Author: Bob

Lydia Ko raced to a lot of records as one of the greatest teen phenoms ever. Youngest to win an LPGA title at 15. Youngest to ascend to world No. 1 at 17. Youngest to win a women’s major at …

‘Drive On’ carries double meaning for Lydia Ko who pens message to her 15-year-old self Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – We’re back, baby, so here are some thoughts after Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour with a 1-under 71 at the Memorial Tournament. • All in all, not a bad start to the week in his first …

TT Postscript: Back in business after 5-month layoff, Woods opens with 71 at Memorial Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – With all the focus on Bryson DeChambeau and his quest to add weight and distance off the tee, it’s easy to forget that he’s not the only bomber on the PGA Tour. On Day 1 at the …

Tony Finau ‘inspired’ by Bryson DeChambeau to swing harder Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – Last Saturday, Ryan Palmer had to return to Muirfield Village for one final hole to put the finishing touches on a second-round 81 at the Workday Charity Open and an ignoble early exit. Instead of moping around …

After early exit last week, Ryan Palmer (67) back and contending with old putter Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – Zero paying fans watched Tiger Woods play golf in person on Thursday, but he was hardly alone. Surrounding the first tee at Muirfield Village were 19 carts, a dozen reporters, seven cameramen and three photographers. There were …

Sounds of (mostly) silence: Woods gets the ordinary pro experience on Thursday Read more »

It didn’t take long to realize that this week’s PGA Tour stop at Muirfield Village was far different from its predecessor. Here’s how things look after the opening round of the Memorial Tournament, where Tony Finau leads but several big …

Tony Finau (66) leads as stars struggle on tough day at Memorial Tournament Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – Jordan Spieth has become accustomed to eventful rounds in recent years, but his start Thursday at the Memorial was still jarring. After starting his day on the 10th hole with a par, Spieth made eagle at No. …

Jordan Spieth proud of overall progress after ‘fine’ first-round 70 at Memorial Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – This week’s Memorial Tournament is Charles Howell III’s 17th start in the event. Actually, it’s his 18th start at Muirfield Village, counting last week’s add-on tournament, and it’s a familiarity he embraces. “I feel like I’m a non-resident junior …

Muirfield Village finally gives some love back to Charles Howell III Read more »

DUBLIN, Ohio – A round that Bryson DeChambeau called a “Twilight Zone” included two drives over 400 yards, a steady diet of short-iron approach shots and, ultimately, not enough distance control on his way to his first over-par card on the PGA …

Bryson DeChambeau’s ‘twilight zone’ day results in big drives, over-par score Read more »

The PGA Tour’s return to golf plan has included some creative scheduling to keep players out of airports and off planes whenever possible. This week’s Memorial is the second consecutive week at Muirfield Village, following last week’s Workday Charity Open, …

PGA Tour Champions announces back-to-back events at Big Cedar Lodge Read more »