2011 Presidents Cup »

2011 Presidents Cup

But all eyes in the golf world will descend on Australia – specifically the Royal Melbourne Golf Club as the 2011 Presidents Cup begins on Thursday…

2011 Presidents Cup – U.S. Team »

2011 Presidents Cup – U.S. Team

The Cup started in 1994 offers Non-European players the opportunity to compete in a team match format similar to the Ryder Cup.

2011 Presidents Cup: International Team »

2011 Presidents Cup: International Team

The Cup was started in 1994 to offer the Non-European players the opportunity to compete in a team match format similar to the Ryder Cup…

A Tigerless Claret Jug »

A Tigerless Claret Jug

This is the fourth time the British Open has been at the Royal St. Georges – the second time in the last decade. The 2003 British Open featured American Ben Curtis holding off a field that included Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. The 2011 Open Championship has the potential for the PGA to crown its new superstar – Rory McIlroy.

The Gospel according to Augusta »

The Gospel according to Augusta

Every hole is named after a shrub or a tree. If I tell you I am on the Tea Olive, you know it is Hole #1. If I tell you that Phil Mickelson is currently his tee shot on Azalea, then you know that he is on the 13th hole and just started Amen Corner.

The 2010 Ryder Cup Preview »

The 2010 Ryder Cup Preview

It consists of two teams, 24 golfers and 3 days of spectacular golf. The tournament has been held every other year for the past 83 years, stopping only for a World War and the September 11th terrorist attacks. It is the Ryder Cup. The tournament features the United States against most of Europe, with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.

Memories from a Major Weekend »

Memories from a Major Weekend

For the past 33 years, Rochester has been a traditional stop on the LPGA tour – 2010 upped the ante as the Wegman’s Classic became the LPGA Championship. Rochester was hosting a major! Now don’t get me wrong – this isn’t the first time that Rochester has seen a major. Oak Hill has been the host for several PGA majors and was also the site of the 1995 Ryder Cup. But for Locust Hill, this was a first and a potential permanent stop for the LPGA Championship.

Now Serving, Number 110 »

Now Serving, Number 110

After two months of a steady diet of NHL and NBA playoffs, June has brought on a new flavor to our sports infused diet. June has brought us World Cup soccer and starting tomorrow – U.S. Open Golf. Yes, golf is back in the limelight and this time around, the U.S. Open is going West Coast Style – Pebble Beach to be exact. Opened in 1919 and designed by James Neville, Pebble Beach golf course is known for its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. 6,828 yards and a Par 72, – if it sounds good, well you too can play Pebble Beach.

April, Augusta and me »

April, Augusta and me

When you hear Jim Nantz on CBS with the famous phrase, ” The Masters: A time honored tradition” – they aren’t kidding. Every year the week starts off with an honorary tee shot. In past years it has been Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer. In 2010 Jack Nicklaus takes a turn. No other tournament has a Champions Dinner – hosted by the prior year’s Masters champion.

Top 10 Ways To Distract Tiger Woods »

Top 10 Ways To Distract Tiger Woods

Over the last few days, I have listened to experts say how the Masters is the perfect for Tiger’s return. The familiarity of the Masters for Tiger, Augusta’s ability to control the media and the cordial fans – should allow Tiger to play without distraction. Really? I am always up for a challenge. How do we distract Tiger Woods at the Masters? Well, I have brought it upon myself to come up with a list of ways to distract Tiger – some plausible, some ridiculous.


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