Hey why not grow a beard? It’s not like Tiger Woods doesn’t have the time, and it’s not like Gillette is sponsoring him anymore, so might as well try and shake things up with a stylish, well-groomed beard. I think it looks good on him myself—elegant yet manly.
Wonder if the carpet matches the curtains, or something? Can you even use that saying with a dude? I plead the fifth of Jack. Read more ›
A foursome of ladies from the European Tour have responded to the PGA boy band “Golf Boys” (Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, Ben Crane and Bubba Watson) and their song Oh Oh Oh, with their own song and equally uninspired named band.
Ladies and gents, I give you the “Golf Girls” and their ditty, Ah Ah Ah. Read more ›
To the victor go the spoils, and in 2011 U.S. Open Championship Rory McIlroy’s case, those spoils include chug-a-lugging a tasty beverage from the U.S. Open Trophy. Call it a hunch, but I bet that the 22-year-old Irishman isn’t drinking Diet Sprite in this picture. Read more ›
Rory McIlroy got off to a blazing start at this year’s U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club, finishing his first two rounds at 11-under par, and setting the record for the best 36-hole score in the tournament’s 111 year history. It could have been 13-under, except McIlroy double bogeyed the 18th after hitting his drive into the gallery, then followed that up by hitting his next shot into the pond surrounding the peninsula green.
Still, the 22-year-old Irishman is enjoying a comfortable 7-stroke lead (as of right now anyway) over Y.E. Yang. Read more ›
Earlier this year I had heard rumblings that a few of the younger guys on the PGA Tour might be forming their own boy band, but never did I imagine it would come to fruition, let alone think they would actually release a song and video.
But they did, and they have, and it’s now available for all the world to see. Read more ›
The dismantling of the legend of Tiger Woods continues, as the former world No.1 golfer will find himself out of the top 10 in the world golf rankings for the first time since April 6, 1997, when he was ranked No.13.
Of course, Woods went on to win the 1997 Masters a week later, and over the next 14 years would reign as the best golfer in the world, as he chased Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championships. Now Tiger would just be happy with a win in any tournament he enters—his last victory came 18 months ago at the Australian Masters—but with the way his body seems to be failing him, that seems a longshot at best. Read more ›
Actually, seeing this photo of PGA golfer Rory McIlroy pounding back a bottle of Jagermeister might be the antithesis of shocking. He’s a 22-year-old Irishman who golfs for a living, dates gorgeous women, and makes a boatload of money—I’d be more surprised if he posted a picture of himself enjoying a snifter of port with a raised pinkie while discussing Wittgenstein over a game of backgammon.
McIlroy posted this shot of him and a bottle of Jager to his Twitter account before abruptly taking it down. Why would he do that? I have no idea—hopefully he wasn’t worried that a picture like this would damage his image among the legions of uppity golf followers. If anything, seeing McIlroy behave appropriately for a 22-year-old kid might draw some new fans to the sport in that ever important 18-34 age range.
Hey, I don’t really care for golf all that much, but this pic makes me want to a) watch any golf tournament Rory McIlroy is participating in, and b) slam Jagermeister straight out of the bottle…and I don’t drink. Read more ›
What’s that? Never heard of something called a duodecuple bogey? Granted, the term has yet to make it’s way into golf vernacular, but it just might, especially after Kevin Na’s impressive 16 on the par-4 ninth hole at the Texas Open. That’s correct—12-over-par on one hole. I don’t know what’s more impressive, the fact that it’s a PGA tour record for worst score on a par-4 ever, or that he still managed to shoot 80 on the day.
Here’s the video of Na’s 12-over-par adventure that will leave you feeling better about your crappy golf game… Read more ›
A flat-screen TV on a golf bag? A flat-screen TV on a golf bag.
John Daly sent out this picture, via Twitter, of his brand new golf bag, and words fail me. Sure it’s a tad on the large size, but the thing is so absurdly cool, it’s worth it. Plus it’s a perfect golf bag representation of Daly himself—it’s big, it’s garish, and it’s entertaining as hell. Read more ›
John Daly is nothing if not brutally honest. That’s probably the biggest reason, outside of his booming drives and everyman personality, that endears him to so many golf fans.
His sense of style…eh, not so much.
Daly’s been clean and sober for a few years now, and thanks to lap-band surgery, has lost the wholly unflattering set of man boobs he sported during his first years on tour. You’d think that going through all that would have helped old Long John’s golf game, wouldn’t you?
So far it hasn’t. It’s been four years since Daly finished in the top-10 on the PGA tour, and since he has no status for the 2011 season, is likely resigned to playing mainly on the European Tour, relying on sponsor exemptions to gain entry to a handful of PGA events. It’s a pretty disappointing state of affairs for a two time major winner, and one of the most popular players on tour.
Maybe Daly needs to go back to the things that made him a success in the first place—unhealthy weight gain, a terrible gorgeous mullet, and heavy drinking.
Well, maybe just the last one, because according to the man himself, Daly played better when he was drunk…
“I’ve done everything right and haven’t played worth a” darn, Daly said. “It’s unbelievable. I’m giving myself the chance to play good. It seems the more I work, the worse I get.” [...]
Daly was asked what he’s learned about himself through the years.
“That I was happy when I was a miserable drunk. I played better when I was drunk,” he said.
Daly paused, smiled half a smile and gently shook his head.
“I don’t know,” he said.
I hear that. If there’s anything I’ve learned in my 39 years, it’s that alcohol enhances everything—sports, women, athletic ability, self-esteem, driving skills. OK, maybe not that last one, but you get my drift.
In a weird sort of way, what Daly is saying makes sense. Pro golf is a high stakes sport, and since there’s no teammates to fall back on, all the pressure falls on the individual golfer himself. A little booze helps take the edge off, and in turn, helps keep you lose and unaffected by the fear of failure. That is, until you have that one drink too many, and then your game goes right in the toilet.
Alcohol, the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.
[H/T to Devil Ball Golf]
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