Posts Tagged Golf

Pepper to return to broadcasting

Dottie Pepper is returning to golf broadcasting, signing a deal with ESPN that she calls a perfect fit of TV work and promoting junior golf.

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Marshals dispute account of Woods-Garcia account

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, left, shakes hands with Tiger Woods at the conclusion of the third round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Play was suspended Saturday due to darkness. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the second hole at the TPC Sawgrass.

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Byron Nelson set to move to new course in 2019

IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Byron Nelson Championship is set to make a move to a course that still has to be built.

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Leishman hoping golf can help heal Newtown

In this June 24, 2012, file photo, Marc Leishman, of Australia, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Travelers Championship golf tournament in Cromwell, Conn.  When Leishman heard about the rampage in Newtown, he went to a map to see how far the school was from the course where months earlier he picked up his first PGA Tour victory. Next month, when he returns to defend his title, he wants to help in the healing process.  (AP Photo/Fred Beckham, File)

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — When Australian golfer Marc Leishman heard about the December school shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, he immediately went to a map.

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Hall of Fame election, induction to get a review

Rory McIlroy smiles during a practice round at The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Wednesday, May 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On a night of celebration, one of the embarrassing moments at the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony was early in the program, when Hall of Fame members in attendance were recognized. The introductions didn’t take very long.

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