They say timing is everything. And sometimes they, whoever they are…are right. But for the good folks at Golf Magazine timing didn’t quite work out this month. I pulled my issue from the mailbox and gazed down upon their Ryder… Continue Reading
Bubba Watson says he’s “not big on change” and we have heard Bubba whine a bit over the years about courses and course changes he didn’t like. He usually talks himself out of competing on those courses but good old… Continue Reading
If you read anything about the past great architects or listen to the accomplished designers of today you hear things like options, challenges, play-ability when they talk about a golf hole. With today’s unencumbered distances and ball smashing swings of… Continue Reading
Another “oldie but goodie” hosts the PGA Tour this week as Riviera Country Club and Hogan’s Alley welcome the PGA boys to the Northern Trust Open. Riviera boasts an impressive legacy. The classic George Thomas design has been home to… Continue Reading
Bubba Watson is looking to go back to back this week at the Greenbrier Classic. Fresh off his eighth PGA Tour win at The Travelers Watson is feeling quite at home at the Old White Course since making the Greenbrier… Continue Reading
1. Riviera played like a major championship all week and the rains halfway through the final round seemed to make the course tougher. No one could get the ball to the hole on eighteen. 2. Retief Goosen started the final… Continue Reading
At The Northern Trust Open James Hahn survived the rain, the field and Riviera as he hung on to defeat Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey in a three hole playoff. Hahn had almost given up on a career in golf… Continue Reading
With the PGA and LPGA Tours visiting old, classic courses this week we have been treated to two of the most “classic” of the classic courses we will see all season. The Northern Trust Open is being played on George… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The Masters Countdown continues as all of us fight off those bouts of daydreaming of azaleas, green jackets and that Kenny Loggins theme. It’s tough I know, but soon enough we’ll be watching Arnie, Gary and Jack… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. After a wild week at Trump National Doral I think it is safe to say that the combination of The Donald’s Money and Gil Hanse’s Talent produced a new, challenging and memorable golf course. Sure there… Continue Reading