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Ohio State grad Sindelar leads U.S. Senior Open

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio — Joey Sindelar, one of four former Ohio State players in the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in suburban Columbus, has felt the support of the hometown crowd all week. It apparently was a big help Friday. The 58-year-old Sindelar shot a 4-under 66 on a hot and humid day […]

Prime “Tee” Time Special – This Sunday Only! 8/14

Prime Time Special – This Sunday Only! 8/14  “Beat the Heat” with a Prime Tee Time at the Foxfire Course! Sunday 8/14 – Book a Tee Time online to play between 7:10am to 8:40am on the Foxfire Course, and receive a -$6 Discounted Greens Fee of:  $23 Foxfire Course w/Riding Cart*  * Discount will be reflected at time of purchase in Pro Shop.  […]

2016 Olympics: Tee times and pairings for men’s golf

Enough about Zika, golfers getting heckled, and Rickie Fowler’s, um, interesting haircut. Golf — actual golf — finally makes its return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence this week and now we have the tee times and pairings to look forward to. The best groups for Thursday and Friday at Gil Hanse’s new Olympic Course in […]

Jim Furyk shoots first ever 58 on PGA Tour at Travelers Championship

“How many opportunities are you going to have in your life to do this?” said Jim Furyk after shooting a 59 in the second round of the 2013 BMW Championship, becoming one of six players to ever do so on the PGA Tour. Ironically enough, the now 46-year-old Furyk had another opportunity looming, and one […]

Quick 9: Skipping the Olympics has gifted world’s elite a welcome break

1. Unintended consequences Among the big topics in golf this year is the schedule and the difficulty of cramming so many big tournaments into a short period in order to accommodate the Olympic tournament next week in Brazil. Starting with the U.S. Open, there were three major championships and a World Golf Championship event in […]

Nike Exiting Golf Club Business, to Focus on Footwear, Apparel

Nike, the most valuable sports brand in the world, is stepping out of the golf equipment business. A company press release indicated that Nike “will transition out of equipment—including clubs, balls and bags” to focus on footwear and apparel. “We’re committed to being the undisputed leader in golf footwear and apparel,” said Trevor Edwards, president […]

USA Golf officially names team for Rio Olympics

July 18, 2016 – No Jordan Spieth, no Dustin Johnson, but the U.S. Olympic golf team still looks to be in good shape after its official announcement on Monday. Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, Patrick Reed and Matt Kuchar make up the men’s side, while Lexi Thompson, Stacy Lewis and Gerina Piller comprise the women’s representatives. With […]

Jimmy Walker edges Jason Day by 1 shot to claim PGA Championship

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Jimmy Walker did everything required of a major champion on the longest final day in 64 years at a PGA Championship. And then Jason Day made him do a little bit more. Walker was standing over an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-5 17th hole Sunday when he heard a roar that caused him to twice […]