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U.S. Women’s Open: Back to a Traditional USGA Setup

Last year the USA made history by playing both the men’s and women’s U.S. Open’s on the same course in back to back weeks.  This year the USGA went back to its normal routine with different weeks and venues and… Continue Reading

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Chambers Bay and a “New” U.S. Open

Normally, controversy about the U.S. Open usually happens during the week of the championship. Traditionally players will complain about the length of the rough, the speed of the greens and maybe the conversion of a par five into a par… Continue Reading

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10 Things I Think

1.  The story surrounding Robert Allenby continues to change daily. This we know: he wasn’t kidnapped, he was missing credit cards, and he was found on the street either drugged or drunk a block from a strip club. Connect the… Continue Reading

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Great Golf for Great Prices

Like many golf fanatics who are housebound by the chill of winter I escape my boredom with a few needed diversions. The Golf Channel, websites, books and magazines get teamed up with some living room putting to help me escape… Continue Reading

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Augusta, Pine Valley & All the Courses We’ll Never Play

The good folks over at Golf Digest have published their yearly listing of America’s 100 Greatest Courses. It’s actually their Golden Anniversary version and while there is a change at the top most of the courses will be very familiar… Continue Reading

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It’s Déjà vu All Over Again at The Open Championship

by Jeff Skinner Rory McIlroy’s back to back 66’s have given him a four stroke lead over Dustin Johnson at The Open Championship and positioned him well in his chase for his third major championship. If you think you have… Continue Reading

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Some More Green for Public Golf

by Jeff Skinner Living in New York’s Hudson Valley has its advantages. We get to enjoy all of the four seasons, well I enjoy three of them anyway. The Hudson Valley is full of history and a beautiful place to… Continue Reading

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Two Weeks at Pinehurst: Just Perfect

by Jeff Skinner Just about now maintenance crews are pulling down the grandstands and cleaning up the old, venerable Pinehurst No.2 course after a whirlwind two weeks of U.S. Open play. The reviews are in from all around and this… Continue Reading

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Michelle Wie’s Journey Ends at Pinehurst

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

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