A charity event featuring more than two dozen pro golfers raised more than $1 million for Hurricane Harvey relief, thanks in large part to a hefty price paid for a private lesson with Tiger Woods.The pro-am fundraiser was organized by Chris Stroud, winner of the Barracuda Championship this summer, and fellow pro and Houston resident Bobby Gates. It was held at Bluejack National in Montgomery, Texas, about an hour outside Houston and the first Woods-designed course to open in the U.S.The big-ticket item on the auction block was a private, two-person lesson with Woods at Bluejack National that sold for a whopping $210,000.Other participants included local residents like Stacy Lewis, Patrick Reed and Steve Elkington as well as local celebrities like NBA All-Star Clyde Drexler, Houston Texans quarterback T.J. Yates and Houston Astros owner Jim Crane.Stroud was vocal in his efforts to help Houston rebuild in the immediate aftermath of the storm that ravaged the city in August, and he told the Houston Chronicle that he plans to continue fundraising efforts even after eclipsing the event's $1 million goal."This is the best event I have ever been a part of, and this is just a start," Stroud said. "We have a long way to go for recovery to this city, and we want to keep going with this and raise as much as we can and help as many victims as we can."
Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet will not be back on the course competing anytime soon. DeLaet announced Tuesday on social media that his back has gotten worse since the procedure he underwent last fall, and he is opting for a second surgery. He said he will miss the next six to 12 months. An update on
Graham DeLaet opts for back surgery, out 6-12 months
Rolex World No. 1 Scenarios and More from Evian. Nordqvist has six top-10 finishes including a season-best T3 result at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic - she is still searching for her
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Hurley: Anti-Spieth spoof video was caddie's idea . In this age of polarizing politics, Billy Hurley III took the contention out of his campaign for chairman of the player advisory council.
Billy Hurley III releases parody attack ad against Jordan Spieth
I attended the opening of the new King Robert the Bruce course a couple of days ago, when Eric Trump paid tribute to architect Martin Ebert for his efforts over the previous three years - during which time he made no fewer than 85 site visits to Turnberry - in helping to transform the fortunes of a golf venue that wasn't quite in the best of shape when it was purchased.
King Robert the Bruce course opens at Trump Turnberry
Tony Romo is tied for 31st through 36 holes in a Web.com Tour pre-qualifier, giving himself a chance to advance to the first stage of qualifying with one round to go. The top 36 and ties will advance.
Tony Romo WDs from AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, citing
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Tony Romo WD from AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, citing 'commitment at home' A NFL quarterback not named Tony Romo is lighting up Pebble Beach on Saturday You Might Also Like Tony Romo Enters Web.com Tour Q-School Pre-Qualifier
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We're all excited to see what golfer Bubba Watson will do at the 2018 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game — per Golf Digest, he played in high school, he's married to a former WNBA star and we know
Bubba Watson to play in 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Lexi Thompson returns to the ANA Inspiration eager to put the events of last year (the four-shot penalty on Sunday) behind her and focus on the task in front of her.
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Season 5's Taylor Hicks sold just over 700,000 copies of his debut album immediately following his appearance on the show. He recorded a second album as well, though he never reached the heights of success that Clarkson, Underwood and other winners managed.
Florida Gators recruiting: Jawaan Taylor lost 50 pounds to
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COCOA — Cocoa High School coach John Wilkinson still remembers the day Jawaan Taylor finally committed to lift — or lose — the weight off his shoulders. Last July, the 3-star offensive guard traveled with Wilkinson to compete in Florida's summer camp. Taylor, hoping to earn an offer from the Gators, found out he was far from it.
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"Yes, it annoys me," Day, a Muirfield Village member, said. "This is my home course and I have sucked on it for a long time. "It frustrates me because I want to play well in front of my
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Koepka responds to Chamblee criticism: I'm think I'm tough enough Source: The Golf Channel AUGUSTA, Ga. - The war of words between Brooks Koepka and Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee escalated on Friday despite another impressive day for the three-time major champion at the Masters.
Koepka responds to Chamblee criticism: I'm think I'm tough
But if you're not paying attention, you could miss him. Or in this guy's case, experience something no one else on the course did. During the second round at the Memorial Tournament, after dropping a shot at the par-4 first, Woods' drive at the second drifted left into the rough, apparently hitting this fan in the leg.
Watch: Tiger tosses ball to fan after accidentally hitting him
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