Tommy Fleetwood trying to forget what might have been at The Open
Tommy Fleetwood contended in last week's British Open, but the past is the past and he's focused on playing well this week.
Don Wade
Reporter
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
275 articles by Don Wade :
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July 2019
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Spieth finds his game off the tee, eyes end-of-season tournament
Jordan Spieth entered the clubhouse after his round Saturday tied for 22nd and his chances of being in contention on Sunday are slim. But he has a larger goal: qualifying for the end-of-season championship in Atlanta.
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Wishing on a swing: Watching pros at WGC-FESJI inspires weekend golfers
It doesn’t look the same when one of the world’s best golfers swings his driver and it certainly doesn’t sound the same.
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Three of world’s top four still lurking at WGC-FESJI, No. 2 Dustin Johnson far off the lead
The world's four top-rated players are still around at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Some are closer to the lead than others.
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His own man: Bubba Watson seeking to be better on-course and off
The many sides of Bubba Watson can be seen as he makes his way around a golf course, and life.
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Stakes are high at new WGC-FESJI
Fans attending the first round of the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Thursday at TPC Southwind will find a deep, 63-player field competing for a $10.25 million purse.
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Former No. 1 Justin Thomas comes into WGC-FESJI believing he's close to winning again
Justin Thomas, No. 9 in the World Golf Rankings, has not won all year. But despite playing TPC Southwind for the first time this week in the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, be believes he's trending in the right direction to change that.
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For No. 1 Koepka, a victory at WGC-FESJI would have exponential impact on his season
Brooks Koepka loves Majors. And the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is the next best thing.
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As coach with St. Louis Cardinals, Stubby Clapp looks for every edge
Former Memphis Redbirds manager Stubby Clapp already has more time as a St. Louis Cardinals coach than he ever did as a player – and he's discovered that the winning matters more than ever.
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The Others: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational field stacked with contenders
Tiger Woods or not, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is stacked with the world's best golfers, some who have never played Memphis.
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Answering the Call
Once denied the dream of being the athletics director at the University of Memphis, former Tiger athlete Allie Prescott is happy to serve his school and his city yet again.
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Royals prospect Jonathan Bowlan fires no-hitter
Jonathan Bowlan, who pitched for Bartlett and Arlington in high school and then at the University of Memphis, just tossed a no-hitter in the minors and may be fast-tracking through the Kansas City Royals' system.
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Road Recap: Brandon Clarke shines as Grizzlies win Summer League Championship
Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke led his team to a 95-92 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Las Vegas Summer League Championship game Monday night.
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Tyus Jones a Grizzly after Minnesota declines to match offer sheet
Tyus Jones, 23, signed to a three-year deal, will be the closest thing the Grizzlies have to a veteran point guard as No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant develops.
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No Rest: New Grizzlies' front office not shy about dealing and likely not done
Change is here. Embrace it. Let Grit and Grind rest for a time.
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Redbirds’ Andrew Knizner making strides as heir apparent to Yadier Molina
The Memphis Redbirds' Andrew Knizner is today the top catching prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals, which is saying something given that not that long ago he was a third baseman.
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Grizzlies look to sign point guard Tyus Jones
In need of a point guard to go with rookie and No. 2 pick Ja Morant, Grizzlies present three-year offer sheet to Minnesota's Tyus Jones.
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Grizzlies send Delon Wright to Dallas in sign-and-trade deal
Grizzlies reportedly trade guard Delon Wright to Dallas for pair of second-round picks.
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Forever No. 11: Mike Conley always a Grizzly
If you think No. 11, you think Mike Conley. And if you think Mike Conley, you think Memphis Grizzlies. That's why his jersey will one day hang from the FedExForum rafters.
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Grizzlies to retire Mike Conley's No. 11 jersey
Grizzlies owner Robert Pera says team will retire the No. 11 jersey of traded point guard Mike Conley. Meantime, the team continues to use that trade with Utah in its rebuild and waits word on whether Dallas will give an offer sheet to restricted free agent guard Delon Wright.
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June 2019
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Birds of a Feather
While the parent St. Louis Cardinals battle to stay in the playoff chase, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds – far out of the playoff hunt – work to keep developing players to help the greater, big-league cause.
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Redbirds' Jake Woodford made himself an All-Star one pitch at a time
Memphis Redbirds pitcher Jake Woodford enjoys the strategy of being a starting pitcher and likes this year's results that have earned him the starting nod for the PCL team in the Triple-A All-Star Game.
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Contingency plans a must over uncertainty of Tiger Woods playing WGC event in Memphis
Tiger Woods has never played the PGA Tour stop in Memphis. But the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational could provide a perfect match for fans to see Tiger play in person.
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Morant introduced as Grizzlies move in new direction
New Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was introduced Friday, the day after he was chosen second in the NBA draft, another piece of Memphis’ rebuilding, youthful approach.
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For Cardinals prospect Alex Reyes, progress trumps bottom line
Memphis Redbirds pitcher Alex Reyes, still a prized prospect of the St. Louis Cardinals, could still use some better luck after several injuries. But for now, he'll take progress and not worry about the stats.
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