Tiger Woods batting practice vs. John Smoltz story told with hilarious outcome
Once, at the height of his powers, Tiger Woods took batting practice with Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz. Smoltz, fresh from Tommy John surgery, had to pitch a mock game as part of his rehabilitation, and Woods wanted to face Smoltz in the batter’s box. At that point, Braves manager Bobby Cox demoted Smoltz […]
Tiger Woods note question leads to awkward end to Neal Shipley press conference
Neil Shipley’s dream Masters week ended in a strange way. Shipley was the only amateur to reach the finals this weekend at Augusta, playing the final round against Tiger Woods on Sunday. Shipley spoke passionately about Woods and his experience playing with him, but had an odd reaction to one question about the five-time Masters […]
Scottie Scheffler approaching Tiger Woods’ level of dominance
AUGUSTA, Ga. — If you weren’t already in awe of Scotty Scheffler, you probably are now. Because that’s how it should be. Golf has regained its dominance. That’s good. “We teed it up here and he was supposed to win, so he won,” Xander Schauffele said Sunday, as he and the rest of Masters Field […]
Scottie Scheffler wins Masters, joins Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Seve
Scottie Scheffler is the 2024 Masters champion, but he just fell short. Scheffler won by four strokes and earned his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler proved once again on Sunday why he is considered the best golfer on the planet. In the final round of the 88th Masters Tournament, he came close to […]
Scottie Scheffler wins Masters in fashion never seen, including Tiger Woods
Scottie Scheffler proved he’s the best player in the world on Sunday at Augusta National. He won the 2024 Masters with a final-round 4-under 68 to beat Ludwig Oberg by four strokes and earn his second green jacket. Scheffler accomplished that thanks to his excellent ball-striking, keen focus, and ability to avoid mistakes. Two years […]
Tiger Woods shakes Verne Lundquist’s hand on No. 16
Tiger Woods didn’t play well at the Masters, but he shared a moment with the legend before it was all over. Longtime CBS anchor Vern Lundquist, 83, attended his final Masters call-up at Augusta National, and Woods made sure to greet him on the 16th hole. Lundquist famously cited some of Woods’ greatest moments as […]
Neal Shipley wins Masters week capped off by Tiger Woods Sunday round
Neil Shipley is a graduate student at Ohio State University who placed second at the 2023 U.S. Amateur Championship, qualifying him for the Masters. He was the only amateur to qualify for Augusta National, and even though he didn’t play his best, the young man still won Masters Week. “Playing with Tiger and all week […]
Tiger Woods ends Masters 2024 with worst score of his career
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods ended Sunday’s Masters on a better note, going off the course with a 16-over 304, the highest 72-hole score of his 30-year career. Woods’ previous highest score was 302 points at the Memorial in 2015, when he scored a career-worst 85 points in the third round. The only time he […]
Tiger Woods eyes PGA Championship, majors following “good week” at The Masters
The scorecard didn’t show many positives, especially over the last 36 holes. But Tiger Woods called his 26th Masters appearance a “good week” despite finishing solo in 60th place at 16 over. He set an Augusta American record with 24 consecutive cuts and completed 72 holes at a major tournament for the first time in […]
Tiger Woods makes absolute mess of Masters hole, takes “worst cart ride” in golf
Following Friday’s second round of the Masters, Tiger Woods defeated a number of stars who qualified. In doing so, he set a record for most consecutive cuts at Augusta National with 24. That was the high point of the week for Woods. After scoring a career-worst 82 points on Saturday and being completely eliminated from […]