Doctor confirms how long Tiger Woods will take to recover from foot surgery April 20, 2023 Tiger Woods could be sidelined for “at least” six months after having ankle surgery, according to an orthopaedic surgeon and former professional golfer. Woods made a record-equalling 23rd consecutive halfway cut in the Masters earlier this month, but the 15-time major winner was in last place when he withdrew after seven holes of round three [...]
LIV Golf chief hints at peace talks with PGA Tour ‘sooner rather than later’ April 19, 2023 LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman has opened the door to peace talks with the PGA Tour on the eve of the upstart circuit’s event in Adelaide this week. More than a year of fighting over access to the game’s top male players appeared to have left relations between the two tours in irreparable condition. [...]
Fitzpatrick wins golf’s RBC Heritage to complete full circle from childhood April 17, 2023 It was a full circle moment for golfer Matt Fitzpatrick on Sunday as his win at the RBC Heritage on Hilton Head Island took Englishman right back to his childhood. Fitzpatrick secured his first win since the 2022 US Open by defeating Jordan Spieth at the third playoff golf at Harbour Town on Sunday night. [...]
Sam Torrance: Masters win takes Jon Rahm closer to a likely career grand slam April 10, 2023 From four-putting on the first green to ending the day with a 65, Jon Rahm began Masters week in astonishing style and never let up on his way to a commanding win. I have never seen him drive the ball better, his iron play was sublime and his putting was, the first hole excepted, excellent. [...]
What sport is on the TV? April 7, 2023 It is a mega weekend in sport across the Easter break as football continues to ramp up and the Masters gets us in the summer spirit. Here are five sport events you need to watch this weekend. Golf: The Masters – Thursday to Sunday It’s here. The first golf major of the year. The Masters [...]
LIV’s Norman slams Augusta for lack of invite to Masters April 5, 2023 LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman has slammed Masters organisers for not inviting him to Augusta National for this week’s major. The Australian runs the Saudi-backed breakaway golf circuit which has sparked a major row in the sport by signing up the likes of former Masters winners Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia. “Funnily enough, I haven’t [...]
Sam Torrance’s Masters preview: Patient approach could make difference for McIlroy April 5, 2023 Tiger Woods certainly knows his way around Augusta National so I was glad to hear Rory McIlroy say that he plans to take a leaf out of the five-time Masters champion’s book this week. McIlroy spoke about emulating the discipline of Tiger’s play in a bid to win the Green Jacket himself and complete the [...]
Masters prize money 2023: How much do golfers earn at the Augusta major? April 5, 2023 When Scottie Scheffler eventually holed his winning putt last year, he not only claimed the fabled Green Jacket but also the lion’s share of $15m in Masters prize money. The biggest win yet of Scheffler’s burgeoning career earned him $2.7bn from the total prize pool, which is the second most lucrative of the four men’s [...]
Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter face fines and Ryder Cup exile over LIV Golf legal defeat April 4, 2023 Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and 11 other LIV Golf rebels are facing six-figure fines and exile from the Ryder Cup after reportedly losing their legal fight with Europe’s DP World Tour. The anticipated ruling also effectively forces the players to relinquish their membership of the European circuit or leave themselves open to potential fines of [...]
Brooks Koepka underlines Masters credentials with victory in Orlando April 3, 2023 Former world No1 Brooks Koepka has welcomed his return to form ahead of this week’s Masters after becoming the first player to win two individual LIV Golf titles. Koepka beat Sebastian Munoz by one shot at Orange County National, Orlando, on Sunday night to boost his hopes of winning a fourth major at Augusta National [...]