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From Ben Hogan to Tiger Woods, golf's oldest major has produced some iconic champions

The cradle of golf has witnessed many of the finest performances in the game’s history. Gray skies, piercing rain, howling wind and a looming sense of history await any player who challenges the British Open.

Sports | Sports

2023 Masters odds, picks and PGA Tour predictions

Analyzing the golf odds to win the 2023 Masters, with PGA Tour picks, predictions and best bets.

Sports | Golf

Lee Trevino has a clever setup trick for making all short putts

In today's edition of Play Smart, we look at a tip from Lee Trevino on how to make all of your short putts.

Sports | Golf

10 short-game rules that every golfer should follow

If you want to be a great golfer, you must have a reliable short game. Here are 10 rules every golfer should follow around the greens.

Sports | Golf

Tiger Woods breaking Sam Snead's record? Don't bet against him, says Notah Begay

Will Tiger Woods break Sam Snead’s record? Don’t bet against him, says one of Woods’ longtime friends.

Travel | Travel

10 PGA Tour stops you can play in 2022-23

You may not be able to hit it like the pros, but you can play at a number of the same courses.

Sports | Sports

Benefits of Using Online Booking System for Your Tee Time

It seems like online scheduling systems are the way of the future. It makes the transition to cloud-based tools inevitable if you want to grow your business.

Sports | Sports

Watch Florida golfer refuse to let approaching alligator ruin his concentration

Video shows Florida golfer refused to let an approaching 7-foot alligator foil his shot at 10th hole of Punta Gorda’s Heritage Landing. It happened June 26.

Sports | Golf

The U.S. Open’s tricky tee boxes are forcing players to make this adjustment

The par-3 11th hole requires little more than a sand wedge, but players are teeing the ball high and letting it fly. Here's why.

Sports | Golf

The best way to practice if you want to get better quickly

There are lots of different ways to practice, and most of them will help you. But Dr. Greg Rose describes the best of all.

Sports | Sports

15 Facts About The Masters Tournament

The Masters—one of four major championships in professional golf—is about more than just golf. It's about green jackets and pimento cheese sandwiches, too.

Sports | Golf

WATCH: Sam Ryder hits hole-in-one on 'party hole' 16th at Phoenix Open, causes pandemonium

The American sent the crowd in a beer-throwing frenzy.

Sports | Golf

Golf legend Lee Elder, first Black player to compete in the Masters, dies at 87

One of the most inspirational golfers of all time -- and a 2021 Masters honorary starter -- has died

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods Reveals Major Changes To The Future Of His Golf Career After Car Accident

Tiger Woods revealed in an interview published on Monday that he will not return to being a full-time professional golfer on the PGA Tour and will instead selectively pick which tournaments that he wants to compete in.

Sports | Golf

One 'disturbing' habit holding back amateur golfers from getting better

Speaking at GOLF's Top 100 Teachers Summit, Matt Killen said there's 1 thing limiting amateurs from playing better golf. And it's an easy fix.

Sports | Golf

Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers

In today's Play Smart, we're nerding out over the results of a new golf study from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Eric Alpenfels.

Sports | Golf

Masters 2021: Here's how much money every player made at the Masters

Check out our complete list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2021 Masters at Augusta National.

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods breaks silence after crash

The golf legend tweeted a message of love after fellow golfers took to the final round of the WGC-Workday Championship wearing red polo shirts as a tribute to the star athlete.

Sports | Golf

Tiger Woods injury update: What we know about his recovery from crash

Tiger Woods was moved from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center two days after a car crash left him with serious injuries.

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods has a long, uncertain road ahead after California crash, emergency doctor says

Even after his emergency surgery, the path to recovery is long and uncertain for golf legend Tiger Woods, following his car accident in California.

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods was found alive with serious injuries with no evidence of impairment after crash, officials say

Tiger Woods was alive and conscious when first responders rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday morning, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said.

Sports | Golf

Pebble Beach blues: Why there aren't more top-ranked tour pros playing in this iconic event

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has no top-10 players in the field and just three from the top 20. So what gives? A confluence of factors.

News | The News

PGA will strip Trump Bedminster of 2022 PGA Championship, insider says

The golf major will be moved, according to a report.

