by Jeff Skinner As Phil Mickelson teed off with a share of the lead at The BMW Championship his fans were primed for another win. But even though Phil the Thrill couldn’t deliver his 41st PGA Tour win, Phil’s Fanatic’s… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Last week I was able to get back to Bethpage Black and spend some time taking in the pros at The Barclays. I rarely miss the chance to get on one of the best courses in America… Continue Reading
by G. Rennie For most amateur golfers at Bethpage Black the par four 15th hole poses the biggest challenge of the round. Watching the pro’s take it on from a green side seat to the left of the green I… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner An Open Letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey In 2002 when the USGA brought the U.S. Open to Bethpage Black it was nicknamed the “Peoples Open” and having the Open at… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Nick Watney went from Zero to Hero with his win at The Barclays. After two wins last season his 2012 was disappointing: 2 top tens and a T9 at The Match Play. He was first in… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Most weeks the PGA Tour players are greeted with applause and cheers as they make their way to the first tee. Many players will tell you that there are a few butterflies as they get ready to… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Bethpage Black is one of the toughest courses in the world. It’s long and well protected by deep bunkers everywhere on the course. And the greens are enough to give every golfer nightmares. A.W. Tillinghast, with… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner This is part two of my adventure at Bethpage Black. Click here for part one. We got to Bethpage State Park around noon and checked in. It is an amazing place with five eighteen holes courses, three… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Earlier this month I sat down to make plans for one of the busiest weeks of my golf season. I had been granted media credentials to each of the professional tournaments that took place in the Northeast… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Here’s an interesting story about golf that has rumor, suspense and mystery…and it doesn’t include Tiger or any of his problems. It seems a guy, a very wealthy guy, finally got to buy his favorite golf course. … Continue Reading