Ballesteros calls it a day to spend more time with his family and his business.

Ballesteros officially retired from golf on Monday, ending a charismatic run filled with spectacular shots that carried him to a record 50 victories on the European Tour, five major championships and a Ryder Cup career that helped Europe shed its underdog image.

He has not been a factor the last decade because of back injuries, rarely playing the last couple of years.

Ballesteros was t...more info >>

Tiger Woods' dad, Earl, dies after battle with cancer at age 74

Earl Woods,  who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74. "My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply," Tiger Woods said on his Web site. "I'm overwhelmed when I think of all ...more info >>

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The Old Course at St. Andrews has never seen anything like it: Paula Creamer doing a cartwheel in front of the famous Swilcan Bridge at the 18th hole.

The fabled course is offering plenty of surprises to the players preparing for the Women's British Open, the first women's professional tournament to be held at the home of golf.

"When you're watching it on TV, everything seems like it's straight in front of you," said 17-year-old Michelle Wie, ...more info >>

572 rounds of golf in five months hitting over 47000 golf balls at the age of 64-World Record

U.S.'s most prolific golfer John Furin A Hibbing (USA) man has established himself in the record books as the most prolific golfer in the United States. John Furin set the record for the most rounds of golf in a year, playing 572 times.

What’s especially amazing about his record is that he achieved it in just five months, as the golf season ...more info >>

Improve your golf game by simply following a few basic exercises before you tee off.

Before each golf game take a little time to stretch and warm your body up. Allowing your body to limber up, you will notice that the strain of the first tee off is greatly reduced and your game will improve. Make sure you have at least 1-2 liters of water while you’re on the course to prevent dehydration.

Here's some stretches you can do before your go...more info >>

Are you looking for ways to impress your friends? Whether you’re out on the links or just hanging at the local bar, golf facts can always come in handy. Show clients you know your stuff while entertaining them on the course, or intimidate your golfing rival with little known facts about the game.

The following golf facts will put you in the know.

Our first golf facts are related to the invention of the game. Did you know that golf was first invented on the coast of ...more info >>

The subjects guaranteed to get most newspaper ink in women's golf are pornography, marriage and divorce, and homosexuality - Ray Volpe, Ladies' Professional Golf Association commissioner speaking in 1982.

Then along came Laura Davies with her prodigious power off the tee, followed by Annika Sorenstam with her searing long irons and sublime touch around the greens, Karrie Webb from Australia, Lorena Ochoa from Mexico, Se Ri Pak from Korea, the rise and fall ...more info >>

What matters most!

James and his friend Tom were playing a round of golf with their wives early on a Sunday. It was a four ball, better ball format with a little bit of cash on the line.

James stood on the 10th tee having hooked his previous three tee shots, and to no one's surprise he hooked his drive again. When he found his ball, it was right up against one of the greens keeper’s buildings. His wife advised him to hit the shot through a ...more info >>

Aussie rules on the tour: Golfers from Down Under creating a buzz with five PGA wins already this year

Aaron Baddeley thinks it's the sports training institutes. Adam Scott thinks it's the junior programs. Stuart Appleby thinks it's a little of both. Whatever theory you ascribe to, what can not be disputed is that there's never been a better time to be an Australian on the PGA Tour. Of the 18 official events this year, Aussies have won five...more info >>

How to find the best bargains and deals on used golf equipment.

Why buy new golf equipment when their are great golf deals on used or unused golf gear. Everyone loves a good bargain, and for golf equipment the story remains the same. Remembera bargain doesn’t always have to mean cheap, used, or damaged. You can find some really good buys if you just spend a little time and research to find what piece of golf equipment you’re after. Let’s look cl...more info >>