Nicklaus tops greatest golfer poll

2011-07-12T14:30:30Z

Jack Nicklaus was the runaway winner of a readers' poll in Golf Monthly magazine to find the greatest player of the last 100 years.

Nicklaus, whose 18 major titles are a record, won 58 percent of the votes from a list of 20 golfers with nearest challenger Tiger Woods way back on 16 percent and Spanish star Tiger Woods said Tuesday he remains uncertain if he will play at the British Open in two weeks and has no timetable for his recovery.

Woods, chasing the all-time record 18 majors won by Jack Nicklaus, will not play at the $6.2 million US

Golden Bear still roars for new boys

2011-06-17T11:30:32Z

Many of the new wave of golfers making headlines at the US Open this week were not even born when he was in his prime, but it seems Jack Nicklaus is still a major influence.

The Golden Bear won a record 18 majors in a span of 24 years from 1962 to 1986 and when he retired at St Andrews in 2005 he had won 73 tournaments and was widely regarded as the greatest gol...

Watson to be honored at 2012 Memorial tournament

2011-06-05T11:30:13Z

DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Eight-times major winner Tom Watson has been selected as the honoree of next year's Memorial tournament, organizers said Sunday.

Watson, a long-time friend of tournament host Jack Nickla...

Age no barrier for Couples at Masters

2011-04-08T19:30:26Z

Jack Nicklaus set the benchmark with his sensational Masters win as a 46-year-old in 1986, and 25 years on Fred Couples says he could surpass him.

The 51-year-old former world No. 1 bounded, or, given the state of his chronically bad back, limped into Masters contention on Friday with a second-round 68 that left him ...

Americans open strongly at Masters

2011-04-07T12:30:33Z

A quartet of Americans set the early pace when the 75th edition of the Masters got underway on Thursday.

Sean O'Hair, Jerry Kelly, Jeff Overton and Kevin Na all ducked under par over the first few holes as the chase for th...

Easier now for oldies to be goodies, Nicklaus says

2011-04-05T19:30:34Z

Jack Nicklaus, basking in the glow of his epic 1986 Masters triumph at age 46, says older players have an easier time these days at winning Majors thanks to advances in equipment.

While recalling the last of his 18 major titles and sixth Masters crown won 25 years ago, Nicklaus said such older stars as Vijay Singh

Masters-Mickelson will take a hard swing at Augusta repeat

2011-04-05T14:00:13Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Short is sweet at Augusta National, where a fine touch around the greens often spells success, though holder Phil Mickelson is prepared to hit the ball long and hard at the

New faces, familiar stars to collide at golf Masters

2011-03-30T20:30:30Z

A quarter-century after US legend Jack Nicklaus outdueled Spain's Seve Ballesteros to win the Masters at age 46, another American-European showdown is looming at Tiger Woods has not won a US PGA event in 18 months and has slid from world number one to fifth in the rankings, but former world number one Lee Westwood warns not to count him out.

"Class is permanent. Form is fickle," ...

Masters Odds

2010-11-30T13:35:09Z

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PGA golf: The Jack Nicklaus controversy

2010-11-04T14:37:37Z

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Golfers that have won all of the four major golf titles

2010-11-04T14:37:04Z

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Records of the major golf championships

2010-11-04T14:37:17Z

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Great golfers of the US Masters

2010-11-04T14:37:04Z

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Biography: Jack Nicklaus

2010-11-04T14:37:19Z

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History of the US Open golf tournament

2010-11-04T14:37:36Z

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Traditions at the Masters golf tournament

2010-11-04T14:37:06Z

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The history of the Masters Golf Tournament

2010-11-04T14:37:06Z

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Who are America's best golfers

2010-11-04T14:37:00Z

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Online golf lessons

2010-11-03T02:50:25Z

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Twenty Top Golf Quotes- The Major Champions

2010-11-03T00:57:41Z

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A Brief History of Golf by Knetgolf

2010-10-08T16:33:30Z

Milestones in the History of Golf

1421-1592 - A Scottish regiment helping the French against the English at the Siege of Bauge was introduced to a game called chole arguably the probable antecedent of golf.

In 1421 there were three major players in the game Robert Stewart, Hugh Kennedy and John Smale who introduced the game in Scotland.

