Tiger Woods looks set to miss the opening tournament of 2019, according to ESPN. The 42-year-old, who turns 43 on Sunday, had until Friday to officially commit to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, which takes place in Hawaii. Woods qualified to compete in the competition by winning the Tour Championship back in September, however, Alex […]
Justin Rose missed out on returning to the top of the world rankings after a disastrous final round at the Indonesian Masters, the Daily Mail report. Starting the day in a share for fourth place, the Englishman needed to finish in the top 16 to ensure he would end the year as world number one. […]
Jack Nicklaus has heaped praise on Tiger Woods over the past week, claiming his swing is ‘better now than it ever was’, Golfweek report. This time last year, Woods’ golfing future remained up in the air, with the 42-year-old going through a fourth spinal surgery last April. Since then, the 14-time major champion has made […]
Following a successful return to action after a career-threatening back injury, Tiger Woods has now revealed he is suffering with ankle pain, CNN report. The former world number one is currently competing at the Hero World Challenge, following ‘The Match’ with fellow American Phil Mickelson last weekend. Woods, a 14-time major champion, has enjoyed a successful season […]
Phil Mickelson defeated fellow American Tiger Woods in a one off matchplay event on the 22nd hole, taking home $9 million in the process, the BBC report. The event, which was labelled as ‘The Match’, was broadcasted on pay-per-view in America and split opinion between both fellow professionals and fans. Both players were short of […]
Francesco Molinari was crowned Race to Dubai champion for the first time in his career on Sunday to cap a stunning season, after fending off Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood. The Italian now ends the season as European number one despite Fleetwood pushing Molinari all the way. Molinari’s incredible run began in May when he lifted […]
Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy was left frustrated in his attempts to catch Race to Dubai series leader Francesco Molinari, after a poor third-round at the Nedbank Challenge, the BBC report. The 29-year-old, who played a key role in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup win in September, could only manage a one over round of 73, leaving […]
Golfing legend Tiger Woods has reportedly turned down a guaranteed $3.3 million offer to compete in the European Tour’s inaugural event in Saudi Arabia, the Daily Mail report. The 42-year-old, who was selected in Jim Furyk’s Ryder Cup squad earlier in the year, has reportedly informed the relative parties over his stance on competing. It is […]
Phil Mickelson has revealed details of his head-to-head showdown with fellow American Tiger Woods, claiming he is willing to bet up to $50,000 on putts, Sports Illustrated report. Mickelson, 48, was recently part of USA’s losing Ryder Cup team in Paris, with either him or Woods gaining a point for Jim Furyk’s side across the […]
After a disappointing Ryder Cup both collectively and individually, Tiger Woods has blamed his personal performance at Le Golf National on fatigue, Golf Monthly report. The 42-year-old featured in four matches during USA’s 17.5 – 10.5 defeat to Europe last month, losing all four ties including a singles defeat to Spaniard Jon Rahm. The other three defeats […]
Davis Love III, who captained the USA in the Ryder Cup in 2012 and 2016, has backed Tiger Woods to win another Major, claiming the 14-time champion has his best chance at the Masters, The Straits Times report. Woods, who has undergone four back surgeries since 2015, has found some serious form this year, and […]
Irishman Padraig Harrington has confirmed his interest in captaining Team Europe for the 2020 Ryder Cup, after being a vice-captain for the past three tournaments, the Courier report. The 47-year-old, who has played in six Ryder Cups, the last coming back in 2010 after being chosen as a wildcard by Colin Montgomerie, has been strongly linked with […]
