Tiger to play Torrey Pines, Dubai back-to-backTiger to play Torrey Pines, Dubai back-to-back
Tiger to play Torrey Pines, Dubai back-to-back
Day: January 4, 2017
Tiger to play Torrey Pines for ’17 PGA Tour debutTiger to play Torrey Pines for ’17 PGA Tour debut
Tiger to play Torrey Pines for ’17 PGA Tour debut
49ers interview Anthony Lynn for coaching job (Sports Betting News)49ers interview Anthony Lynn for coaching job (Sports Betting News)
The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Buffalo Bills interim coach Anthony Lynn on Wednesday for their head coach opening. Lynn is the first candidate to interview with the Niners as they begin the process of finding the replacement for Chip Kelly, who was fired after one season on Sunday. San Francisco also fired general manager Trent Baalke and is looking to fill that spot as well.
Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan eyeing Broncos openingFalcons OC Kyle Shanahan eyeing Broncos opening
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has emerged as the hottest head coaching candidate. Find out why NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo believes Shanahan is eyeing the Broncos.
OF Davis ready to help A’s turn things aroundOF Davis ready to help A’s turn things around
OF Davis ready to help A’s turn things around
Rajai Davis eager to help Athletics turn fortunes around (Sports Betting News)Rajai Davis eager to help Athletics turn fortunes around (Sports Betting News)
David Forst remembers the exact moment when Rajai Davis hit his World Series-tying home run in Game 7 for Cleveland. The son of Oakland’s general manager, 6-year-old Judah, would not go to sleep: The boy wanted to stay up and watch the game until the end. ”It’s one of those moments in World Series history I think everyone will remember,” said Forst, who was ”begging” his son to go to bed.
Rajai Davis eager to help Athletics turn fortunes around (Sports Betting News)Rajai Davis eager to help Athletics turn fortunes around (Sports Betting News)
David Forst remembers the exact moment when Rajai Davis hit his World Series-tying home run in Game 7 for Cleveland. The son of Oakland’s general manager, 6-year-old Judah, would not go to sleep: The boy wanted to stay up and watch the game until the end. ”It’s one of those moments in World Series history I think everyone will remember,” said Forst, who was ”begging” his son to go to bed.
Woods commits to Farmers Insurance OpenWoods commits to Farmers Insurance Open
Tiger Woods’ 2017 schedule is beginning to take shape. Woods committed Wednesday to three PGA TOUR events: the Farmers Insurance Open on Jan. 26-29 in San Diego; Genesis Open on Feb. 16-19 in Pacific Palisades, California; and The Honda Classic on Feb. 23-26 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. His foundation, which runs the Genesis Open, had previously announced his plans to compete at Riviera. The Farmers Insurance Open is scheduled to be Woods’ first official PGA TOUR start since the Wyndham Championship in August 2015. Woods has won eight times at Torrey Pines’ South Course, matching his PGA TOUR record for most wins at a single course. He’s also won eight times at Bay Hill Club & Lodge (Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard) and Firestone Country Club (World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational). Woods’ success at Torrey Pines started with his childhood victories at the Junior World Championship and continued with seven Farmers victories, including four in a row from 2005 to 2008. Torrey Pines also is the site of his last major victory, the 2008 U.S. Open. Woods last played at the Farmers in 2015 — one week after shooting 82-75 at the Phoenix Open — but withdrew in the first round because of a back injury. Woods played in nine more events that year before having two back surgeries that sidelined him for more than a year. Woods returned from a 15-month hiatus at last month’s Hero World Challenge. He shot 73-65-70-76 to finish 15th among the 17 players who completed 72 holes, while also leading the field with 24 birdies. “I would like in my heart of hearts to play a full schedule next year,” Woods said after the Hero. “This (season) is going to be a bit different because, quite frankly, I haven’t done it in a while, so we’re going to be smart about it.” His most recent victory at Torrey Pines came in 2013, when he won five times and was named the PGA TOUR’s Player of the Year for the 11th time. The Genesis Open and The Honda Classic should provide insight into the health of Woods’ surgically-repaired back. The tournaments are on consecutive weeks on opposite sides of the country. Woods last played at Riviera Country Club in 2006; the course also was the site of his PGA TOUR debut, when he was invited to the event in 1992 as a 16-year-old amateur. He has never won in 10 appearances at Riviera, his most appearances at any course without a victory. Woods has played in The Honda Classic four times. He missed the cut as an amateur in 1993, then returned to the tournament 19 years later after moving to nearby Jupiter. He finished runner-up to Rory McIlroy in his debut at PGA National’s Champion Course after a final-round 62. Woods also played The Honda in 2013 and 2014. He withdrew from the final round of the 2014 event, then had his first microdiscectomy about a month later.
