Tiger Woods …. ‘Charlie Sifford Was Like My Grandpa’ As 14-time Major Winner Readies For Augusta.
An emotional Tiger Woods described the late Charlie Sifford, and the first African-American to join the PGA Tour, like a ‘grandpa’.
Sifford passed away yesterday aged 91 years.
“It’s been tough. Very tough,” Woods said after played just nine holes of Wednesday’s Farmers Insurance Open after fog had halted the start to play.
“He’s like my grandpa that I never had. And it’s been a long night and it’s going to be a long few days.
“He fought, and what ...
Farmers Insurance Open Pre-Event Notes – Woods/Horschel/Fowler Threeball.
2015 Farmers Insurance Open pre-tournament notes
Dates: February 2-8, 2015
Where: La Jolla, California
Courses: Torrey Pines Golf Course
South Course (host) Par/Yards: 72/7,698
North Course Par/Yards: 72/7,052
Field size: 156
2014 champion: Scott Stallings
Purse: $6,300,000 ($1,134,000/winner)
FedExCup: 500 points to the winner
Format: 72-hole stroke play
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PGA Tour Caddies File Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour Caddies Association has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the PGA Tour.
The lawsuit, on behalf of some 82 caddies working the PGA Tour, is claiming compensation for wearing caddy bibs with corporate sponsorship but with no compensation.
The caddies’ class-action allegations in the Northern District of California include anti-trust and breach of contract and with complaint filed by Jimmy Johnson (Caddy to Steve Stricker), James Edmondson (Ryan Palmer), Damon Green (Zach ...
Charlies Sifford Dies Aged 92 – Tiger Woods …”I Would Not Have Got Into Golf Had It Not Been For Sifford”.
Tiger Woods admitted he may not have got into golf had it not been for Charlie Sifford who has died aged 92 years.
His death comes just a week after the passing of another legendary figure in the game and that was Australian-born Kel Nagle.
However Sifford’s effort to play the game he loved was a lot harder than that of Nagle.
Sifford, who became the first black PGA Tour member, died Tuesday night as reported by the PGA of America.
“His love of golf, despite many barriers in his path, ...
McIlroy 5/2 To Surpass Woods’ Majors Record & 40/1 To Win All Four 2015 Majors.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy got 2015 off to the perfect start by winning the Dubai Desert Classic and BoyleSports can report that punters have supported him further to go one better than his runner up spot in 2014 and win the 2015 BBC Sports Personalty of the Year award after being rudely denied last year.
McIlroy is now 7/1 from 9/1 following support. The Northern Irish golfer is red hot at 1/2 to win the 2015 Race To Dubai and is currently 2/1 to win the PGA Tour Money List.
Its 6/4 that McIlroy can ...
After Five Wins Overseas Koepka Finally Wins On US Soil Landing Phoenix Open.
American Brooks Koepka has been a pro for fewer than three years, but already has won more trophies than during his four-year career at Florida State.
His professional titles have come in Spain (twice), Italy, Scotland and Turkey. The Florida native earned his first win in his home country Sunday, claiming the Waste Management Phoenix Open by one shot over Bubba Watson, Ryan Palmer and Hideki Matsuyama.
Koepka’s circuitous route as a professional has been well-documented. He won three times during ...
Martin Laird Moves Clear In Phoenix With Georgia Now On His Mind.
Scotland’s Martin Laird has Augusta, Georgia on his mind and a Masters invitation after he played his best golf and he doesn’t think that was a coincidence. He ran off four birdies in a five-hole stretch until making his first bogey of the tournament on his final hole for a second straight 5-under 66.
That gave him a two-shot lead over Daniel Berger (69), with Justin Thomas (68) another shot behind. Both 21-year-old rookies received sponsor’s exemptions. A trio of Masters champions ...
