Daly Could Collect $150K On Bet to Reach 50 Years of Age

By ESPN.com Every pro golfer looks to bank some coin when they turn 50 and become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions.For two-time major champion John Daly, there's a slightly different twist.According to a report in USA Today, former Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller bet Daly years ago that he wouldn't make it to the big 5-0. The long-hitting Daly turned 50 on Thursday."Fuzzy's going to owe me 150 grand,'' Daly told the newspaper. "I don't know if he remembers that bet or not, but I'll get that
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Manuel de la Torre, Dean of the 50 Best Teachers List, Passes Away at 94

By Matthew Rudy A select few teachers have been a part of every Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers ranking since the list's inception in 1999.Of that group, even fewer dedicated themselves to giving lessons to average players, beginners and juniors right along with active and aspiring professionals.Manuel de la Torre accomplished all of those things -- and vastly more -- in his nearly 90 years in the game. The legendary instructor passed away Sunday in Mequon, Wis., at the age of 94.Born in Spain to
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Four-time Gold Medalist Rips Scott for Skipping Olympics

By Nick Schwartz  Adam Scott became the latest (but almost certainly not the last) high-profile golfer to pull out of the Olympics this week, announcing that he plans to proritize his professional commitments instead of playing in the first Olympic golf tournament since 1904. Australia had been expected to field a team of world No. 1 Jason Day (who is still expected to play) along with No. 7 Scott, but the 2013 Masters champion confirmed what he had been warning since last year."It (an Olympic
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Glenn Fox of 4 Seasons Golf Club Gives A Great Pro Tip

 By 4 Seasons PRO TIP – from our Club Pro, Glenn FoxA good golf grip is key to making consistent and accurate golf shots. Here’s a quick tip to help you out.A good test for your golf grip is to check that palms are parallel to one another, thumbs have crossed over the centreline of the grip to the opposite side of centre, you are holding more in your fingers than the palm of your hand, and your lower hand lifeline is on top of your top hand thumb.  The top 3 fingers on the club have the greatest
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Glenn Fox of 4 Seasons Golf Club Gives A Great Pro Tip

 By 4 Seasons PRO TIP – from our Club Pro, Glenn FoxA good golf grip is key to making consistent and accurate golf shots. Here’s a quick tip to help you out. A good test for your golf grip is to check that palms are parallel to one another, thumbs have crossed over the centreline of the grip to the opposite side of centre, you are holding more in your fingers than the palm of your hand, and your lower hand lifeline is on top of your top hand thumb.  The top 3 fingers on the club have the
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Tiger Woods Conducts Clinic At Junior Golf Tournament

By  Golf Digest The latest Tiger Woods comeback picked up more steam on Thursday with the 14-time major champion showing up at a junior golf tournament -- with his clubs.Woods, who is recovering from two off-season back surgeries, conducted a clinic at the Junior Invitational. And his appearance sent social media into a tizzy. Woods, who reportedly has stepped up his practice schedule of late, did more than hit soft wedges, though. How about a stinger? And yes, he hit driver. Long drivers,
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Q&A: Danny Willett Talks to Golf Digest About His Equipment

 By E Michael Johnson Danny Willett is the current Masters champion and ninth-ranked player in the world. The winner of six professional events worldwide talks about mistakes amateurs make with their equipment, the first club he “had to have” and why it’s likely he’ll be going into the U.S. Open at Oakmont having never seen the course.It’s the age-old question: Is it the indian or the arrow? Is it the player or the equipment?The obvious answer is both. But there’s no doubt you need the right
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Story About Tiger and Casey Martin Getting Food Poisoning in College

By Alex Myers Tiger Woods forged a lasting image of toughness with his victory at the 2008 U.S. Open. Woods won that week despite hobbling around Torrey Pines on a broken leg and against his doctor’s orders. But over a decade before, Tiger turned in another performance with a totally different type of ailment that his college teammates are still talking about.This Tiger tale came out of a conference call that included former Cardinal golfers Casey Martin, Notah Begay and Conrad Ray -- now
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‘BEEF’ JOHNSTON PLANS TO ‘GET HAMMERED’ AFTER FIRST VICTORY

By Andrew Coppens  You may be pardoned for not knowing the name Andrew Johnston, but chances are you won’t forget it if you were in the same Spanish town as the man known as “Beef” this weekend.After shooting a 1-under par 70 on Sunday, Johnston became the champion of the Spanish Open on the European Tour. It was his first title on the tour, and in a fashion that would make John Daly proud, he let loose after winning it.During an interview after the win, the England native let the world know his
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John Daly’s Champions Tour Debut Will Not Go Unnoticed!!

 By Emily Kay The reception for John Daly’s Champions Tour debut next month is bound to be as loud as the gaudy pants he so famously sports on golf courses from Turkey to St. Andrews, Hawaii to The Old White.Buckle up, Houston, because Daly and his garishly clad entourage will descend on The Woodlands Country Club for the May 6-8 Insperity Invitational. Fittingly, Daly’s long-time backer, Loudmouth Golf, has signed on as a sponsor of the event — a first for the apparel firm.Taking a page from
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Do DeChambeau's Single-Length Irons Make Sense For Your Game?

By Mike Stachura In Golf Digest's April issue, we examined the single-length irons concept that is one of the many interesting aspects of Bryson DeChambeau's game:Before we get overly excited about hot-shot amateur and can’t-miss pro prospect Bryson DeChambeau’s idea to make all his irons the same length, let’s remember this:(a) The idea isn’t all that new.(b) No, you can’t just take your current irons and install shafts that are the same length and be like Bryson.(c) Though it has been tried
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Similarities Between Spieth's Stunning Loss and Arnold Palmer's 1959 Defeat.

