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Golf-The life and career of Tiger Woods

Golf-The life and career of Tiger Woods

Tiger at 40: Why Tiger Woods still matters

THE BIGGEST DRAW IN GOLF is No. 413 in the world rankings, sandwiched between Natipong Srithong and Aaron Baddeley. He hasn’t won a tournament in 28 months, or a major in 90, and judging by the funereal tone of his news conference in the Bahamas, it’s safe to assume that drought won’t end anytime soon. […]

Tiger Woods opens up on failed marriage, future in golf in interview with Time

Bahamas — Tiger Woods says he has a “fantastic” relationship with his ex-wife and he has taken steps to explain to his two children what happened to their marriage. In a rare and extensive interview with Time magazine, Woods also shared the same sentiments about his future that he did Tuesday at the tournament he […]

Tiger Woods Inspired a Generation of Young Golf Talent

Tim Petrovic was playing a practice round for last week’s RSM Classic at Sea Island, Ga., when he looked down the 1st fairway and saw an unusual obstacle: an elaborate bounce house, swarming with kids. Petrovic, 49, stood on the tee and took a few waggles with his club, as if he’d decided he could […]

Tiger to support Bridgestone America’s Golf Cup in Mexico City

Unable to compete due to recent back surgery, Tiger Woods will still travel to Mexico City to support the second annual Bridgestone America’s Golf Cup presented by Value at Club Campestre. He originally committed to partner with good friend Matt Kuchar in the 72-hole, best-ball event, Oct. 22-25, which features 28 teams from around the […]

Tiger Woods proud of Aussie golfer Jason Day after winning first major title

Australian professional golfer Jason Day has grabbed his first PGA Championship title in a record-breaking win against Jordan Spieth last Sunday. Day finally broke through to win a Major after shortcomings in this year’s previous tournaments, but the Aussie’s recent victory may just be the beginning of his journey in winning further Majors, and fellow PGA […]

Phil Mickelson Tops Tiger Woods As Golf’s Highest-Paid Player

The U.S. Open kicks off this week with Phil Mickelson ranked behind only the favorites of Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth with the oddsmakers to win the tournament. Few golf fans would be surprised to see Mickelson’s name near the top of the leaderboard on Sunday. He’s finished second in the event six times during his […]

Player aims to produce SA’s Tiger

Internationally renowned South African golfer Gary Player cherishes the dream that his golf academy will produce the country’s first black champion in the mould of Tiger Woods. Although Woods has recently been out of form, the world’s former top golfer undoubtedly has an impeccable record and still ranks among the world’s most successful golfers. The […]

No matter the score, Tiger Woods still matters to golf after finishing last at the Memorial Tournament

They surrounded the 18th green at Muirfield Village Golf Club, spectators lined several rows deep, the leaders hours away from even teeing off Sunday, let alone getting to the finishing hole of the Memorial Tournament. And they stood and cheered as Tiger Woods walked off that green having just made another double-bogey, about to sign […]

Nick Faldo says Tiger Woods’ problems more mental than physical

Tiger Woods’ deterioration on the golf course is a result of mental gremlins more than anything physical, six times major winner Nick Faldo said on Saturday after Woods shot a career-worst round of 85. “For me, this has been going on a while,” Faldo, now an analyst, said on Golf Channel after Woods finished 13-over […]