Toms wasn't 'disappointed' by Watson's Ryder Cup selection
Sure, David Toms wanted to be the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain, but he believes "everything happens for a reason." And the PGA Tour veteran has plenty to keep himself occupied as he looks for another shot in 2016.
Have sticks, will travel: These guys are crazy about golf
One Golfweek Rater attendee played 388 18-hole rounds in 2012. Another has played in more than 100 countries. Another has played more than 3,000 different courses. Simple explanation: They just love this game.
Number Crunching 2012: Bob Estes
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.
Number Crunching 2012: Pat Perez
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.
Number Crunching 2012: Kyle Stanley
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.
Stanley shows a week can make all the difference
Number Crunching 2012: Kyle Stanley, who blew a 7-shot lead at Torrey Pines, rallied one week later to erase an 8-shot deficit at TPC Scottsdale. The difference? Well, everything.
My Year in Golf: Jeff Rude
Our Jeff Rude reflects on his most memorable moments of 2012, which included the likes of Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, Aaron Rodgers and plenty of laughs.
Rude: Nelson still could captain 2016 Ryder Cup
Now that Tom Watson's appointment to the 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy is official, perhaps the PGA of America should name Larry Nelson captain for the 2016 matches at Hazeltine National.
Duval rusty as he tees it up for Father-Son Pro-Am
A good friend of mine, a professional golfer years ago but now somehow listed as a 9 handicap, played with David Duval on Thursday morning in the PNC Father-Son pro-am.
Watson's peers expect an all-business Ryder Cup
Tom Watson will bring a results-oriented focus to the 2014 Ryder Cup, according to his peers. Once again, Larry Nelson is left wondering what he did wrong.
Rude: The end of Disney’s magical Tour ride
Charlie Beljan wrote the final chapter in Disney's 42-year-old storybook that featured wins by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart and Tiger Woods.
Rude: Anchoring ban? Might as well ban fun in golf
Research shows that all top 18 players in last week’s PGA Tour putting rankings regularly use a conventional putter. Not a belly nor a broomstick to be found on that top shelf. Yet golf’s powers that be are expected to ban the anchoring of such longer implements. Say what?!
Rude: Player of the Year race is no contest
From the Player of the Year race (should be no contest), to maybe the story of the year (Charlie Beljan) to who will take home the Rookie of the Year (Huh?), our Jeff Rude sprays it off the tee . . .
Beljan takes scary approach for lead
So here’s one way to take a two-shot lead after 54 holes of a PGA Tour event: Fight panic attacks, arm numbness, high blood pressure and hyperventilation in the third round and think you are going to die. Get rushed to a hospital by ambulance, spend Friday night there with your size-15 golf shoes on till 4:30 a.m. and think there’s a 99.9 percent chance you won’t play Saturday. Get about 90 minutes of sleep and then feel your swing is worse than it has been for a long time.
Beljan's battle at Disney lends perspective to Tour finale
Charlie Beljan put things in perspective Friday at Disney. The 36-hole leader left the course in an ambulance, strapped onto a stretcher after fighting his health all day.
Rude: 'Two Gloves' Gainey is a true rags-to-riches story
Tommy Gainey was wrapping insulation in the mid-1990s. Now his story might be worth a made-for-cable movie. 'Two Gloves' is truly a rags-to-riches story.
Hate to be Rude: Weekley fighting to regain his form
When Boo Weekley injured his shoulder at the 2009 Players Championship, it put a damper on his career that continues to drag him down.
Passionate play: Europe had it, and the U.S. didn't
Europe had it, and the Americans didn't. That's the simplest explanation as to how the U.S. blew it at Medinah.
Furyk, Snedeker get revenge on McDowell, McIlroy
A day after a tough loss to Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, the tandem of Jim Furyk and Brandt Snedeker exacted revenge by returning the favor with a 1-up victory on Saturday.
Rude: U.S. turns the tables after sluggish start on Day 1
The United States team went from trailing in all four morning foursomes matches to ending Day 1 of the Ryder Cup with a best-case scenario. In other words, the Yanks reversed the tables in more ways than one.
Woods, Stricker struggle in foursomes defeat
Tiger Woods couldn't hit a fairway. Steve Stricker put a ball in the water. It isn't what we're used to with this pairing, and it led to a lackluster 2-and-1 defeat to Ian Poulter and Justin Rose.
Rude: It doesn't get any better than Chicago golf
Our Jeff Rude is back home in Chicago and says that one can argue without much stretch that this weather-challenged area rates as the country’s most special golf community.
Rude: Chicago provides a roller coaster of emotions
Our Jeff Rude has experienced a Chicago grand slam, of sorts, since May: His son was married in the Windy City, his mother died weeks ago, he attended his high school reunion and now golf's biggest spectacle greets Medinah.
Rude: Love gets his wish with Medinah setup
Our Jeff Rude sprays it off the tee on everything from the lack of rough at Medinah to the hit-and-giggle get-together on Tuesday for the fans.
