Dot Wong

Y.E. Yang upsets Tiger Woods at PGA Championship

Dot Wong — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:40:16 +0000

Y.E. Yang came from behind to upset Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship Sunday. It was the 37-year-old Yang’s first major, and the first by an Asian-born golfer …

“This might be my last win as a golfer,” Yang, who won this year’s Honda Classic, told reporters. “But it sure is a great day. It means the world right now.”

Woods had never lost a major going into the final round with the lead. His putting let him down at Hazeltine National …

“I played well enough to win the championship,” Woods told the media. “I did not putt well enough to win the championship today. I didn’t get it done on the greens, and consequently, I didn’t win the tournament.”

At TravelGolf.com, Lisa Allen reviews Hilton Head National Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Matthew wins Ricoh Women's British Open; Woods tops at Buick Open

Dot Wong — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:06:47 +0000

Catriona Matthew won the Ricoh Women’s British Open Sunday, defeating Carrie Webb by three strokes at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England. The 39-year-old Scot won her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child …

“I’m speechless,” Matthew told reporters. “To be honest, I didn’t play that well today but I holed good putts at the 13th and 14th, which I needed. I never imagined coming back – after not playing – that I could win. It hasn’t sunk in yet.”

Tiger Woods won his third Buick Open Sunday. Woods closed with a 3-under 69 at Warwick Hills for his 69th PGA Tour victory …

At TravelGolf.com, Brandon Tucker highlights the best golf holes of the Canadian Rockies.

Future HOF pitcher Greg Maddux Plays in the 2009 World Series of Golf

Brandon — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:26:06 +0000

Although some may know Greg Maddux from his 20-year baseball career, recently, he tried his luck at a different sport. Sponsored by LasVegasGolf.com, Maddux participated in the World Series of Golf held May 11-14 at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

Maddux has had stints on several major teams including the Cubs, Braves, and Dodgers, but none of it provided preparation for this unique tournament that combines golf with Texas Hold ‘Em.

Maddux - who knows a thing of two about golf in Las Vegas - says about the event, “It was like nothing I’ve ever played before … it certainly makes you think over every shot.”

Catch exciting coverage of the 2009 World Series of Golf every Saturday at 1:00 EST on WGN. Click here for the complete broadcast schedule.

Cink denies Watson historic win at British Open

Dot Wong — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:29:01 +0000

Golf history wasn’t to be this weekend at the British Open at Turnberry. Stewart Cink thwarted 59-year-old Tom Watson’s bid Sunday to become the oldest man to win a major tournament …

Cink defeated Watson in a four-hole playoff after sinking a 12-foot birdie putt on the last hole of regulation to stay in the fight. Both men finished at 2-under 278 …

“It would have been a hell of a story, wouldn’t it?” Watson told reporters. “And it almost was. Almost. The dream almost came true.”

Though, Watson added after entering the press tent, “this ain’t a funeral, you know.”

Cink, who won his first major, said he had the utmost respect for Watson …

“My hat’s off to him,” Cink said. “He turned back the clock. Just did a great job. I speak for all the rest of the people here, too.”

At LasVegasGolf.com, Bill Bowman says you can play Sin City’s best golf courses this summer at bargain prices.

2009 World Series of Golf draws big Names, including Ray Romano and poker Star Daniel Negreanu

Brandon — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:21:50 +0000

The inaugural World Series of Golf in 2007 included an eclectic mix of players that consisted of actors, professional poker players, and athletes from other sports. In the end though, a day trader named Mark Ewing won the event. The tournament continues to attract big names from those fields, including Ray Romano and poker star Daniel Negreanu, who both participated in the 2008 event as well. This year, the tournament was held May 11-14 at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

WGN is broadcasting the event coverage every Saturday at 1 p.m. EST through Oct. 4. They will also run replays on Sunday for those who missed the action. Click here for the broadcast schedule.

Catch coverage of the 2009 World Series of Golf on WGN

Brandon — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:21:24 +0000

On Saturday July 11th, WGN began airing its coverage of the 2009 World Series of Golf. The event is divided into 13 one-hour episodes that you can catch every Saturday at 1:00 EST through October 4th, with replays on Sunday at 11:00 EST. Click here for the broadcast schedule.

The event makes a game of golf a little more exciting by mixing in elements of poker. In the tournament, which is open to amateurs only, players ante on each tee and then bet or fold on each shot. The event takes place in none other than the poker-loving city of Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

Tiger Woods defeats Mahan, Kim at AT&T National

Dot Wong — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:56:33 +0000

Tiger Woods won his 68th career title at the AT&T National yesterday. He closed with a final-round 67 at Congressional Country Club outside Washington, D.C., to defeat Hunter Mahan and Anthony Kim …

Meanwhile, in the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Damon Hack of Sports Illustrated about Lucas Glover’s U.S. Open victory.

Lucas Glover wins U.S. Open; Mickelson's dramatic bid falls short

Dot Wong — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:28:29 +0000

Lucas Glover finished with a 3-over-par 73 today to win the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. He defeated Phil Mickelson, trying to win the title for his wife as she battles breast cancer, by two strokes …

“It was a test of patience, that’s for sure,” Glover, who had never made a cut at the U.S. Open before last week, told the media. “It was just heart today.”

Mickelson made a late charge in the final round, with a birdie on the 12th and an eagle on 13, but two missed par putts on 15 and 17 put the trophy out of reach …

“Certainly I’m disappointed,” Mickelson told reporters, “but now that it’s over, I’ve got more important things going on.”

