Cappelen wins Patriot All-America on final hole
Sebastian Cappelen grew up in Denmark dreaming of being a pilot. On his final shot of the year, he soared to new heights in the college golf ranks, canning a 15-foot birdie putt to win the Patriot All-America at The Wigwam's Gold Course.
My Year in Golf: Adam Schupak
Our Adam Schupak has a special place in his heart for Augusta National, and had the opportunity to share it with an old friend in 2012, witnessing everything from pimento sandwiches to Bubba Watson's incredible shot to win it all.
Number Crunching 2012: Zack Miller
Who climbed and who dropped in 2012? Through Dec. 31, Golfweek.com takes a look at players who made significant moves up or down in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index this year.
5 Things: Loves come through in clutch
Davis Love III and son Dru delivered a clutch performance on the final hole, including Dru's sinking the winning birdie putt, to capture the PNC Father/Son Challenge.
Number Crunching 2012: D.A. Points
Who climbed and who dropped in 2012? Through Dec. 31, Golfweek.com takes a look at players who made significant moves up or down in the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index this year.
Mitsubishi Rayon, Aldila sign merger agreement
Mitsubishi Rayon America and Aldila announced Dec. 4 that the companies have signed a merger agreement.
Quiros out 5-6 months after wrist surgery
Alvaro Quiros, once ranked inside the top 50 in the world, underwent wrist surgery in November and will be sidelined 5 to 6 months.
Schupak: Golf wasn't intended to be easy
Senior writer Adam Schupak says that it's about time that anchoring was banned and that creativity will rule the day as those using long or belly putters will find another avenue to improve.
Brace yourself: Anchoring decision looms over golf
With every indication that golf's governing bodies will impose a ban on anchoring, Golfweek takes an in-depth look at the circumstances that have led to this defining moment.
Schupak: Siren warning put life into perspective
The first sirens warning of rocket fire blared Thursday night as we sipped drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres before the Tel Aviv Maccabi basketball game. Fortunately, the room we were in doubled as a bomb shelter. Still, it felt as though time stood still.
A trip to Israel: Golf is limited, but there is plenty of passion
Adam Schupak takes a goodwill tour to Israel, discovering its passion for golf and challenges to grow the game.
Foley awed by 'the strongest man I've ever met'
Arn and Nancy Tellem's Mission to Israel - which includes Sean Foley, Hunter Mahan and Amy Alcott - continued on Thursday, where the group met Holocaust survivor Asher (Aud) Sieradzki.
Alcott offers Palestinian teen game-changing advice
Amy Alcott met Doha Amla, a 17-year-old with dreams of the WNBA, on her trip to Israel, reminding her of her own hopes and dreams as a 9-year-old.
Western Wall offers day of prayer, reflection
Amy Alcott, Sean Foley, Hunter Mahan and the rest of group spreading the gospel of golf visit the Western Wall, which is 2,000 years old and stretches seven city blocks.
Food, conversation and Meir's journey to Israel
If the first night of the Arn and Nancy Tellem goodwill mission to Israel is any indication, we’re all going to need a good tailor to adjust our waistlines. I’ll spare you the details, but rest assured, we enjoyed a feast compliments of Tali Friedman, one of the city’s most renowned chefs.
Schupak: Spreading the gospel of golf in Israel
Adam Schupak checks in from the Holy Land at the beginning of a mission to spread the gospel of golf.
Sources: PGA offers CEO job to Bevacqua
Peter Bevacqua, 41, has been offered the job as PGA of America’s chief executive officer, two sources close to the decision told Golfweek.
Tour players use Disney as last shot at 2013 status
There’s an added sense of urgency this week at the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic as time is running out to claim one of the top 125 spots on the 2012 Tour money list.
Graphite Design to close U.S. shop, outsource distribution
Shaftmaker Graphite Design International will close its U.S. headquarters in San Diego on Nov. 30, Golfweek has learned.
Gainey remained calm, executed to win McGladrey
Tommy Gainey shot a final-round 60 to come from seven shots back and win the McGladrey Classic. Adam Schupak was there.
5 Things: Veterans Furyk, Love lead McGladrey
The final round of the McGladrey Classic is setting up for a dramatic finish, with 10 golfers within four strokes of the lead.
Minority golf youth ambassador Dickey, 84, dies
Golf lost one of its best-known champions of the grass-roots minority golf movement when William “Bill” Dickey, 84, died in Phoenix on Oct. 16.
Reversal of fortune for Colsaerts on 17th hole
Nicolas Colsaerts birdied the par-3 17th hole in dramatic fashion on Friday to help Europe tally a point. On Saturday, his water ball at the same hole cost Europe a potential point.
