Category: Feature Articles

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.

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 »

A prodigy turned professional, October 1996 By Herschel V Caldwell Only a handful of men or women who’ve had such a huge impact on their sport and Tiger Woods will be counted in the history of golf as one of the greatest players of all time. Some will argue that he will be counted as the greatest but that chapter has yet to be written and right now that special seat is rightfully held by Jack Nicklaus.

Golf Week Tiger Woods announced on Monday that he will return to competitive golf for the first time in nine months at the unofficial Hero World Challenge Nov. 30-Dec. 3 at Albany, in the Bahamas. Woods, who turns 42 on Dec. 30, has not played a competitive round since the first week of February. Citing back pain, he withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 77 in the opening round, which came one week after a missed cut at the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Those were the only two events that Woods has played… Read More »

He looks good but his body is close to being a total wreck for playing competitive golf. By Herschel Caldwell Back spasms have forced Tiger Woods to withdraw from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, just his third event since August 2015. The 41-year-old has had numerous injuries throughout his career and underwent three back operations in the space of 19 months.

By Herschel Caldwell After teasing the world he famously said “hello” to 21 years ago and a tepid effort to return to competitive play last fall, Tiger is set to open the curtain on the big stage of PGA Golf. Playing four events in five weeks will give the world an early and definitive view of his health both mental and physical. One of his stops is a return to his hometown tournament in Los Angeles where he debuted his skills as a 16-year-old world-class amateur.

Colin Mieczkowski/FanSided via Pro Golf Now Fansided Jan 18, 2017 Tiger Woods has committed to another tournament on the PGA Tour schedule. The Genesis Open at the famous Riviera Country Club. Will this be his toughest test in early 2017 before the Masters? After making his return at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods looks to turn it up a notch. He has committed to playing in the Genesis Open at the legendary Riviera Country Club in 2017. Riviera is one of the most famous courses in the world, and where Woods played in his first PGA Tour event. It’s also… Read More »

by Herschel Caldwell November 16, 2016 Tiger Woods is included in the 18-man field for next month’s Hero World Challenge, lending further confirmation that he is on track to make his first competitive start in 16 months.