Rory McIlroy, 18th hole, second round, 2009 Harrington didn’t endure the only rules blunder in 2009’s second round. After leaving a bunker shot in the sand on the par-4 18th hole, McIlroy, depending on your point of view, either smoothed the sand with his foot or kicked it in frustration. The latter would have brought…
F1 DRIVERS DIVIDED OVER ALONSO PENALTY: WHO’S ON WHICH SIDE? Fernando Alonso’s 20-second penalty for driving in a “potentially dangerous” manner in the Australian Grand Prix was a big talking point in the Suzuka paddock on Thursday ahead of the Japanese GP, with opinion on whether it was justified split among rivals. While the majority…
RULES OF GOLF Masters 2024: The most memorable rules issues in Masters history Masters tournament founder Bobby Jones was once credited with saying, “You may as well praise a man for not robbing a bank” after he was lauded for calling a penalty on himself. Problem is, nowadays, competitors aren’t always sure whether they’ve committed…
Bryson DeChambeau accepts brutal cut-off from Tiger Woods: ‘It is what it is’ Is there hostility between PGA Tour and LIV Golf players? If Bryson DeChambeau’s relationship with Tiger Woods is anything to go by, there is more tension than some are letting on. As reported by Golfweek at LIV Golf’s third event of the…
Tiger Woods abstaining from sex to remain laser focused for Masters: report Tiger Woods will play in the 2024 Masters, and his preparation includes abstaining from sex, according to a friendHe’s focused,” the friend told the New York Post. “He’s working really hard in the gym. He’s eating right. He’s even eliminated sex. “He does that…
The 40th anniversary of the Colts’ move to Indianapolis has stirred up memories for Jim Irsay.On the cusp of marking the 40th anniversary of the Baltimore Colts leaving the city in the dead of night in a clandestine move to Indianapolis, Colts owner Jim Irsay recalled a story on social media. “40 yrs ago…
VIDEO: GERWYN PRICE THROWS FIFTEENTH NINE-DARTER IN PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS HISTORY Gerwyn Price threw a nine-darter during the tenth round of Premier League Darts play Thursday night in Manchester. It was also the fifteenth perfect leg ever in the history of the prestigious darts competition. Price’s nine darter was thrown in his semifinal against Michael…
Anthony Kim finally is coming out of hiding. So, what now? So, Anthony Kim is going to play tournament golf again, the LIV Golf way. That is, payment up front. For more than a decade now, Kim has been paid, by an insurance company, not to play. This week, at a LIV event in Saudi Arabia,…
Toto Wolff is readMercedesy to offer Max Verstappen something he refused to offer Lewis Hamilton in order to sign him for Mercedes. Toto Wolff has made it pretty clear he wants to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes with Max Verstappen. Getting the Dutchman to swap Red Bull for Mercedes right now may be difficult, however,…
Rory McIlroy has been a vocal critic of the LIV Golf breakaway league, but has softened his stance in recent times as the PGA Tour and LIV continue to discuss a merger. Rory McIlroy has opened up about how the fight between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf affected his mental health. He’s spoken up…