 By Golf Digest Naturally, there will be much worry about how Jordan Spieth’s stunning loss at the 80th Masters will affect his future as a champion. Will his quadruple bogey on the 12th hole that ultimately gave the tournament to Danny Willett seriously and even permanently damage the confidence that has been such an obvious part of the young Texan’s success?Well, consider the eerie similarities between what happened to Arnold Palmer at the 1959 Masters and Spieth last Sunday at Augusta.Like
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Check Out The New Closest To The Pin Contest - $100,000 in Golf Give-a-ways

By:  Karen Simpson This is our Closest to The Pin Contest where everyone wins a prize.  All you have to do is provide your name and ​e-mail address and give it a shot and you could win one of the following prizes: Prize(s) will consist of:  Grand Prize: One Hundred (100) Four (4) Rounds of Golf2nd Prize: Four Hundred (400) Two (2) Rounds of Golf 3rd Prize: Seven Hundred & Fifty (750) Single (1) Round of Golf 4th Prize: Twelve Hundred & Fifty (1250) Single Person Power Cart Rental for 18 Holes
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Chamblee Sounded Note of Caution When Spieth Brought Instructor Back.

By John Strege Was Jordan Spieth summoning his instructor Cameron McCormick back to Augusta National after Saturday’s third round an ominous sign?  Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee sounded the alarm on Live From the Masters on Sunday morning.  “Having his teacher out here could prove to be beneficial,” Chamblee said. “Maybe they find the answer. But it also could prove to be taxing to him, thinking too much about his golf swing as this tournament unfolds.”As the final round of the Masters
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Recalling The Modest Yet Outstanding Origins of the Trio Known As The Big 3

 By Dave Shedoski AUGUSTA, Ga. – On a cool, sunlit morning at the cathedral of golf, the Big 3 took a curtain call, and you couldn’t help but wonder if there will be another. It was glorious and poignant and bittersweet.  Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus struck ceremonial tee shots Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club to kick off the 80th Masters while the senior member of the long-celebrated trio, fragile and yet resolute Arnold Palmer, could do no more than look on as a spectator from a chair
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Why I'm Picking Bryson DeChambeau, Golf's New superhero, to Win the Masters

 By Mike Stachura (Golf Digest) Sometimes it’s all about me. Truth be told, it has to do with Piaget’s stages of cognitive development (look it up on WebMD). So a lot of the way I relate to the world is as a 4-year-old. Which makes me a lot of fun -- or a complete jackass -- in staff meetings. (Editor's note: The latter.)Maybe that's why I think my formula for picking the winners of major championships is correct, even though the formula makes no sense and is always completely unsuccessful. But
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What Is It That Makes The Drive, Chip and Putt work so well?

 By:  Golf Digest  AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Just like its world famous big brother, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is both a television show and celebratory garden party. Except, given the demographic of the participants, more like the coolest backyard birthday party. Ever.  Like all things Augusta National, the genius of the “DCP” is in the little details you won’t see on television. And that’s just fine. Just as CBS does with the Masters, let Golf Channel send out the pretty pictures and tell
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What Do You Think, Are You Ready, Is Competitive Golf For You?

By:  Golf Digest  Many recreational golfers often wonder if they should dip their toes into the waters of competitive golf. This article will give you an understanding of what it’s like to play under the pressure cooker of a stroke-play event, and offer some ideas on how to pursue an amateur career.  Make no mistake, competitive golf is an entirely different animal from a Sunday morning round with your buddies. There are no gimmies, X’s on the scorecard for bad holes, and certainly no breakfast
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Who's Got the Best Shot to Win a Green Jacket This Year?

by Alan Shipnuck  Jordan SpiethWhy He’ll Win: The defending champion has already shown an uncanny ability to peak for the game’s most important moments. The mini-swoon he’s in guarantees Spieth will put in extra preparation for Augusta.Why He Won’t: Is the pressure to follow up a monster 2015 getting in Spieth’s head ? Lately he’s been grouchy on the course, with his caddie and on social media. The Masters is not exactly a place to regain one’s equanimity. Our Made-up Odds: 4-1Bubba WatsonWhy
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Masters Field Taking Shape; One More Spot Up For Grabs

 By:  Bob Harig AUSTIN, Texas -- The field for the 80th Masters awaits the possibility of just two more players: the winner of the Shell Houston Open and Tiger Woods.The WGC-Dell Match Play Championship was the final opportunity to earn an invitation to the year's first major championship via the top 50 in the world category. Spain's Rafael Cabrera Bello is the only player who was outside of that number who moved in, doing so by making it to the quarterfinals of the Match Play.The Official World
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Here Are the 10 Different Ways Tiger's Masters Week Might Play Out

By Golf Digest We're still waiting to hear about Tiger Woods' plans for the Masters, although we think we have a pretty good sense of where things are headed. Seeing how Woods hasn't played a tournament since August, had two corrective procedures to his back in the fall, and is still not believed to be doing much more than chipping and putting, the odds are strong that he won't be teeing it up next week.But we don't know this for sure, and given the multitude of traditions that accompany the
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How Exactly Did Bubba Watson Hook That Wedge In The 2012 Masters?

By E. Michael Johnson Nearly four years after the 2012 Masters came to a conclusion there remains a fascination as to how Bubba Watson—one of the favorites for this year’s Masters—hooked a ball 40 yards with a 52-degree wedge from 144 yards with a modern golf ball? The answer is the shot that won Watson that Masters in a playoff was actually easier than most people think.Wait a minute. Hasn’t part of the argument of those claiming the modern ball (defined here as multilayer and urethane-covered)
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