Celebrity Deathmatch: Ochoa vs. Sorenstam
Posted in ProFiles on May 2nd, 2008 4 Comments »
The two biggest names in women's golf top the money list.
Posted in ProFiles on May 2nd, 2008 4 Comments »
The two biggest names in women's golf top the money list.
Posted in Hot Topics, ProFiles on April 4th, 2008 5 Comments »
Nine things to ponder and watch for at the 2008 Masters Tournament.
Posted in ProFiles on March 21st, 2008 1 Comment »
We're approaching peak golf trip season. For many of us, that means Myrtle Beach and its plethora of golf courses.
Posted in ProFiles on March 7th, 2008 2 Comments »
Golf's maverick designer passed in 2005, but his courses live on.
Posted in ProFiles on February 29th, 2008 2 Comments »
What's in the water in Sweden?
Posted in ProFiles on February 1st, 2008 2 Comments »
You don't tug on Superman's cape.
Posted in ProFiles on November 16th, 2007 No Comments »
The Skins Game is just about fun, and that can't be all bad.
Posted in ProFiles on October 5th, 2007 2 Comments »
Steve Stricker found his golf swing on a range in Madison, Wisconsin, in the dead of winter. It's always the last place you look.
Posted in ProFiles on September 28th, 2007 No Comments »
It's no Ryder Cup, but the Presidents Cup has been a lot more competitive lately than its big sister.
Posted in ProFiles on August 31st, 2007 5 Comments »
It's the mouth of the South (Africa) versus the world's most famous Cablinasian.
Posted in ProFiles on August 17th, 2007 No Comments »
A brief history of the Wanamaker Trophy and the man for which it's named.
Posted in ProFiles on July 27th, 2007 4 Comments »
In "Open Championship: The Movie," here's who starred and who only got cameos.
Posted in ProFiles on June 8th, 2007 3 Comments »
With perhaps the most enviable swing in the history of the game, Sam Snead captured the attention of the golfing world for more years than any player before him.
Posted in ProFiles on April 13th, 2007 6 Comments »
From out of nowhere comes Zach Johnson. The unexpected, yet deserving winner of this year's Masters.
Posted in ProFiles on March 23rd, 2007 3 Comments »
Come along for a quick nine with Gary Player. One of golf's best known characters, Gary Player stalked fairways and won tournaments for many years.
Posted in ProFiles on February 9th, 2007 12 Comments »
Golf has had its characters and Lee Trevino might be the most quotable of them all. Hop on the cart and join me for a quick nine with Trevino.
Posted in ProFiles on February 2nd, 2007 9 Comments »
Somehow golf gets a hold of you. Somebody somehow or another passes on the game to you. Sometimes it's a family member, sometimes a friend, or sometimes it's an inspiring personality on television. Here's how the game came to me.
Posted in ProFiles on January 26th, 2007 2 Comments »
Only six LPGA golfers have more wins than Nancy Lopez. It didn't take long for her to rack up an impressive number of wins on the LPGA Tour.
Posted in ProFiles on January 19th, 2007 4 Comments »
Just when you thought it was another weekend that the Wie media circus would flourish Tadd Fujikawa steals the show.
Posted in ProFiles on January 12th, 2007 No Comments »
Augusta National is America's most prestigious golf venue and it has revealed some of the greatest players in the game. Here are Masters champs with the most victories.
Posted in ProFiles on December 1st, 2006 No Comments »
It was a successful PGA Tour year for the Aussies with one Major and another seven regular season wins among them. Karrie Webb nearly equalled the number of PGA victories on her own.
Posted in ProFiles on November 17th, 2006 1 Comment »
TV contracts, performance enhancing drug tests, promoting some of histories best players… how will the two commissioners handle themselves? Who will win this brutal Celebrity Deathmatch?
Posted in ProFiles on November 3rd, 2006 No Comments »
2006 is all but over and it has been a trying year for some. Some have played exceptionally well and others who have lost that loving feeling.
Posted in ProFiles on October 20th, 2006 7 Comments »
The only player among the next generation of women golfers to distance herself from the pack in 2006, Ochoa is proving that she can dominate on the LPGA Tour. Just like she's done her whole golfing life.
Posted in ProFiles on October 6th, 2006 No Comments »
Not that all of these guys are necessarily going to lose their card come the end of the season but don't we expect more from these folks. Did you see these money list positions coming at the beginning of the year?
Posted in ProFiles on September 29th, 2006 6 Comments »
A gentleman both on and off the course Byron Nelson has carried himself as a humble, true, and generous champion. His influence has continued since walking away from the game as a full-time player in 1946.
