When Mike Davis first got a look at Chambers Bay he felt that this was a way he could bring links golf to the American public. Shortly after it opened and shortly after the USGA had visited University Place, Chambers… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Rory McIlroy is a big tease. He played with us and Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia and everyone else who teed it up or watched The Open Championship from their couch. Rory started with a four stroke… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It’s been a long road for Michelle Wie. For any 24 year old to have had to travel a long road may be hard to comprehend. Twenty-somethings are still kids with kid problems. But Michelle Wie has… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Today we all get to wish Jack Nicklaus a happy birthday. The Golden Bear turned 73 today and probably celebrated by playing a few sets of tennis and romping with his grandchildren. Nicklaus did it all in… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Bethpage Black is one of the toughest courses in the world. It’s long and well protected by deep bunkers everywhere on the course. And the greens are enough to give every golfer nightmares. A.W. Tillinghast, with… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Every win on the PGA Tour is certainly earned. Brandt Snedeker certainly played well in his win at Torrey Pines at The Farmers Insurance Open. He shot the low round of the day with a five under… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As Dustin Johnson stood in the eighteenth fairway and the sun set over The Blue Monster at Dora, Nick Watney dug deep and steadied himself as he faced a birdie putt that would close the door on… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner I know the season of gift giving has come to an end but I am always looking for that special deal on anything golf related. I especially like browsing the used book stores for old books on… Continue Reading