2009 Recap…June and July
by Jeff Skinner Over the past year I’ve had a chance to write and rant on plenty of subjects. Looking back, I have had a real ball this year. So here’s a recap of some of my favorite spots from… Continue Reading
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A “Miracle” Weekend
“Hooks and Slices” will bring you our view on whats happening in the golf world. For a week in the middle of November there is still plenty of meaningful golf taking place. Each tournament going on this week offers a… Continue Reading
Major Champs Face Off in PGA Grand Slam
Winning a major golf championship brings many perks. The winners usually collect a million dollar check, multi-year tour exemptions, endorsement offers appear from nowhere and the winner is quite well set for many years to come. One of the additional… Continue Reading
Welcome Back David Duval
by Jeff Skinner The never ending saga of The US Open at Bathpage Black (yes, it is so wet it is now Bathpage) continued until the players ran out of daylight on Sunday. The sentimental favorite is of course Phil… Continue Reading
No Rain Checks at The US Open
by Jeff Skinner Thursday’s fans at the US Open were treated to one of Mother Nature’s miracles. Mother Nature turned one of the best conditioned, world class golf courses into a rain soaked, mud laden mess of runaway streams and… Continue Reading
US Open: Boys to Watch at The Black
“Hooks and Slices” will bring you our view on whats happening in the golf world. There are so many great golfers ready to tee it up at The US Open on Thursday. The stage is set for another memorable tournament.… Continue Reading
The US Open European Curse
by Jeff Skinner Everyone has their favorites to win at Bethpage this week. Tiger Woods is again the favorite and if he can perform like he did at The Memorial everyone else will be playing for second place. It is… Continue Reading
Christmas in June: The US Open
by Jeff Skinner This is the biggest week in professional golf. This is US Open week. The US Open is the toughest of the majors and the USGA likes to maintain their reputation as the last guardians of par in… Continue Reading
Greatest Courses Means Big Buck$
by Jeff Skinner The fine people at Golf Digest have come up with their “Greatest Courses” list in their May issue. At the top of the list is Augusta National. After watching the Masters this week I can understand how… Continue Reading