As nice as it is to get some golf in on a holiday, it also has its drawbacks, namely, a packed golf course and a hiked-up greens fee. One New Jersey golf course has fixed the latter issue for the Fourth of July next week in a big way, with one small catch. The Great…
Inevitably and perhaps unfairly, Tiger Woods comparisons already have begun for Miles Russell, who at 15 made his PGA Tour debut on Thursday, posting a two-over par 74 in the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Russell, the No. 1 junior player in the world, was impressive enough for much of the round, and…
The 31-year-old celebrated a 7-6, 1-6, 6-2 victory against Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson (Getty Images) Camila Giorgi beamed as she enjoyed her first WTA victory in nearly two years against Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson, beating her 7-6, 1-6, 6-2 at the 2023 Mérida Open Akron in Mexico. The match lasted two hours and 23 minutes and followed wins over No 4…
It was great seeing—well, mostly hearing—Roger Maltbie and Gary Koch back covering the Players Championship and U.S. Open for NBC this year. But on Thursday, golf fans got a special treat as Maltbie conducted a live-round interview between the two longtime co-workers and pals at the U.S. Senior Open. First of all, kudos to Koch…
There’s a strong argument to be made that around 98 percent of PGA Tour players could walk down the street and be completely unrecognizable. On the PGA Tour Champions, that number might be closer to 100 percent. That’s no disrespect to Mark Calcavecchia, or any PGA Tour Champions player, for that matter. But they had…
In a memorable edition of the French Open, tennis star Camila Giorgi found herself at the center of a wardrobe controversy that nearly overshadowed her performance on the court. Known for pushing the boundaries with her fashion choices, Giorgi faced a significant challenge during her third-round match against Aryna Sabalenka in 2022. As Giorgi, 32,…
Seth Waugh announced he will be stepping down as head of the PGA of America when his contract expires June 30. Waugh, a former CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, joined the PGA of America as chief executive officer in September 2018. His reign at the governing body coincided with an eventful and tumultuous time in…
“It’s a big moment for you…. ,” said the pre-match television interviewer stationed outside the locker room. “But I think you like the big stages.” “Yeah,” the Italian player with the Mona Lisa smile responded, adding in endearingly halting English, “I am exciting.” With that, little-known Camila Giorgi, a 21-year-old who could pass for 14,…
In a heartwarming twist off the court, tennis sensation Camila Giorgi has announced her engagement to longtime admirer and artist, James Matthews. The surprise proposal took place moments after Giorgi’s exhilarating victory at Wimbledon, where Matthews, known for his artistic prowess, presented her with a sketchbook filled with their cherished moments together. Witnesses report Matthews…
LIV Golf, known for its theatrical experiences, did not surprise many when they announced their slogan ‘golf, but louder’ – a phrase that’s quite contradictory for those familiar with the sport. When you think of a tournament, terms like “quiet on the Tee” or staff holding up big, bright signs that read “quiet please” may come…