Paul Goydos (PGA Tour profile) shot a 59 at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois on Thursday. He is only the fourth player to shoot a 59 at a PGA Tour event Thursday. ESPN notes that Steve Stricker shot a 60. This made for the two lowest scores ever in a single round at a PGA event. Take a look:
Tiger Woods Happy With U.S. Open Performance So Far
The Telegraphreports that Tiger Woods has been happy with his U.S. Open performance so far. He says he hasn't played good enough for anyone to cheer for awhile.
"It has been awhile," Woods said. "I hadn't played good enough for anyone to cheer for anything, so it was nice to actually put it together on the back nine and put myself right back in the championship.
"Everyone was just so excited and fired up that it was just a great atmosphere to play in front of."
The body of 25-year-old LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg was found in her home in Las Vegas. Erica's bags were packed for a tournament. Police have not released any information about how she died. Take a look:
Yahoo Sports has a good article here called "Remembering Erica Blasberg."
The World No. 1 LPGA player Lorena Ochoa, 28, has posted a message on her website that says she is retiring from the LPGA tour and golf. Lorena Ochoa will discuss her plans Friday during a press conference. It is a surprising move from the young golfer described as irreplaceable. Take a look:
Some golf fans actually like Tiger Woods' strange new commercial from Nike that has Tiger Woods dead father, Earl Woods, speaking to him from the grave. Clearly, Nike wants us all to move past Tiger's string of affairs with numerous women, including porn stars, and start thinking about "What have we learned?" What we learned is that Tiger abused drugs, humiliated his family and engaged in numerous affairs. What we have learned is that Nike expects us to all forget it. Tiger's wife has not forgiven Tiger since she wasn't even at the Masters. Some fans are ready to move on but Nike is really trying to force the issue with this new commercial. Take a look:
A watery eyed Tiger Woods finally takes some questions from reporters. He admits doing bad things and says he is worried about the reception he will get as the Masters. Take a look:
Tiger Woods made a fairly robotic apology. He apologized for his behavior and for hurting his family. He would not say when he plans to return to golf. Tiger Woods did not take questions at the press conference. His apology wasn't very good but it wasn't as bad as apologies by some politicians. Take a look:
Rocco Anthony Mediate talked about what it will be likely when Tiger Woods returns. Mediate says there will be a lot more people around when Tiger Woods does back but he thinks these people will eventually go away. Mediate also says that whatever is wrong with Tiger, he'll fix. Mediate also explains that Tiger Woods raises everyone's game when he is playing and that you always want your best player. Take a look:
Tiger Woods has posted a message on his website about his recent affairs. Tiger Woods says he is taking an indefinite break from professional golf. He also apologizes for his infidelity.
I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try.
I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.
After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.
Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.
Over the past couple of weeks we have learned that Tiger Woods was repeatedly unfaithful to his wife and had affairs with at least a dozen women including porn stars. It isn't a surprise that he is taking a break. It won't be good for professional golf to lose its star but it is likely better for the sport in the long run if he takes a break and repairs his image, his personal life and his health before returning. Some of Tiger Woods sponsors are already using Tiger's exit as a chance to drop him.
CNN's Rafael Romo reports that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared war on the game of golf. Hugo Chavez thinks golfers are lazy. Chavez is seizing golf courses in Venezuela in order to turn them into public housing projects. Venezuela still has 23 golf courses but they are risk of being taken over by Chavez. Take a look:
Nullarbor Links is the World's Longest Golf Course
Nullarbor Links is the world's longest golf course. The 18-hole par 72 golf course will span 1,365 kilometers with one hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. Each hole includes a green and tee and a somewhat rugged outback-style natural terrain fairway. Hazards include
You can find more information and photos of the course on the official website.
Annika Sorenstam says she is happily retired. She still serves as an advisor to the LPGA tour but she won't be coming out of retirement. She says the LPGA is in survival mode because of the economy. She also helped get golf in the Olympics in 2016. Take a look:
Golf will be returning as an Olympic sport for ths first time since 1904 at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Golfers are excited about the chance at a gold medal. It is also exciting for fans. It should be interesting to see golfering competing for such a huge non-monetary prize. Too bad we have to wait until 2016.
Tiger Woods said, "I think it's great for golf. It's a perfect fit for the Olympics and I think we are all looking forward to golf getting into the Olympics."
Jason Hargett, a Utah restaurant manager, made a hole-in-one that earned him $1 million at the Mark Eaton charity golf tournament in Utah. Take a look:
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