Golf

Mickelson elected to golf Hall of Fame

Four-time major champion Phil Mickelson was elected Thursday to the World Golf Hall of Fame, saying his enshrinement wont slow down his quest to reach 50 career victories. Mickelson, who became eligible for the honor after turning 40 last year, received 72 percent of votes cast, the Hall of Fame said. “Being called a hall [...]

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Mickelson elected to golf’s Hall of Fame

SINGAPORE — Four-time major winner Phil Mickelson has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame says Mickelson, who became eligible after turning 40 last year, received 72 percent of votes cast. Mickelson says it was a “special, cool honor.” The three-time Masters champion, who is playing at the Singapore [...]

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Column: By not acting, golf flunks own racism test

Now we know: Golf is a sport where you can aim a racial slur at Tiger Woods in front of a room of people and not get punished for it. In fact, in certain company, when the audience is in a party mood and thinks the world is not watching or listening, you might even [...]

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Kuchar and Co make 3rd trip Down Under

American golfer Matt Kuchars trips Down Under have been few and far between since making his professional debut at the 2000 Australian Open. Three years later, he returned for his honeymoon on Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Kuchar is back for the Australian Open at The Lakes and next weeks Presidents Cup at [...]

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Champions Tour wins Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge title

Kenny Perry made nine birdies and led the Champions Tour to the title at the Wendys 3-Tour Challenge on Tuesday. The Champions Tour team, made up of Perry, Jay Haas and Mark Calcavecchia, were a combined 15 under in the two-player, best-ball format that allowed each team to discard one score per hole. The group [...]

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Champions Tour wins 3-Tour Challenge title

Kenny Perry made nine birdies to lead the Champions Tour to the title over the LPGA and PGA teams at the Wendys 3-Tour Challenge on Tuesday. The Champions Tour team, made up of Perry, Jay Haas and Mark Calcavecchia, were a combined 15 under in the two-player, best-ball format that allowed each team to discard [...]

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