Jack Nicklaus thinks he underachieved in life Jack Nicklaus thinks he underachieved in life.  Well, then there's no hope for the rest of us. The 73-time PGA Tour winner and 18-time major champion said Wednesday ahead of his Memorial Tournament that he never fully realized his potential. However, that was a good thing as, Nicklaus said, "I think that's why I got better." "I think that if you … [Read more...]

Tiger Woods teaching son to play golf, jealous of aspects of his swing One of the best parts of parenthood is sharing common interests with your kids. In the case of 14-time major winner Tiger Woods, he is cultivating his 6-year-old son Charlie's golf swing and game while he's rebuilding his.  ''He's got some parts in his swing that I'm trying to do,'' Woods said Wednesday with a laugh at … [Read more...]

Triple Crown contender American Pharoah has his quirks (The Associated Press) Like a lot of athletes, American Pharoah has his quirks. American Pharoah will try to become horse racing's 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978 when he runs in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Trainer Bob Baffert describes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner as ''a really kind, sweet … [Read more...]

Longtime Baffert assistant relishing chance for Triple Crown (The Associated Press) Jimmy Barnes' role as a member of Bob Baffert's team goes well beyond his job description of assistant trainer. Baffert treats his longtime assistant and friend more like a partner. Barnes has handled numerous media responsibilities around American Pharoah's bid to become the first Triple Crown winner since … [Read more...]