Sports | Golf

Is this golf ball embedded in the cup a hole-in-one? Here's what we learned

This mind-bending photo had everybody asking: Is a ball embedded in the side of the cup a hole-in-one? Here's what we learned tracking down the answer.

Sports | Golf

The Masters green jacket do's and don'ts, according to Bubba Watson

The Masters green jacket has its coat customs. Bubba Watson, who won the tournament in 2011 and 2014, recently discussed them.

Politics | 2024 Election

Arguably Top Golfer In History Announces Presidential Endorsement: ‘This Is Not A Personality Contest’

Jack Nicklaus, arguably the top golfer in history, released a statement late on Wednesday night announcing that he is endorsing President Donald Trump for

Sports | Golf

The *real* reason Bryson DeChambeau won the 2020 U.S. Open

Yes, Bryson DeChambeau crushes his tee shots, but he didn't win the U.S. Open simply because he's long. Here's how he actually slayed Winged Foot.

Sports | Golf

1 surprising warm up mistake is costing golfers both distance and accuracy

Follow a more dynamic warmup routine, then pair that with a range warm up, and you'll be getting your heart pumping in a way that will help your golf.

Sports | Golf

PGA Tour pro shares his mind-blowing, late-night Augusta National hijinks

A hopped fence, a midnight jog on Magnolia Lane and a secret tour of the Augusta National champions locker room highlight Ricky Barnes' 2003 Masters memory.

Sports | Golf

What are players saying about conditions at the PGA Championship? 'The ball doesn’t fly very far here'

At the PGA Championship, players were asked about TPC Harding Park and the cooler weather and how it impacts their game.

Sports | Golf

Swing By Numbers: New Study Unlocks 6 Swing Secrets | Golf Digest

GolfTEC tested 30,000 players to find out what makes a great swing great

Sports | Golf

Why you should always aim for the middle of the green (not the pin!)

Aiming for the middle of the green isn't just safe, it's a statistically smart play. And if it's good enough for PGA Tour players, it's good enough for you.

Sports | Golf

This Augusta National event fires up Jack Nicklaus more than the Masters

When Jack Nicklaus starts talking about his play in Augusta National’s Jamboree, you can immediately see that he cares.

Sports | Golf

How Tiger Woods is still playing golf during the coronavirus shutdown

Tiger Woods is still able to play golf during the coronavirus shutdown by following specific precautions, he told Jim Nantz.

Sports | Golf

Missing another tradition unlike any other: The Masters' honorary starters

Under ordinary circumstances, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player would signal the beginning of the Masters with ceremonial tee shots. Instead, we'll be waiting until Nov. 12

Sports | Golf

With dwindling golf options left in Monterey, a secret mission was in order

With many courses on the Monterey Peninsula shuttered due to coronavirus concerns, my golf buddy and I had to get creative.

Sports | Golf

Tiger Woods to Skip The Players Championship

Tiger Woods will sit out The Players Championship due to a stiff back

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Playing Golf Just Once A Month May Lower Risk Of Death In Older Adults - Study Finds

Fore! Researchers say that going for a round of golf at least once per month can lower an older adult's overall risk of death.

Sports | Golf

Golf equipment truths: How to know when you should consider irons geared for a better player

Golf equipment truths: Here are some quick tips to follow when considering making a purchase on a set of irons geared for a better player

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods initially unaware of Kobe Bryant's death as fans shouted 'Do it for Mamba' at him | Fox News

Tiger Woods said he initially was unaware of the news that Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and as many as seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. earlier in the day.

Sports | Golf

Four short-game shots every pro has mastered, and how you can, too - Golf Digest

Tour pros make these four short-game shots look easy. Here's how you can add them to your repertoire

Sports | Golf

An inside look at why Tiger Woods’ post-surgery swing is clicking

We studied Tiger Woods’ swing from the Zozo Championship: Here are three reasons his post-surgery swing is working so well

Sports | Golf

21 times a hole-in-one absolutely doesn't count

Aces are great fun, but not every hole-in-one counts as an ace, even though golfers would love to claim them. Here are the unwritten rules.

Sports | Golf

How to make the putts you know you should make - Golf Digest

When you're putting inside four feet, it should be automatic -- but you still miss some, right? David Leadbetter has the keys to help you.