Meanwhile, David Duval came out of nowhere to finish tied for second with Mickelson and 54-hole leader Ricky Barnes. The former world No. 1 was playing as a qualifier and had seen his ranking plummet to No. 882 in the world. Duval had a share of the lead until missing a par putt on 17 …

“I stand before you certainly happy with how I played, but extremely disappointed in the outcome,” Duval said. “I had no question in my mind I was going to win the golf tournament today.”

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Chuck Evans of Medicus Golf about Tiger Woods’ accuracy at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago.

Life after baseball: Greg Maddux on the World Series of Golf, his favorite Las Vegas golf courses, more

Brandon — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:02:32 +0000

Last week, baseball great Greg Maddux played in the World Series of Golf at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

Although, he was eliminated the first day, The future Hall of Fame member tells LasVegasGolf.com writer Bill Bowman he had a ball and really enjoyed the Series format, which is a high-octane hybrid of golf and poker.

Click here to read the complete Q&A with Maddux.

O'Hair wins at Quail Hollow; Ballesteros makes first appearance since surgery

Dot Wong — Tue, 5 May 2009 14:13:14 +0000

Sean O’Hair won the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday. He closed with a 3-under-par 69 to defeat Lucas Glover and Bubba Watson by a stroke. This is O’Hair’s third PGA Tour victory …

Meanwhile, golfing legend Seve Ballesteros made his first public appearance this weekend after undergoing surgery late last year to remove a brain tumor. The five-time major winner attended a Spanish league match at Racing Santander’s El Sardinero stadium …

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Brandon Tucker, who is on an epic golf trip to Scotland.

Brian Gay destroys field at Verizon Heritage; Price wins Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am

Dot Wong — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:24:07 +0000

Brian Gay closed with a 7-under-par 64 Sunday to win the Verizon Heritage by 10 shots. He finished at 20-under 264 – a new scoring record – for his second PGA Tour victory …

“Just another unbelievable day,” Gay told reporters.

Gay’s victory dashed Boo Weekley’s hopes of a third consecutive win at Harbour Town Golf Links …

“I just hate that I didn’t get to win again,” Weekley told the media Sunday.

Meanwhile, Nick Price won his first Champions Tour event Sunday, the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Price defeated Larry Nelson by two strokes. It is Price’s first victory since 2002 …

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to John DeMarco of LasVegasGolf.com about the Playboy Golf Scramble.

Alex Cejka leads Verizon; Sergio Garcia apologizes for Masters comments

Dot Wong — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:17:26 +0000

Alex Cejka carded a 7-under-par 64 yesterday to lead the Verizon Heritage. Cejka, who missed more than three months of action on the PGA Tour last year after neck surgery, leads Lee Janzen by a stroke. Trevor Immelman is two shots back …

Meanwhile, Sergio Garcia has apologized for negative comments he made about August National following the Masters …

“Following my final round at the Masters, I made comments in an interview that I regret and want to apologize for,” he told the media Monday. “Out of frustration, I blamed the golf course instead of putting the blame where it belongs, on myself.”

After finishing tied for 38th Sunday, Garcia said he didn’t like Augusta National, calling it “too tricky.”

At TravelGolf.com, Brandon Tucker offers a guide to activities off the golf course in Costa Del Sol, Spain.

Angel Cabrera wins The Masters; Tiger Woods finishes four back

Dot Wong — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:47:07 +0000

Angel Cabrera of Argentina earned his second major victory yesterday at The Masters. The 39-year-old Cabrera defeated Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a sudden death shootout at Augusta National that played deep into the evening …

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, paired together Sunday, finished fifth and sixth, respectively, after making late but ultimately insufficient charges …

At TravelGolf.com, Mike Bailey raves about Pete and Perry Dye’’s Fuego Maya Golf Course at La Reunion Resort in Guatemala.

Paul Casey wins first PGA Tour title; Lincicome takes first major at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Dot Wong — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 08:23:22 +0000

Paul Casey earned his first PGA Tour victory Sunday with a win at the Shell Houston Open. He defeated J.B. Holmes with a bogey on the first playoff hole. The victory moved him to No. 6 in the world rankings …

“It’s time to start believing I can be a top 10 player in the world and maybe I can be in the top five,” Casey told reporters. “We’ll see when we get there. Clearly, I just took a little while to sort of get used to things and feel comfortable. Now, I feel comfortable out there.”

Brittany Lincicome won the Kraft Nabisco Championship yesterday. She clenched her first major with an eagle putt on 18 …

“I can’t even describe it,” Lincicome told the media. “It’s surreal, really.”

At TravelGolf.com, Brandon Tucker raves about the Grande Dunes resort’s Members Club and Marina Inn hotel in Myrtle Beach.

Tiger Woods wins at Bay Hill; Karrie Webb ends LPGA Tour winless drought

Dot Wong — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:34:51 +0000

Tiger Woods nailed a 12-foot birdie foot Sunday to win at Bay Hill. Woods closed with a 3-under-par 67 to defeat Sean O’Hair by a stroke. It was the third time Woods won at Bay Hill with a birdie on the final hole …

“It feels good to be back in contention, to feel the rush,” Woods told reporters. “It’s been awhile, but God, it felt good.”

Meanwhile, Karrie Webb ended a two-year winless streak Sunday at the J Golf LPGA International. The Australian finished with a 5-under 67 to win the event by two strokes. It was her 36th career LPGA Tour win …

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to WorldGolf.com’s Mike Bailey about how the lousy state of the economy is affecting golf.