http://www.yardbarker.com/golf Recent articles about Golf en-us Two-time major champion John Daly weighed in on the Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods ongoing spat that turned ugly when Garcia made a racist joke about fried chicken. Daly took to Twitter on Wednesday.  Fri, 24 May 2013 12:51:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/john_daly_wants_tiger_and_sergio_to_kiss_and_make_up/13687334 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/john_daly_wants_tiger_and_sergio_to_kiss_and_make_up/13687334 John Daly wants Tiger and Sergio to kiss and make up http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/john_daly_wants_tiger_and_sergio_to_kiss_and_make_up/13687334 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ST. LOUIS Jay Haas remembers when he had to hack his way around Bellerive Country Club. "The first time I played here, I think I was about 16 or 17," he said Thursday. "I shot a couple 80s, or something. It was a man's course, and the ball didn't go very far back then." Fast forward four decades and the 59-year-old is fresh off a five-under par 66, good enough to place him in a two-way tie for first place after the Senior PGA Championship's rainy opening day at Bellerive. Haas now a resident of Greenville, S.C. was born in St. Louis and spent his childhood in Belleville, Ill. He credited some previous knowledge of the course an estimated 30 rounds between casual outings with friends and previous competitions as a factor in his Day 1 success. "I've played here, I would have to say, more than anybody in the field," Haas said. "Although that's not a lot, I've still played probably 20, 25 rounds more than anybody else." He collected five b Thu, 23 May 2013 22:38:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/haas_experience_at_bellerive_is_evident_in_first_round/13683497 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/haas_experience_at_bellerive_is_evident_in_first_round/13683497 Haas' experience at Bellerive is evident in first round http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/haas_experience_at_bellerive_is_evident_in_first_round/13683497 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e3272314a6a9a776426d07a2346d094f22260907/mini/Administaff_Small_Business_0bfb.jpg Dear everyone involved in trying to mitigate the consequences of Sergio Garcia making racially charged comments: stop. You’re only making it worse. Today’s case in point? Euro Tour chief George O’Grady. In an appearance on Sky Sports, O’Grady was defending the tour’s decision to not punish Garcia when he made the quite unfortunate remark that many of Garcia’s friends were “coloured”. Great job, George. Now, of course, O’Grady has issued his own apology. From The Telegraph: With social media abuzz about the comment, O’Grady was obliged to emulate García and say sorry. “I deeply regret using an inappropriate word in a live interview for Sky Sports, for which I unreservedly apologise,” he said. Well I for one am relieved that George O’Grady feels no reservation about his apology. Maybe this will serve as a reminder that when someone opens their mouth and gets themselves in trouble, it’s best to let them deal with the consequences themselves, lest you drag yourself into the fray. Prob Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/george_ogrady_comes_to_sergios_defense_makes_things_worse/13681607 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/george_ogrady_comes_to_sergios_defense_makes_things_worse/13681607 George O’Grady comes to Sergio’s defense, makes things worse http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/george_ogrady_comes_to_sergios_defense_makes_things_worse/13681607 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png European Tour Chief Executive George O'Grady basically said that Sergio Garcia has plenty of black friends, so that means he can't be a racist. Yikes. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/european_tour_ceo_follows_sergios_racist_remark_with_one_of_his_own/13680533 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/european_tour_ceo_follows_sergios_racist_remark_with_one_of_his_own/13680533 Tour CEO talks Sergio, makes gaffe http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/european_tour_ceo_follows_sergios_racist_remark_with_one_of_his_own/13680533 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/5038a756a9226231fa84b1bbb9a611336cf3a535/mini/sergio.jpg The Sergio Garcia Camp obviously has entered full damage control now in light of the perceptively racist comments the Spanish golfer made about serving fried chicken to Tiger Woods should the two dine together during the U.S. Open next month. A statement previously had been released by Garcia in which he apologized for his fried [...]The post Sergio Garcia publicly apologizes for fried chicken joke about Tiger Woods (video) appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_publicly_apologizes_for_fried_chicken_joke_about_tiger_woods_video/13671007 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_publicly_apologizes_for_fried_chicken_joke_about_tiger_woods_video/13671007 Sergio Garcia addresses controversy publicly http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/sergio_garcia_publicly_apologizes_for_fried_chicken_joke_about_tiger_woods_video/13671007 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/9/89c7c589c55f7315acf69218bfa472159b672b15/mini/sergio-garcia-apology.jpg In a tiresome feud that now has reached well past its expiration date because the two sides refuse to let it die, Tiger Woods has responded to Sergio Garcia’s