Golf (Page 46)

AUSTIN, Texas — With a spot on the PGA Tour schedule just ahead of the Masters, it’s often difficult for the Valero Texas Open to get a high percentage of the world’s top players as many are averse to making a cross-country trip just before the festivities begin in Augusta.Continue Reading

Point University remains the No. 1 team in men’s college golf in the Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Polls for NAIA. The Point Skyhawks finished third earlier this week at the Battle at Primm in Primm Valley, California. Earlier this month, Point took the title in the Oldfield Classic in Okatie, SouthContinue Reading

Guilford has ended the Illinois Wesleyan men’s golf team run as the top-ranked team in the Division III Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll. Illinois Wesleyan was ranked No. 1 for eight polls in a row but this time around, it’s Guilford’s turn at the top. The Greensboro, North Carolina, college wonContinue Reading

West Florida garnered 14 of the 26 first-place votes this week but Lynn University collected more overall points and is therefore the new No. 1 in the latest Division II Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll. Lynn was previously No. 2, while West Florida climbed up from No. 4. South Carolina-Aiken isContinue Reading

Florida State jumped Oklahoma and Wake Forest to grab the top spot in the latest Bushnell Golfweek Division I Coaches Poll. The Seminoles are fresh off a team title at the Valspar Collegiate at The Floridian National Golf Club in Palm City, Florida. It’s Florida State’s third team win ofContinue Reading

Bryson DeChambeau wanted to end up on the green after his first shot on the 10th hole during WGC Match Play at the Austin Country Club in Texas on Thursday. Technically, he was close to hitting green. It’s just that it was the wrong green. DeChambeau hit a powerful driveContinue Reading

Gear: Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide golf ballsPrice: $32.99Specs: Three-piece, urethane-covered ball with matte yellow and orange colorationAvailable: April 15 When March 24th dawned over Middlefield, Connecticiut, a chilly fog covered the first fairway of Lyman Orchards’ Player Course. It’s an uphill par 4 with a large tree guarding the cornerContinue Reading

The biggest-name free agent in the sports media world is staying at CBS. Veteran announcer Jim Nantz has signed a new contract with the network that will keep him as the voice of the Masters, March Madness and the NFL for years to come, his agent, Sandy Montag, confirmed toContinue Reading

AUSTIN, Texas — Got a confession to make. I like Patrick Reed. I know, I know, but there it is. Not saying I’m proud of it, but I like the guy. Really do. Not sure if that makes me president of the Patrick Reed Fan Club or even the sole memberContinue Reading

NAPLES, Fla. — Golden Gate Golf Course’s lengthy fate has taken another step forward. But there are many steps ahead. The second of two stakeholders meetings regarding the future of the golf course property purchased by Collier County 19 months ago was held Monday night, led by Jessica Harrelson, aContinue Reading