Scorchin’ Santos wins Madeira Island Open

May 14th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Ricardo Santos shot a 9-under 63 Sunday to win the Madeira Islands Open by four strokes, becoming the first Portuguese-born golfer to win on the European Tour in his home country.

Harig: Rory McIlroy misses Players cut

May 12th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

For the third consecutive start at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy gets the weekend off after missing the cut at the Players Championship on Friday, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.

Tiger avoids Players cut, shoots 4-under 68

May 12th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Tiger Woods is around for the weekend at a TPC Sawgrass course that has been nothing short of maddening for him over the years.

Wojciechowski: J.B. Holmes inspires young family at TPC

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

J.B. Holmes knows all too personally the difficulties of brain surgery. That’s why his generosity on Wednesday at The Players Championship meant so much to a family dealing with the same challenges, writes ESPN.com’s Gene Wojciechowski.

Evans: All kinds have a shot at TPC Sawgrass

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Over the years, the Players Championship produced all sorts of winners, including bombers and bunters alike. But why?

Finchem: Masters ‘not doing anything illegal’

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Although the PGA Tour does not allow courses that host its tournaments to discriminate in its membership policy, commissioner Tim Finchem on Wednesday said that it doesn’t hold Augusta National to the same standard due to the lofty status of the Masters.

Tiger: Overcoming struggles requires patience

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

There is no shortage of analysis whenever Tiger Woods struggles on the golf course, but he suggested again Tuesday that short-term frustration is part of the process for him as he continues to work through a swing change with coach Sean Foley.

Mickelson, Lyle among 5 inducted into Golf Hall

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Phil Mickelson loved golf before he was old enough to walk and swing a club. It took him on a thrilling ride of major championships and a few spectacular crashes, eventually leading to his induction Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

McIlroy: Skipping last year’s Players a bad call

May 10th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

Rory McIlroy acknowledged Tuesday that he made a mistake in skipping the Players Championship a year ago at TPC Sawgrass.

Four-Ball: Eyeballing Fowler’s win, Tiger’s MC

May 8th, 2012 by Phil Reich PGA Golf Art

And is Mickelson’s Hall call, while deserved, a bit premature?

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