Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Sports Journalist · 125 articles

Freelance football writer. Leeds United fan

25 players who could cause an upset at The Open
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25 players who could cause an upset at The Open

The 148th Open Championship is set to get underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday. Italian Francesco Molinari won the event last year in Scotland, finishing two shots clear of a plethora of players. There are multiple high-profile favourites heading into the final major of the year, including Masters champion Tiger Woods, home favourite Rory McIlroy, […]

20 players who could cause an upset at the US Open
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20 players who could cause an upset at the US Open

The US Open is set to get underway at Pebble Beach, California on Thursday. American Brooks Koepka won the event last year at Shinnecock Hills, finishing on one over after four rounds, one shot clear of Englishman Tommy Fleetwood. Koepka, along with Masters champion Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Francesco Molinari and Jordan Spieth […]

20 players who could cause a US PGA Championship surprise
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20 players who could cause a US PGA Championship surprise

The US PGA Championship is scheduled to get underway at Bethpage Black Course, New York, on Thursday. American Brooks Koepka won the event last year, claiming $2 million in the process. Koepka, along with Masters champion Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Francesco Molinari and Justin Rose have all been listed as potential winners of the second major […]

Joe LaCava shares text message he received from Tiger Woods following Masters victory
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Joe LaCava shares text message he received from Tiger Woods following Masters victory

Tiger Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, has revealed the message Woods sent him following the Masters last weekend. The 43-year-old came from behind on Sunday to win on 13 under, one clear of fellow Americans Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka. Overnight leader, Francesco Molinari, who was playing alongside Woods on Sunday, tailed away on […]

Michael Jordan heaps praise on Masters champion Tiger Woods
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Michael Jordan heaps praise on Masters champion Tiger Woods

Following Tiger Woods’ remarkable Masters triumph last week, basketball legend Michael Jordan has described the American’s first major title in 11 years as the best sports comeback of all-time. Woods, who has been written off by so many due to back problems in recent years, secured his fifth Masters title in a dramatic final round […]

Tiger Woods on course to land head-to-head match-play-style series
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Tiger Woods on course to land head-to-head match-play-style series

14-time major champion Tiger Woods could potentially be landing a match-play-style head-to-head series with GOLFTV, CBS Sports report. The 43-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable return to professional golf over the past 12 months following numerous injury troubles. However, despite Woods’ impressive performances over the past six months, the American, who has won over $110 million […]

Defeating Tiger Woods at Match Play a dream come true, says Lucas Bjerregaard
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Defeating Tiger Woods at Match Play a dream come true, says Lucas Bjerregaard

World number 52 Lucas Bjerregaard claimed a one-up victory over Tiger Woods at the WGC Match Play on Saturday, revealing he fulfilled a childhood dream, Reuters report. The 27-year-old, who is making his debut in the competition, will now face American Matt Kuchar in the last four after a remarkable win over the 14-time major […]

Rory McIlroy slams PGA Tour for ‘unacceptable’ slow play
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Rory McIlroy slams PGA Tour for ‘unacceptable’ slow play

Despite sitting in a strong position ahead of the Players Championship final round, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy didn’t seem in the best of moods on Saturday. The 29-year-old goes into Sunday in a share for second alongside Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, with the pair just one shot off Spaniard Jon Rahm. However, the PGA Tour have […]

Woods remaining optimistic at Players Championship despite second round​ drama
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Woods remaining optimistic at Players Championship despite second round​ drama

Two-time Players Championship winner Tiger Woods still believes he has a chance of winning the competition, despite carding a quadruple-bogey during his second round. The American looked in good touch on Friday and was three under for his round before finding the water twice on the par three 17th, eventually making a quadruple-bogey seven. The 14-time major […]

Former US Ryder Cup captain addresses Tiger Woods’ neck injury
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Former US Ryder Cup captain addresses Tiger Woods’ neck injury

Former US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger has admitted he feels Tiger Woods’ neck injury may well be a serious one, the Telegraph report. Woods, who underwent three back surgeries before making a remarkable return last season, pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this week due to a neck problem. The 43-year-old is […]

Former major winner backs Tiger Woods to break all-time PGA Tour record
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Former major winner backs Tiger Woods to break all-time PGA Tour record

Former major winner and fellow American Paul Azinger has backed Tiger Woods to break Sam Snead’s record and become the PGA Tour’s most successful player. Woods, who finished in a share for 10th place at the WGC-Mexico Championship last week, currently sits on 80 career wins heading into the Arnold Palmer Invitational next week, two […]

Tiger Woods opens up on friendship with Rory McIlroy
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Tiger Woods opens up on friendship with Rory McIlroy

Tiger Woods has heaped praise on Genesis Open playing partner Rory McIlroy, claiming the pair have grown close over the years, the BBC report. Woods is looking to add the Genesis Open to his collection, with the 43-year-old previously failing to win the tournament throughout his career in his 12 previous attempts. The icon’s best […]

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