Frank Acker keeps his golf trophies in the garage. Maybe that will change Friday when he’s inducted into the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame along with LPGA tour player Stephanie Louden, longtime golf professional Mike Davis and the late John Difloure.
Golf
The U.S. lost another Ryder Cup. Do you care? Didn’t think so.
Northern Irish world number one Rory McIlroy was named on Wednesday as the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year for a second time after a stellar 2014 campaign highlighted by two major victories.
Rory McIlroy showed precisely why he is the world’s number one golfer on Sunday, producing a dazzling performance in the final-day singles to spearhead Europe’s victory charge in the 40th Ryder Cup.
Lee Westwood became the joint fifth highest Ryder Cup points scorer of all time as Europe left the U.S. reeling on the ropes after another extraordinary day in golf’s biggest grudge match on Saturday.
Europe dominated the afternoon foursomes to grab a 5-3 lead after the first day of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. But it was a dramatic finish by Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia that had the gallery buzzing.
Alan Livingston’s debut novel “Gabriel’s Creek” shares the story of an enchanted bucket list round of golf on a course described as “magical.”
Rickie Fowler has a new “USA” haircut and his Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson thinks it’s terrific. The 25-year-old Fowler, who is making his second appearance in the biennial team event this week, raised a few eyebrows when he showed off the letters ‘USA’ shaved into the side of his head during practice on Monday.
If you want to get something done, then do it yourself, might be the new strategy Tiger Woods employs when it comes to hiring a new swing coach.
The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is adding special viewing areas, a revamped Hill and swimming pools to make attending the event at TPC Summerlin more fan-friendly.
Las Vegan Gary Carpendale was eliminated in the match-play portion of the U.S. Senior Amateur championship in Newport Beach, Calif. Carpendale, one of four locals to qualify, was defeated 4 and 2 by Lee Sandlin of Dallas in the round of 32 matches.
Henderson’s Kevin Marsh was defeated in the semifinals of the United States Golf Association’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Wednesday, losing 3 and 2 to Scott Harvey of Greensboro, N.C., at the Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
American David Lipsky beat overnight leader Graeme Storm at the first extra hole of a playoff to win the European Masters on Sunday, his first success on the European Tour.
Schoolwork remains the top priority for the Crusaders, but their scores get getting better.
Webb Simpson’s season just got a little longer. But the Shriners Open defending champ doesn’t mind after being selected to represent the United States in the upcoming Ryder Cup.
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