ROCCO MEDIATE RUMORS
Tiger and Rocco Back in the News, 5 Years Later
Let’s be honest, the two weeks between the PLAYERS and the Memorial aren’t that exciting. Sure, the best in the world are still teeing it up, but the Byron Nelson and Colonial aren’t exactly marquee events anymore. So let’s talk about something that is sure to get some run in the coming weeks.
In an interview for the Golf Channel, Rocco Mediate told a very interesting...
Rocco Mediate Says Tiger Woods Snubbed Autograph Request to Commemorate 2008 U.S. Open (2008)
The 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course was perhaps the best major in the history of golf. The famed Tiger Woods and journeyman Rocco Mediate battled for 72 holes, then needed another 19 more on Monday to decide the tournament, with Woods toiling on an injured knee that had him wincing on almost every swing.
For most people, sharing such a moment would create a lifetime bond...
Rocco Mediate shares story about Tiger Woods stiffing him on autograph
Rocco Mediate recently shared a story about Tiger Woods that gives us an interesting glimpse at the golf legend’s personality.
Mediate sat down with Golf Channel’s David Feherty for an interview on “Feherty” (Mondays 10:00 p.m. ET on Golf Channel) last week and said he still hasn’t had a chance to chat with Tiger about their dramatic playoff at the 2008 US Open. Woods...
Tiger Woods stiffed Rocco Mediate after beating him in 2008 U.S. Open
Getty Images BREAKING NEWS…AH HEM…TIGER WOODS IS NOT A NICE PERSON. Rocco Mediate always comes off as one of the nicest, most genuine guys in golf. David Feherty recently had a sitdown on his Golf Channel show “Feherty” with Rocco to discuss a myriad of topics including the 2008 U.S. Open. Mediate had Tiger on the ropes at Torrey Pines five years ago, a course that Tiger...
Couples, Mediate headline Gulf Resort Classic
Fred Couples returns this week to defend his title at the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic and he'll have plenty of competition when the tournament starts on Friday.
This year's field includes Champions Tour rookies Rocco Mediate, Steve Elkington and Bart Bryant, along with several others who have had success at Fallen Oak, including 2011 winner Tom Lehman and perennial contenders...
Via AP on Fox
March 21, 2013
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Mediate wins Champions Tour debut
Rocco Mediate birdied the 18th hole and finished with a 1-under-par 71 to win the Allianz Championship on Sunday.
He finished the tournament at 17-under 199 and became the 16th player to have a winning debut on the Champions Tour.
Mediate's 4-foot birdie putt came after Tom Pernice Jr. missed a 5-footer at No. 18 that could have forced a playoff.
Mediate started the day with...
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February 10, 2013
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Mediate shoots 61 to take 3-shot lead
Rocco Mediate shot an 11-under 61, setting a course record and building a three-shot lead over Tom Pernice Jr. heading into the final round of the Allianz Championship on Saturday.
Mediate is trying to become the 16th player to win his first start on the Champions Tour. He won six times on the U.S. PGA Tour and is probably best remembered for losing a playoff to Tiger Woods in the...
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February 09, 2013
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Mediate leads Allianz Championship by 3 shots
Rocco Mediate shot an 11-under 61, setting a course record and building a three-shot lead over Tom Pernice Jr. heading into the final round of the Allianz Championship on Saturday.
Mediate is trying to become the 16th player to win his first start on the Champions Tour. He won six times on the U.S. PGA Tour and is probably best remembered for losing a playoff to Tiger Woods in the...
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February 09, 2013
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Happy birthday Rocco Mediate
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Rocco Mediate a few times. Every time we’ve met, Rocco has been nothing but cool to me. Because of that, I’m a Rocco fan....
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December 17, 2011
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Harig: Rocco Mediate continues his outspoken ways
Rocco Mediate is never at a loss for words, especially when it comes to Tiger Woods. That's just one of the reasons this week's Frys.com Open should be so interesting, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
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