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LEE WESTWOOD, 45, WON IN ABU DHABI on Sunday. That's 25 wins on the European Tour and 44 victories worldwide for the Englishman.

As Golfworld's John Huggan wrote, Westwood's resurgence began about 18 months ago. His focus changed around the same time his girlfriend Helen took over bag duties.

"I think it helps having all the responsibility and not listening to another opinion," Westwood said as quoted by Golfworld. "I've been out here 26 years. I ought to know how far it is, what club to hit, how to judge the wind and where not to miss greens. I feel like there is a lot more clarity to my head when I'm stood over the ball. There's only one opinion and it's mine. Even if I am wrong it is better to go with what I...

By GOLF Channel Communications

ORLANDO, Fla. – GOLF Channel celebrated its 25th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 17, when in 1995 it launched as the first single-sport cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer and cable entrepreneur Joe Gibbs. GOLF Channel has grown to become the tentpole of NBC Sports Group’s GOLF portfolio of businesses with more live tournament coverage than all other U.S. networks combined, and high-quality news, instruction and entertainment programming dedicated to showcasing the global sport of golf.

"Arnold Palmer was so proud of the role GOLF Channel plays in connecting the world to golf and we take great pride in carrying forward his legacy as we forge a path for the next quarter century," said Mike...

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DON CHEADLE TO THE RESCUE. The award-winning actor has joined with the USGA to boost public golf.

From the news release:

LIBERTY CORNER, N.J – The United States Golf Association (USGA) has teamed up with Academy Award-nominated actor and United Nations Environment Program Global Goodwill Ambassador Don Cheadle in an effort to increase the value of public golf to golfers, courses and communities throughout America.

Cheadle, an avid golfer with a passion for the game, recognizes that the long-term viability of the sport depends on strengthening the health of public golf, while finding ways for the game to operate in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner.

"Growing up, I used to play public courses with my father, and I have some great memories of those rounds," said Cheadle, a veteran of dozens of acclaimed movies and TV shows. "I want to make sure...

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HERE'S A FAVORITE PICTURE of Jack Fleck (1921-2014), who I wrote about in my 2012 book THE LONGEST SHOT.

This is moments before the start of an 18-hole playoff with four-time U.S. Open champion Ben Hogan to decide the 1955 U.S. Open. During warm-up, Jack liked to hit a few shots with the short and long clubs, focusing on tempo.

One of the most remarkable things Jack told me in our seven-year relationship (that became a friendship) was that he wasn't afraid of playing Ben Hogan, head to head. I asked him about this on numerous occasions. If anything, it was an honor for Jack to face Hogan, because Hogan was his idol.

But, no, Jack wasn't nervous or afraid. He was a confident ball-striker and tended to play his best on tough golf courses.

For one week in June 1955, Fleck played sublime golf on a brutal, rough-infested layout, the Olympic Club in San Francisco. He...

HERE ARE SOME TOUGH SPOTS. And incredible shots.

The PGA Tour presents the most difficult lies faced tour players from 2010 to 2019 ... and how they escaped.

Featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia (in a tree), among others. This compilation excludes major championships.


Source: PGA TOUR VIDEO: Most Ridiculous Lies of the Decade (2010-2019)

ADAM SCOTT WON THE AUSTRALIAN PGA Championship on Sunday. That next victory in his homeland was a very long time coming.

John Huggan of Golfworld wrote:

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – NBC Sports will air an hour-long special titled PGA TOUR 2019: Must-See Moments of the Decade that will look back on incredible shots and storylines that shaped the decade.

The NBC Sports feature, produced by PGA TOUR Entertainment, will air on Sunday, December 22 at 1 p.m. ET.

The 2010s have been an incredible era on the PGA TOUR as players have thrilled audiences and impacted fans worldwide. "Must-See Moments of the Decade" will take an extended look at some of the most memorable stories from the decade through in-depth interviews with players and analysts who experienced them first-hand.

Along with highlighting key storylines and themes of the decade, the special will relive the drama of Rickie Fowler's heroics on the famed Island Green at THE PLAYERS...

HOW MANY BALLS WOULD IT TAKE a pro golfer to make a hole-in-one?

The odds of an average golfer making an ace are roughly one in 100,000. Stats suggest a European Tour pro's chances are closer to one in 2,500.

Meet Englishman Andy Sullivan.

With a day and 500 balls to play with on the 171-yard par three 11th hole on the Heritage Course at London Golf Club, the European Tour challenged the three-time tour winner to defy the odds.

Could Sullivan succeed where Italian Edoardo Molinari and South African Brandon Stone could not? Did he find that one perfect shot?

Watch and see.


Source: European Tour's Chase the Ace, Episode 3: Andy Sullivan (VIDEO)