The PGA of America won’t name their 2016 Ryder Cup Captain until next Tuesday but Tim Rosaforte has already let the cat out of the bag. The PGA has gone back to the future with their selection of former 2012… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner This weekend the European Tour’s Maderia Islands Open was won by Daniel Brooks but the tournament is shrouded in controversy. During play on the final day long time Euro Tour caddie, Iain McGregor passed away on the… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It seems that those bluecoats at the USGA have been doing their best imitation of a prime time soap opera. It’s a story filled with inside power plays and backroom deals loaded with manipulation and dirty tricks…hardly… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It was a crazy and controversial day at The Open Championship with players like Mickelson, Poulter and Dufner saying some greens and hole locations bordered on an unfair setup. But 1998 Champion Golfer of the year, Mark… Continue Reading
by G. Rennie Even though the competition has yet to kick off at Muirfield there was plenty of action at the Open venue today as Peter Dawson, chief executive of the R&A, held sway at his annual pre- championship media… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As if Sergio Garcia needed more attention. First his whining at The Players Championship, then his harping about his non-relationship with Tiger Woods and finally the piece de resistance, “fried chicken.” With Sergio desperately trying to dig… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Now that all the waiting is over and the USGA and the R&A have set forth their plan to ban the anchored stroke one may think the controversy would diminish. Don’t bet on it. With The PGA… Continue Reading
From the USGA: USGA AND THE R&A ANNOUNCE FINAL APPROVAL OF RULE 14-1B THAT PROHIBITS USE OF ANCHORED STROKES Governing Bodies Issue Report Explaining Their Decision Following Comment Process New Rule to Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Now I know for certain, nothing is sacred. When The R&A announced last week that there would be changes made to the Old Course, I along with many others was stunned. Of all the courses a golfer… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The Donald was in all his glory this week as he showcased his new golf course, Trump International Golf Links, on the north coast of Scotland to a few selected friends. Escorted by bagpipers Trump took every… Continue Reading