Mark Cannizzaro

Mark Cannizzaro

Background

Mark Cannizzaro has been with the New York Post since 1993, having first served as the Jets beat writer from 1993 to 2010 before moving over to write columns on the Jets, Giants, NFL, NCAA basketball, soccer and numerous other sports. He has been The Post’s golf writer and columnist since 1993 and has covered more than 100 major championships. Mark graduated in 1983 from Ithaca College, where he played on the soccer and tennis teams. When he’s not working, chances are he can be found on a golf course or at a good restaurant with his wife, Carolyn. He can be found on Twitter (@MarkCanizzaro), Instagram (cannizzaromark) and Facebook (MarkCannizzaro).

Latest Articles

Veteran finally getting his Jets chance after lost season

As he waited, he watched and wondered. 

Jets can't succumb to this NFL training camp problem

This week, the Giants and Lions crossed it in two joint practices, to the point both teams Wednesday were fined $200,000 by the league, which obviously doesn’t like the look.

Jets pass-rusher taking on leadership role after breakout season

It’s taken a little bit of time, but the Jets edge rusher appears to have arrived at that place: As a team leader. 

Veteran leader deserves to finally taste Jets success

In a perfect world, C.J. Mosley is owed some things.

Aaron Rodgers embracing his inner coach -- and Jets should too

Aaron Rodgers isn’t only the most important player on the Jets, he’s its most important assistant coach. 

The only expectations Giants are concerned about meeting

Expectations in the NFL are like volatile roller coasters. They can be exhilarating when they’re met or exceeded. And they can make you queasy when things aren’t as easy. When...

How Drew Lock is adjusting to his role as Giants' Daniel Jones insurance

Of course, he wants to play. 

Billy Horschel leaves empty-handed after taking lead into final day of British Open

Horschel wasn’t playing poor golf. The problem was eventual winner Xander Schauffele was playing better.

DP World Tour unknown makes statement at British Open

For much of Sunday’s final round at Troon, Thriston Lawrence held the lead.

Justin Rose left 'choking back tears' after gutting end to admirable British Open run

Justin Rose finished in a tie for second place at the British Open. That, however, didn’t take away from the 43-year-old Englishman being a winner.

Xander Schauffele continues to live up to lofty expectations with 'dream come true' British Open win

X marked the spot at the PGA Championship in May at Valhalla. X now marks the spot at the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon.

Justin Rose chasing Englishman's ‘dream’ at heels of British Open leader

TROON, Scotland — Justin Rose loves his position. The 43-year-old Englishman is on the chase of a second career major championship. And he’s doing it having gone through qualifying to...

UK driver by day keeps on truckin' at British Open

TROON, Scotland — Most have never heard of Joe Dean. At 4-over entering the final round after shooting an even-par 71 on Saturday, he’s not going to win the British...

Englishman proving doubters wrong at British Open

If you expected him to go away, you weren’t alone. 

Billy Horschel toughs out rough weather to take lead into British Open's final day

If survival makes for riveting theater, then you cannot take your eyes off this 152nd British Open at Royal Troon. 

Rory McIlroy's drought hits 11 years as 'worst start possible' leads to missed British Open cut

The Rory McIlroy count now moves to 11 years without a major championship, spanning 38 of them since his last victory, in 2014.

Veteran golfer still 'believing' as British Open contender with feel-good story

There was something incredibly refreshing seeing Justin Rose put himself through the stress of trying to qualify for the British Open.

Delusional Tiger Woods refuses to concede what everyone already knows

In his mind, Woods remains the same fierce competitor with a resolute belief that he’s going to win every time he tees it up. Then there’s reality.

Shane Lowry didn't let 11th hole disaster stop march atop British Open leaderboard

Shane Lowry put himself in the driver’s seat to win a second career British Open with a gritty second-round performance Friday at Royal Troon.

The British Open couldn't have gone worse for Tiger Woods

This is not the end of the leaderboard Tiger Woods is accustomed to.