nothing like what he used to hit when he ruled the course.
Augusta, Ga., April 4 -- Don't let him win.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Not to spoil it for those watching the Masters on Sunday, but the winner already has been determined.
The appearance of the two most chronicled players in the game on a warm, cloudy Tuesday at Augusta National begged the question: Can anybody other than Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods win this tournament?
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 3 - Arnold Palmer announced in an emotional press conference on Tuesday afternoon that he will revive a Masters tradition by hitting the ceremonial first drive Thursday.
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 1 -- It didn't take long for Phil Mickelson to put his stamp on the 2007 Masters.
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) - The PGA Tour approved a field of 120 for Tiger Woods' tournament in July, defusing a debate that divided players for weeks.
When Ed Lynch was 10 he crouched in a tree by the third hole at the Wethersfield (Conn.) Country Club to watch Arnold Palmer beat Ken Venturi in a playoff to win the 1956 Insurance City Open. It was the first of numerous victories for the future golf immortal.
MIAMI -- There's a lot of "World" in the newest of the World Golf Championships, the CA Championship at Doral Resort in Miami this week, and that's just in the media dining room.
WHO: Vijay Singh
LOREN ROBERTS lost the AT&T Classic when Tom Purtzer beat him in a playoff, but at least he shattered a Champions tour record in the process. Roberts's 67 last Friday was his 33rd consecutive round at par or better, besting the 32 straight amassed by Larry Nelson in 2000. Roberts went on to shoot 70-69, extending his streak to 35. Nelson's streak included four wins, while Roberts's run has yet to result in a victory.... Hale Irwin will give the commencement speech at his alma mater, Colorado, on May 11. Irwin, a 1967 grad who starred in football and golf for the Buffaloes, plans to consult with his friend and former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor about what to say.
You've seen golf's most determined man win this way before. There he was, three shots back going into the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, but he was clearly the classiest of the contenders since he had already won once this year as well as 18 other times in the past four-plus seasons. We're so used to seeing him win that it's more of a shock when he doesn't.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Arnold Palmer might tee it up at the Masters again - as an honorary starter.
Ever since it was leaked that it would have a limited field, Tiger's brand spankin' new Washington, D.C., tournament has polarized pros the way Iraq has cleaved politicians.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has won four PGA Tour events at the Bay Hill Club, but he cannot explain why he has failed to shine over the last three years at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
PGA tour pro Arjun Atwal could face charges after a man who was speeding alongside him on County Road 535 near Windemere, Fla., last Saturday died in a car accident. John Noah Park, 48, of Windemere lost control of his automobile on a curve and hit a tree. Atwal, 33, also lost control but skidded to a stop on the shoulder. Police were uncertain if it was a chase or if the two were racing, but witnesses said the two cars were "engaged," and an investigation was under way. Atwal did not return calls requesting comment, but on Monday his agent issued a statement that said in part, "It will be abundantly clear that this was simply a horrible accident and tragedy, with no one at fault."
Augusta National's image as an exclusive (and exclusionary) institution is a reflection of the club's co-founders, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. As the most famous glam-ateur in the game's history, Jones was the face of the club, the front man who hung out with Hollywood stars and heads of state. Roberts was an enigma -- a man with an eye for detail and innovation both as the club and Masters tournament chairman for 45 years, he was also myopic in his world view, once infamously muttering, "As long as I'm alive, golfers will be white, and caddies will be black." Thirty years ago, Roberts, in declining health, wandered out onto the world's most famous course and blew his own brains out. The legacy he left is one of intrigue, with fact and fiction intertwined like coffee and fresh cream before the spoon gives them a stir. Here's the truth, half-truths and downright fairy tales about the man behind the curtain for so many years at the Masters.
It's a month away, but I can already tell you that Masters Sunday will be special. I know this because it's going to begin with Arnold Palmer winning the Masters.
Tom Watson and Bill Murray each broke through at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am at the TPC Tampa Bay, but it was a case of something old and something new. Murray, playing with his regular straight man, Scott Simpson, tried the latter. He charged $50 a pop to professional autograph collectors seeking his signature on Caddyshack glossies and posters. At the awards ceremony he turned over his wad -- $900 -- to Jan Horn, the founder of the Clearwater charity Blooming Place for Kids. It was the first time Murray and Simpson had won a pro-am together after dozens of tries. The 57-year-old Watson, invigorated by his fine play at Pebble Beach the week before (19th overall, second in the pro-am), looked like his former self, carving shots in a Tampa wind that at times was arctic to get his first win in Florida in 94 pro starts in the state. Jay Haas, who is 0 for 105 in Florida, finished second. No word on whether Haas will sell autographs the next time he plays there.... Watson will skip this year's British Open
Where does Tiger Woods' current streak of seven consecutive PGA Tour wins rank among all his achievements? Here's my top 12 list.
Happy birthday, Champ. You're still The Greatest, even if it's been a long time since you could float like a butterfly or sting like a bee. We don't expect that of you anymore, especially not now, as you turn 65 today and continue to wage a fight against Parkinson's disease, a far tougher opponent than Frazier or Foreman ever were.
Want to make someone's Christmas really special this year? Consider a trip to outer space.
The typical golf driving range hasn't changed much since Arnold Palmer was in his prime: The balls are old and spongy, the tees are uneven, and the ambience is lifeless.
Plenty of people dream of living on a golf course. Put on your spikes, step out your front door and you're ready to sneak in a quick nine holes before dinner.
The concept of 72 holes in 72 hours is simple: Cram four rounds of golf at four different U.S. courses into a three-day weekend.
The feel of a solidly hit three-wood whipping down a narrow stretch of fairway. The plunk of the ball landing perfectly on the carpeted green. The applause of big clients on hand to witness it all....
Pennsylvania is a state rich with history -- and golf is no exception. It's the birthplace of Arnold Palmer (Latrobe, in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains), and home to two of the most storied courses in the world, Oakmont (closer to Pittsburgh) and Merion East (near Philadelphia).
You're on a golfing vacation. You land in Atlanta, Georgia. Your immediate reaction, of course, will be to head directly to Augusta National, Bobby Jones' golfing cathedral that hosts the Masters, recently won by Tiger Woods for the fourth time.
One of America's top vacation spots, Orlando -- like the rest of Florida -- is also a golfer's haven. In fact, a visit to Walt Disney World not only gives you the Magic Kingdom but also five 18-hole courses, including ones designed by two of the best-known golf architects, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye.
President Bush starts today as a world leader before morphing back into the education president, meeting in New York with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and the King of Prussia.
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