Golf
NCAA finalizes extra year of eligibility for spring-sport athletes
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Golf
Monday, 30 March 2020 11:43 Some senior college golfers will get another chance to compete for a national championship. The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday to approve an extra year of eligibility for all spring-sport athletes, including men's and women's golfers, though the decision-making will be left to the individual schools. The historic news follows an announcement earlier this month when the NCAA, which…
Golf Central Podcast: From Tiger-Phil 'rematch' to 'Tiger King' reviews
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Monday, 30 March 2020 07:25 GolfChannel.com senior writers Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss the PGA Tour’s plans to financially assist players and caddies, the new Olympics dates and a possible Ryder Cup solution. The guys also get excited when hints of a Tiger-Phil rematch surface, and – SPOILER ALERT! - share reviews of the popular Netflix series, “Tiger King”. All that and more on…
European Tour adds Irish Open to list of postponements
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Monday, 30 March 2020 04:10 The European Tour has officially postponed the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, adding to the list of events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was originally scheduled for May 28-31 at Mount Juliet Estate, and was to be hosted by former U.S. Open champ Graeme McDowell. But Tour officials announced Monday that it will not take place as originally…
Official dates announced for the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic Games
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Monday, 30 March 2020 01:57 Tokyo Olympic organizers announced Monday that the Games will be played in the same time slot in 2021 as originally scheduled for this year. The opening ceremony for the Games, which were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, is now July 23, 2021 and the closing ceremony will be Aug. 8. This year’s Games were scheduled to begin on July…
Seinfeld co-creator starts GoFundMe page to help Riviera caddies
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Saturday, 28 March 2020 12:40 With one of the country’s most historic golf clubs shut down, one famous television personality and comedian is leading an effort to support the club’s caddies. Larry David, co-creator of “Seinfeld” and creator/star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” teamed up with media exec Lloyd Braun to start a GoFundMe page to support the loopers at Los Angeles’ Riviera Country Club who…
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Saturday, 28 March 2020 08:25
Pinehurst auctioning incredible experiences to support its employees
Saturday, 28 March 2020 09:00
How Sam Humphreys overcame one of the most challenging college careers ever
Friday, 27 March 2020 11:59
NCAA to vote Monday on eligibility forgiveness
Friday, 27 March 2020 00:54
U.S. Open reportedly to be postponed, though USGA says no decision yet
Friday, 27 March 2020 03:14
Evian Championship rescheduled for original Olympic dates
Friday, 27 March 2020 03:17
Drive, Chip and Putt Finals rescheduled for April 2021
Friday, 27 March 2020 05:15
Davis Love III's home destroyed in fire, but no one injured
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 13:00
Seamus Golf pauses accessory production to make medical masks during COVID-19
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 07:00
10 shocking upsets and underdog runs in WGC-Match Play history
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 03:07
Notes: Olympic delay help or hurt Tiger Woods' chances of making U.S. team?
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 04:32
Graeme McDowell on Ryder Cup: Majors will take priority when play resumes
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 05:32
Graeme McDowell feeling business impact of pandemic as Nona Blue Taverns closed
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 10:45
Olympic postponement not stopping Aditi Ashok from preparations at another run
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 11:08
Sunny Kim cards second mini-tour 59 in last week to win Minor League Golf event
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 05:13
Though Winged Foot closed, USGA still hoping for June U.S. Open
Tuesday, 24 March 2020 04:50
May's Charles Schwab Challenge still slated to be next PGA Tour event
Monday, 23 March 2020 04:22
Instructor Pete Cowen 'feeling horrendous,' believes he has COVID-19
Monday, 23 March 2020 08:18
Golf Central Podcast: The great 'What Could Have Been' WGC-Match Play
Sunday, 22 March 2020 14:58
Canada, Australia to withhold Olympic athletes unless postponed
Sunday, 22 March 2020 07:39