Opinion: Tiger turns into 'monster' Mediate must face Jun 16, 2008
He is nearly six months older than Hale Irwin was when Irwin won in 1990. But will the best player come with his best stuff. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods, Mediate set for U.S. Open playoff Jun 16, 2008
1990: Hale Irwin (74-3) defeated Mike Donald (74-4). 1991: Payne Stewart (75) defeated Scott Simpson (77). (USA Today -- Sports)
OLDIES BUT GOODIES Jun 16, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :30 a.m. CDT, June 16, 2008. Monday, June 16, 2008. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Recent U.S. Open playoffs Jun 16, 2008
1990 -- Hale Irwin (birdie) def. Mike Donald on first hole of sudden-death playoff (both tied at 74 through 18-hole playoff), Medinah C.C., Course No. 3, Medinah, Ill. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The stars will be out for golf championship Jun 15, 2008
Two-time champion Hale Irwin (1997 and 1998), who ranks first on the Champions Tour all-time money list with nearly $25 million in earnings, threw his hat into the ring early last week, strengthening the field even more. Irwin has won more money ($644,332) in this tournament than any other golfer, and should he win it this week, he'll become just the second man to win three times, joining Chi Chi Rodriguez, who ruled the roost in 1986, '87, and '88. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Costaregni triumphs Jun 12, 2008
Tournaments Irwin back aboard Two-time former champion Hale Irwin has committed to play in the Bank of America Championship (June 20-22) at Nashawtuc CC in Concord. The career money leader on the Champions Tour, Irwin triumphed at Nashawtuc in 1997-98 and he'll be making his 10th appearance in the event. (Boston Globe)
PGA Tour pulls Atlanta tourney Jun 10, 2008
Hall of Fame members Tom Kite and Larry Nelson won it twice each, and other Atlanta Country Club winners included Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Tommy Aaron, Bob Charles, Calvin Peete, Andy Bean, Corey Pavin, Bob Tway and John Daly. In 1992, when Kite won for the second time at Atlanta Country Club, the 54-hole lead was held by 20-year-old Jacksonville native David Duval, then a Georgia Tech student competing on a sponsor exemption. (Florida Times-Union)
Kenny Perry masters Jack Nicklaus' tourney - Bill Livingston May 31, 2008
Nicklaus, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson and Greg Norman have won twice each. Everyone of them won more than one major. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Looking Back... Wake Forest's Rich History in NCAA Men's Golf May 29, 2008
Wake closed the gap a bit on the third day, led by Strange's 65, which tied an NCAA Tournament record co-held by such notables as Hale Irwin (Colorado), Ben Crenshaw (Texas), and Tom Kite (Texas). Strange took over the individual lead at 210, two strokes ahead of Hancock, who shot a 73, and Koch. (Theacc.com)
Purtzer Tames Oak Hill May 24, 2008
Among those missing the cut were four-time Senior PGA champion Hale Irwin, who was 15-over after two rounds, and Fuzzy Zoeller (13-over). Purtzer, a six-year Champions Tour veteran, had an efficient round, carding five birdies and only two bogeys. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notable Tee Times for Round One at Oak Hill May 22, 2008
Andy Bean- 1:50pm (10)Jay Haas- 8:50am (1) Scott Hoch- 8:20am (1) Hale Irwin- 8:50am (1)Tom Kite- 2:00pm (10)Bernhard Langer- 8:20am (1)Greg Norman- 8:00am (1)Mark O'Meara- 2:00pm (10)Nick Price- 1:20pm (10)Loren Roberts- 1:20pm (10)Joey Sindelar- 1:10pm (10)Jeff Sluman- 8:00am (1) Craig Stadler- 2:00pm (10)Denis Watson- 9:10am (1) Tom Watson- 1:00pm (10)Ian Woosnam- 8:20am (1)Fuzzy Zoeller- 8:00am (1). Curtis Strange, Raymond Floyd and Gary Player have withdrawn from the tournament. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Champions Tour Statistics May 20, 2008
The Associated Press Published: May 20, 2008. 1, Bernhard Langer, 981 Points. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Senior PGA Tee Times May 20, 2008
Notable Tee Times-Round 1Andy Bean- 1:50pm (10)Raymond Floyd- 9:10am (1) Jay Haas- 8:50am (1) Scott Hoch- 8:20am (1) Hale Irwin- 8:50am (1)Tom Kite- 2:00pm (10)Bernhard Langer- 8:20am (1)Greg Norman- 8:00am (1)Mark O'Meara- 2:00pm (10)Nick Price- 1:20pm (10)Loren Roberts- 1:20pm (10)Joey Sindelar- 1:10pm (10)Jeff Sluman- 8:00am (1) Craig Stadler- 2:00pm (10)Curtis Strange- 1:20pm (10)Denis Watson- 9:10am (1) Tom Watson- 1:00pm (10)Ian Woosnam- 8:20am (1)Fuzzy Zoeller- 8:00am (1). Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Players Championship facts May 4, 2008
