10 Things I Think & More
1. It goes to show you…you never know in this game. While all of us are crowning the twenty-somethings as the new Big 3 Adam Scott comes through and shows us what a 35 year old can do on a… Continue Reading
Month: February 2016
Lexi Thompson Dominates in Thailand
When Lexi Thompson turned professional the folks at Cobra/Puma jumped on her to endorse their products and be their female face of golf. They saw the huge potential in the teenager that drove it as long as the boys. And… Continue Reading
Saturday Swing Tip: Butch & Rickie…Must Make 4 Footer
Butch Harmon’s stable of players continues to shine as two of his prized pupils start the third round of the Honda Classic in first and second place. Rickie Fowler continues his great 2016 as he holds the 36 hole lead… Continue Reading
Mark Broadie: Forget “Putt for Dough” It’s Hitting the Green That Matters
I am currently reading Mark Broadie’s “Every Shot Counts.” If the name doesn’t ring a bell, he’s the Columbia University business professor that revolutionized how the PGA Tour looks at scoring. That all important “strokes gained putting” statistic is Broadie’s… Continue Reading
Bubba Watson Wins 2nd Northern Trust Open
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
Saturday Swing Tip: Butch & Rickie Help Us Find the Fairway
One of Butch Harmon’s prize pupils is Rickie Fowler. And lately Fowler has been one of the hottest golfers on the planet. Watch this dynamic duo show us how to stop that slice and boom it down the fairway.
Riviera’s 10th: To Drive or Not to Drive
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
Jordan Spieth & His Plans for Riviera
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
10 Things I Think
1. Vaughn Taylor had one hell of a week. Playing with no tour card he got into the AT&T Pebble Beach on his past champions status. That’s past “Reno-Tahoe Open” champion, not Pebble Beach champion. He said all he was… Continue Reading
Vaughn Taylor Wins at Pebble Beach for a Life Changing Win
This isn’t the story I was hoping to write this evening. I was all set for to be going on about how Phil Mickelson held his lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for his 43rd PGA Tour win and… Continue Reading