Monthly Archives: January 2011

Athletes Touch tourney on Monday

The first Athletes Touch Open is Monday at Mountain Gate Country Club. Registration is 10-11 a.m. with a shotgun start for the scramble at noon. Former Laker Jerry West and ESPN analyst Marcellus Wiley will be guests of honor. To … Continue reading

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Tiger: “we should know the rules”

Asked about the rules infractions that have led to the disqualification of two players recently, Woods said: “Well, I think it’s our reponsibility as players to know the rules …” For more, check out this video:

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Tiger reacts to his nickname, No. 3

European player Ian Poulter, who’s from England, started calling Tiger Woods by his world ranking last December at the Chevron World Challenge. It was No. 2. Now, it’s No. 3. Asked if it’s all in fun or bothers him a … Continue reading

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Bramlett earns NTO exemption

Joseph Bramlett is the recipient of this year’s Northern Trust Open exemption. He was the first black golfer to advance through the tour’s qualifying school since 1985. He already has his tour card, but with his rookie tour status and … Continue reading

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What a shot! Pro golfer hits clay pigeon with ball

If you’re one of the few golf fans who hasn’t seen this incredible shot, watch it now!

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The Tiger effect

Tiger Woods’ commitment to the Farmers Insurance Open next week changes everything. Everything is looking up for the event, which didn’t have Woods the last two years. “Everybody seems to think Tiger Woods committing to a PGA Tour event is … Continue reading

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Tiger to start season at Torrey

Tiger Woods has officially committed to play in next week’s Farmers Insurance Open. He hasn’t played there since 2008, when he won the U.S. Open in a playoff over Rocco Mediate. His injured knee was hurting so badly that he … Continue reading

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Mickelson, McDowell in NTO field

Phil Mickelson and Graeme McDowell are two of the big names who have committed to play in the Northern Trust Open next month at Riviera Country Club. Also committed are: Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Scott Verplank, Stuart Appleby, Rickie Fowler, … Continue reading

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AK wants to be known for golf, not partying

Anthony Kim made headlines for partying in Las Vegas most recently, not his golf. He was all over the map at the Chevron World Challenge, but he hopes to change that this year.

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One-armed golfer thriving on course

Canoga Park resident Gary Marshall, 69, was born without one arm. But he started playing golf at age 4 and now is the president of the Society of One-Armed Golfers. Here’s the story.

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