On Hackgolf and How to Make Golf More Fun
The latest initiative rolled out at the PGA Merchandise Show is called “Hackgolf.” It’s goal? To make golf more fun. We have some ideas.
Golf’s Statistical Revolution is Here
With 10 years of ShotLink data under its belt, the PGA Tour is beginning to make great advancements with analytics. And some of golf’s greatest myths are going down. New stats include strokes gained in driving, approaches and short game.
Cal Alum Max Homa Gets Exemption Into AT&T Pro-Am
Cal alum Max Homa has been granted a sponsor exemption into the AT&T Pro-Am. He’s also playing at Torrey Pines this week on an exemption.
A Conversation with Birthday Boy Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus turns 74 today. We got to sit down with the Golden Bear for a Q&A that will run in the Spring issue of NCGA Golf. Here is a sneak peek of that conversation.
Web.com Tour Back In Bay Area
The 2014 Web.com Tour season schedule is out, and the Stonebrae Classic is back. Bay Area fans also can look forward to LPGA and PGA tours events in Northern California this year.
Project at MacKenzie’s Sharp Park Golf Course to Move Ahead
A project to restore and update Alister MacKenzie’s Sharp Park in San Francisco gets another green light in court.
Peter Jacobsen Gets Into the ‘Crosby Spirit’ at the Humana
One of the things that drew Peter Jacobsen to this week’s Humana Challenge was the tournament’s Pro-Am format. At the AT&T Pro-Am, Jacobsen will forever be linked with am partner Jack Lemmon.
Mickelson Resumes Chase of O’Meara’s AT&T Record
Four-time AT&T Pro-Am winner Phil Mickelson has his eye on Mark O’Meara’s record five tournament titles. In hot pursuit last year, Mickelson took a tumble in the third round — figuratively and literally.
Marr Bests Teammate at Windy Silicon Valley Amateur
St. Mary’s Gael Mac Marr prevails in strong gales at Coyote Creek in San Jose. Marr surpassed teammate Cody Robinson in the final round.
MPCC to Remain AT&T Venue Through 2020
Monterey Peninsula Country Club officials have signed an AT&T Pro-Am extension through 2020. The soon-to-be renovated Dunes course could break into the renovation during that time.