One of those rare athletes recognizable by fans, from the fanatical to the casual, by first name only, announced her retirement from golf today. “I have made a decision to step away from competitive golf after this season,” she said at the Sybase Classic. “Obviously this was a very difficult decision for me to make because I love this game so much. But it’s the right one.” Annika Sorenstam will be leaving the game she has dominated for so many years.
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E Schuster - May - 13th
K Vakamudi - May - 12th
Sergio Garcia faced many questions going into last week - balky putting, diminished ball striking, and a three year winless streak. However, he answered them all in resounding fashion defeating Paul Goydos to win The Players Championship.
The final round presented a unique challenge at TPC Sawgrass. High winds and a firm fast golf course lead [...]
A Raehtz - May - 8th
Sergio Garcia leads THE PLAYERS Championship through one round by two shots.
E Schuster - May - 5th
Anthony Kim became the youngest winner on the PGA tour in six years at the tender age of 22. He certainly played with the style and substance of someone far older. Beginning the day with a four shot lead, Mr. Kim gave nothing back, rather adding a stroke to his margin of victory. “I’m a little bit numb right now, but that walk up 18 was the best feeling of my entire life,” Kim said. “I’ll never forget that feeling. I had chills going up and down my spine. I want to recreate that as many times as possible now, so I’m really going to work hard.”
Tim Schoch - May - 4th
Paula “Pink Panther” Creamer, 21, beat her good buddy, 47-year-old Juli Inkster, on the second playoff hole to win the SemGroup Championship at the Cedar Ridge Country Club, Broken Arrow, OK.
Sunday’s putting for the Pink Panther wasn’t purrfect, but when it really counted, she pounced and pawed the pink pill down for the prize.
All week, [...]
Brett Hitchins - May - 1st
Since The Wachovia Championship’s inception in 2003, its last three holes have proven to be the most difficult closing stretch on Tour. Now, two weeks after chasing for the Green Jacket, Tour players arrive at Augusta in Charlotte, NC to the challenge ‘The Green Mile’.
No, not the American drama from the 90’s starring Tom Hanks. [...]
A Raehtz - May - 1st
David Toms is back on top through one round. He shot a five under 67.