In 1457 Golf and Football is outlawed by the Scottish Parliament because it has conflicted ...

The Best Golf Courses the USA has to Offer

2010-09-08T17:08:12Z

Golf is a sport and pastime that is popular the world over, watching any professional game on the Television or in person you'll see players from all over the world and just like the players there are great golf courses all over the world too.

The United States of America is well known for having some truly astounding courses which seems fitting coming from the country that has given us such world famous golfers such as Phil Mickleson, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Below are just thre...

What is the history of golf?

2010-09-11T05:50:59Z

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Catching Jack looks tougher for Tiger after Open flop

2010-07-18T10:15:46Z

Tiger Woods has gone 0-for-3 in what had been expected to be a pivotal run of majors in pursuit of the record 18 major titles won by Jack Nicklaus, a quest likely to be much tougher now.

After a flop at the British Open, Woods has not won in the past nine majors, one shy of matching the two longest ...

Open at Pebble Beach: a little bit of golf heaven

2010-06-19T12:30:33Z

The US Open comes to Pebble Beach, and finds a rare golfing treasure by the sea

It is among the most famous datelines in golf, right up there with St. Andrews and Augusta. Jack Nicklaus has always that if he could only play one more round, this is where he would go.

Indeed, there is ...

Pebble Beach has short history of great champions

2010-06-12T09:15:27Z

US OPEN: Pebble Beach scene of memorable shots and great champions in short but rich history

The history of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is short. The memories are not.

The course is famous for its sheer beauty, especially the seven holes in the middle that run along the rugged Pacific coastline, and the wall along the 18th fairway that st...

Rose shoots 65 to open early lead at Memorial

2010-06-03T13:30:53Z

In a soggy start to Memorial, Justin Rose opens with a 65; Woods unlikley to finish round

Justin Rose has finished with a 65, playing his best golf after a two-hour rain delay and building a two-shot lead over Phil Mickelson and other early starters at the Memorial.

Defending champion Tiger Woods<...

PGA Tour should not force players onto circuit: Nicklaus

2010-06-11T18:58:16Z

DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - The PGA Tour should put to rest an idea to force golfers to play in a greater number of lower-profile events each season, Jack Nicklaus, the host of this week's Memorial tournament, said on Tuesday.

According to Nicklaus, whose tou...

Woods march in the majors taking a detour

2010-06-11T18:58:17Z

Nicklaus thinks it might be tough for Woods to break his major record

Tiger Woods, dressed in a royal blue shirt, hopped over a short fence and onto the range at Muirfield Village. Jack Nicklaus, in gray blazer and tie, hosted a ceremony on the other end of the range.

Two players so ...

Sources: Muirfield Village to get Presidents Cup

2010-06-12T05:03:27Z

Nicklaus to host Presidents Cup in 2013 at Muirfield Village

Two officials say the Presidents Cup is coming to Muirfield Village in 2013, giving the course Jack Nicklaus built the distinction of hosting golf's three biggest cup competitions.

The two officials with knowledge of the plans spoke on condition of anonymity because it has not...

Woods to make PGA Tour comeback at Memorial tournament

2010-06-11T18:57:57Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour to defend his title at next week's Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, the American world number one said on Wednesday.

The 14-times major champion has not com...

Woods coming back to defend Memorial title

2010-06-11T18:57:55Z

Tiger will return from injury hiatus to defend title at Memorial Tournament

Tiger Woods will defend his title next week at the Memorial Tournament, marking his return to the PGA Tour after three weeks spent rehabbing a neck injury.

Woods withdrew from Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to competition at next week's Memorial Tournament after a layoff due to a neck injury, the Golf Channel reported on Monday.

The world number one withdrew from the final round of the

Nicklaus, Palmer and Ballesteros say "well done" to McIlroy

2010-06-11T18:57:23Z

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Former greats Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Seve Ballesteros have all written to Rory McIlroy to congratulate the youngster on his spectacular U.S.

Golf ace Woods says schedule 'up in the air'

2010-06-11T18:56:50Z

Tiger Woods said Monday the neck injury hindering his game has his schedule "up in the air," but said he was "trying everything I can" to get healthy.

Woods also insisted his current neck pain has "no connection" to the car crash outside his home in November, a mysterious accident that heralded the start of a sex scandal that drove him off the golf course for five months and left his reputation in tatters.

