How do you come back from blowing a seven shot lead in a major? Well, fortunately for Brooks Koepka it is a question that he will not have to answer. Staring down the barrel of the gun and the biggest collapse in golf major history, Koepka dug deep, held his nerve and took the title.
Not since the heyday of Tiger Woods have we seen anything like this. Brooks Koepka is tearing apart one of the toughest courses on the major circuit and breaking records as he does so. The rest of the field are looking on in bewilderment and accepting that they are now playing for second.
The crowds were out on mass to watch Tiger slay the beast, that is Bethpage Black, but it was his playing partner and holder Brooks Koepka who showed how it was done. Koepka’s course record, bogey free, seven under 63 was as unexpected as it was impressive. This is Bethpage Black after all where par is considered a good score.
Excellent interview with Tiger Woods speaking to GOLFTV’s Lead Tour Correspondent, Henni Zuel about the upcoming 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. He discusses the course, his preparations and his playing partners for the first two days - Brooksie and Franny!
Tiger Woods, in his first outing since his Masters victory will be teeing it up with Francesco Molinari and title holder, Brooks Koepka, for the opening two rounds of this week’s US PGA Championship.
As Tiger prepares for what could be the compelling second chapter of his come-back story he could have done without a lawsuit being slapped on him and his girlfriend in relation to death of an employee of his restaurant in Florida.
With the famous sign for the Bethpage Black course in mind Puma has produced a Limited Edition Warning Pack that Rickie Fowler will wear during the first two rounds of the 101st PGA Championship.
Patrick Reed takes a two shot lead going into the third round of The Barclays, but there's a whole heap of superstars on his tail. Check out the second round highlights from Bethpage Black here...
National Spelling Bee Co-Champion Jairam Hathwar said that Jordan Spieth was his hero. And Jordan duly invited the thirteen year old to join him at Bethpage Black before the Barclays. Here's what occured.
After exhaustive reseach, including feedback from tour players, their caddies and PGA professionals, Titleist have produced their latest tour bag collection. This is a glimpse of what is to come from Titleist in 2020 and clearly the theme is a sleak jet black look.
Breaking news: three people have been injured in a military helicopter crash on a Maryland golf course, and one is now feared dead.
Florida’s famous Streamsong resort will become a 54–hole facility later this year when the new Black course, designed by Gil Hanse, opens. Here's a sneak preview.
Our undercover Kilted Caddie has somehow managed to get his name on the board at St Andrews, but he’s very aware of the dangers of being blackballed.
A golfer landed a hole-in-one on a hole that paid tribute to his black cat, who has proved to be lucky beyond the grave.
Lynx have got a wallet friendly new driver for you to try, check out the new Black Cat.
We love the Callaway Apex irons, they're super easy to hit and look great. These new limited edition Apex Black irons look even better!
You might not have heard but it's Black Friday. Which means it's time to spend, spend, spend. We've trawled the internet to find you five of today's best offers.
Lynx are doing things a little bit differently to most golf brands. Family run, this UK manufacturer is producing high quality equipment at lower prices than most of their competitors.
Pennsylvania Senator gets involved in black members slow-play cop drama..
You give golf a bad name... Pensylvania golf club apologises after calling police on black female members...
adidas is changing the way that BOOST™ technology appears on the golf course. adidas Golf has announced the availability of a special edition colourway for select models – TOUR360, TOUR360 Knit and Crossknit 2.0 – that all feature black BOOST, the first time coloured BOOST has appeared in golf.
COBRA Golf has introduced its KING Forged TEC Black irons with softer feel, improved power and a new, dark finish, which are now available in a traditional variable or ONE length set make-up.
Cobra Golf has introduced its new KING Black and KING Black ONE Length Wedges. Both feature a sleek Dimonized Black Metal (DBM) finish, a revolutionary metal coating technology for the ultimate in durability.
British trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf is lighting up Black Friday with a £300 discount on all new X9 Follow machines.
As it is Black Friday we thought we'd have a little look see at what the best deals are on offer from the UK's leading golf retailer - American Golf. Here'w what we found.
Donald Trump has taken to favoured social media platform, Twitter, to share his plans for Black Friday. And yes it does include a spot of golf - with a certain Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson.
Nike has released a new all-black hi-top Air Jordan Golf Shoe. Called the Air Jordan 1 Golf Premium shoe, it is a spikeless shoe with leather uppers, which Nike says “transforms to develop a beautiful patina” after wearing. So there you go.
