Although Cristie Kerr is a 19-time LPGA winner, her victory at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France was something special—and not because it was her first win on the Ladies European Tour. It was because she was playing for all of the people who lost their battle with cancer. Each player donated five euros for every birdie recorded during the [...]
Last year, we told you about the amazing work Kate and Justin Rose are doing to impact disadvantaged kids in Florida. Through their Foundation, they’re “feeding hungry tummies and curious minds,” with food, books and experiences that expand these children’s perception of the world in a positive way. This year, through a grant from Dr. Phillips Charities, they’ve taken their [...]
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Stewart Cink of the United States tees off on the 5th hole during the first round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 20, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Stewart Cink has long been known for his charitable work, and his active commitment to growing the [...]
In golf, fame can be fleeting. A hot putter cools down. An injury sidelines. Just maintaining a place on the PGA TOUR can be a challenge in itself, much less having the chops to qualify for the majors year after year after year. This week, at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, two legendary, [...]
As the only military veteran on the PGA TOUR, Billy Hurley III knows what it’s like to serve his country. This U.S. Naval Academy alumnus spent five years as a surface warfare officer, including deployment in the Persian Gulf, before returning to civilian life as a full-time TOUR contender in 2009. Although Hurley III now spends his time on golf [...]
Not that long ago, Xander Schauffele (ZAN-der SHAW-flee) was an All-American at San Diego State with a solid golf game and an oft-mispronounced name. Today, this 24-year-old rookie played with the poise of a PGA TOUR veteran for an impressive come-from-behind victory in the 2017 Greenbrier Classic. This not only earned Schauffele his first PGA TOUR win, but a spot [...]
Billy Hurley III is a bit of an anomaly on the PGA TOUR. Although, as a kid, he dreamed of having a pro golf career, he took the “scenic route” to get there. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the United States Naval Academy, then served five years as a naval officer—including deployment in the Persian Gulf—before earning his place [...]
Memorial Day is a time for all of us to pause and remember those who died for our country; and to think about what they sacrificed for our freedom. For LPGA Tour veteran Paula Creamer, giving back to the people who serve—and their families—is something she thinks about almost every day. Creamer comes from and married into a military family. [...]
Perhaps the most impressive part of the AT&T Byron Nelson is the fact that the kids from Momentous Institute, the tournament beneficiary, are involved in every aspect of the event. Not as “poster children,” but active participants, doing everything from greeting to caddying to marshaling, to performing at the opening ceremony. Their joy is contagious, in the very best kind [...]
In a lot of ways, covering the AT&T Byron Nelson feels like old home week. Familiar faces in the media room; a cadre of fabled players on the course. But, this year, two, new young writers caught our attention—namely, Melina Gonzalez and John Rodriguez—the very capable Momentous Institute students chosen to be this year’s “junior journalists.” Both have a style [...]