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2013 Masters Recap — Adam Scott Wins the Masters in Sudden-Death Playoff

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:17:03 +0000

Adam Scott birdied the second playoff hole to beat Angel Cabrera and win the 2013 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Sunday. In winning his first-ever major, Scott became the first Australian ever to win the Masters. The tournament pressed on to a sudden-death playoff for the second consecutive year after both [...]

The Masters' Musical Connection To Nashville

Ian Auzenne — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:25:00 +0000

Golf fans will have their eyes glued to their TVs this weekend as the final two rounds of the Masters take place. One of the signature features of the CBS broadcast of the tournament is the calm, beautiful piano-and-guitar music that permeates every break in the action and serves as background music for Jim Nantz and the other announcers

Buzzer Beaters: First Day of the Masters, Harang Goes to Seattle and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:23:36 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Most of the way through day one of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, Australia’s Marc Leishman leads with a 6-under 66. Tiger Woods is four strokes back, and Jamie Donaldson knocked a hole-in-one. [Masters, Wales Online] The Seattle Mariners have acquired starting pitcher Aaron Harang from the Colorado Rockies in exchange [...]

Dear Bubba Watson — Please Let Us Ride In Your Hovercraft Golf Cart [Video]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:53:22 +0000

Sure, he’s got major golf skills, but oter than that we haven’t spent a whole lot of time being jealous of pro golfer Bubba Watson. Now that he’s driving around in a hovercraft, though, we’re thinking we should be focusing on becoming his newest best friend. Or caddy. Either one. This is the best news [...]

Old Lady Kills Bird With Golf Ball [Video - 18s]

Michael Scott — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:20:20 +0000

While this is an older video…it’s new to me. Look, I feel for the bird. He shouldn’t have had to go out that way…but DANG this is funny. This old lady is playing some golf. Thankfully someone had a video camera on her when she’s teeing off. Cause she nails that bird! Check out the [...]

Deer Antler Spray The Next No No In Sports?

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:45:49 +0000

Get Ripped. Do they mean as in get ripped with muscles or get ripped as in ripped off? Is deer antler spray the latest health benefit or boondoggle?

Buzzer Beaters: Odds of Each Team Winning NCAA Tourney, Tiger Back at No. 1 and More

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:17:12 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: Nate Silver does his numbers-crunching thing and determines each Sweet 16 team’s odds of winning the whole thing, plus how their odds have gone up (or down) since the tournament began. Florida Gulf Coast is all the way up to a 0.02 percent chance of winning. Woohoo! [N.Y. Times] After his [...]

Five Hilariously, Awesome Golf Videos to Get You Ready for Golf Season

Jill McCoy — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:34:24 +0000

There is an awesome Seize the Deal going on right now that you gotta take advantage of! If you're looking for a gift for your dad, boss, brother, boyfriend or yourself, you will find it at the Golf Connection. $70 for a $100 retail worth of golf equipment and accessories just for you! I found five, hilarious golf videos to give you a little chuckle.

The Most Amazing Golf Shot You Will Ever See [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:39:42 +0000

Did he just bounce that golf ball off the lake and in to the hole? I think he did!

George Strait Invests in Texas Golf Course

Megan Pacella — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:30:31 +0000

In January, George Strait will head out on the road for his last tour ever (or so he says). But the King of Country won't have to worry about his pocketbook once he takes himself off the touring circuit. He just invested in a San Antonio, Texas golf course to guarantee it.

Ladder Golf – It's Like Golf But Actually Fun [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:00:04 +0000

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Jamaica. As I sat on the beach trying to avoid the purveyors of weed and sellers of junk, I noticed some people playing a game I had never seen before. I obviously don't get out much because the folks playing it were American tourist and they were pretty good at it. It

Rory McIlroy Wins PGA Championship By a Record Margin

Joe Student — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:58:21 +0000

Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under par 66 in the final round to win the PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, SC on Sunday. McIlroy’s dominant performance allowed him to cruise to the win by eight strokes, breaking the PGA Championship margin of victory record set by Jack Nicklaus in 1980. After a [...]

This Weekend in Sports — The British Open, UFC 149 and the Tour de France Finale

Joe Student — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:42:39 +0000

Competition for a major golf championship, a fighting title and cycling’s biggest prize highlights this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports: Friday, July 20 British Open Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Course, Lancashire, England; 4:30 a.m. (EDT); ESPN-TV The world’s best golfers tee off for the second round of [...]

This Weekend in Sports: US Open, College World Series and the NBA Finals

Joe Student — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:08:40 +0000

Tiger Woods chases a major victory, eight teams seek NCAA glory and LeBron James looks to derail Kevin Durant in the NBA Finals. Here’s what to watch this weekend in sports: Friday, June 15 U.S. Open — Second Round The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA; 12 p.m. (EDT); ESPN and NBC-TV; Continues through Sunday After [...]

5 Christmas Gift Ideas For The Man In Your Life!

Luke — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:44:29 +0000

For that Special guy in your life, whether he's your father, son, brother, boyfriend, broski, whatever!

Rory McIlroy Wins US Open With Record-Shattering Performance

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:10:46 +0000

Rory McIlroy shredded the course, lapped the competition and wrote his name in the record book 12 times Sunday during a dazzling 16-under par, 8-stroke US Open victory at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD.

Among the US Open records the 22-year-old from Northern Ireland set included the lowest score after 36 rounds, the lowest score after 54 and the lowest total score – a mark he shattered by four strokes.

Homemade Miniature Golf: A Shot That's Hard To Believe[Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:03:01 +0000

When I was a kid they used to show miniature golf on television. That's right grown men playing miniature golf on television with all the seriousness of Tiger Woods. My brother and I would watch this riveting competition and then go build our own miniature golf course out of books and boards and anything else that wasn't nailed down

The TV Shows That Help Us Sleep

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:26:39 +0000

So we posed the question on our 973 The Dawg Facebook Fan Page. "What televised sport insures a great nap if you try to watch it". Well the overwhelming favorite will probably come as no surprise

Louisiana Open In Full Swing

Jude Walker — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:05:28 +0000

It's a great time of year to be in south Louisiana. There's a lot of fun things to do outdoors right now. One of those things is to check out some first class golf at Le Triomphe as this weekend the pros are in town for the Chitimacha Louisiana Open.

Golfers, Play Augusta At Home

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:00:10 +0000

I will probably never throw a touchdown pass in the Superdome, send a ball screaming over the fence at Wrigley Field or realize my dream of dancing on the words Ole Miss in that cow pasture they call a football field in Oxford Mississippi, but thanks to video I games I have done it electronically. Now you the millions of golfers and lovers of the game can play the course that only a few of us have ever dared to walk. The course at Augusta National!