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Glover says players can skirt the driver test. USGA chief says that isn't the case
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover says players have found a way to beat the system by handing the USGA a backup driver if they get picked for random testing on the thinness of the clubface.
That didn't bother Mike Whan, the CEO of the USGA, who says it's not that easy.
"We keep serial numb ... (full story)
Come on seniors, challenge yourself!
I’m going to let you in on a secret little frustration of mine: I often have to cajole my seniors to challenge themselves with respect to their resistance training.
Now let me first say that I absolutely love working with seniors, they’re an awesome group.
I mean heck, I’ve been teaching senior fitness cl ... (full story)
Craig Kessler selected next LPGA commissioner and sees explosive potential
The LPGA has selected Craig Kessler as its next commissioner, turning to the PGA of America's chief operating officer to help the 75-year-old league better capitalize on the growth in women's sports.
Kessler, 39, is the 10th commissioner in LPGA history, replacing Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who stepped away after three-and-a-half ye ... (full story)
Contracts? Buyouts? Study at 1 school, play for another? Ambitious pitches to revamp college sports
As the amateur model of college athletics disintegrates, a handful of unusual ideas have been floated as ways to reign in some of the chaos surrounding the explosion in name, image and likeness compensation and a transfer portal that sees thousands of athletes changing schools every season.
Whether any of the ideas end up being ... (full story)
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by gambling scandals.
Rose's permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor ... (full story)