Spieth’s fresh mindsetSpieth’s fresh mindset
KAPALUA, Hawaii – Jordan Spieth enters 2017 and his title defense at the SBS Tournament of Champions with a new level of patience – having rid himself of any perceived demons. The eight-time PGA TOUR winner and former FedExCup champion won twice on TOUR in 2016 and added his second Australian Open title to his resume but still faced some criticism for not emulating his extraordinary 2015. The lasting memory for many was the Texan’s collapse at the Masters, where he let a five-shot lead slip on the back nine Sunday to finish T2 behind Danny Willett. Prior to this, Spieth won five times in 2015 including the Masters and U.S. Open and claimed the FedExCup in a banner season. He then went on and won in Kapalua by eight shots to start 2016 – cementing his place as world No. 1 at the time. “I was happy when the ball touched down and 2017 started. It was still a great year in 2016, but I learned a lot on both end of things, highs and lows, which I didn’t really have many lows in 2015 and after that it was just trying to climb up to the top level,” Spieth said. “So I learned a lot from the highs and lows, and therefore, I think I can use that to my advantage this year and on.” He also exorcised some specific demons at Augusta National before last year was out – returning to the iconic par-3 12th hole where he famously found the water twice on the way to losing his grip on the tournament. “I went there and played there in December. First time back. I was very nervous when I got on 12 tee, and I hit an 8-iron over the bunker to about 15 feet. Greens were a little slower, and I had left a lot of putts short,” Spieth recalled. “I was pumped to hit the green, and then I hit my putt and it just about stopped short on the front lip and fell in for two. I probably gave like a big fist pump. I was walking around with my hands up, like demon’s gone.” Spieth returned the next day and birdied the hole again for good measure, almost making an ace. The cathartic moment was good closure as the 23-year-old works on his patience inside a “what have you done for me lately” kind of world. “A couple of the biggest things (I’ve learned), just looking at my career from a career picture, not just a ‘now’ picture, which is unfortunately kind of the world we live in. For individuals and for the questions that are asked, it’s very present,” Spieth said. “And so I’ve been looking more to the future for goals, for kind of just my outlook on practice, overall wellness, work out regimen. Just doing things and thinking about things from a long-term perspective that are I think going to make it a bit easier if things aren’t great short term. “But overall, recognizing that if last year is a down year for us, we’re in really good shape long term when you start compiling those numbers. It makes me think a lot more positive about last season and my career going forward, just looking at it from a more elongated perspective.” With a win and a runner up finish from his previous trips to Maui, Spieth is extremely confident heading into his title defense. He clearly feels at home on the hilly terrain of Maui’s coast. “I think this course, a lot like Augusta National, a few other ones, with the amount of slope and uneven lies and the amount of imagination you need in approach shots and on and around the greens, it brings out more the feel side of my game. More kind of the quick-twitch, reactionary-type golf, that I just love playing and I feel like is my DNA, my golf DNA,” he explained. “So that’s why I feel like I’ve had success. When your swing isn’t a driving range swing other than tee balls, I tend to, strokes gained, hit the ball better than I do if it’s just a dead-flat golf course. I don’t know necessarily why. I think it’s just the strength of mind to be able to adapt my swing to different lies.
OBJ, Cruz say focus on Packers, not Miami tripOBJ, Cruz say focus on Packers, not Miami trip
OBJ, Cruz say focus on Packers, not Miami trip