Budding bromance: Mickelson, Bradley thrive together
Forget the Tiger-Rory bromance. It’s the budding relationship between Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley that may be the key to the American side regaining the Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup's money-making evolution
Once an afterthought and perceived money-loser, the Ryder Cup has evolved into money-making gold.
Olazabal pays homage to the late Ballesteros
No golfer epitomized the spirit of European golf like the late Severiano Ballesteros. And his presence will be felt in every shot this week at Medinah Country Club, said European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal.
Ryder Cup: Pate’s career detours at ’91 match
The first blow struck in the 1991 Ryder Cup matches wasn’t landed by a competitor. It was absorbed by American Steve Pate when he was involved in a car crash on the way to the traditional gala dinner, changing his career forever.
The 5 greatest Ryder Cups of all time
When the 39th Ryder Cup gets under way on Friday, new memories will be made. We can only hope the drama at Medinah compares favorably with the five greatest Ryder Cups of all time.
Weaver defeats Thomas for spot in U.S. Am final
Immediately after defeating Justin Thomas to reach the final at the U.S. Amateur, Michael Weaver broke down in tears of joy.
U.S. Am: Fox defeats World No. 1 Williams
Looking for an underdog to follow at the U.S. Amateur? Meet Steven Fox, who defeated World No. 1 amateur Chris Williams to reach the semifinals.
Aussie Goss youngest still standing at U.S. Amateur
Australian Oliver Goss, 18, enjoys a memorable day at the U.S. Amateur and advances to the quarterfinals with 2-and-1 victory over Bobby Leopold.
Choi knocks off Pieters in Round of 32 at U.S. Am
Despite a hole-in-one from opponent Thomas Pieters, Albin Choi was in a zone during his 4-and-3 victory at the U.S. Amateur on Thursday.
Pieters takes down Spieth in early battle of Goliaths
U.S. Amateur: You wouldn't expect this match-up until much later in the tournament, but Thomas Pieters knocked off Jordan Spieth in the Round of 64 in an epic battle on Wednesday.
Cherry Hills: A course ripe with golf's history
Our Adam Schupak took his first spin around Cherry Hills Country Club on Tuesday, and is simply smitten with the layout.
Nicklaus returns to Cherry Hills to support son
Jack Nicklaus nearly won the U.S. Open at Cherry Hills in 1960 in shocking fashion, but likely was more nervous watching his son Gary fail to qualify for match play on Tuesday at the U.S. Amateur.
PGA Championship: A chore by the shore
Against the odds, Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course rose amid South Carolina dunes to pose one of golf’s toughest tests, says Adam Schupak.
Course architects' early experiences shape philosophies
Golf architecture is unique in the artistic realm, a subtle mixture of skill and imagination, intuition and science. Adam Schupak
Mission Hills Hainan nears sensory overload
Your assignment: Play all 10 courses at Mission Hills Hainan before you're overcome by sensory overload. Adam Schupak.
Early commitment helped Schmidt-Curley thrive in China
With U.S. golf-course development virtually nonexistent, many American golf architects have been piling up frequent-flier miles.
Bayou golf, football an irresistible combination
Bayou golf and football prove an irresistible combination. Adam Schupak.
Stricker nips Stanley, claims 3rd Deere title
Trailing by a stroke as he played the 18th, Steve Stricker holed a 25-foot putt from just off the green to beat Kyle Stanley and win his third consecutive John Deere Classic title.
1986 Masters: Lyle's hair-raising experience
Sandy Lyle had never played with Jack Nicklaus before the final round of the 1986 Masters. He says there were no signs the first eight holes, making the back-nine charge even more intense.
TaylorMade makes bold forecast for R11
TaylorMade is betting that consumer acceptance of its R11 white driver will be a big success. How big?
Fowler kicks up dirt in viral Puma ad
As the face of Puma Golf, Rickie Fowler is reinforcing the brand’s edgy, irreverent identity in its latest commercial.
Demo Day kicks off intriguing PGA Show
The 58th PGA Merchandise Show begins in earnest on Jan. 27, but for all intents and purposes it gets under way with today’s Demo Day at Orange County National Golf Club.
USGA, Lexus sign multiyear renewal, extend partnership
USGA contestants will be seeking the pursuit of perfection between the ropes. They won’t have to worry about it on the drive to the course.
NTO exemption misses mark with Bramlett
PGA Tour rookie Joseph Bramlett, who became the first black golfer to advance through Tour Qualifying School since 1985, was named the recipient of this year’s sponsor’s exemption into the Northern Trust Open.
With Yes!, Adams Golf expands sales frontier
Adams Golf outbid the competition for Yes! Golf, continuing an aggressive, multi-faceted growth strategy.
Adams acquires Yes! Golf in bankruptcy auction
Adams Golf re-entered the putter category in late 2009, but that move yielded only limited success. With hopes of becoming a more serious player in the category, the company has acquired Yes! Golf for $1.5 million.
