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U.S. Open Day 1…Good, Bad and Plenty of Ugly

We knew early on that this wasn’t going to be an “ease into the Open” kind of round. With the wind blowing hard and a challenging setup, scoring at this U.S. Open wasn’t going to be low. There was plenty… Continue Reading

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Long Balls…A Classic Issue

The hornets nest has been kicked. The bear has been poked. Superman’s cape has been tugged. The R&A and the USGA have released a joint study stating that the pros are hitting the golf ball longer. Really? Surprise, surprise! I… Continue Reading

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One Man’s Vision, Two Great Courses

Where does a golf course get its start? It is not a question most of us ask as we drop off our clubs at the bag drop. But for a golf geek like me learning the history of the course… Continue Reading

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New LPGA/PGA Deal Leaves Rochester Out in the Cold

by Jeff Skinner The news that the LPGA has partnered with The PGA of America and KMPG is by every measure a great move for women’s golf. The increased money, status and exposure of the new KMPG Women’s PGA Championship… Continue Reading

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2013 Walker Cup Returns to National Golf Links of America

by Jeff Skinner This week brings us to one of the most special places in golf as The 2013 Walker Cup is played at The National Golf Links of America.  National Golf Links is one of America’s iconic courses. C.B.… Continue Reading

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Bethpage Black May Host ’19 PGA & ’24 Ryder Cup

by Jeff Skinner In the afterglow of the PGA Championship at Rochester, it seems that the PGA may be coming back to New York in a very big way. The scuttlebutt is that Bethpage Black will be hosting the 2019… Continue Reading

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4 Tournaments, 2 Majors, 1 Great Month of Golf

by Jeff Skinner The U.S. Women’s Open was the fourth golf tournament I attended this past month.  With Inbee Park’s historic win at Sebonack Golf Club my “June of Golf” adventure has come to an end. This past week I… Continue Reading

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U.S. Women’s Open: Tom Doak Shares His Knowledge…With Everyone

by Jeff Skinner The U.S. Women’s Open takes center stage this week as the USGA brings another major to the home of so many great courses, Long Island, New York.  Nestled among Shinnecock Hills and The National Golf Links of… Continue Reading

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