Forum: Tour Talk

Hoffman leads after first round More...

There are few places more suitable for a discussion of the finer points of golf rules than Augusta National Golf Club. More...

With the LPGA taking a one week break before resuming its schedule in Hawaii, I thought it would be a good time to do my fourth LPGA player profile. The player I have chosen this time around is the very popular: HEE YOUNG PARK ...

Players bracing for high winds More...

Canadians play a round at Masters More...

Although the LPGA has completed only about 20% (7 of 34 tournaments) of its 2017 schedule, I don't think it is too early to take a look at some of the ladies that have been the biggest surprises and biggest disappointments of the year so far. ...

This week the LPGA moves to Rancho Mirage, California for the playing of the ANA Inspiration. This is the first Major Championship of the 2017 season. Here is my Preview: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/03/ana-inspiration-preview-pairings-and.html

Brooke Henderson had to grind on Saturday morning to earn the right to play the rest of the weekend. More...

As Brooke Henderson's four-foot birdie putt slid agonizingly by the cup on the par-5 11th hole at Mission Hills Country Club on Thursday, the sirens from emergency vehicles wailed from a nearby road. More...

It seems like Brooke Henderson can't win. More...

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This week the LPGA moves to the state of California for the playing of the Kia Classic. Lydia Ko will be trying to defend the title she won last year when she finished 4 strokes better than runner-up Inbee Park. Her -19 under par total was one shot off the tournament record that is held by Cristie...

For you aspiring tour pros... http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/03/20/when-really-really-good-isnt-good-enough-inside-one-golfers-attempt-live-his-dream

An interesting read... https://theplayerstribune.com/pat-perez-pga-tour-you-dont-know-me/

After a one week break, the LPGA resumes its schedule this week with the playing of the LPGA Founders Cup. This will be the first of 3 consecutive tournaments that will be played on the west coast of the United States, and will include the year's first major championship. ...

We are thinking of driving over from Tarpon Springs on Saturday. Little over 100 miles from the Gulf Coast so should be able to make it in 4 hours. Any suggestions on best place to park or cheap accommodations in case DeLaet should be near the lead ?

As they cancelled flights and hotel reservations on Sunday night, there was an air of disappointment for the young couple. More...

Canada's Adam Hadwin overcame a late double bogey to win the Valspar Championship for his first PGA Tour title and a trip to the Masters. More...

A golfer's mind is like a fore-tress More...

With the LPGA taking a one week break before resuming its schedule in the United States, it is as good a time as any to look at some key player statistics after the first four tournaments of the year. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/03/stats-facts-vol-32-fast-starts.html

This week the LPGA moves to Singapore for the playing of the HSBC Women's Champions. Ha Na Jang will be trying to defend the title she won last year when she shot a final round 65, to finish four strokes better than runner up Pornanong Phatlum, and 8 strokes better than 3rd place finisher Amy Yang....

One of the longest running caddie/ player relationships has come to an end. Paula Creamer's longtime caddie, Colin Cann, will carry her bag for the final time in this week's CME Tour Championship. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2016/11/paula-creamer-parts-ways-with-longtime.html

Finally, golf joins sports data party More...

This week the LPGA moves to Thailand for the playing of the Honda LPGA Thailand. Last season brought us close finishes in almost every tournament.....but this was not one of them. Lexi Thompson's twenty under par total of 268 blew away the field, and was 6 strokes better than runner-up In Gee Chun...

Anyone who has spent much time around a PGA Tour driving range has had something of a Dustin Johnson religious experience. More...

Below I have posted the most popular pictures of 2016. I based this on the number of website hits, and the number of comments each photo received. Some came as quite a surprise to me, as when they were taken I was not expecting such a reaction. ...

Dustin Johnson goes to No. 1 More...

After a two week break the LPGA heads to Australia for the playing of the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/02/isps-handa-womens-australian-open.html

Add another one to the sports gene pool. More...

Tiger is back. More...

Just when it looked like Tiger Woods was out of the, uh, woods, his back problems flared up again. More...

With the LPGA taking a two week break before heading to Australia and Asia, I don't think it is too early to take a look at the United States players who are fighting to gain a spot on the 2017 Solheim Cup team. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/02/solheim-cup-update-us-players-fighting.html

Here is my player profile on LPGA star Brittany Lincicome: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/02/lpga-player-profile-brittany-lincicome.html

Last year was a very difficult one for LPGA rookies. Only 6 of 29 rookies finished in the top 100 on the year money list. Is this year's rookie crop better than the 2016 group? I Think so. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/01/how-good-are-2017-lpga-rookies.html

What a way to start the LPGA season! http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/01/brittany-lincicome-wins-nelly-korda.html

It is time to start the 2017 LPGA season. With 35 tournaments on the schedule (including the Solheim Cup), more prize money, and more television coverage, the 2017 season promises to be the biggest and best ever. The season will open in the Bahamas once again this year with the playing of the...

Woods misses cut, Rose takes lead More...

Woods falls apart on back nine More...

Ontario golf clothing company adds Hadwin More...

The Big Cat has new sticks. More...

Well just saw a commercial with Tiger endorsing TM clubs. I guess its official.

Tiger Woods is roaring into the new year, preparing to play four times in five weeks in his return to the PGA Tour after a 15-month absence. More...

Hudson Swafford won the fittingly named CareerBuilder Challenge on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, following three straight birdies with a closing par for a one-stroke victory over Canada's Adam Hadwin. More...

Canadian Adam Hadwin shot a 13-under 59 on Saturday in the CareerBuilder Challenge for the ninth sub-60 round in PGA Tour history and the second in 10 days. More...

I would like to do my first player profile today, and if I can make the time would like to continue throughout the year. http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/01/lpga-player-profile-so-yeon-ryu.html

We are just about a week away from the beginning of the 2017 season. With 35 tournaments on the schedule (including the Solheim Cup), this year promises to to be one of the most exciting ever. With the LPGA getting more and more talented each and every year, it is very difficult to narrow...

When the photo of a grey-bearded Tiger Woods playing golf with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump hit the Internet everyone seemed to have the same look on their face. More...

As we approach the beginning of the 2017 LPGA season, there are a number of questions that I am looking forward to getting the answers to. In reverse order, here are my top ten: http://www.tonyslpgareport.com/2017/01/ten-question-for-2017-season.html

Two local golfers — one from Smiths Falls, the other from Manotick — are kicking off the 2017 calendar year with high hopes. More...

Tiger Woods will finally win More...