Gary Player won't name names; Dottie Pepper chastises Team Wie

Gary Player caused controversy at the British Open when he said he knew of players using steroids, but the hall of famer says he won’t be naming any names.

At Golf.com, Dottie Pepper has some harsh words for those handling the career of Michelle Wie.

“What will it take for Team Wie to realize that things simply aren’t working?” writes Pepper. …

The Ginn sur Mer Classic has teed off in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Frank Lickliter II and Steve Flesch are on top of the leaderboard as their first rounds near completion. …

Nick Faldo will make a rare appearance on the European Tour at next month’s Hong Kong Open. The 2009 European Ryder Cup Captain will play and also act in an “ambassadorial” role at the November 15-18 event, as he will also spend time coaching junior golfers from Hong Kong. …

At Cougar Point Golf Course at Kiawah Island, real estate around the course has actually made it more scenic, writes Tim McDonald at WorldGolf.com.