How David Pecker strong-armed Tiger Woods into Men’s Fitness cover
Tiger Woods was caught having sex with his mistress Mindy Lawton in an Escalade in 2007, years before his affair became public. But the solution to stopping this information from leaking came from a most unlikely source: David Pecker, head of the National Enquirer. On Thursday, on stage at Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, Mr. Pecker […]
Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, falls short of U.S. Open qualifying and he’s not alone
There is perhaps nothing more difficult in golf than qualifying for the U.S. Open. The United States Golf Association (USGA) received more than 10,000 entries for this year’s qualifiers, all of whom were professionals or amateurs with a handicap index of 0.4 or higher. Among them was Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie Woods, who was looking […]
NY v. Trump: Tabloid publisher testifies he bought stories on Tiger Woods, ex-Obama chief of staff
A former tabloid publisher and key prosecution witness testified during cross-examination by former President Donald Trump’s defense attorneys that he bought articles about professional golfer Tiger Woods and Obama’s former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, among others. Prosecutors in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office brought their first witness, David Pecker, to the stand for […]
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 […]