Tag: Golf
How a three-year-old boy became Nigeria’s rising star in golf
Lewis’s story shows the power of early exposure and parental support. Many believe his journey could inspire Nigerian parents to…
Olusegun Runsewe promises to rejuvenate golf in Nigeria
Olusegun Runsewe, the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has promised to rejuvenate the game of golf in the…
Tiger Woods returns to golf course
Though not fully fit for competition, Woods made his intention known via a two-second video clip on Twitter and Instagram.
Dustin Johnson wins maiden Augusta Masters
Golf world number one Dustin Johnson finally clinched an elusive second major title with a five-stroke victory at the Augusta…
99 Golfers for Maiden DStv Premium Golf Day
A total of 99 golfers are expected to take part at the inaugural DStv Premium Golf Day scheduled to be…
Coronavirus messes up Golf schedule
The British Open will not be played this year for the first time since 1945, golf officials announced Monday.
What golf means to the military – GOC
A top military officer, Maj. Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, who is the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Rukuba,…
Course familiarity could give Tiger Woods edge in upcoming majors
Tiger Woods should be a contender at this week’s PGA Championship and June’s U.S. Open as he chases Jack Nicklaus’s…
Woods jumps to 6th in rankings, Johnson reclaims No. 1
Tiger Woods’ final-round rally to win the Masters on Sunday in Augusta, Ga., boosted him to No. 6 in the…
Tiger Woods wins again
Tiger Woods has done it again, winning his 80th PGA tour trophy and ending a five year drought. The 14…
Rose ready to go one step further for U. S Masters glory
Englishman Justin Rose is determined to make amends for last year’s near miss at the U.S. Masters. The 37-year-old has…
Minister Rallies Support For Golf To Boost Tournaments in Nigeria
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the private sector and philanthropists to support the game…
I Will Create Time To Play Golf – Obaseki
Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he will create breaks from his busy schedules as a governor to play golf because…
We’ll develop golf to attract tourists to Plateau- Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday in Abuja said the state government would develop golf to attract more tourists…
Arnold Palmer, ‘The King’ of golf, dies at 87
Before accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004, Arnold Palmer shared a few laughs with President George W. Bush…
Rio 2016: Rose beats Stenson in golf gold final
Great Britain’s Justin Rose became golf’s first Olympic champion since 1904 by beating Henrik Stenson to gold in a thrilling…
Samuel L. Jackson replies Donald Trump: ‘I’m gonna block his a– too!’
Real-estate mogul Donald Trump took a shot at Samuel L. Jackson on Tuesday, after the actor suggested that Trump cheated…
Playing golf will help reduce crime among youths – AIG Zone 2
Bala Hassan, the Assistant General-Inspector (AIG), Zone 2, says that engaging children early in sports, especially Golf has help to…
Scott topples Tiger Woods as world No. 1
Adam Scott officially replaced Tiger Woods as world number one golfer Monday, ending the American’s 60-week reign on the top…
Golf: Gallacher wins Dubai Desert Classic
Stephen Gallacher won the $2.5million (1.85million euros) Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. Closing with a 72, for a 16-under total…
Golf: McIlroy ahead in Dubai, Woods 4 strokes back
Rory McIlroy shrugged off a wayward start to his second round at the $2.5million Dubai Desert Classic on Friday to…
Tiger Woods cracks $1.3bn in career money
Golf World number one Tiger Woods has cracked $1.3 billion in career earnings by leading the Golf Digest 50 with…
Golf: Dubuisson upstages stars to win Turkish Airlines Open
France’s Victor Dubuisson upstaged some of golf’s biggest stars including World No.1 Tiger Woods to win the inaugural Turkish Airlines…
Tiger Woods leads 30 golfers hunting PGA playoff crown
World number one Tiger Woods seeks his third US PGA Tour playoff crown as well as his sixth title of…
Tiger Woods wins Bridgestone with son, Charlie
Tiger Woods savored an eighth Bridgestone Invitational success and a 79th PGA Tour triumph Sunday. But for his young son,…
Golf: Tiger Woods records stunning 61 at WGC
Tiger Woods played a stunning second round of 61 at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational to look well set for an…
Tiger Woods Ignites Firestone Tourney
Tiger Woods, a six-time Bridgestone Firestone Invitational champion, opened with a 4-under 66 on Thursday and trailed leader Webb Simpson…
Golf: Mickelson wins British Open, Woods blown away
Phil Mickelson won the British Open for the first time at Muirfield on Sunday one month after his heartbreak at…
Justin Rose captures US Open
ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (AFP) – Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win the US Open since Tony Jacklin in 1970…
Celebrating Adetokunbo Sofoluwe 1950-2012
By Funmilayo Sofoluwe My first encounter with Adetokunbo was in the 1960s through my older brother when they both attended…