In celebration of Jimmy Walker’s 2016 PGA® Championship win, FootJoy announces the release of a Limited Edition run of Jimmy Walker Black HYPERFLEX II™ golf shoes.
A Herefordshire golf club has issued a warning to golfers about one of the most common insects in the UK after a man lost his memory following a bite.
I remember the first time I got hooked on golf. I was 15 and caddying for my 4-handicap friend in the Club Championship. The first time I pulled a club out of the bag, I noticed the club head had a picture of a wild cat on it. It looked really cool. It was a Lynx...
The 16 Nike golfers competing in the Genesis Open were all dressed in black to support Nike's “Equality” campaign that launched last week.
Members of the White House press corps awoke to find the windows of their hotel in Florida covered in black plastic to prevent them filming his Saturday morning game with Japanese Prime Minister Shinto Abe.
Curb your enthusiasm lads. That's what's happening at Woodmont GC in Maryland after members reared up about Obama's attempts to join...
This historic blacksmith's cottage, nestled in the heart of Snowdonia, is on sale for £790,000, which seems a lot for mid Wales. But it’s what’s in the garden that delivers.
You might have to live and work in London, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a quick escape to get your sticks out. Here are five of our favourite courses that are all within the M25.
Lee Elder The first African-American to play in the Masters…
After recently adding the '17 M1 driver and TP5x golf ball to his bag, it was DJ's '17 M1 3HL fairway that he first put in the bag at Riviera that was key for him at Club de Golf Chapultepec's high altitude.
Numbers 15-11. This is where the real gravy starts...
Rae Sremmurd, famous for their No. I Billboard Hit Black Beatles, have taken to the fairways for the video for their new release SWANG.
Lynx Golf, th British golf equipment brand, has added two-time Ladies European Tour winner and double Solheim Cup star, Becky Brewerton, to its team of professional playing ambassadors.
It’s Gary Player birthday on the 1st November. He’s going to be 81, but you really wouldn’t think so. He’s still as fit as a butcher’s dog. And here’s how his friends want us to celebrate. But it’s not going to be easy, unless you are Gary Player.
We love Jordan Spieth at GP Towers. He just comes across as such an unaffected, down to earth, good-natured fellow. And here's him signing a fans Budweiser bottle at Bethspage on Friday. We love the gesture.
When Charlie Sifford, the PGA’s first black member, was inducted into golf’s Hall of Fame in November 2004, he was introduced by his long-time friend, Gary Player. “Imagine Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh ranked the No 1 and No 2 golfers in the world being told they can’t play because they are black,” said the South African legend. “It’s hard to imagine what once happened in our world.”
Henrik Stenson has been doing his bit to save the Rhino. Good work Mr. Stenson and family. We love our Rhinos at GolfPunk Towers!
Callaway has launched a Matte Black version of its Mack Daddy PM-Grind Wedge, which came out last year and was designed by five-time Major winner and Callaway Staff Professional, Phil Mickelson.
Stevie G ‘Blackballed’ by prestigious Golf Club. Former Liverpool FC and England star, Steven Gerrard has had his application to join Hillside Golf Club snubbed according to reports. The club have rejected his application due to their fear that his off the pitch antics could damage their reputation.
Royal Blackheath have secured the safety of their club by selling a painting for £700,000 at Bonhams. "The Portrait of Henry Callender”, is one of the earliest paintings to show a golfer.
Bonhams is to offer the most famous golfing painting in the world: The Portrait of Henry Callender standing in a landscape, in the red coat of Captain General of the Blackheath Golf Club and holding a putter by the Leicestershire artist Lemuel Francis Abbott (1760-1803). It is estimated at £600,000 – 800,000.
The tunes we've been annoying each other with this week. Makes a very fine back drop as you peruse the website.
The Great Big Bertha might be the best driver for most players, but if you’re already a long hitter, the new Big Bertha Alpha 816 Double Black Diamond Driver (now that’s a mouthful– Ed) could be the driver for you. With it's classic looks, and centre of gravity optimisation this is a driver that can unlock extra yards.
Spieth has become the face of Under Armour, shooting the brand to the top of the leaderboard wherever he plays.
Ok we know the TaylorMade Ghost putters used to be white, so what if the name doesn't make much sense anymore?
