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In his memoir, Rainmaker, Hughes Norton discusses his long and successful career in the world of professional golf, focusing on his time at IMG where he worked closely with legendary super-agent Mark McCormack. Norton represented top players like Greg Norman and ultimately negotiated a groundbreaking deal with Tiger Woods that would make the young golfer one of the highest-earning athletes in the world. This deal, which launched Woods’ branding juggernaut, still stands out today in the world of sports mega-deals. Norton recalls the time leading up to Woods’ decision to turn professional in 1996, noting that he had been in…
After eight years as a duo, Phil Mickelson announced that his brother Tim Mickelson will be retiring from caddieing. Tim was on the bag for Phil’s WGC-Mexico win in 2018, his AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am victory in 2019, and his sixth major championship at the 2021 PGA at Kiawah Island. Phil expressed his gratitude for the special moments they shared on Instagram and acknowledged the significance of having Tim as his caddie for the past eight years. Tim first began caddieing for Phil in 2017 after Phil’s longtime caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay parted ways with him after 25 years. Tim…
Scottie Scheffler is poised to make history as the betting favorite in Texas this week at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. His outright odds are as low as +250 to win the tournament, a combination of his outstanding form and his past success at Memorial Park. The current No. 1 player in the world has finished 32nd, second, and ninth in his three starts at the course. According to data from RickRunGood.com, Scheffler’s +250 odds are the lowest pre-tournament going back to 2019. The closest any player has come to Scheffler’s odds was Jon Rahm last year at the Mexico…
Peter Malnati’s emotional victory at the Valspar Championship was a long time coming and truly special for him. It marked his second win on the PGA Tour, 3,059 days after his first victory. The 36-year-old journeyman ranked 184th in the world delivered a heartwarming message about the importance of celebrating signature moments over signature events, highlighting the value of smaller tournaments like the Valspar Championship. Malnati’s win at the Innisbrook Resort in Florida earned him his first invitation to the prestigious Masters Tournament, fulfilling a childhood dream. Despite his previous struggles at the Copperhead Course, he put on a flawless…
Nelly Korda recently won the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship after heading to a playoff against Ryann O’Toole. This win marked Korda’s second playoff victory of the year and returned her to the No. 1 spot in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings. Korda’s close-knit circle provided the support she needed to refocus during the tournament, helping her overcome the challenges she faced in the final round. The victory solidified Korda’s multiple-victory season and showcased her ability to manage the highs and lows of the game. Following a seven-week break from golf, Korda returned to the LPGA tour feeling refreshed and…
Clubs to Hire, the leading golf club rental provider, has announced an exclusive partnership with Engel & Völkers, a well-known luxury real estate brand. Tony Judge, CEO of Clubs to Hire, expressed his excitement about working with such a reputable firm and bringing his experience in property to their 54,000 members. The collaboration aims to provide a top-notch service to traveling golfers interested in exploring the property market in the areas they visit, starting with the Algarve region in Portugal. The Algarve has become a popular destination for both golf and tourism, attracting buyers from all over Europe and beyond.…
Golf is a game that is not just about hitting a small ball into a hole, but it also reveals a person’s character and sportsmanship. Two recent events in the golf world have sparked public discourse among top players. The first event was the USGA’s decision to award Tiger Woods with the Bob Jones Award for sportsmanship. This award is not solely based on playing records but also on a player’s conduct both on and off the course. Many legendary players have not received this award, and it is considered a significant honor in the golf community. The Bob Jones…
Notah Begay III, a former professional golfer and current NBC golf analyst, has long been associated with Tiger Woods due to their friendship from their days at Stanford University. However, Begay has worked hard to establish an identity beyond being known solely as the “Tiger guy” in his role at NBC. After a successful playing career on the PGA Tour, Begay joined NBC in 2012 and has since taken on various roles in commentary and analysis. Now, he is getting his first opportunity as the lead analyst for an entire tournament at the Valspar Championship. Begay acknowledges that this weekend…
The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was originally created by Mark McCormack as an annual project in his “World of Professional Golf Annual” from 1968 to 1985. Although the rankings have evolved over the years, the basic principle remains the same—to provide a comprehensive look at professional golf worldwide, with a ranking system based on high finishes and recent results over a specified period. Despite initial skepticism about McCormack’s motives, the rankings gained acceptance and the OWGR was officially launched in 1986. Major organizations and events began using the list for exemptions, and by 2004, IMG had released the rankings…
Ian Woosnam, the 1991 Masters champion and former world no.1, is an avid golfer who first picked up a golf club at the age of seven in 1965. He was introduced to the game by his father, Harold, who transitioned from playing local club football to playing golf with his friends. Woosnam fondly recalls his first holiday memories at Butlins in Pwllheli in South Wales, where his family would go for boxing competitions. His dad, an amateur boxer, would compete in these competitions, and if they won, the family would get a free holiday. When it comes to golf resorts,…
The 2024 Players Championship will be remembered for Scottie Scheffler’s final-round brilliance and Wyndham Clark’s devastating birdie lipout. However, Xander Schauffele, the 54-hole leader, arguably suffered the worst heartbreak on Sunday. Despite an impressive career with seven PGA Tour wins, Schauffele is missing a major victory on his resumé. He has finished runner-up at TPC Sawgrass for the second time and his reputation for not securing more wins despite being in contention led to discussions about his runner-up ratio. Analyzing Schauffele’s career top-two finishes against other top tour pros, it was found that he has won 35 percent of the…
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