If the generational torch really changed hands in 2012, then it passed from Tiger Woods to Rory McIlroy on a thrilling Sunday afternoon at the Honda Classic. Even tournament host Jack Nicklaus gushed, "I've seen a lot of shots in golf I don't think I've seen a better one." When Tiger landed the feathery shot and watched it trickle softly into the right side of the cup, his second win of the season was in his grasp. The shot, a delicate flop to a back pin with the slope running away from Tiger toward a pond, ranks with his very best. Tiger Woods holed a ridiculous flop shot from behind the green at the par-3 16th hole and went on to win the Memorial Tournament. The Europeans won 8 1/2 points on Sunday, but Poulter's putt at 18 on Saturday was as memorable as anything that happened on the final day.Īs Rose told McIlroy coming off the green: "You may be No. The Ryder Cup turned on that performance and made it possible for the Europeans to storm back in Sunday singles to claim the Ryder Cup. ![]() "We went from 10-4 to 10-6, and there was a glimmer of hope," Europe's Justin Rose said later. It was only Saturday afternoon, but Ian Poulter had just delivered one of the great clutch performances in golf history, making birdies on the final five holes to turn a 2-down deficit into a 1-up victory with partner Rory McIlroy just after the European team of Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald had beaten Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker. ![]() The scene around the 18th green was one of sheer European jubilation. Bubba's play was probably the most dramatic playoff stroke in a Masters since Larry Mize chipped in to beat Greg Norman in 1987. That wasn't just the shot of the year, it was a shot for the ages at Augusta National. Was Bubba chipping out sideways? Was he laying up? Hell, no, he was hooking it 40 yards right! With a pitching wedge from 164! To 10 feet! And making par to win the Masters! Seriously? Let's face it, nothing made the hairs on your arms stand up like the shot Bubba Watson played out of the pine trees on the first hole of the Masters playoff. JANUARY Nearly a year before the USGA and the R&A delivered the news of their intention to ban anchored putting in 2016, the first issue of 2012 told readers how to make the switch from traditional putting.īubba Watson wowed Augusta patrons and millions of viewers on TV with his amazing hook shot that set up his Masters win įEBRUARY A drawing of the late, great Ben Hogan graced the cover. MARCH Exclusive ClubTest results for 25 new drivers. 1 in the world, Rory McIlroy explained his power move to Golf Magazine readers.ĪPRIL Tempo king Ernie Els graced the cover of the April issue and shared his driving secrets. JUNE Hunter Mahan discussed the five keys to short-game success, and his five key moves for a solid swing. JULY Justin Rose, who led the Tour in Greens in Regulation, revealed how he is able to produce consistent and solid shots. Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III on the nine moves every great player makes.ĪUGUST Keegan Bradley talked about coming through in the clutch, and a stint living in a trailer. 1 issue featured Johnny Miller as a special guest editor. NOVEMBER The issue featured an excerpt from Dave Pelz's new book, Putting Games. 3 at TPC Scottsdale.ĭECEMBER For the second year in a row, Rory McIlroy was named Golf Magazine's Player of the Year. Watson will play in the Phoenix Open on Jan. ![]() The Bubba Watson and Ping Golf Gait Lab will serve pediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases and disabilities. To help raise funds for Phoenix-area charities, Ping has donated $50 for each of the 5,000 limited-edition, pink drivers sold. The money was raised as part of the "Bubba & Friends Drive to a Million" effort in partnership with Ping's "Bubba Long in Pink. Masters champion Bubba Watson and golf equipment maker Ping presented $250,000 to the Phoenix Children's Hospital on Thursday for use in the construction of Arizona's first pediatric gait lab.
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