On the course, 21-year-old Tiger Woods was in the process of dismantling the fabled layout, and his competition. His final 18-under par 270 would break the 72-hole tournament record, untouched until Jordan Spieth matched it in 2015, and his 12-shot margin of victory remains the standard. read more
Jason Bramless, 23, earned his PGA card this year. Shasta Averyhardt is the only African-American women on the LPGA Tour (Woods’ niece, Cheyenne, turned pro this week). But that’s it. It could be next year or years from now before someone who looks like Tiger Woods makes a real splash in pro golf. read more
Everyone knows the name Tiger Woods and can relate him to golf. Nike grew their entire golf division off of his name. Ironically, Nike golf clubs aren’t as popular amongst serious golfers as you would think, but Nike belts, pants, shorts, shirts, hats, gloves, shoes, golf balls, forget about it. read more
Tiger, Phil highlight U.S. Open. Tom Rinaldi and Andy North break down the chances for Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to contend at Shinnecock Hills. about 9 days ago; Johnson takes 4-shot U.S. Open lead into weekend. Dustin Johnson has a four-shot lead over Charley Hoffman and Scott Piercy after the second round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. read more