recent insensitive comments on Twitter. Speaking onstage at European Tour’s gala awards dinner at Wentworth in England, Garcia was asked by The Golf Channel’s Steve Sands [...]The post Tiger Woods takes to Twitter, slams Sergio Garcia’s ‘fried chicken’ joke appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:30:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tiger_woods_takes_to_twitter_slams_sergio_garcias_fried_chicken_joke/13669984 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tiger_woods_takes_to_twitter_slams_sergio_garcias_fried_chicken_joke/13669984 Tiger Woods takes to Twitter, slams Sergio Garcia’s ‘fried chicken’ joke http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_takes_to_twitter_slams_sergio_garcias_fried_chicken_joke/13669984 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, reportedly approves of his girlfriend, World Cup skier Lindsey Vonn. That’s because Nordegren has given the green light to Vonn being around Woods’ two kids. Woods and Vonn were spotted taking his young children, Sam and Charlie, to school in North Palm Beach, Fla. on Tuesday — just one day after Vonn took the kids to school on her own. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:21:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/report_tiger_woods_ex_wife_approves_of_girlfriend_lindsey_vonn_photos/13667431 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/report_tiger_woods_ex_wife_approves_of_girlfriend_lindsey_vonn_photos/13667431 Report: Tiger's ex approves of Vonn http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/report_tiger_woods_ex_wife_approves_of_girlfriend_lindsey_vonn_photos/13667431 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d48139c1406ef5b84ffff2dc2548e91e2146121c/mini/78220062.jpg Sergio Garcia and Tiger woods have been in a bit of a spat over the past couple weeks starting at the Players Championship at Sawgrass, and it looks like it isn’t going to end anytime soon. Sergio Garcia has done a great job of putting his foot in his own mouth in the latest layer of the saga. Sergio was attending the European Tour’s gala players’ awards dinner when he fielded a question from Golf Channel’s Steve Sands. According to the Guardian, Steve asked Sergio is he would have Tiger Woods over for dinner one night during the upcoming US Open. “We will have him round every night,” García said. “We will serve fried chicken.” Sergio did not apologize immediately for the remark which many observe as being racist, but he did release a statement shortly after through the European Tour: “I apologise for any offence that may have been caused by my comment on stage during The European Tour Players’ Awards dinner. I answered a question that was clearly made towards me as a joke with a ... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:18:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sergio_garcia_should_probably_refrain_from_hurling_fried_chicken_jokes_at_tiger_woods/13666864 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sergio_garcia_should_probably_refrain_from_hurling_fried_chicken_jokes_at_tiger_woods/13666864 Sergio Garcia Should Probably Refrain From Hurling ‘Fried Chicken Jokes’ At Tiger Woods http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/sergio_garcia_should_probably_refrain_from_hurling_fried_chicken_jokes_at_tiger_woods/13666864 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It’s been quite a while since two golfers really, publicly didn’t like each other. Now, thankfully for the intrigue of the sport, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia are putting some animosity out there on the links. On Monday, Woods replied to a reporter’s question about the ongoing feud with a simple “No,” indicating that he won’t soon be burying the hatchet with the Spaniard. On Tuesday, Garcia fired back, backing Woods’ assertion that the two won’t be reconciling (the only thing they can seem to agree on) and calling the 14-time major champion’s character into question. “He called me a whiner. He’s probably right,” said Garcia to reporters in England. “But that’s also probably the first thing he’s told you guys that’s true in 15 years. I know what he’s like. You guys are finding out.” When informed of Woods’ comments the previous day, Garcia went off further, also saying that he has no intention of calling Woods to chat. “That doesn’t surprise me. That’s what he’s l Tue, 21 May 2013 10:35:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_fires_back_at_tiger_woods_says_he_wouldnt_pick_up_the_phone_anyway/13662316 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_fires_back_at_tiger_woods_says_he_wouldnt_pick_up_the_phone_anyway/13662316 Sergio Garcia Fires Back at Tiger Woods, Says ‘He Wouldn’t Pick Up the Phone Anyway’ http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/sergio_garcia_fires_back_at_tiger_woods_says_he_wouldnt_pick_up_the_phone_anyway/13662316 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Anyone thinking that the feud between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia would be going away any time soon is sorely mistaken. At this years Players Championship, Garcia blamed Woods for an errant shot he hit on the par-5 second hole at TPC Sawgrass, saying Woods caused his gallery to cheer while Garcia was in the middle of a shot. Garcia followed that up by indicating that he didn’t particularly enjoy playing in the same group as the world No. 1-ranked Woods. More fallout from that incident occurred after the tournament, as on-course marshals disagreed whether or not Woods was at fault for distracting Garcia. On Monday, Woods spoke at a news conference promoting next month’s AT&T National in the Washington D.C. area. A reporter gave him an opportunity to squash the feud, asking Woods if he had any thoughts of calling up Garcia to bury the hatchet. Woods’ answer? A contrite “No,” eliciting laughs from those in attendance, after a brief awkward silence. The U.S. Open just got that muc... Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tiger_woods_wont_squash_sergio_garcia_feud_indicates_two_wont_chill_any_time_soon_video/13661722 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tiger_woods_wont_squash_sergio_garcia_feud_indicates_two_wont_chill_any_time_soon_video/13661722 Tiger Woods Won’t Squash Sergio Garcia Feud, Indicates Two Won’t ‘Chill’ Any Time Soon (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_wont_squash_sergio_garcia_feud_indicates_two_wont_chill_any_time_soon_video/13661722 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods spat that began at the Players Championship continued Monday as Garcia made the claim that Woods hasn’t been honest in the last 15 years. “He called me a whiner. He’s probably right,” Garcia said Monday to Golf.com’s Paul Mahoney at Wentworth, England, at the start of the week of the BMW PGA Championship.  Mon, 20 May 2013 22:05:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_tiger_hasnt_been_honest_in_15_years/13659676 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_tiger_hasnt_been_honest_in_15_years/13659676 Sergio: Tiger hasn't been honest in 15 years http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/sergio_tiger_hasnt_been_honest_in_15_years/13659676 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png After Tiger Woods called Sergio Garcia a whiner, Garcia agreed. Wait what? Yes, Garcia called himself a whiner in trying to take a shot at the legendary golfer. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:45:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_calls_tiger_woods_a_liar_admits_to_being_a_whiner/13659562 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/sergio_garcia_calls_tiger_woods_a_liar_admits_to_being_a_whiner/13659562 Garcia: Tiger Woods a 'liar' http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/sergio_garcia_calls_tiger_woods_a_liar_admits_to_being_a_whiner/13659562 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/0/306f4243888c086108196f77cc901d320c3704f3/mini/168625605.jpg The U.S. Golf Association will announce its final decision on whether to ban anchored putting (belly putter and long putters that are anchored against the body) at a news conference on Tuesday. Tiger Woods is in favor of the proposed ban. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tigers_woods_hopes_usga_bans_anchoring_putters/13656619 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/tigers_woods_hopes_usga_bans_anchoring_putters/13656619 Tigers Woods hopes USGA bans anchoring putters http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tigers_woods_hopes_usga_bans_anchoring_putters/13656619 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/5/550f40a24846a7f17419e98488d75f788c12e711/mini/5241242.jpg Rocco Mediate recently shared a story about Tiger Woods that gives us an interesting glimpse at the golf legend’s personality. Mediate sat down with Golf Channel’s David Feherty for an interview on “Feherty” (Mondays 10:00 p.m. ET on Golf Channel) last week and said he still hasn’t had a chance to chat with Tiger about their dramatic playoff at the 2008 US Open. Woods, playing on a bad knee that would require season-ending surgery, sunk a birdie putt on the 72nd hole to tie him with Mediate, who was in the clubhouse at -1. The two played an 18-hole playoff on Monday to determine the winner. Tiger again made birdie on the last hole of the playoff round to tie Mediate. Woods then beat Mediate in a sudden-death playoff hole to win the tournament. Battling Woods head-to-head for the entire day is Mediate’s biggest claim to fame. So when he saw Tiger the next year at the 2009 Players Championship, he was hoping his competitor could give him a nice personalized autograph. Mediate told F... Mon, 20 May 2013 01:03:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/rocco_mediate_shares_story_about_tiger_woods_stiffing_him_on_autograph/13652572 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/rocco_mediate_shares_story_about_tiger_woods_stiffing_him_on_autograph/13652572 Golfer shares tale of Tiger stiffing him http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/rocco_mediate_shares_story_about_tiger_woods_stiffing_him_on_autograph/13652572 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/c/bc1a22b36d96e7a7b90e83153dc9c4abcb1d380c/mini/rocco.jpg Tiger Woods’ relationship with girlfriend and World Cup skier Lindsey Vonn is heating up so fast that the two are reportedly working out the details of a prenuptial agreement. “Tiger’s relationship with Lindsey has moved quickly,” a source told the National Enquirer. “The two have gotten so serious they’re already thinking about a wedding and kids.” Wed, 15 May 2013 21:14:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/report_tiger_woods_and_lindsey_vonn_negotiating_a_prenup/13626743 http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/report_tiger_woods_and_lindsey_vonn_negotiating_a_prenup/13626743 Tiger, Vonn talking marriage, prenup? http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/report_tiger_woods_and_lindsey_vonn_negotiating_a_prenup/13626743 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/6/1646538a30179bbdb208980d407983ada772fa6a/mini/tl.jpg