Sports | Golf

USGPA Championship 2019 round two tee times, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

Defending champion Brooks Koepka made an inspired start at the PGA Championship with a dominant display that for several hours seemed destined to give him a big lead after the first round on Thursday.

Sports | Golf

PGA Tour trainer: This is an underrated secret to hitting the ball longer - Golf

More strength isn't always the key to hitting your ball farther. In fact, it can often hurt you. Just ask this GOLF Top 100 Teacher.

Sports | Sports

Gambler who won $1.2 million on Tiger Woods' 2019 Masters victory: "I had never placed a bet on sports in my life" - Gol

When Tiger Woods clinched his fifth Masters title, he also helped a Wisconsin man cash on one of the biggest wagers in golf history

Sports | My Sporting News

He's back: Tiger wins first Masters since 2005

Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time, capturing his first major title in over a decade.

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Augusta National's Golf Shop is a credit card's worst nightmare

A Masters experience isn’t complete without a stop in the Augusta National Golf Shop. Worry about your credit card statement later...

Sports | Golf

Jack Nicklaus writes 'Love Letter' to the Masters, Augusta National

Jack Nicklaus walked the nine holes Wednesday during the Par 3 Contest a day before the 83rd Masters at Augusta National. He admitted afterward that walking is not nearly as easy for him as it once…

Sports | Golf

Best Apps For Golfers - Golf Digest

Whether you're looking to kill time in a waiting room or track your favorite pairing, the best smartphone apps make the job faster, easier and more immersive.

Sports | Golf

2019 Masters: Best storylines, Tiger Woods' chances, Augusta secrets

This week we discuss the best storylines (that you haven't heard about) for the Masters, Tiger Woods's chances at Augusta National and more.

News | News

Commander in Cheat? Donald Trump's 18 golf tournament wins examined

In an extract from his book on Donald Trump and golf, Rick Reilly explains why the president’s game can tell us more about him than a roomful of psychologists

Sports | Golf

Golf Mental Game Tips: What is your golf personality type? - Golf

Looking to improve your golf mental game? We've got some tips for you, and it all starts with understanding what personality type you are.

Sports | Golf

What you should copy—and what you definitely shouldn't—from a tour player - Golf Digest

For every feature of a tour player's game worth mimicking, there are several you should intentionally ignore

Sports | Golf

The Wisdom of Johnny Miller: A collection of his most candid and provocative commentary - Golf Digest

As he prepares to sign off as NBC's lead golf analyst, Johnny Miller's words about his career and the game still resonate

Sports | Golf

The best Golf Digest Podcasts of 2018 - Golf Digest

Listen again to a year of engaging discussions, fun arguments and exceptional reporting on the Golf Digest Podcast

Sports | Golf

Simplify Your Tee Shots - Golf Digest

Get your swing on plane and feel the proper motion.

Sports | Golf

2018 Ryder Cup - The United States lost the Ryder Cup and now the second-guessing and drama have really begun

The U.S. had an ugly week in Paris. And since the event has ended, things have only gotten uglier. But this is what happens when either team loses -- second-guessing, bickering and drama.

Sports | Golf

The British Open gave us a look at the new Tiger Woods reality

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — The proof was there Sunday at Carnoustie. It stood out like the traditional Sunday red shirt Tiger Woods was wearing while fighting to...

Sports | Golf

Tiger Woods Working Down Checklist to Winning Again | Golf Channel

Tiger Woods has passed nearly every test in his latest comeback, and it now only seems like a matter of time before he puts it all together.

Style & Fashion | Don't Dress Like A Slob

The New Rules of Golf Style | Valet.

How to look and act like a scratch golfer, even if you're not.

Sports | Golf

Mickelson's misstep: No biggie, or end of golf as we know it?

Out of contention in the third round of the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson made a stunning move that had announcers comparing him to John Daly and Roberto Duran.

Sports | Golf

Masters 2018: Patrick Reed's real problem might be that people just don't know him - Golf Digest

Patrick Reed's complicated public image could be a reflection of distance more than anything else.

Sports | Golf

Golf - Not for sale - The two homes Augusta National can't buy

Augusta National, home to the U.S. Masters, may be one of the most exclusive and powerful golf clubs in the world but even its mighty coffers do not hold enough money to convince two neighbouring homeowners to relocate.