Last modified 5/4/2008 - 12:21 am Originally created 050408. Where: TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course (par-72, 7,215 yards, architect, Pete Dye). (Florida Times-Union)
Casino veteran to head gaming operations at Buffalo Thunder May 2, 2008
The resort will have 390 rooms, a 36-hole golf course designed by Hale Irwin and Bill Phillips, a spa, a restaurant by Chef Mark Miller, two pools, tennis courts and an American Indian heritage center. Latest News. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Wilson Creek PUD passes Apr 22, 2008
Dickenson said the announcement that Hale Irwin will be helping in the design of an 18-hole golf course at the development is a major coup. He reiterated that the course will remain open to the public. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Bulldogs Take Second at Ivy League Championship Apr 21, 2008
That record was set earlier in the morning, when second place finisher Larry Haertel (221) shot a 67 to break the record previously held by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin. The Bulldogs' only chance at making the NCAA tournament now lies in an at-large bid. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Haertel Shoots Course Record 67; Bears Seventh After Day One of Ivy League Golf Championship Apr 20, 2008
Larry Haertel's four-under par 67 bests Hale Irwin's previous mark of 68 ... Haertel's four-under par round of 67 was one shot better than the previous course record of 68 by PGA tour professional Hale Irwin on June 29, 2004. (Brownbears.com)
Yale Leads Ivy League Championship After Two Rounds Apr 20, 2008
He broke the record that was previously held by U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin. Three hours later, Michael Blodgett of Penn shot his own round of 67 to tie Haertel for the Ivy Record. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
More of this story Apr 18, 2008
Hale Irwin: Technology is a big differential in the two. But, the way Tiger is playing, and the way the players are playing around Tiger, or maybe the way they are not playing, you might see Tiger, in time, surpass Jack. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Expert: Grumpy Monty should get his facts straight Apr 6, 2008
Grumpy Monty should get his facts straight. There are plenty of holes in Montgomerie's beef about Masters invitations. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Upscale course planned Apr 4, 2008
Three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin is bringing his golf course design expertise to Caldwell County ... There's always a market that follows a known designer like Hale Irwin, he said. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Author Labbance captures the game's spirit Mar 27, 2008
Last year: Keith Fergus joined Ron Streck as the only players to win PGA, Nationwide, and Champions titles, beating Mark O'Meara and Hale Irwin by a stroke. Last event: Denis Watson won the AT&T Champions Classic March 16 for his third Champions title in two seasons, beating Loren Roberts with a birdie on the third hole of a playoff. (Boston Globe)
This week on Tour Mar 27, 2008
Field: Headliners - defending champion Keith Fergus, Jay Haas, Hale Irwin, Tom Watson, Scott Hoch, Ian Woosnam, Sandy Lyle, Gary Player. Area players entered - Fred Funk, David Eger, Leonard Thompson and Morris Hatalsky of Ponte Vedra Beach. (Florida Times-Union)
Check out this field for a non-major event Mar 23, 2008
Now for the real history lessons: You can still watch Hall of Fame members Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd, Larry Nelson and Hale Irwin stalk the seaside course. They might not have all of the game they once did, but the personalities are still intact, as are flashes of their greatness. (Florida Times-Union)
Aaron says Tiger's domination unprecedented Feb 29, 2008
In the 70 s Jack Nicklaus was going up against the likes of Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Tom Weiskopf, Johnny Miller, Gary Player and Hale Irwin. I ll take that team over the guys you mentioned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Shark, Couples Are Captains Feb 27, 2008
