by Jeff Skinner Golf lost one of its true gentlemen on Friday as recent Hall of Fame inductee and 1964 U.S. Open Champion, Ken Venturi passed away. Venturi’s career was cut short by Carpel Tunnel syndrome but certainly was worthy… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It seems that the past weeks of golf have been dominated by more feuds and fights than actual golf tournaments. The PGA of America is taking shots at the Royal & Ancient. The PGA Tour balks at… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner U.S. Open Countdown: 44 days Today was Media Day for the 113th U.S. Open to be held at Merion Golf Club in June. USGA Executive Director Mike Davis spoke to the Morning Drive this morning and you… Continue Reading
This 77th Masters Tournament marks the 60th anniversary of Ben Hogan’s second Masters victory. 1953 was an historic year for Hogan who had battled back from his life threatening bus accident in 1949 to win major championships and become one… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Few golfers can go from sizzling hot to freezing cold as quickly as Phil Mickelson. With a missed cut at Arnie’s place and The Masters in his sights it’s time for Philly Mick to get warm… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Masters Countdown: 22 days The dean of American sportswriting and King of sarcasm, Dan Jenkins will be covering his 63rd consecutive Masters this year. Few have see more at Augusta and even less have written about it.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Gary Player isn’t afraid to let loose with his opinions. We’ve heard the Hall of Famer and career grand slam winner vent about everything from Tiger Woods to course length to his obsession with diet and exercise.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Brandel Chamblee has blossomed into one of the most interesting voices in golf. His position on The Golf Channel has given him a very high profile among the golf media and he isn’t shy about voicing his… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The long putter controversy has reached critical mass. It’s time the powers that be take some action. Yesterday’s final hole at the World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational served as a perfect example of the argument at hand.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Check out Steve Elling’s profile of the enigmatic Ben Hogan. He covers nine defining moments in Hogan’s life. “The following isn’t a ranking or any remote semblance of the most obvious episodes or issues Hogan faced in… Continue Reading