5 best players without a green jacket
One of the most popular labels in golf is the best player to have never won a major, which can be looked at two ways. The bad news is that it means a player has never won a major. The good news is that he's at least thought highly enough to be considered.
The best player at Augusta National to have never won the Masters?
That stings a little bit more.
Just ask Greg Norman...
Mickelson's 60 marvelous, and cruel
Phil Mickelson held his head in horror on the ninth green, his 18th of the day. His 26-foot putt birdie putt for 59 curled around the hole and stayed out.
"It's crushing," Mickelson said, "because you don't get that chance very often."
David Duval, who shot one of golf's magical 59s, tweeted: "he just got robbed."
No one would disagree...
Now Tiger knows what it's like
Welcome to everyone else's world, Tiger.
The worlds of Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Lee Westwood and any number of players who have had to sit in press conferences and face questions about someone other than themselves.
Woods got a taste of what it's like to be badgered about another player when he sat down with the press...
McIlroy's megadeal comes with risk
The worst-kept secret in golf is out of the bag.
Nike, which outside of Tiger Woods has made a string of bad bets in golf sponsorship -- from David Duval to Anthony Kim -- hopes to turn its fortunes around by pegging its future in the sport to Rory McIlroy.
The ubiquitous Swoosh, which has relied almost entirely on Woods to drive its golf product, announced on Monday a deal with...
Duval lashes out after tourney snub
David Duval created a quasi-controversy when he took to Twitter on Monday to inform his fans that he hadn't receive a sponsor exemption to the Humana Challenge, where he shot a final-round 59 to win the 1999 event.
Duval (@David59Duval) tweeted: "So it's official. I will not get a spot at the Humana."
"I guess having the defining moment in the history if...
Duval out to regain his PGA Tour card
David Duval spent his first full season of professional golf in the minor leagues, finishing No. 8 on what was then the Nike Tour money list to earn his PGA Tour card. Nearly 20 years later, after a career in which he has won a major, a PGA Tour money title and was No. 1 in the world, Duval is willing to go back.
Duval still doesn't know where he will start his 2013 season,...
Duval willing to go back to minor tour
David Duval spent his first full season of professional golf in the minor leagues, finishing No. 8 on what was then the Nike Tour money list to earn his U.S. PGA Tour card. Nearly 20 years later, after a career in which he has won a major, a U.S. PGA Tour money title and was No. 1 in the world, Duval is willing to go back.
Duval still doesn't know where he will start his 2013...
Financial woes bring more perspective to Duval
About the only thing that comes easily for David Duval these days is the ability to find perspective.
Duval was talking late Monday night about the ''gigantic financial hit'' he has taken from the real estate collapse, the solution he worked out with the bank over money owed on his home in the Denver suburb of Cherry Hills Village, and the strain it has caused during...
David Duval, Former World No.1 Ranked Golfer, Faces Foreclosure of Colorado Mansion
When David Duval shot a 59 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in April 1999 to win the tournament on the final hole and vault to the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Rankings, he was on top of the world. In July 2012? Not so much. The former 2001 British Open champion has won nearly $19 million over the course of his career -- not including endorsements -- yet apparently finds...
2012 British Open: 12 Awesome Photos of Royal Lytham
The 2012 British Open is underway as you read this early morning post. Tiger Woods is playing with Sergio, and Justin Rose. The group tee’d off about 45 minutes ago… Lefty is playing with world #1 Luke Donald and Geoff Ogilvy. They are set to tee off at 9:43 am this morning.
It should be an interesting weekend, and the place all the action is going down is rather special as...
Rise & Shine: The 141st Open Championship Returns to Royal Lytham
Follow Mike Macchi on Twitter Today! The stage is set for another compelling golf event as The Open Championship makes it return to Royal Lytham in Lytham St Annes, England. Golf enthusiasts remember the site as the place where former number one player in the world David Duval hoisted the Claret Jug in 2001 and [...]
The Unexperts: The Open
The worlds greatest golfers are gathered in Lancashire, England for this years British Open at Royal Lytham & Annes Golf Club. The last two times the Open was held at Royal Lytham a yank came out on top, David Duval in 2001 and Tom Lehman in 1997. The worlds worst prognosticators are here at Straitpinkie! The UnExperts are back and we are here to give you our top 3 picks to climb...
2012 British Open Odds
The 2012 British Open is kicking off this week at the Royal Lytham & St. Annes golf course in Lancashire, UK. The last time the British Open was at Royal Lytham & St. Annes was in 2001 when David Duval took home the Claret Jug. Like all of the British Open courses in the UK, the Royal Lytham & St. Annes will give the top players on the PGA Tour a run for their money....
