Golf History

Tiger Woods

When Woods became “the” Tiger

M. James Ward outlines how winning the PGA Championship 25 years ago became the springboard for winning seven of the next 11 major events.

Masters

Masterful Misfires Pt.1

Green jacket seekers denied. M. James Ward reviews the most notable head scratching final round hiccups.

Sergio Garcia

On this day in 2017 – Sergio Garcia claims first major at the Masters in a playoff

The Spaniard beat Justin Rose on the first extra hole at Augusta National.

America's "St. Andrews" 2

Legends of the Fairway: North Carolina’s Contribution to Golf History

The state of North Carolina is rich with quality courses including some that make the US Top 100.

Tiger Woods returned to golf after a life-threatening car crash.

On this day in 2021: Tiger Woods severely injured after car crash in California

Woods was recovering from back surgery and had been travelling alone at 7am local time when his SUV veered off the road at high speed.

Swinging Surprises: Remembering the Top 5 Open Championship Upsets that Shook the World of Golf

Long odds at the Open Championship does not mean you have no chance. These five winners all won at big numbers.

Watson and Turnberry – Remembering 2009

“It would have been a helluva story”

European Tour - Golfer of the Year © Matthew Harris / TGPL

The Association of Golf Writers Trophy

Awarded to the European individual, who had made the most outstanding contribution to golf in the preceding year.

The Payne Stewart Award © Matthew Harris / TGPL

The Payne Stewart Award

Awarded to players who share Payne Stewart’s respect for the traditions of the game, commitment to charity, professionalism and sporting conduct.

LPGA Tour – Career Money List

Total prize money earned in a players.

Open Championship 1987 - Nick Faldo

18 Pars on Sunday – Nick Faldo’s Open win of 1987

Has there been a more iconic round of golf played in the course of winning a major championship?

The Origin of the Ryder Cup. Credit: Peter Fry

The Origin of the Ryder Cup

… and other things you may not know about golf’s greatest match-play event

Behind the Ryder Cup – The Player's Stories

Behind the Ryder Cup – The Players’ Stories

Golf’s ultimate showdown

“This for the Open” – where did those 30 years go?

When I look back on my career there is no doubt about it…the final round at Muirfield in 1987 has to rate as one of…