The first round of the 2024 Hero World Challenge is in the books. Cameron Young raced out to a lead with a bogey-free 8-under 64, and Justin Thomas shot a back-nine 30 to get into second place. There’s a big group at 5 under, including defending … [Read more...]
Cameron Young treating 2024 Hero World Challenge as start of 2025 season
NASSAU, Bahamas — The calendar may not flip for a few more weeks but Cameron Young already is treating the Hero World Challenge as if it is 2025. “To me, this kind of feels like the start of a new season in a way,” he said. “I’m playing this week, … [Read more...]
Proposed Florida state law would prohibit golf courses in state parks
Last summer’s controversy that erupted across the state about the potential construction of lodges, golf courses and pickleball courts at Florida state parks will continue into the state’s 2025 legislative session. State Sen. Gayle Harrell, a Stuart … [Read more...]
Justin Thomas’ brilliant back nine among highlights from Thursday at 2024 Hero World Challenge
Silly season is here, and it starts in the Bahamas at the 2024 Hero World Challenge.Twenty of the best golfers in the world, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, teed it up Thursday at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas for the opening round and … [Read more...]
At the Hero World Challenge, Scottie Scheffler joked that he and Tiger ‘talked about money and how the purses need to be bigger’
NASSAU, Bahamas – Scottie Scheffler’s three-shot victory at the 2023 Hero World Challenge proved to be the perfect springboard into this season. The world No. 1 won seven times on the PGA Tour, including his second Green Jacket at the Masters and was … [Read more...]
Former Masters champ says 16th hole at Augusta National ‘wasn’t open’ due to flood damage on green
Two months after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction through Augusta, a former Masters Champion spoke about the course conditions. The past winner played a round at Augusta National Golf Club in mid-November, and told Golfweek, “The trees on … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth talks recovery from wrist surgery, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ and more on radio appearance
It has been more than three months since Jordan Spieth had surgery on his left wrist, and as 2025 creeps closer on the calendar, the three-time major champion is nearing a return to action.Spieth joined Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz on Tuesday for an … [Read more...]
Tony Finau shoots down LIV Golf rumors and gives legit reason for withdrawing from Hero World Challenge
NASSAU, Bahamas — There’s a good explanation for why Tony Finau withdrew from this week’s Hero World Challenge. Finau underwent surgery on Oct. 15 to repair a torn meniscus and remove cartilage in his left knee. “From what my doctor told me it was … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods on Ryder Cup pay: ‘I hope they would get $5 million each and donate it all to charity’
NASSAU, Bahamas – Tiger Woods supports the idea of American players being paid to play in the Ryder Cup – but with one stipulation. He said players should give their share to charity. Woods’s sentiment has remained consistent over the years. “I would … [Read more...]
Who could be the LPGA’s next commissioner? Here are six speculative names (and a wildcard)
With news breaking on Monday that LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan is stepping down after 3 1/2 years, it’s natural to start looking ahead to who might fill the post. Marcoux Samaan, whose last day will be Jan. 9, was the ninth commissioner in … [Read more...]