by Jeff Skinner The USGA has announced that David Barrett’s “Miracle at Merion” has won their Herbert Warren Wind Award for golf literature. “Miracle at Merion” chronicles Ben Hogan’s comeback from his near fatal car crash to win the 1950… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It’s no coincidence that they named his tournament The Bob Hope Classic. He was indeed a classic in the highest regard. It never mattered to him where he went for his USO show to entertain the military. … Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Bobby Jones once said, “Competitive golf is mainly played on a five and a half inch course…the space between your ears.” Anyone who has played golf and tried to improve their game can attest to the accuracy… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The series of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books are one of the best selling series of books in history. They have covered a myriad of subjects and one of the latest is “The Golf Book…101 Great… Continue Reading
First Sunday in April: The Masters, Book Review Even though there has been plenty of golf played already this year, the real start to the season is right around the corner. Every year the golf season really begins in April… Continue Reading
As I was digging through the golf section of a bookstore recently I came across a book by Jack Nicklaus that I hadn’t seen before. Since I am a big Nicklaus fan, and I often wander the sports section of… Continue Reading
‘The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life’ By Gary Player The title of Gary Player’s recent book, “The Golfers Guide to the Meaning of Life” may appear a bit philosophical but the subtitle captures the essence of the book;… Continue Reading
By Jeff Skinner What do you call someone that follows you to work each day and watches everything you do? Under normal circumstances that would be a stalker. In this case his name is Bob Smiley the author of Follow… Continue Reading
Book Review – Driven Senior Staff Writer: Jeff Skinner In Driven Kevin Cook delves into the ever evolving world of junior golf. The David Leadbetter Golf Academy is one of a growing number of youth camps whose mission it is… Continue Reading