SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. There were plenty of low scores on Day 1 of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but here are Fore Things of note that caught our eye from the opening round of the biggest party on the PGA Tour.1. Michael Phelps is still here. A day after playing with and inspiring Jordan Spieth in the Waste Management pro-am, Michael Phelps walked with Spieth's group Thursday and was arguably the biggest star as far as the fans were concerned. It's hard for the most decorated Olympian of all time to blend in, and the crowds at TPC Scottsdale had no trouble picking him out. Phelps will also be at TPC Scottsdale on Friday, before heading off to the Super Bowl. Rough life.2. John Rahm is not afraid to slam a club ... or two. The 22-year-old, who got his first win last week at Torrey Pines, admitted after his round that he hit the ball better than he scored (70), but he let his frustration get the best of him on No. 8 (his 17th of the day). Rahm found the fairway bunker with his tee shot and responded by smashing his tee with his driver; then, upset with his approach, he smacked the sand with his iron. Not that slamming your clubs is the worst thing you can do, but at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, the big man may want to cool it if he doesn't want to constantly replace his sticks.3. If you don't have a Rickie Fowler autograph, it's because you haven't asked. Last September, Fowler (rightfully) went after a Twitter troll who complained he didn't sign autographs after a round at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Fowler signed autographs for at least a half hour after his pro-am round Wednesday, and he did the same on Thursday after a 4-under 66. Obviously, it's easier to sign autographs after a round that doesn't matter or a round that puts you in the mix, but the guy clearly makes plenty of time for his fans.4. John Peterson got brutally honest with himself. While sitting out last season with a hand injury, Peterson, who entered the professional ranks with an incredible college resume coming out of LSU, decided it was time to start treating professional golf as a real job. After years of "not caring," Peterson, got married, bought a house and re-dedicated himself to the game. The hard work paid off, at least in his opening round at the WMPO. He shot a flawless 5-under 66.
Augusta's ban of cell phones is rigid and not likely to change anytime soon as long as Chairman Billy Payne is in charge. Yes, players can use them, but only in the locker room.
No-cell zone: Masters clings to ban on mobile phones | WBNS
The PGA of America announced Tuesday that Southern Hills Country Club will host the PGA Championship for a record fifth time "no later than 2030.". The Tulsa, Okla., previously hosted the PGA in 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2007 when the tournament was won by Dave Stockton, Raymond Floyd, Nick Price and Tiger Woods, respectively.
Southern Hills Country Club to host PGA Championship, Senior
Watch: Woods hits two in the water at the par-3 17th Watch: Flagstick denies Furyk birdie [or saves his par] at No. 17. You may also like.
Torey Krug's highlight-reel hit sparked a discussion about a
St. Jude Classic 2018: Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka in contention after Round 1 Two golfers who have found a lot of success at TPC Southwind are cruising again
I have not truly felt like myself for quite some time. I am therefore taking this time to recharge my mental batteries, and to focus on myself away from the game of professional golf.Thank you all so much for your continued support. I hope to see everyone soon as I plan to defend my title at the 2018 Indy Women in Tech Championship. Lexi
Quotes of the Week: Lexi WDs 'to work on myself' | Golf Channel
Highlights from Tiger Woods' second round of the Farmers Insurance Open Friday at Torrey Pines' North Course. Watch: Tiger chips in for one of four birdies Friday at Farmers.
Watch: Tiger chips in for 4th birdie Friday at Farmers | Your
Rory McIlroy ended a 364-day victory drought with his Players Championship title Sunday. All of a sudden, he's on a roll. McIlroy is now the betting favorite to win the 2019 Masters at 8-1
Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy Betting Co-Favorites for U.S
MarketWatch provides the latest stock market, financial and business news. Get stock market quotes, personal finance advice, company news and more.
Today's Best Dividend Stocks | "America's Dividend Source™"
AD
No Torrey Pines, Riviera on Phil Mickelson's Upcoming
Justin Thomas Helps Eject Fan After 'Inappropriate' Remark
In the least surprising news of 2019 thus far, Padraig Harrington was named captain for the 2020 European Ryder Cup team. That Euro squad, coming in off a 17.5-10.5 thrashing of the U.S. in Paris
Padraig Harrington named 2020 European Ryder Cup captain
Woods, now 42, even has zoomed back from a ranking outside the top 1,000 golfers in the world last summer to No. 80 presently, but his recent play and past reputation have earned him the fourth
Tiger Woods breaks out new putter before Quicken Loans National
0 Comments