Golf’s saddest day occurred on Sunday, September 25, 2016 as we all learned of the passing of Arnold Palmer. As many have testified over the last 24 hours, The King transcended the game of golf and left an indelible mark on humanity in one of the greatest lives ever lived. He will be greatly missed. Doug Ferguson encapsulates Palmer’s importance...
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After 122 years of absence from the Olympics, England’s Justin Rose claimed the gold medal in a nail-biting finish alongside Sweden’s Henrick Stenson. For 10 holes Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson engaged in a thrilling duel in the winter sun, exchanging birdies and gallant sportsmanship. Said Rose of his reaction, “I’ve been so into...
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This is a historic moment for golf: after 112 years, it is once again an Olympic sport. Before that, it was part of the program only in Paris 1900 and St Louis 1904. In Rio, men and women will compete individually on the new Olympic Golf Course at the Reserva de Marapendi in the Barra da Tijuca zone. The President of the Organizing Committee of the Olympic...
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2009 Spirit Player and Champion Jordan Spieth (USA) has joined a rather lengthy list of male golf professionals that have opted out of the Olympics. Spieth, who has said all along he would love to represent the U.S. in the Olympics, voiced concerns about security and the Zika virus two weeks ago at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone...
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At the 2015 Spirit International, Bailey Mosier and The Golf Channel were on hand at Whispering Pines Golf Club showcasing the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship and the stars of tomorrow. We have several different segments from The Golf Channel on various interviews, on-course play during the championship, even some golf tips from some of the...
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