Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods hinted that this U.S. Open might be his last after finishing with a three-over-par 73 on Friday, leaving him seven over for the week and missing the cut at Pinehurst. Reuters reports that Woods, who has kept a limited competition schedule following a severe car crash in 2021, was uncertain Read More…
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Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu triumph in 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open Golf Championship
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu showcased their golfing prowess in the recently concluded four zonal championship at the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open held in Abuja. The duo, representing the Southern zone, clinched victory with impressive scores. Emina and Ugbehu demonstrated their skill by amassing a total of 170 gross, achieving nett scores of 86 and Read More…
Tiger Woods announces return to competitive golf after ankle surgery
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 15 major titles under his belt, disclosed his comeback to the competitive greens at the Hero World Championship. This marks his PGA Tour comeback since his ankle surgery earlier this year, in April. Set to take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at Albany, Bahamas, the tournament is Read More…
English golfer Luke Willett sets world record for lightning-fast nine holes
England’s Luke Willett, a 39-year-old PGA professional, has smashed records in golf this week, completing nine holes in an astonishing 20 minutes and 12 seconds at the Fire Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. Armed with just a three-wood, six-iron, and pitching wedge, Willett’s lightning pace, despite scorching 34-degree temperatures, secured him the Guinness Read More…
Tiger Woods takes centre stage in tech-focused golf league, launching Jupiter Links team
In a significant announcement, Tiger Woods is set to lead the ownership group of the sixth and final team in the innovative tech-focused indoor golf league, the TGL. Notably, Woods himself will be a competitor in this league, as revealed by the league on Tuesday. Named “Jupiter Links Golf Club,” this team is gearing up Read More…
Nigeria Golf Federation to induct Awa Ibraheem into Hall of Fame
The President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusola Runsewe, revealed that Dr. Awa Ibraheem, a dedicated golf enthusiast, is set to become one of the honoured inductees in the upcoming Nigeria Golf Hall of Fame. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 10th Awa Ibraheem Junior Open Golf Championship held at Ikeja Golf Read More…
Shipping magnate triumphs in Lord Wilson Golf Open Tournament
Augustine Ndubisi, the proprietor of Nigeria’s largest tug supply vessel, MV Atlantic Brigand, clinched victory in the prestigious Lord Wilson Golf Open Tournament. In an announcement released on Sunday by Mr. Osagie Edward, Assistant Director of Public Relations at NIMASA, it was disclosed that Ndubisi, playing off a handicap of 17, secured his win by Read More…
For Woods, pleasure and pain after Masters first round
In picture above: Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 7, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after his tee shot on the 4th during the first round REUTERS/Brian Snyder Tiger Woods described his first competitive round of golf in 508 days as painful and positive Read More…
Tiger Woods in ‘good spirits’ after more hospital treatment following car crash
Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas to wear red shirt, black pants on Sunday in honor of Tiger Woods Fifteen-time major winner Tiger Woods is recovering and in “good spirits” after he received successful follow-up procedures on injuries sustained this week in a car accident, according to a statement posted to his Twitter account on Friday. Woods, Read More…
Trump given permission to build another golf course in Scotland
US President Donald Trump has been given permission to build another golf course in Scotland, after authorities there decided in his favour on Sunday in spite of local opposition. The new 18-hole course is to be named after Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, who hailed from a Scottish island. It is to be built on Read More…