Archive for 'May,2014 '
Still no timetable for Tiger’s return
ESPN BETHESDA, Md. — Seven weeks after undergoing surgery to alleviate a pinched nerve in his back, Tiger Woods still isn’t hitting full shots and remains uncertain about when he will be able to return to competitive [...]
GW power rankings: Oakland’s all A’s
There is something about the Athletics that makes them one of the surprise teams practically every season. They have one of the lowest payrolls, play in arguably the worst stadium and regularly rank near the bottom feeders [...]
Todd wins first PGA title in 77th try
IRVING, Texas — Brendon Todd won the HP Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a bogey-free, 4-under 66 for a two-stroke victory over Mike Weir. It was the 77th [...]
Perry returns to winning ways
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kenny Perry didn’t have a double hit, miss many easy putts or do anything spectacularly good or bad. Perry’s steady play at Shoal Creek was enough for his third Champions Tour major in [...]
Salas wins first LPGA title at Kingsmill
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Lizette Salas won the Kingsmill Championship on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour title, finishing with even-par 71 for a four-stroke victory. The 24-year-old former Southern California player was never really challenged in [...]
GW power rankings: Giants No. 1
The slightly-delayed, but always-popular, golferswest.com MLB West power rankings are back for a third consecutive season. Unlike past seasons, we at GW decided to give the 10 West Division teams almost 40 games to get their [...]
Key par putt on 17 gives Kaymer big win
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Kaymer survived a late double bogey after a 91-minute rain delay, using a clutch 28-1/2 foot par putt at the iconic 17th hole to claim THE PLAYERS Championship in dramatic [...]
McIlroy shows some positive signs
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The signs are pointed in the right direction for Rory McIlroy. In Sunday’s final round of THE PLAYERS Championship, he shot a 6-under 66, tying his career-low round at TPC Sawgrass. [...]
Rules committee rescinds Rose penalty
PGA TOUR Statement on Justin Rose After further review of the 2-stroke penalty given to Justin Rose during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship for a violation of Rule 18-2B and subsequent failure to replace [...]
Tiger still unsure of his return
Tiger Woods released a lengthy blog post to his website Monday and provided updates on his back surgery, the Masters and thoughts regarding his golf swing when he does ultimately return to competition. “My recovery from [...]
