Misinformation in Social Media Discussed

Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres check-in on the world of golf to bring you the latest news, insights, analysis, recaps, previews and interviews.

On The Weekend Backspin, they recap Adam Scott’s huge win at The Honda Classic holding off Sergio Garcia’s challenge; Lexi Thompson routed the ladies at the LPGA Thailand to win her seventh title, and Louis Oosthuizen made his first tournament appearance in Australia a winning one by claiming the Perth International title.

The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network, has the latest on Steve Mona’s Millenials Committee initiative, Augusta National Eyeing Changes to the 13th hole; Curtis Strange joins Fox’s golf broadcast team; news bites from the European Tour, and The Olympics practice event is not drawing big names.

And on The Practice Range they talk about social media reporting, is this a good or bad thing? Taking as starting point the recent tweet that misinformed about Tiger Woods’ health condition and the ensuing fallout.