"Zero connection...

Arnie & Jack get the Masters started

2010-04-08T07:00:36Z

Two old rivals, Palmer and Nicklaus, hit tee shots to start Masters

Arnold Palmer brought the mock bravado. Jack Nicklaus countered with self-deprecating humor.

Two old rivals, who between them have played 95 times and won 10 green jackets, got the Masters off to a much-anticipated start on ...

Louis Oosthuizen wins Masters Par-Three, shoulders the curse

2010-06-12T16:08:17Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Favorites for the 2010 U.S. Masters title heaved a collective sigh of relief when Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa won the Par-Three contest on Wednesday and shouldered the weight of its fabled curse.

While golfers enjoyed so...

Jack Nicklaus to join Palmer for first Masters tee shots

2010-04-06T17:45:07Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Six-times champion Jack Nicklaus said the time was right to join four-times winner Arnold Palmer for the ceremonial first tee shots at this year's Masters starting on Thursday at

Nicklaus surprised that Woods opts to go to Masters "cold"

2010-03-18T14:45:17Z

RABAT (Reuters) - Golfing great Jack Nicklaus has expressed surprise that Tiger Woods will break his five-month exile by going into next month's U.S. Masters at Augusta without playing any warm-up events.

"I fully expected Tiger to come back to play the Masters and ...

Be patient and the wins will come, Nicklaus tells McIlroy

2010-06-11T18:52:49Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus has told Britain's Rory McIlroy that he needs to add patience to his armory if he is to continue his climb up golf's world rankings.

The 20-year-old from Nicklaus says he'll be surprised if Woods doesn't play Masters, and a tourney before

Jack Nicklaus is going to appear at next month's Masters. He thinks Tiger Woods will, too.

Nicklaus said Wednesday that "it would surprise me" if Woods did not return to competitive golf in time for the Masters, a tournament the embattled world No. 1 has won four t...

Nicklaus expects Woods to be at Masters

2010-03-03T22:00:13Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus said he would not be surprised if Tiger Woods ended his seclusion and decided to play the U.S. Masters at Augusta National next month.

"I've been very...

Nicklaus predicts Woods will play Masters

2010-06-11T18:49:39Z

Jack Nicklaus said Wednesday he'd be surprised if embattled superstar Tiger Woods doesn't tee it up at the Masters - and at least one event before the year's first major.

Nicklaus has kept his comments to a minimum regarding the scandal that engulfed Woods in November, when tales of marital infidelity jeopardized Woods...

"Golden Bear" Nicklaus still on course after reaching 70

2010-06-12T04:48:05Z

MIAMI (Reuters)MIAMI, Jan 2X (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus will celebrate his 70th birthday this week fishing on Christmas Island in the Pacific Ocean, but the man regarded by many as golf's greatest player w...

Golf Lessons Through the Years

2010-09-22T02:30:38Z

The story of golf instruction begins rightly in the medieval era (no later than 1353), when golfers adopted the principle of allowing each team to hit a second uninterrupted shot. Previously, teams of players would alternate hitting a ball back and forth across a field. Strategy and technique went no further than devising the most efficient means of bashing a ball over the heads of the opposition, preferably in the direction of the goal line, or at least into some abyss from which the other t...

Woods isn't bigger than the game, says Nicklaus

2010-04-16T07:47:24Z

Not even Tiger Woods is bigger than the sport itself and golf will continue to prosper with or without its marquee star, says 18-time major championship winner Jack Nicklaus.

"It's not all about one person," Nicklaus said Friday. "The game is a big game."

Nicklaus has said previously he expects Woods to eventually break his major championship record but even if it d...

Nicklaus: 2010 to be big year in majors for Tiger

2010-06-11T18:30:27Z

Nicklaus says desire played big role in winning majors, and 2010 will be big year for Tiger

Tiger Woods is four majors behind the record set by Jack Nicklaus going into a year in which three majors will be held on Woods' favorite courses — Augusta National,

Record hunt will be tougher if Tiger misses 2010: Nicklaus

2010-06-11T18:30:27Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods will find it tougher to break his record of 18 major wins if the world number one does not play this year.

Woods, who is taking an indefinite break from golf, has been in hiding since admitting last month he had c...

