The New York Times – Sports:
He was on top of the world in 1970 after winning the British and U.S. Opens. And while he lived well, he said making money was never his top goal.
Category: Golf
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Real Estate Agent With Same Name as Golfer Is Invited to the Masters
The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Stallings of Georgia was surprised to receive a formal invitation from Augusta National Golf Club. It was meant for a pro golfer with the same name.
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Kathy Whitworth, Record-Holder for U.S. Golf Wins, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
Whitworth was a hall of famer who became the first woman’s pro golfer to earn more than $1 million.
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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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Masters Tournament Will Let LIV Golf Players Compete in 2023
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by Augusta National Golf Club is an interim victory for the upstart circuit, but other troubles loom.
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Atul Khosla, Chief Operating Officer of LIV Golf, Exits Saudi-Backed League
The New York Times – Sports:
The executive’s departure is the latest turmoil for LIV, which has drawn plenty of attention but no major television or sponsorship deals.
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Confidential Records Show a Saudi Golf Tour Built on Far-Fetched Assumptions
The New York Times – Sports:
McKinsey documents suggest the Saudi league is far off-track for success. Experts say the analysis shows it was never just about profits.
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For 2022, LIV Golf Was the Story
The New York Times – Sports:
The Saudi-backed tour, which has used big payments to attract players, has upended the gentlemen’s game.