Man in motion: Love finds his balance off the course
U.S. captain Davis Love III finds the true thrill in life with a healthy balance off the course says our Jeff Rude.
Snedeker out front in Atlanta, FedEx Cup race
Brandt Snedeker's 6-under 64 has him out front at the Tour Championship and in the FedEx Cup race.
Furyk goes on birdie spree to take Tour lead
Jim Furyk penciled in nine 3s in his opening 11 holes en route to a record-breaking 6-under 64 to take the 36-hole lead at the Tour Championship.
Rude: Woods' play quiets intimidation talk
Tiger Woods fired a 4-under 66 on Thursday at East Lake to put to rest any notion that he's intimidated by Rory McIlroy, says Jeff Rude.
Westwood has eight bogeys, six birdies in 2-over 72
Lee Westwood, the fourth-ranked player in the world, had a scorecard in the Tour Championship first round that resembled a volatile day on Wall Street: eight bogeys, six birdies and four pars.
Hate to be Rude: Couples enters Hall of Fame
It was announced Sept. 19 that Fred Couples will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Jeff Rude presents a Q&A.
Rude: Singh needs to overcome weekend woes
Vijay Singh has been here before in 2012, leading or playing well after 36 holes. And then the weekend hits, and he disappears. He hopes to reverse that trend at Crooked Stick.
Rude: Soggy turf invites low scores at BMW
Crooked Stick experienced a mass assault Thursday as players took advantage of the soggy conditions, says Jeff Rude.
Rude: McIlroy, Woods excel at finding 'the zone'
Byron Nelson called it a trance. The contemporary usage is zone. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods seem to find it frequently.
Rude: U.S. team is deep, but not 'great' yet
Snubbed Hunter Mahan says he "feels empty right now." Also overlooked, Rickie Fowler says "you really can't argue with" Davis Love III's Ryder Cup picks. Our Jeff Rude says the team is deep, but the "great" label will be determined at Medinah.
Hate to be Rude: Woods no lock for POY
Tiger Woods leads the PGA Tour in victories (three), scoring average (68.91) and FedEx Cup points, but he’s hardly a lock for Player of the Year entering the playoffs.
Wyndham will finish on Monday
Sergio Garcia leads the Wyndham Championship by one shot before play was suspended in N.C.
Garcia in good form as Ryder selections approach
Sergio Garcia served further notice Saturday that he dearly wants to be on the European Ryder Cup team. He did so the proper way, with his clubs.
Walker leads the way at Wyndham
Jimmy Walker fired a 62 on Friday at the Wyndham Championship to leap into the lead as the second round moved into the afternoon wave.
Rude: Kiawah a logistical nightmare
The 94th PGA went down as a logistical nightmare for fans and anyone traveling the one road in from nearby Charleston, S.C.
Major-weekend struggles uncharted territory for Tiger
Tiger Woods' struggles at Sawgrass and Riviera are well-documented, but this sudden inability to play well on the weekend at a major is his new kryptonite.
Rude: Singh showing glimpses of former self
For Vijay Singh, Friday's 3-under 69 at the PGA Championship was another bright spot for the 49-year-old, who has found some of his old form recently after years of struggles, says Jeff Rude.
Luiten makes a name for himself on Thursday
Joost Luiten - or Willibrordus Adrianus Maria Luiten - had Kiawah Island buzzing when he got to 8 under on Thursday, but don't let his fade back to 4 under fool you - he's got game.
Love has a big Ryder Cup decision ahead
Davis Love III and Jose Maria Olazabal talked Ryder Cup on Wednesday at the PGA Championship, with the U.S. likely down to only one spot remaining on its squad. Who will get it?
Rude: Ability to scramble will be key at Kiawah
The ability to scramble will be key to success this week at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course, giving the likes of Luke Donald a chance to capture a major championship.
Crane missing Open could be 'blessing in disguise'
Ben Crane took a gamble in not traveling to the Open Championship as the first alternate, and that cost him a spot. Thursday's 66 at Firestone shows he has put that behind him, says Jeff Rude.
Rude: Scott in recovery mode entering Firestone
Adam Scott returns to Firestone as defending champion in the WGC-Bridgestone though the Aussie is licking his wounds from the Open Championship, says Jeff Rude.
Milkha Singh looks to fill void in father's legacy
Jeev Milkha Singh, son of one of India's most revered athletes, aims to fill a void in his father's otherwise sterling legacy says our Jeff Rude.
Rude: Ernie Els proves he's still got it
Ernie Els proves with the Open Championship victory that he still can win on golf's biggest stage.
R&A: Success will not hasten "anchoring" decision
R&A: Success of the long or belly putter at Open will not hasten its decision on "anchoring."
Snedeker goes from bogey-free to bogey spree
Brandt Snedeker didn't card a bogey for the first 40 holes at Royal Lytham. But he made up for lost time with five in his next seven holes. Thankfully, he's comfortable coming from behind.
