Herschel Caldwell – Page 8 – Minority Golf Magazine

Resilient Ariya Jutanugarn bounces back for US Women’s Open title

June 4, 2018August 14, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

By: Beth Ann Nichols SHOAL CREEK, Ala. – Meltdown. Catastrophe. Choke job. Ariya Jutanugarn nearly had a starring role in what could’ve gone down as one of the most spectacular falls in major championship history. From up seven strokes with nine holes to play on Sunday of the U.S. Women’s Open, to down one shot in a two-hole playoff, television announcers took to discussing how a potential failure might derail her entire career.

Byeong Hun An Reaches Playoff at Memorial

June 4, 2018August 28, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

Byeong Hun An Reaches Playoff At Memorial Byeong Hun An posted the top PGA TOUR finish of his career at the Memorial on Sunday by reaching a three-way playoff before tying for second.Former Golden Bear Defeated On Second Extra Hole To Just Miss First PGA TOUR Win By: Cal Athletics DUBLIN, Ohio – Byeong Hun An (68-67-69-69 – 273, -15) reached a PGA TOUR playoff for the first time in his career Sunday at the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide before eventually being defeated by Bryson DeChambeau (69-67-66-71 – 273, -15) on the second extra hole. Kyle Stanley (67-66-70-70 –… Read More »

Pete McDaniel, Award Winning Sports Writer, Author, Producer, Husband, and Father.

February 9, 2018August 28, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

Black History Month – Minority Golf Magazine By Herschel Caldwell The sport of golf has challenged and charmed people for many generations. Believed to have originated in Scotland as early as the 15th century, golf was imported to the U.S. in 1888 and has over the past 200 or so years remained one of the country’s favorite pastimes. Historically golf was the exclusive province of wealthy, Anglo-Saxon males, and it remained that way until the -1960’s. Over the years African Americans who loved the sport were relegated to caddying, equipment cleaning, cooking and waiting tables. Their desires to play had… Read More »

Farmers Insurance Open odds, picks 2018: Projected Tiger Woods finish from proven computer model

January 24, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

Expectations! A wise teacher of golf once told me about what to expect of my game on the first tee. “Be glad if you can get the ball to leave here and go “out there” someplace.” When you set your sights on something humble, anything above that is is a win. The expectations for Tiger Woods this week at the Farmers Insurance Open range from missing the cut, to actually contending for a win on Sunday afternoon. (ed)

Harold Varner III nabed spot at British Open

January 24, 2018November 8, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

Harold Varner III (born August 15, 1990) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Despite his smaller stature, Varner is one of the longest drivers of the golf ball on tour. Varner is one of just a handful of African-American professional golfers. He won the Australian PGA Championship in December 2016. Varner is in the field this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. Amateur career Varner was born in Akron, Ohio, but raised in Gastonia, North Carolina where he played golf at Forestview High School. He played his collegiate golf at East Carolina University and… Read More »

January 24, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

By Josh Berhow Monday, January 22, 2018 Clear your calendars: Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour at 1:40 p.m. (ET) Thursday. Woods, who last played at the Hero World Challenge in December (he tied for 9th out of 18), makes his first start of 2018 at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. It’s his first PGA Tour start since he missed the cut (76-72) at the Farmers last year. What followed was a WD a week later in Dubai and another back surgery in April, and he didn’t return to the course until the Hero in December,… Read More »

“2018 African American Golfers Hall of Fame Celebration”

January 22, 2018Herschel Caldwell0

I have recently learned that I have been selected along with ten other outstanding individuals to be inducted into the African American Golf Hall of Fame. The Awards Celebration and the 8th Annual African American Collegiate & Golfers Hall of Fame Celebration will take place in May 2018. Words, even from this writer, cannot describe the humility and honor I feel at this moment in my life. You don’t begin your career in any field with the goal of being chosen for an honor of your achievements or contributions.

Tiger Returns To Professional Golf in Grand Fashion

December 4, 2017Herschel Caldwell0

By Herschel Caldwell ALBANY, Bahamas . Tiger played all four rounds at the Hero World Challenge pain free from the latest series of back surgeries. Tiger, who had his back fused just seven months ago, finished the tournament that he hosts to benefit his foundation with rounds of 69-68-75-68. It was his first competitive golf tournament since early February so expectations weren’t that high – yet he beat half the field (tied 9th) in the 18-man event at Albany… although far back from the sizzling finish put on by the winner Ricky Fowler. Tiger put on a dazzlingly display… Read More »

Tiger Woods Shoots 69 in Hero World Challenge Round 1 in Return from Back Injury

November 30, 2017Herschel Caldwell0

In his first round of competitive golf in 301 days, Tiger Woods finished with a three-under 69 at the 2017 Hero World Challenge on Thursday. Woods last played Feb. 2 in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic when he shot a 77. The 41-year-old withdrew from the tournament the following day due to back spasms that later required surgery to alleviate the pain. Woods wasted no time testing his surgically repaired back with this tee shot on the 423-yard first hole: Any doubts about Woods’ ability to crush the ball were squashed within the first three holes. He… Read More »

Defending Champion of the Hero World Challenge Hideki Matsuyama rallied to shoot one under and close to the leaders.

November 30, 2017Herschel Caldwell0

Matsuyama was born in Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan. He was introduced to golf at the age of four, by his father. During eighth grade, he transferred to Meitoku Gijuku Junior & Senior High School in Kochi Prefecture, in search of a better golf environment. He studied at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. He won the 2010 Asian Amateur Championship with a score of 68-69-65-67=269.[1] This gave him the chance to compete as an amateur in the 2011 Masters Tournament, becoming the first Japanese amateur to do so. At the Masters, Matsuyama was the leading amateur and won the Silver Cup, which… Read More »