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were captains at the last three competitions, and previous captains included Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Hale Irwin, Peter Thomson and David Graham. Couples was a natural fit as the face of these matches, which were patterned after the Ryder Cup and began in 1994. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Couples, Norman named Presidents Cup captains Feb 27, 2008
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player were captains at the last three competitions, and previous captains included Arnold Palmer, Ken Venturi, Hale Irwin, Peter Thomson and David Graham. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Couples and Norman to lead teams in Presidents Cup Feb 27, 2008
"It's kind of nerve-racking to follow Jack Nicklaus in anything," Couples said, "but it's truly an honor to have the chance to follow him and Ken Venturi, Arnold Palmer and Hale Irwin. I am really looking forward to being able to compete against Greg Norman, also. I have always respected him as a player, and I'm sure we both will have a great time and a great competition.". The selection of Norman was surprising, given his 1994 dispute with the U.S. tour commissioner, Tim Finchem, over the... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Couples, Norman tipped to lead Feb 27, 2008
"It's truly an honour to be named US captain and I have the challenge of following in the steps of Jack Nicklaus, Ken Venturi, Arnold Palmer and Hale Irwin," Couples said. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Pro tours at a glance Feb 14, 2008
Hale Irwin won in 1997 at Bay Colony and 2002 at TwinEagles. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Payoff at Pebble can be more than a score Feb 13, 2008
This is where Arnold Palmer played off the rocks behind the 17th green, where Hale Irwin hooked a tee shot on the 18th that was headed into the ocean until it caromed off the rocks below and back onto the golf course. Johnny Miller went 20 years between victories. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Age is just a number Feb 8, 2008
BOCA RATON Hale Irwin should have hit the wall by now on the Champions Tour. At 62, he should be giving lessons on the practice tee, not hitting balls Thursday to prepare for this week's Allianz Championship at Broken Sound Club. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jerry Pate wins windy Turtle Bay Jan 28, 2008
Hale Irwin, the six-time Turtle Bay champion and a nine-time winner in Hawaii, had a birdie-free 77 and finished tied for 33rd at 5 over. Divots:@ Mike McCullough used a woman's putter after his broke and closed with a 72. (Anchorage Daily News)
Funk wins Champions Tour opener Jan 21, 2008
Defending champion Hale Irwin closed with a 68 after two rounds in the 70s. He tied for 30th in the elite field of 41 with a 6-under 210 total. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Purtzer takes first-round lead in the season-opening MasterCard Jan 19, 2008
Defending champion Hale Irwin struggled. The 62-year-old star, who skipped Thursday s pro-am for personal reasons, was at 72, which snapped his streak of 12 straight rounds in the 60s. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Purtzer leads Champions Tour opener Jan 19, 2008
"We know the scores are going to be low, so you have to constantly make birdies,'' Thorpe said.The group at 65 included John Harris, Mark McNulty, Eduardo Romero, Mark Wiebe and Jay Haas, seeking an unprecedented third straight player of the year award.Jerry Pate, Bob Gilder, John Jacobs, Bernhard Langer, Brad Bryant, Tom Watson and Tom Jenkins shot 66s. Pate struggled early and made the turn at 37 but carded a 29 on the back nine.Defending champion Hale Irwin struggled and was tied for 36th in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tom Purtzer shoots 62 for one-shot lead in MasterCard Jan 19, 2008
Of the 41 players in this winners-only event, only six did not break par, including defending champion Hale Irwin (72). The average score was 67. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Haas, Roberts renew dule on Champions Tour Jan 18, 2008