Sports | Sports

Tiger Woods arrested - Tiger Woods is lost, in every literal and figurative way

Tiger Woods has again reduced himself to a punchline and reminded the world how reckless he can be. Now, we are left to wonder if and how he will find his way back.

Sports | On The Green

Captain America roars as U.S. reclaims Ryder Cup

Captain America roared, and the Ryder Cup is back in American hands.

Sports | On The Green

Jim Furyk Shoots First 58 in PGA Tour History | Golf Channel

Jim Furyk shot a 12-under 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship to record the lowest score ever in PGA Tour history.

Sports | On The Green

PGA Championship: Moment, stellar field not too big for clutch Jimmy Walker in win - CBSSports.com

Jimmy Walker won the PGA Championship in a strange week at Baltusrol Golf Club to become the year's fourth first-time major winner

Sports | On The Green

2016 British Open: Henrik Stenson (63) Bests Phil Mickelson By Three To Win At Royal Troon | Golf Channel

In a duel for the ages, Henrik Stenson blistered Royal Troon for a final-round 63 and bested Phil Mickelson by three shots on Sunday to win the 145th Open.

Sports | My Sporting News

Golfers opting out of Rio Olympics is about more than Zika

Golf will be an Olympic sport this summer for the first time in 112 years—but not if there are no golfers to compete. Pro golfers are rapidly dropping out of the Summer Games in Rio, set to begin in August.

Sports | On The Green

Uncomfortable Jason Day thrives as world No. 1 in 2016 Players win - CBSSports.com

Jason Day beat Kevin Chappell by four strokes on Sunday at the 2016 Players Championship for his first win at TPC Sawgrass

News | News

Leopard shark falls from sky onto Calif. golf course

2-pound leopard shark apparently plucked from ocean by bird then dropped on golf course; Employees take it safely back to sea

Sports | On The Green

How Tiger Woods' life unraveled in the years after father Earl Woods' death

The death of his father set a battle raging inside the world's greatest golfer. How he waged that war -- through an obsession with the Navy SEALs -- is the tale of how Tiger lost his way.

Sports | On The Green

Masters 2016: Danny Willett's Sunday 67 earns the win as Spieth stumbles

Jordan Spieth fell apart on the 12th hole, but make no mistake, Danny Willett very much won the 2016 Masters with his tremendous play on Sunday.

Sports | On The Green

Tiger Woods announces he will miss 2016 Masters due to bad back - CBSSports.com

Tiger Woods officially bowed out of the 2016 Masters on Friday, just as we presumed he would. It will be his second DNP at Augusta in three years.

Sports | On The Green

Grades: Bubba Watson wins Northern Trust Open for 2nd time in 3 years - CBSSports.com

Bubba Watson shut it down on Sunday at Riviera with a 68 in the final round for his second win at the Northern Trust Open in three years.

Sports | On The Green

Bubba Watson leads a star-studded top 10 at Riviera for final round - CBSSports.com

Bubba Watson leads at the Northern Trust Open, but the top 10 is loaded with talent heading into Sunday.

Sports | On The Green

Jordan Spieth wins the Tour Championship by four, takes the FedEx Cup | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Jordan Spieth closed strong while playing partner Henrik Stenson wilted, leading to a four-shot win

Sports | On The Green

Jordan Spieth passes Rory McIlroy as the world's No. 1 golfer | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Spieth's solo second place finish, combined with McIlroy's PGA finish, was good enough to take No. 1

Sports | On The Green

Jason Day wins PGA Championship in record fashion | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: After years of contention, the popular Australian finally broke through at Whistling Straits

Sports | On The Green

Zach Johnson wins British Open in a playoff | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: The 144th British Open took awhile to reach its conclusion, but the end was so very worthwhile.

Sports | On The Green

2015 British Open Playoff Live Blog: Oosthuizen, Johnson, Leishman battle - CBSSports.com

All the news, notes, tweets and GIFs from the playoff on Monday at St. Andrews are available in CBSSports.com's 2015 British Open Live Blog.

Sports | On The Green

McIlroy rules himself out of British Open | Golf Channel

Rory McIlroy ruled himself out of the Open Championship Wednesday, two days after he announced that he had ruptured an ankle ligament.

Sports | On The Green

McIlroy tears ankle ligament; Open in doubt | Golf Channel

Rory McIlroy may miss his Open Champ., title defense after rupturing an ankle ligament.