Woods unlikely to play in Masters: Lyle

2010-04-16T08:26:11Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's chances of returning to action in time for next year's first major look grim, according to former Masters champion Sandy Lyle.

Woods, who won the first of his 14 major championships at

Woods isn't leaving for good, or even for long

2010-04-16T08:27:45Z

Nicklaus, already Tiger's guide model in so many other ways, offers one more example

Until two weeks ago, until that moment his SUV went pin-balling down the street out of control, it seemed nothing could stop Tiger Woods.

Even now, after two weeks of a media frenzy over his late-night accident and infidelity, the last thing he is going to do is throw in the towel himself.

Woods isn't leaving golf f...

Thanksgiving weekend, minus the Skins Game

2010-06-11T18:32:42Z

Skinned: Thanksgiving weekend without traditional Skins Game for first time since '82

Each year brought more recognition to Curtis Strange. He was the first PGA Tour player to earn $1 million in a season in 1988, then he became the first player in nearly a half-century to win the Tiger Woods says he is proud of his comeback year from knee surgery and is looking forward to adding to his 14 major titles next year now he is pain-free.

The American world number one has surprised even himself with how he has hit back on the circuit this year after an eight-month injury lay-off with six tournament victories since limping to his last major win at the 2008 Masters champion Jack Nicklaus will join Arnold Palmer as an honorary starter for the 2010 Masters, Augusta National golf club said Monday.

Nicklaus last played the tournament, the first major of the year, in 2005.

He...

Tiger on the prowl at Hazeltine for 15th major title

2010-04-16T10:54:04Z

Tiger Woods arrived at Hazeltine on Monday to began final preparations for the 91st PGA Championship, coming off an impressive 70th career triumph and hungry for a 15th major title.

Woods, chasing the all-time record 18 majors won by At British Open, Watson puts the 'ancient' in the Royal &amp; Ancient Golf Club

These kind of things usually don't end well, no matter how much we might want them to. Golf is a tough enough game for even the youngsters playing in this British Open, and 59-year-olds have no business getting in the way — no matter what their pedigree might be.

But then

Experience counts for veteran golfer Watson at Open

2010-04-16T11:19:07Z

The opening round of the British Open had a distinct retro feel about it Thursday as US veterans Mark Calcavecchia and Tom Watson took turns at holding the early lead.

The 49-year-old Calcavecchia, who will join the seniors tour next y...

US golf veteran Watson takes early Open lead

2010-04-16T11:19:14Z

Tom Watson turned back the clock to grab an early lead in the British Open on Thursday as the year's third major returned to the Ailsa course for the first time in 15 years.

The 59-year-old American, the star of the show here 22 years ago when he edged Jack Nicklaus in a memorable duel, birdied the fi...

Tom Watson is back in his element to take on the big hitters

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Northern Lights needed at Turnberry Open

2010-07-21T13:36:45Z

The Home of Golf it may be but going by the current state of the game in Scotland all the best rooms are filled by foreigners.

Such is the state of affairs on the domestic front going into this year's Open that a first Scottish win since Paul Lawrie's come-from-behind triumph at Carnoustie in 1999 looks as likely as the football t...

Downpour halts US Open golf for day at soggy Bethpage

2010-04-16T11:44:27Z

Heavy rains forced an early end to first-round play Thursday in the 109th US Open as water-logged Bethpage Black became unplayable and stars such as Tiger Woods battled through a deluge.

Soaked spectators braved intense showers to watch a super group of reigning major champions navigate the 7,426-...

Torrential rain halts US Open, soaks Tiger at soggy Bethpage

2010-04-16T11:44:27Z

Heavy rains brought an early end to first-round play Thursday in the 109th US Open as water-logged Bethpage Black became unplayable and stars such as Tiger Woods battled through a deluge.

Soaked spectators braved intense showers and ankle-deep mud to watch a super group of reigning major champions...

Heavy rain halts US Open as showers swamp Bethpage Black

2010-04-16T11:44:34Z

Heavy rain halted first-round play Thursday in the 109th US Open as Bethpage Black became unplayable, with Tiger Woods standing two strokes off the pace at one-over after six holes.

Soaked spectators braved intense showers to watch a super group of reigning major champions, including Woods, naviga...

Heavy rain halts US Open golf

2010-04-16T11:44:43Z