Category: Golf

Trump Courses Will Host LIV Golf Tournaments in 2023

The New York Times – Sports:
As the league announced more details of a 14-stop second season, former President Donald J. Trump’s courses remained central to the schedule, deepening his ties to Riyadh.
Anthony Kim Was Compared to Tiger Woods. So Why Did He Walk Away From Golf?

The New York Times – Sports:
Is it OK for an athlete — or anyone, really — to have an extraordinary gift and not use it? The golfer Anthony Kim apparently decided, emphatically, that it is.
Rory McIlroy Looks for the Magic He Conjured Last Year

The New York Times – Sports:
Rory McIlroy’s ranking survived a weekend scare. With Scottie Scheffler close behind and Jon Rahm surging, his outing in Dubai might suggest a lot about how long it will last.
PGA Tour Seeks to Add Saudi Wealth Fund to Lawsuit Over LIV Golf

The New York Times – Sports:
A federal judge will decide whether one of the tour’s leading avenues to investigate and challenge a new rival can be expanded.
LIV Golf Series Reaches TV Deal With The CW

The New York Times – Sports:
After its debut season was relegated to internet platforms, the circuit that includes Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith will be on the CW network in 2023.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Players to Watch

The New York Times – Sports:
The defending champion, Thomas Pieters, is among those who could win the tournament.
Change Proved Difficult for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

The New York Times – Sports:
Last year’s tournament was the first at a new course, Yas Links, and it proved to be a challenge, especially when the golfers played in high winds.
Tony Jacklin Reflects on His Career and on LIV Golf

The New York Times – Sports:
He was on top of the world in 1970 after winning the British and U.S. Opens. And while he lived well, he said making money was never his top goal.
Real Estate Agent With Same Name as Golfer Is Invited to the Masters

The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Stallings of Georgia was surprised to receive a formal invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. It was meant for a pro golfer with the same name.
Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83

The New York Times – Sports:
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
Masters Tournament Will Let LIV Golf Players Compete in 2023

The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by Augusta National Golf Club is an interim victory for the upstart circuit, but other troubles loom.