"So when I think I've made enough putts, I need to make a few more,'' he said.The 54-year-old Haas is coming his second straight four-win season and is seeking an unprecedented third straight player of the year award. Jim Colbert and Hale Irwin are the only back-to-back winners of the Jack Nicklaus Trophy.In the offseason, Haas kept his usual workout regiment and took brief stretches away from golf to rest physically and mentally."At our age now, I think we have to be really emotionally ready to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chopra wins Mercedes playoff Jan 7, 2008
Defending champion: Hale Irwin. GOLF UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Harvard's Kerr takes Duke soccer job Dec 20, 2007
Haas became the first senior tour player to win the GWAA award in consecutive years since Hale Irwin in 1997-98. MISCELLANY NHL suspends Hurricanes' Adams Carolina Hurricanes forward Craig Adams was suspended by the NHL two games without pay for hitting Toronto's Alex Steen with his stick. (Boston Globe)
Tiger, Ochoa, Haas repeat as GWAA winners Dec 20, 2007
Haas became the first senior tour player to win the GWAA award in consecutive years since Hale Irwin in 1997-98. He received 152 votes to win the award over Loren Roberts, who had 56 votes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pinnacle 2 proposal dead; KS&F, Pinnacle 1 move forward Dec 5, 2007
The group says they ve spent more than 8 million in amassing roughly 750 acres that they would use to create a nationally-recognized water-recreation center, as well as develop 200-400 high-end homes that would surround an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Hale Irwin. But the allure of future development wasn t enough, and the second Pinnacle proposal is now completely off the table. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
NFL, college football, prep football, volleyball Oct 31, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Charles Schwab Cup / 'No name' making name for himself Bryant in position... Oct 28, 2007
Charles Schwab Cup / 'No name' making name for himself / Bryant in position to usurp overall title from Roberts, Haas. " Bryant shot 67 on Saturday at Sonoma Golf Club, bringing him within reach of third-round leader Denis Watson. Watson scraped his way to a 68, putting him at 15-under-par - one stroke ahead of Bryant and Jim Thorpe (69), with Eduardo Romero (71) another shot back at 13-under. Beyond surging into contention in the Champions Tour's season-ending event, Bryant also put himself in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ron Kroichick On Golf Oct 25, 2007
"I told that to (62-year-old) Hale Irwin and he said, 'It only gets worse, Watson, it only gets worse.' Well, that's encouraging.". Watson headlines a strong 29-man field, including newcomers Ben Crenshaw, Fred Funk and Scott Hoch. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Champions Tour at Sonoma Golf... Oct 23, 2007
The field will be comprised of Jay Haas, last year's season-long Charles Schwab Cup Champion; Loren Roberts, who finished second to Haas last year in the points, but leads this year's points list; Brad Bryant, who earlier this season won the Senior United States Open; R.W. Eaks, who had a breakout year and has won twice thus far; D.A. Weibring, a solid performer who could challenge at Sonoma; Denis Watson, who up until this year had not been active on a Tour in the U.S. in many years; Tom Kite,... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Langer maintains Champions lead Oct 14, 2007
Hale Irwin won $3,028,304 in 2002. John Cook and Phil Blackmar were well back in their first starts on the Champions Tour. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Langer Has Lead at Champions Tour Event Oct 13, 2007
Hale Irwin won $3,028,304 in 2002. You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Langer in Champions Tour lead Oct 13, 2007
Hale Irwin won $3,028,304 in 2002. GOLF UPDATE. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nice guy Haas is a punishing force Oct 11, 2007
Other players likely to tee off in Sonoma include Roberts, Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Mark O'Meara and Ben Crenshaw. LPGA chatter: Given the success of the first two LPGA events at Blackhawk, do not be surprised if the Longs Drugs Challenge stays there. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Five lead Senior Players Championship Oct 5, 2007
Morgan finished at 71, tied with eight players, including Hale Irwin, and 2007 money-leader. Only 19 players bettered par at the 7,003-yard Baltimore Country Club. (ESPN -- Golf)
Wiebe, Hoch among five who share lead Oct 5, 2007