Column: Duval returns to Open after lost decade
The last time he played this course on the northwest coast of England, David Duval was cheered by thousands as he made a celebratory walk up the 18th hole to claim his first major championship. The British Open was his, the rivalry with Tiger Woods was back on, and even the wraparound glasses couldn't hide his delight in having finally won a big one.
Further proof that golf...
British Open at a glance
A glance at the 141st British Open golf championship starting Thursday:
Site: Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Length: 7,086 yards (6,478 meters)
Par: 34-36-70
Field: 157 (155 professionals, 2 amateurs).
Prize money: 5 million pounds (about $7.75 million).
Winner's share: 900,000 pounds (about $1.4 million).
Defending champion: Darren Clarke.
Open champions at Royal Lytham...
Can't rain on these players' parades
When the last of his 22 putts at the 18th hole -- or was it 23, because it's so hard to keep track from beneath an umbrella? -- had been rolled and Morten Orum Madsen had completed his practice round in preparation of the 141st British Open, the pride of Silkeborg, Denmark, acknowledged the marshals standing to the rear of the green.
"Did you enjoy yourself today?"...
The best 5 Opens at Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Royal Lytham & St. Annes has a history of identifying the best player in golf.
Bobby Jones won the first of his three British Open titles in 1926. Seve Ballesteros won twice, the first one in 1979 which proved to be a breakthrough for what became known as the ''Big Five'' in European golf. David Duval, the only player to replace Tiger Woods at world No. 1 during...
PGA, The 141st Open Championship Preview
All eyes this week will be on Lancashire in England for the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club.
The Open Championship is the oldest of the four Major Championships and dates back to 1860. It is the third Major to take place each year and is scheduled for the weekend of the third friday in July.
There is a field of 156 players who will be fighting it...
Clarke struggles after Open victory
Maybe now that Darren Clarke has relinquished the old Claret Jug he can get on with the rest of his career. Maybe now he can start playing decent golf instead of the dross he's been serving up for much of the past 12 months.
Clarke has been conspicuous by his absence since his surprise win at Royal St. George's 12 months ago. In fact, Clarke went 10 months without making...
Before Duval, there was Baker-Finch
Ian Baker-Finch loves golf.
The truth is he should hate it. Especially during this, of all weeks.
As a past champion, Baker-Finch should be competing at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. But, for the 15th straight year, the CBS television analyst won't be in the field at the British Open, which begins Thursday.
"I would like to be able to compete and enjoy the experience, but...
Duval content, even as wins go away
Conventional wisdom suggested David Duval would soar yet higher after his 2001 British Open success. One headline trumpeted the "rise of King David." One first paragraph foresaw ascension because his modus operandi had been to elevate after previous breakthroughs. Duval himself fostered the notion, saying, "I imagine this will intensify my drive."
Instead, the...
Longer Lytham deceptively difficult
History tells us that a big-name player will win the 141st Open Championship this week at Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
The oldest championship in the world has been played on the links course in Lancashire 10 times, and the winners have been Bobby Jones (1926), Bobby Locke (1952), Peter Thomson (1958), Bob Charles (1963), Tony Jacklin (1969), Gary Player (1974), Seve Ballesteros...
2012 British Open Preview: The Top 10 Contenders.
We are doing something a little different for our major golf preview this time. Rather than me listing the top 10 contenders, we have a special guest write Johnny Hasson who gave his top 5 picks for this year’s British Open. At the end of piece I’ll give you 5 more golfers than can win this year’s 3rd major.
Here’s Johnny’s portion.
The Open Golf Championship kicks off...
Lengthened Lytham deceptively difficult
The views aren't much. The Irish Sea, only a half-mile to the west, is separated from the golf course by a tree-lined railway line and six blocks of Victorian housing. Yet in Lancashire, 240 miles northwest of central London, sandy dunes ideal for golf await on a course rated No. 22 on Golfweek's Best Classic Courses list in Great Britain & Ireland.
At first glance,...
British Open at a glance
Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship:
Event: 141st British Open
Dates: July 19-22
Site: Royal Lytham & St. Annes
Length: 7,086 yards (6,478 meters)
Par: 34-36-70
Field: 156 (154 professionals, 2 amateurs).
Prize money: 5 million pounds (about $7.75 million).
Winner's share: 900,000 pounds (about $1.4 million).
Defending champion: Darren Clarke...
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