Posted in ProFiles on September 22nd, 2006 No Comments »
What kind of dent will rookies make in the 2006 Ryder Cup? Take a peek at rookies on both sides of the isle and get an idea of what kind of impact they'll have.
Posted in ProFiles on September 8th, 2006 5 Comments »
Carrying only ten clubs and dominating the sport for many years, Vardon is one of golf's all-time greats. He was golf's first celebrity and one of the finest players.
Posted in ProFiles on September 1st, 2006 1 Comment »
Modern golf balls bear only superficial resemblence to balls of the distant past. Take a peek with me at the evolution of the golf ball.
Posted in ProFiles on August 25th, 2006 3 Comments »
Take a peek back at the origin of the Ryder Cup, a couple of it's key moments, and my early prediction of the outcome.
Posted in ProFiles on August 18th, 2006 No Comments »
Unheralded course designer Tom Bendelow left a few gems for us. One of them, Medinah Country Club, we're enjoying this weekend at the PGA Championship.
Posted in ProFiles on August 11th, 2006 4 Comments »
Take a peek at golf's version of the minor leagues. This is where aspiring young players and Champions Tour hopefuls go to get used to the heat of competition.
Posted in ProFiles on August 4th, 2006 2 Comments »
What happens when Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson meet head to head off the golf course? Read on to find out…
Posted in ProFiles on July 28th, 2006 2 Comments »
Step in to the life of Tiger Woods' caddy Steve Williams.
Posted in ProFiles on July 14th, 2006 No Comments »
Coming off a two-win season in 2005 Irishman Padraig Harrington is a steady player. Can he live up to his potential?
Posted in ProFiles on July 7th, 2006 2 Comments »
With enough history to compete with every other event in golf, The Open Championship is one of the greatest events of the year.
Posted in ProFiles on June 23rd, 2006 3 Comments »
The whole scene was painful to watch. You wanted to turn away but curiosity wouldn't let you. How could you miss a train wreck? And then there were those words: "I can't believe I just did that."
Posted in ProFiles on June 16th, 2006 No Comments »
Winged Foot Golf Club has played host to 6 major championships including this year's U.S. Open. Lets take a peek at each winner's performance.
Posted in ProFiles on June 9th, 2006 9 Comments »
One of the most prolific winners in the 80s was Calvin Peete. The first African-American golfer to claim four victories in a year, he racked up an impressive resumé to complement a rich life.
Posted in ProFiles on June 2nd, 2006 1 Comment »
Jay Haas remained a significant factor on the PGA Tour late into his forties. His nine victories are overshadowed by the way he carries himself on and off the golf course.
Posted in ProFiles on May 12th, 2006 7 Comments »
Perhaps the greatest golf course designer of all time, Alister MacKenzie created some of the most popular and beloved golf courses in the world. His crowning achievement is enjoyed every year at Augusta National.
Posted in ProFiles on April 14th, 2006 1 Comment »
A regular feature in the winners circle through the 80's and 90's, Corey Pavin is looking to win for the first time in ten years.
Posted in ProFiles on April 7th, 2006 1 Comment »
One of the PGA Tour's all time greatest players, Tom Watson compiled an amazing record in only a few short years. He won his eight majors in eight years and added some of golf's greatest moments.
Posted in ProFiles on March 31st, 2006 1 Comment »
Nine-time major winner Ben Hogan is certainly one of professional golf's most interesting characters who, through force of his own will, crafted a swing and a legacy that will be appreciated as long as golf is played.
Posted in ProFiles on March 24th, 2006 No Comments »
As golf's leading woman Kathy Whitworth's accomplishments are unmatched on the LPGA.
Posted in ProFiles on March 17th, 2006 3 Comments »
An icon in the golf world, Donald Ross left a legacy that we can still enjoy: some of the greatest golf courses in the world.
Posted in ProFiles on March 10th, 2006 3 Comments »
The King of Kapalua has overcome grand obstacles on the golf course, but he's walked an even tougher road in life and emerged a champion.
Posted in ProFiles on March 3rd, 2006 3 Comments »
While not the flashiest, Verplank is one of the Tour's steadiest players who's gotten off to another great start to the 2006 season. Look for his work ethic and solid game to continue to deliver high finishes for years to come.
Posted in ProFiles on February 24th, 2006 1 Comment »
Anyone who knew Dick Harmon came to know a man who was dedicated to helping people as much as he tried to improve their swings. He was one of golf's greatest teachers for his knowledge and his character.
Posted in Hot Topics, ProFiles on February 10th, 2006 2 Comments »
A better example for the average player than many of the bombers on Tour, Luke Donald has quietly and steadily improved in the short time he's played golf in the States.