"It just completely ruined a round."Morgan finished at 71, tied with eight players, including Hale Irwin, Tom Watson and 2007 money-leader Jay Haas. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A look at previous Presidents Cup tournaments Sep 27, 2007
Captains: Hale Irwin (USA); David Graham (International). Score: USA 20, International 12. (USA Today -- Sports)
Adams' strong play appreciated Sep 23, 2007
MISSING TOUCH: Hale Irwin, the Champions Tour's all-time career money and victory leader (45 wins), entered this event feeling good about his game. That was until he reached the fifth hole Friday and somehow lost his swinging rhythm. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wiebe sets 36-hole SAS record Sep 23, 2007
So on Saturday, he took time to check out how Hale Irwin and Bruce Lietzke fared. He soaked in his surroundings and looked as if someone needed to pinch him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Adams will be well-known at SAS event Sep 20, 2007
The field also includes past winners such as D.A. Weibring, Hale Irwin and Bruce Lietzke, who have proven they can master Prestonwood. But few know Prestonwood like Adams. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Haas feeling the pressure Sep 14, 2007
"It's nice to know that I am leading, but it's like leading a tournament into the final day -- it's yours to win or lose. ... But I feel pressure all the time. If I don't feel any pressure, then I'm probably in 50th place and not contending at all."Seven of the Champions Tour's top 10 players are playing at Rock Barn this weekend -- only Tom Watson, Eduardo Romero and Hale Irwin passed on the tournament. Six-time PGA Tour winner Jeff Sluman, who turned 50 on Tuesday, is making his Champions Tour... (News & Observer -- Sports)
SAS field filled with star power Sep 11, 2007
The players include Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Lee Trevino, Curtis Strange, Bernhard Langer, Jeff Sluman and Nick Price. They will contend for the $300,000 winner's purse during the 54-hole, no-cut event that starts Sept 21. (News & Observer)
Morgan wins 25th Champions title Sep 3, 2007
Gil Morgan closes with 2-stroke victory over Hale Irwin in Wal-Mart First Tee Open ... PEBBLE BEACH, California (AP) -- Gil Morgan won his 25th career Champions Tour title Sunday, closing with a 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Hale Irwin in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open. (CNN -- International)
Steinhauer's 'chance' pays off Sep 3, 2007
ALSO SUNDAYWAL-MART FIRST TEE OPEN: Gil Morgan won his 25th career Champions Tour title, closing with a 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Hale Irwin in Pebble Beach, Calif. Morgan finished with a 14-under 202 total, birdieing four of the first six holes Sunday and adding another on No. 16. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Another surprise leader in PGA Sep 3, 2007
Wal-Mart First Tee Open: Gil Morgan won his 25th career Champions Tour title, closing with a 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Hale Irwin at Pebble Beach. Morgan finished with a 14-under 202 total, birdieing four of the first six holes and adding another on No. 16. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Irwin, Smyth, Morgan lead at First Tee Sep 2, 2007
- Hale Irwin shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the second-round lead with Des Smyth and Gil Morgan in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open. The 62-year-old Irwin, in position to become the third-oldest winner in Champions Tour history, matched Smyth (64) and Morgan (65) at 9-under 135. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Martnez to make first start tomorrow Steinhauer keeps lead at State Farm Sep 2, 2007
Hale Irwin shot a 7-under 65 in Pebble Beach, Calif. for a share of the second-round lead with Des Smyth and Gil Morgan in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open on the Champions Tour. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Eaks keeps playing his way Aug 30, 2007
Though Eaks said he still hasn't taken a swing lesson from anyone since he turned pro in 1976, he's now careful to observe playing partners like Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson. "If you don't learn a little bit from those Hall of Famers then you're wasting your time out there," he said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
