In the afternoon we rested up a bit from our walk over the rather hilly Glen while watching a bit of the Ladies Scottish Open on the telly. The girls had some horrid weather while we were warm and sunny.… Continue Reading
An early start today as we’d scheduled 36 holes of golf, first at Gullane No.1 then later on Gullane No.3. Our tight but tidy little cottage was near the course so we had plenty of time to stop in a… Continue Reading
There are many old sayings in golf that golfers use everyday. Drive for show, putt for dough is one. Never up never in is another. My personal favorite, not so widely known outside of my regular golfing biddies is Nice… Continue Reading
Winning a major championship changes a player’s life. Winning your first major championship really changes a player’s life. And winning The Masters in record setting fashion could cause a player to actually start to believe all the great things written… Continue Reading
It is tough being a sports fan today. It seems the headlines are full of items that are questioning the honesty and character of our sports heroes. It may be a sign of the times where everything is public domain… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Golf isn’t an easy game. Anyone who has tried this sport with any conviction can certainly attest to that. There is always at least one time during my round I wonder why I even took up this… Continue Reading
by G. Rennie It was a birdie fest at Valhalla Golf club today as the 96th PGA Championship field went low across the board with benign conditions ripe for scoring. Most of the Links Life Golf crew rode that wave… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner History is made at every major championship. This week at the Open Championship a bit of history came to an end. A streak that may never be broken ended as the dean of sportswriters, Dan Jenkins was… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The business of golf is big business. And this weekend the business of golf is coming to Paramus, New Jersey. Kind of. In my in box yesterday was an e-mail announcing the grand opening of the new… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner This week of tradition and history continued last night as Augusta National hosted one of the most exclusive parties in sport, The Masters Champions Dinner. Originally started by Ben Hogan in 1952, The Champions Dinner is another… Continue Reading