chris kirk

Sports keeps barreling toward its inevitable end

It’s the equivalent of watching sports fade to darkness in the grip of the grim reaper. There’s nothing we can do about it, so why fight it?

Fight against alcohol makes this PGA Tour pro a champ on, off course

ORLANDO, Fla. — When the small white ball disappeared into the cup on the 18th hole at PGA National early Sunday evening to mark the official end to the Honda...

'So thankful': Golfer opens up after first PGA Tour win since getting sober

Chris Kirk, who has publicly battled alcoholism, won his first PGA Tour tournament since 2015 on Sunday.

Four best derivative bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Will Zalatoris is one of four best derivative bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

Four first-round leader bets to make at RBC Canadian Open

2022 RBC Canadian Open picks, odds, field, schedule, and expert golf bets to make in the first round, including Corey Conners and Chris Kirk.

Don't miss out on placing these bets on Valero Texas Open

With the Valero Texas Open preparing to get underway, we look at Chris Kirk and two other smart bets worth putting money on for this weekend's contest.

Some best bets at the Valero Texas Open

Nick Hennion of The Action Network shares his three best derivative bets for this weekend's Valero Texas Open.

Take a look at these long shots in RSM Classic

Russell Henley is just one of many long shots to take a look at a this week's RSM Classic in Simons Island, Ga.

Golfer reclaiming life, career after overcoming alcoholism

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Alcoholism, more often than not, lives in disguise. It doesn’t always manifest itself in the stereotypical ways you might think — through loud and obnoxious...

Unlikely PGA Tour pro tied for lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

DETROIT — Webb Simpson and Bryson DeChambeau were expected to be contenders at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, taking advantage of a relatively weak field and course by PGA Tour standards....

How I became a PGA Tour alcoholic

Chris Kirk is set to return to the PGA Tour this week, ending the 34-year-old's six-month leave of absence for alcohol abuse and depression. Prior to playing in next week's...

PGA Tour standout leaves to fight alcohol abuse, depression

Chris Kirk will find himself away from the course. The PGA Tour pro is taking an indefinite leave from golf amid a fight with "alcohol abuse and depression," he said in...

A player nobody knows is leading the Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — As they walked down the pathway off the famous island green at the par-3 17th hole Saturday with the late afternoon sun setting and the...