PGA Tour Players Reaction Mixed to Tiger's Friday Reading

by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 18, 2010 8:30 AM EST

As golf was actually being played in Arizona - albeit on a lousy course - Tiger Woods' representation made its announcement that Woods would read a prepared statement on Friday morning in front of a c...

The Decider: We're Starting the Tiger Comeback Pool

by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 19, 2010 3:09 PM EST

If you've ever seen the wretched RomCom 40 Days and 40 Nights, then you know the idea of a date pool.  Everyone gets together, picks a date and time that an event will happen, and the person who ...

Now That He's 30, What Did You Expect From Sergio Garcia in His 20s?

by Ryan Ballengee on Jan 8, 2010 5:05 PM EST

It is hard to believe, but Sergio Garcia turns 30 this weekend.  (I can't believe I turn 27 in April.)  Since bursting into the public consciousness at Medinah in the '99 PGA Championship, G...

Ross McGowan Shoots 60...For 18 Holes

by Ryan Ballengee on Oct 10, 2009 5:35 PM EDT

I love watching the European Tour on Saturday and Sunday mornings when I'm not comatose from the night prior.  Renton Laidlaw is simply the best to call golf action, and the European Tour courses...

Great Question, PGA.com. Great Question.

by Ryan Ballengee on Sep 22, 2009 8:57 AM EDT

2009 Has Been Rough for the PGA Tour's Pretty Boys

by Ryan Ballengee on Aug 23, 2009 8:44 PM EDT

Just a couple of seasons ago, Sergio Garcia appeared to be surging toward a major championship.  Having beaten Paul Goydos in a playoff to win the Players Championship, Garcia had secured his mos...

Sergio Garcia Nailed a Guy in the Head With Drive!

by Ryan Ballengee on Aug 7, 2009 3:35 PM EDT

Sergio hasn't been playing too well this season, but this might be the shot that best sums up his season.  Yesterday at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, Garcia whacked an unsuspecting spectator ...

A Look at Golf's Greatest Major Championship Disappointments

by Ryan Ballengee on Jul 21, 2009 4:23 PM EDT

Remember that episode of the Simpsons where Homer and Bart watch the TV special "Football's Greatest Injuries?"  Well, in that spirit, Shane Bacon looks at golf's greatest major championship disa...

Thank God That Jeremy Mayfield Isn't a Golfer

by Ryan Ballengee on Jul 16, 2009 3:31 PM EDT

Twice-proven meth user and NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has really gotten himself into quite a pickle.  After failing a May drug test administered by NASCAR in which traces of meth were found, M...

Golfers Are Dressed By Their Mothers for Major Championships

by Ryan Ballengee on Jul 13, 2009 11:19 AM EDT

The NY Times' Bill Pennington has a fun piece that talks about the "scripting" of clothes that is done for players by apparel manufacturers in anticipation of major championships.  Golf Views' Ro...