AT THE 1974 TALLAHASSEE OPEN, journeyman Mike Reasor made the cut after shooting a 71. And then something strange happened. Reasor shot what are believed to be the two highest scores recorded on the PGA Tour. Mike Reasor On Saturday, he shot a 123. On Sunday, a 114. You can read the full story at … Read more
MY LONGEST MADE PUTT IS PROBABLY in the neighborhood of 60 feet, but I honestly can’t remember. It’s not something I’ve given much thought. We’ve all made some long ones, especially if we’ve played the game for years. These fellows in the above video had something different in mind. A Guinness World Record. Watch. “The … Read more
By Turner Sports PR TNT and PGA.com will present all-access coverage of the 32nd PGA Grand Slam of Golf, with four major champions competing Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 14-15, to determine the best-of-the-best in professional golf at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. This year’s foursome boasts a combined nine major championships, including reigning major champions Rory McIlroy (Open Championship and PGA Championship), Martin Kaymer (U.S. Open) and Bubba Watson (Masters), along … Read more
The following statement was published yesterday at PGA.com. By Tom Watson In response to all of the recent discussion about our Ryder Cup loss, I would like to make a few comments. First, I take complete and full responsibility for my communication, and I regret that my words may have made the players feel that … Read more
Adam Scott (Flickr) THAT GREEN JACKET FOR ADAM SCOTT is sending positive ripples through Australia and its golf industry. John Holmes of PGA.com reports: The latest report from the Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC), issued earlier today, indicated that April delivered the highest number of competition rounds played in any month over the entire financial … Read more
(Courtesy of Boston Public Library) THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A GOOD JOKE. And if it’s a good golf joke, even better. PGA.com solicited golf humor at its PGA.com Facebook Nation page. “What’s your best golf joke?” they asked. Then they published the best (clean) golf jokes at PGA.com. Here’s one of their nine best golf jokes: … Read more