Cadillac Championship

Matt Ferguson's the man behind Churchville's world-class golf operation

2013-03-22 20:51:00

Put simply, when it comes to golf, Matt Ferguson brings the goods, whether he is teaching the sport or just talking about it. It is this passion that has allowed him to build the Churchville Golf Center, which he owns and runs, into a world-class...

Afraid to swing and miss? Na

2011-10-05 20:46:58

Multiple choice question: The most memorable part of Kevin Na's year has been (a) his first PGA Tour victory, (b) the 16 he took on a hole at the Texas Open, or (c) the televised whiff that really wasn't a whiff. Talk about a mixed bag. Last week's...

Inside the Ropes: Dufner hopes to avoid sleepy Sundays

2013-05-19 22:24:03

The Sports Xchange By Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes: Dufner hopes to avoid sleepy Sundays Unfortunately for Jason Dufner, the most excitement he's caused this year came from what has become known as "Dufnering." Dufner, who had a...

Golf-Putting woes make laidback Dufner boil on the inside

2013-05-15 17:23:02

May 15 (Reuters) - Because of his unflappable and ultra-laidback persona, you would never guess it but Jason Dufner has been seething inwardly for much of this year while continually struggling with his putting. The American world number 20, who...

Conservative approach pays dividends for McIlroy

2013-05-09 13:44:02

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - A more conservative approach off the tee has Rory McIlroy off and running at the Players Championship. The world number two from Northern Ireland had never broken par on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and missed...

Inside the Ropes: Players aren't all fans of Players Championship

2013-05-05 23:16:03

The Sports Xchange By Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes: Players aren't all fans of Players Championship The debate about whether the Players Championship actually should be the fifth major has raged for years and obviously will be...

On Grand Strand Golf: Johnson joins McIlroy, strong Wells Fargo field

2013-04-30 00:00:00

ABLONDIN@THESUNNEWS.COM -- At the conclusion of the Masters Tournament two weeks ago, Dustin Johnson was unsure if he was going to play in this week's 11th annual Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, N.C., which isn't much more than an hour's drive from...

Golf rankings, player capsules - Part 1

2013-04-22 06:43:02

The Sports Xchange By Tom LaMarre, The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Making fixes in 9. Webb Simpson and No. 19. Graeme McDowell Golf rankings, player capsules The Sports Xchange's 2013 PGA Tour rankings, selected by TSX Golf Staff, based on 2012-2013...

McDowell wins RBC Heritage in playoff

2013-04-22 00:14:01

HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- Graeme McDowell's best weeks on the golf course over the past three years have also been his most disappointing weeks. That's what happens when you're a world class player and you're not winning. He came up a shot shy of Webb...

Heritage Notebook: McDowell looking for long-awaited victory

2013-04-21 00:00:00

HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- Graeme McDowell has built a reputation for being a tough competitor through his win in the 2010 U.S. Open and gritty play on the past three European Ryder Cup Teams. The 33-year-old Northern Irishman is ranked 18th in the world....

Can anyone beat Tiger Woods at the Masters?

2013-04-10 10:18:00

Tiger Woods may seem long overdue for his first Masters win since 2005, but writers from around the Tribune Co. have some other ideas about who will be wearing the green jacket Sunday afternoon. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times Brandt Snedeker will win...

Grant's Golf Blog: Back on top

2013-03-25 14:58:00

What were you doing the last time Tiger Woods was the top player in the world? Halloween of 2010 was the day when Lee Westwood overtook Woods as the best player in the world according to the Official World Golf Rankings. Monday March 25th, 2013 is the...

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off.

2013-03-28 14:25:15

Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the second green during final round play in the 2013 WGC-Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament in Doral, Florida March 10, 2013.

2013-03-16 08:00:51

Tiger Woods holds his trophy for winning the WGC Cadillac Championship at Trump Doral Golf Club.

2013-03-14 10:22:10