Sports | On The Green

Report: Mickelson tied to money laundering, gambling case | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: ESPN reports Mickelson wired $2.75 million to a man who passed through the money for illegal gambling.

Sports | My Sporting News

Jordan Spieth wins stunning U.S. Open, takes step toward historic Grand Slam

He didn't have his best stuff all week, but Jordan Spieth managed to win the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

Sports | On The Green

U.S. Open slips away painfully from Dustin Johnson - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Dustin Johnson is talented enough to have many other opportunities – but he let a golden one escape him in the 115th U.S. Open.

Sports | SPORTS

For U.S. Open’s Leaders, Tuning Out Distractions Is a Challenge - NYTimes.com

For reasons having nothing to do with the summer solstice, Sunday will feel like the longest day of the year for the last group to tee off at Chambers Bay Golf Course. From first light to first drive, the hours stretch before the 54-hole leaders like a gangplank leading from familiar shores to the great unknown.

Sports | On The Green

Wounded Tiger tumbles out of US Open

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - Tiger Woods carried the scars of another failed campaign with him as he headed for home following another horror show at the US Open.

Sports | On The Green

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Sports | On The Green

Tiger Woods hits rock bottom at U.S. Open - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: A golfer who once evoked awe and adulation from the galleries instead evoked pity while shooting an inept, inglorious 80 in the first round of the U.S. Open.

Sports | On The Green

Masters champ Spieth shoots 9-under 62 at RBC Heritage

Masters champion Spieth back in contention after a 9-under 62 at the RBC Heritage

Sports | On The Green

Jordan Spieth wins the Masters in record fashion

Jordan Spieth went wire-to-wire to win the 2015 Masters in spectacular fashion.

Sports | On The Green

Masters: Tiger Woods birdies three of first four holes in Round 3, out in 32 - CBSSports.com

Tiger Woods gets to 6 under early on in Saturday's round at Augusta National. He's just nine back of Jordan Spieth.

Sports | On The Green

Jordan Spieth chasing history, lapping Masters field | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Jordan Spieth appears poised to win his first major title as he blows away Augusta National

Sports | On The Green

All 18 holes: Tiger Woods finishes one-over-par in first round of Masters - LA Times

Former No. 1 golfer in the world Tiger Woods is scheduled to make his return to tournament play Thursday at the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Sports | On The Green

Tiger Woods will play in the Masters

Tiger Woods announced Friday that he will play in next week's Masters

Sports | On The Green

Tiger Woods withdraws from PGA event with back injury - The Washington Post

He played 11 holes at a shaky 2 over par before the pain he was experiencing became too much.

Sports | On The Green

Tiger Woods shoots 82 in Phoenix Open for worst round as a pro

Tiger Woods shot 11-over 82 to miss the cut at the Waste Management Phoenix Open

Sports | On The Green

Rory McIlroy went lefty, made par at the Grand Slam of Golf | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports

From Yahoo Sports: Forced to turn over the club after a poor drive, the reigning Open and PGA champion made par in an otherwise lousy round.

Health & Fitness | Golf Improvement

Straight Talking Golf

Dalton McCrary`s Straight Talking Golf is considered the most effective instructional program in the history of golf. It is the only proven Straight Shot System known today.

Sports | On The Green

Bubba makes 5 straight birdies, up by 3

Bubba Watson likes the way he looks in green. Watson surged to the Masters lead with a spree of birdies on the back side Friday, positioning him for a weekend run at his second green jacket in three years. ''I'm trying to get the jacket bac

Health & Fitness | Golf Improvement

Directing energy in a golf swing - Mike Cortson

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Health & Fitness | Golf Improvement

Mental Golf Tip: Remove All Negative Thoughts

Visit http://www.MentalGolfKeys.com - The goal of the mental game is to create a mental state that will optimize the chemistry of your brain and allow you to...

Health & Fitness | Golf Improvement

Welcome to Golf with Mehlhorn

Hello, my name is Bobby�Shave, a PGA professional in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.�I was lucky enough to spend over 20 years with Bill Mehlhorn and I want to bring Mehlhorn to the world of golf.

Sports | SPORTS

Golf Star Teed Off Over Taxes

Mickelson later apologized for comments on California taxes.