jack nicklaus

The Preview: The Memorial Tournament

The Preview: The Memorial Tournament

It’s the tournament that Jack built played at the course that Jack built and remains one of the most prestigious events on the Tour that Jack helped create. 31 May 2022
I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

I was offered $100m by Saudis: Nicklaus

Greg Norman was not the first choice to be the front man of the LIV Golf Invitational Series, they pursued and preferred Jack Nicklaus, according to the 73-time PGA Tour winner. 17 May 2022
‘That meant a great deal to me’: Watson

‘That meant a great deal to me’: Watson

Tom Watson never thought eight major championships, including two green jackets, would be enough to join the company of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus on the first tee at Augusta National. 8 Apr 2022
Masters: Golf's boulevarde of broken dreams

Masters: Golf's boulevarde of broken dreams

It could be called the ‘Boulevarde of Broken Dreams’. Instead, it’s known as Amen Corner – a (as of 2022) 1,185-yard stretch of golfing heaven that can be hell for the world’s best players. 6 Apr 2022
Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Spieth eyeing career grand slam at Southern Hills

Jordan Spieth believes this year's PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, could well be his best opportunity yet to complete the career grand slam of golf's four majors. 23 Mar 2022
The Preview: Steyn City Championship

The Preview: Steyn City Championship

Another week another new event on the newly named DP World Tour (formerly European Tour for those who may have missed it). 15 Mar 2022
The Preview: MyGolfLife Open hosted by Pecanwood

The Preview: MyGolfLife Open hosted by Pecanwood

While the spotlight will be firmly focussed on Florida and The Players this week, the DP World Tour joins forces with South Africa’s Sunshine Tour to stage the inaugural MyGolfLife Open hosted by Pecanwood. 8 Mar 2022
Tiger to the Hall

Tiger to the Hall

Ernie Els listened intently to a reporter’s pitch for a story. It dealt with competitive life on the PGA Tour for players who turn 40 and since Tiger Woods was 39, guess who the question revolved around? 8 Mar 2022
Bernhard Langer wins Champions Tour player of the year

Bernhard Langer wins Champions Tour player of the year

Bernhard Langer is the winner of the 2020-21 Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour's Player of the Year. 20 Jan 2022
The Preview: The American Express Championship

The Preview: The American Express Championship

The American Express Championship might still be better known to most as the Bob Hope Classic, a throwback event to an era when big time celebrities and professional golf went hand in hand. 19 Jan 2022
Shearer’s legacy lives on with looper

Shearer’s legacy lives on with looper

The passing of Bob Shearer last week was felt by the entire golf fraternity. And there was a touch of serendipity at this week’s Fortinet Australian PGA at Royal Queensland. 15 Jan 2022
Tom Watson added to Masters honorary staters

Tom Watson added to Masters honorary staters

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that two-time Masters champion Tom Watson will join Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as an Honorary Starter beginning Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the 86th Masters Tournament. 12 Jan 2022
Vale Bob Shearer

Vale Bob Shearer

PGA of Australia Life Member and Australian PGA and Australian Open champion Bob Shearer has passed away at age 73. 9 Jan 2022
Lee Elder, a golf trail blazer, dies

Lee Elder, a golf trail blazer, dies

Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of 87. 30 Nov 2021
Morri: Golf’s golden egg moment

Morri: Golf’s golden egg moment

Children’s fairytales are often instructive. They use simple stories to teach young ones lessons that can be applied to the more complex situations encountered later in adult life. 8 Nov 2021
The Thing About Golf Podcast #51 – Neil Coles

The Thing About Golf Podcast #51 – Neil Coles

John Huggan describes Neil Coles as the best golfer Americans have never heard of. 29 Sep 2021
‘I'm not sure that Brooks loves the Ryder Cup’: Azinger

‘I'm not sure that Brooks loves the Ryder Cup’: Azinger

Paul Azinger has questioned whether Brooks Koepka should take his place in the U.S. Ryder Cup team, after the American identified indifference to the biennial competition and major records in a comprehensive interview. 16 Sep 2021
Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Gary Player mourns death of wife, Vivienne

Condolences have poured in after golf legend Gary Player announced the death of his wife of six-plus decades Vivienne Player. 19 Aug 2021
Spieth gives DeChambeau golf lesson

Spieth gives DeChambeau golf lesson

Jordan Spieth has given his big-hitting fellow American Bryson DeChambeau a masterclass in the complexities of links golf as the former champion began his latest Open campaign in fine style. 16 Jul 2021
The Preview: Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

The Preview: Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

The European Tour begins its run of five consecutive events in Ireland and the United Kingdom this week. First up: the Irish Open at Mount Juliet Estate. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. 29 Jun 2021
Ogilvy: Why match-play is the best version of the game

Ogilvy: Why match-play is the best version of the game

I have to be honest. I was more than a little surprised when I heard the Australian Amateur Championships were going to be 72-hole stroke-play tournaments. 16 Jun 2021