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Golf: Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods’ record with third PGA Tour award

Golf: Scottie Scheffler matches Tiger Woods’ record with third PGA Tour award

World number one Scottie Scheffler on Tuesday tied Tiger Woods' record as he won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award for the third consecutive season, Afrosport reports. Scheffler became just the second man to achieve the feat, having enjoyed a spectacular season that saw him win seven titles, including a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The American golfer, who got 91% of the...

Peter Odemwingie: Ex-Nigeria forward pivots to golf, earns PGA certification

Former Nigerian international Peter Osaze Odemwingie has shifted gears from football to the world of golf in an inspiring turn of events. The 42-year-old recently unlocked a new achievement since his retirement from the round leather game as he became a professional golfer, having earned a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) certification. Odemwingie, who was speaking at his graduation, was delighted at his transitioning from one team...

The Masters: Tiger Woods sets sights on record sixth title

The Masters: Tiger Woods sets sights on record sixth title

Tiger Woods says he is fit enough to win this year's Masters Tournament. The 48-year-old is eyeing a sixth title at Augusta National with his most recent success coming in 2019 after overcoming multiple injuries and surgeries for the 15th golf major of his career. Woods has had to deal with more injuries and has not featured in many tournaments since withdrawing from last year's Masters...

Tiger Woods gives positive update on ankle injury

Tiger Woods gives positive update on ankle injury

Tiger Woods has given a positive update on his ankle injury saying he has "zero issues" with it but stated that other injury problems still remain. The 15-time golf major champion has not competed in any event since he withdrew from the third round of the Masters back in April and needed surgery to repair a bone in his ankle from a previous fracture he sustained...