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Great Groupings at Shinnecock…But Missing a Champion

The USGA spends years working on U.S. Open preparation and it takes just that to pull off one of the largest sporting events of the year. And the boys in the blue jackets always like to put some thought into… 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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Best U.S. Open Venue? Two Perspectives

The boys at Golf Digest are heavily into the U.S. Open and as such have come up with a list they call “The Best U.S. Open Venues… Factoring in course layout, tradition, past winner and excitement produced, our panel provides… Continue Reading

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Jordan Spieth Welcomes Historic Challenge

The final round of the 144th Open Championship is primed for an historic finish.  Sunday’s third round was worthy of a final round with many players challenging for the lead. A Monday finish for The Open isn’t ideal but if… Continue Reading

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U. S. Open Favorites & Not So Favorites

It’s no surprise that Rory McIlroy is posted as the favorite (7-1) to win the 115th U.S. Open this week at Chambers Bay. He’s number one in the world, has two PGA Tour wins, another European Tour win this year… Continue Reading

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10 Things I Think

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

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History North of the Border, The RBC Canadian Open

by Jeff Skinner This week the PGA tour moves to Ancaster, Ontario for The RBC Canadian Open.  Unfortunately the week after The Open Championship is a tough spot to fill on the schedule.  Due to the travel and the fact… Continue Reading

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Wild Sunday On Tap at 112th U.S. Open

by Jeff Skinner Sunday at the U.S. Open is one of the best days of the year and today is set up to be a real barn burner.  The leaderboard is filled with great stories and greater players.  Everything from… Continue Reading

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The Byron Nelson Plus Some Match Play This Week

by Jeff Skinner The PGA Tour moves on to Texas to honor one of the great gentlemen of the game at The HP Byron Nelson Championship.  Players Champion Matt Kuchar will try to stay on cloud nine as he makes… Continue Reading

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10 Things I Think

by Jeff Skinner With all due respect to Peter King, here are 10 Things I Think. 1.  If anyone thought that Bill Clinton was going to host the Humana Challenge in name only think again.  Clinton was the absolute star… Continue Reading

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