Posted in ProFiles on February 3rd, 2006 2 Comments »
On the verge of his 50th birthday, Fred Funk had an outstanding 2005 and remains a fan favorite going into the 2006 season.
Posted in ProFiles on January 27th, 2006 No Comments »
One of the LPGA's hottest young stars, Cristie Kerr, is finally living up to her potential.
Posted in ProFiles on January 20th, 2006 No Comments »
While Bart Bryant is a new face to many fans he's been banging around the golf landscape for many years. He's earned exemption and a regular PGA job by sticking with his game for nearly twenty years.
Posted in ProFiles on January 13th, 2006 1 Comment »
Catch up on a little Love III trivia.
Posted in ProFiles on January 6th, 2006 2 Comments »
This is a year of transition for Lehman as his British Open exemption runs out and he is old enough to be the captain of the Ryder Cup.
Posted in ProFiles on December 16th, 2005 3 Comments »
Setting a new Nationwide Tour earnings mark is Troy Matteson. He and a handful of his peers are about to embark on a year in the PGA Tour.
Posted in ProFiles on December 9th, 2005 No Comments »
Barely squeaking into the Tour's top-125 money winners in 2005, Nick Price has had a long and successful career. Come along for nine holes with hall-of-famer Nick Price.
Posted in ProFiles on December 2nd, 2005 8 Comments »
Ernie Els has a swing as smooth as butter and fresh resolve to establish his game in 2006.
Posted in ProFiles on November 18th, 2005 1 Comment »
The most dominant woman golfer of our day, Annika Sorenstam is enjoying her best years on the LPGA Tour.
Posted in ProFiles on November 11th, 2005 8 Comments »
The PGA Tour is in need of strong leadership as it navigates to the future. Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem has an opportunity to plot a good course.
Posted in ProFiles on November 4th, 2005 No Comments »
Jason Bohn jumped from 131st on the money list in 2004 to 34th in 2005. He's going to have to buckle down to stick around after the 2006 season is over.
Posted in ProFiles on October 28th, 2005 4 Comments »
Following Ryan Moore from his dominant college days to success on sponsor's exemptions has been fun to watch. Look for him to get even better.
Posted in ProFiles on October 21st, 2005 No Comments »
Brandt Jobe has taken the scenic route to the PGA Tour and seems to have enjoyed the journey as much as the destination.
Posted in ProFiles on October 7th, 2005 1 Comment »
Who could have known that Michael Campbell would take center stage this year?
Posted in ProFiles on September 30th, 2005 6 Comments »
Morgan Pressel is sure to be a part of an exciting group of women golfers in the coming years.
Posted in ProFiles on September 23rd, 2005 2 Comments »
A candidate for the PGA Tour's Comeback Player of the Year, Billy Mayfair has put a lackluster 2004 behind him.
Posted in ProFiles on September 16th, 2005 1 Comment »
Arnold Palmer is certainly one of America's most beloved sportsman. Join him here for a quick nine.
Posted in ProFiles on September 9th, 2005 1 Comment »
With a work ethic that pushes him past normal limits, there is no doubt that Vijay Singh is one of the Tour's elite.
Posted in ProFiles on September 3rd, 2005 No Comments »
Chris DiMarco has improved his game tremendously in the past five years but must now prove his worth when tournaments are on the line.
Posted in ProFiles on August 26th, 2005 2 Comments »
Kenny Perry has quietly build one of the most successful games on the PGA Tour. He is a man who has not only made a place for himself, he's made a place for others as well.
Posted in ProFiles on August 19th, 2005 1 Comment »
Phil Mickelson is finally living up to his potential. He's always been a sportsman, now he's a multiple-major winner.
Posted in ProFiles on August 12th, 2005 5 Comments »
Goosen isn't the chattiest Tour player. Most of the time he lets his game do the talking.
Posted in ProFiles on August 5th, 2005 1 Comment »
A peek into the life and game of the world's most high-profile athlete.
Posted in ProFiles on July 29th, 2005 6 Comments »
One of the PGA Tour's most colorful characters, John Daly is a people's champion.
Posted in ProFiles on July 22nd, 2005 5 Comments »
Couples continues to find a measure of success on the Tour while dealing with injury and a deep field.
Posted in ProFiles on July 15th, 2005 No Comments »
Jack Nicklaus dominated golf for three decades and is golf's most decorated champion.
Posted in ProFiles on July 8th, 2005 2 Comments »
Southern Boy David Toms' unassuming nature doesn't mean that he hasn't made a place for himself in golf.
Posted in ProFiles on June 30th, 2005 5 Comments »
Jim Furyk is one of the PGA Tour's most consistent players. He is the first featured in a new column called "ProFiles."