Tag Archives: PGA Tour
Beginners Guide for Betting On PGA TOUR Golf
By Ed Schmidt Jr. Historically, most wagering in golf was accomplished on the course, between the competitors. Now, everyone can simply grab your phone, or laptop and you can lay down a bet without having to make that miraculous 20-footer for par to beat a fellow hacker. Betting online, or at a sportsbook site is here […]
Ohio to Host 6 Professional Golf Tournaments in 2021
The 2021 Ohio Golf season kicked off early and it will last into November. Buckeyes will be able to watch the best men and women golfers in the world play in events around the state this year. Of course, it all starts with Jack Nicklaus and Muirfield Village Golf Club hosting PGA Tour pros in […]
$40 Million Player Impact Bonus Affects Fans
By Ed Travis After Golfweek revealed the new popularity-based bonus plan for PGA Tour members most comments were focused on the players and made the point that undoubtedly Tiger Woods would be at the top of the list. This $40 million social media popularity contest will also affect fans, but opinions have been scarce concerning how they, […]
Fans Slowly Being Allowed Back to PGA Tour Tournaments
By Fred Altvater Since golfers were called off the course during The PLAYERS Championship last March, professional golf tournaments have been played with either a very minimal number of fans in attendance, or no fans whatsoever. While it is a treat to be able to see the golf courses as they were meant to […]
COVID-19 Forcing Withdrawals in Professional Golf
Fred Altvater As Ohio is preparing to welcome both the PGA TOUR and the LPGA Tour for four solid weeks in July and August, it is becoming apparent that, even with the best intentions, efforts at keeping the pros safe from COVID-19 is not a 100% proposition. Nick Watney and Cameron Champ, as well […]
The Strangest Day EVER in Golf!
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL. – Commissioner Jay Monahan gave his annual state of the PGA Tour announcement earlier this week, noting with pride that the circuit has events in Asia, Canada, Bermuda and the Dominican Republic and three allied international tours in Canada, China and Latin America. He added that over 200,000 fans were expected […]
Is It Time for a World Golf Tour?
Carlos Torres & Fred Altvater The golf world has been learning more about the proposed Premier Golf League that wants to feature the top 48 players in the world in an 18-tournament league offering $10 million purses, mandatory play, with both a team and individual components. Currently several PGA Tour events offer total purses much […]
Opportunities to See Professional Golf in Ohio
In addition to being able to compete in a multitude of wonderful amateur events, Ohio golfers have the opportunity to witness a variety of professional golf throughout the summer months. If you want to see some of the best golfers in the world compete, here are the dates you need to mark your calendars. […]
Justin Thomas Uses Wedge on Green
Justin Thomas found himself stymied behind a footprint that would affect his putt in the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges last month. No problem for one of the world’s best golfers, simply use a wedge to save the par.
The 2017 PGA Tour Season in Review
For the most part, 2017 was a very good year for the PGA Tour. Sergio Garcia finally won a major and Brooks Koepka proved he belongs in the elite category by winning the U.S. Open. Jordan Spieth added another chapter to his exciting career by grabbing The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in memorable fashion. […]