The Ryder Cup was started by Samuel Ryder, a wealthy seed merchant with hopes of an exhibition that promoted the game of golf and the sportsmanship and camaraderie that goes along with it. I don’t think he would recognize it… Continue Reading
In what seemed like a Ryder Cup atmosphere at the K Club, hometown favorite Rory McIlroy finally got into the winners circle in Ireland as he powered his way to an emotional win at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. McIlroy, winless… Continue Reading
Golf’s bad boy is at it again. Tom Doak has just released volume two of his Confidential Guide to Golf Courses – The Americas (Winter Destinations) and true to his nature he doesn’t hold back when it comes to some… Continue Reading
1. Is it me or is there something very strange about The Duty Free Dubai Irish Open? Dubai Irish Open…hmm. I know that the European Tour gets millions from Dubai and it is their largest sponsor but that just sounds… Continue Reading
A quick view of the golf scores from around the world this morning showed that American Jessica Korda had a one shot lead at the Blue Bay LPGA in China and a glimpse at the European Tour’s ISPS Handa Perth… 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 Last Sunday at Pinehurst there was plenty of complaining about the lack of drama as Martin Kaymer ran away with the U.S. Open title. Today will be quite different. The U.S. Women’s Open is primed to give… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Viewers that took a break from NFL football on Sunday afternoon and tuned in to The Golf Channel may have been looking for a bit more drama in the 44th Walker Cup. The USA had entered Sunday… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Believe it or not, it’s Solheim Cup time. The U.S. and European Teams will go at it on Friday at the Colorado Golf Club. The U.S. Team will be looking to avenge their 2011 defeat in Ireland.… Continue Reading