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
The fifteenth is another par 4 at 455yards. The Sutherland bunker in the middle of the fairway will only pose a threat if the wind is blowing strongly from the east. The fairway tightens on this hole at about 300… Continue Reading
The eleventh hole at St. Andrews is the second and final par 3 and it was here that Bobby Jones walked off the course after feeling the wrath of Hill Bunker. Both Hill and Strath Bunkers protect a newly renovated… Continue Reading
The third hole at St. Andrews is a par four that shares its green with the 15th and requires a tee ball down the right side of the fairway. The fourth is another par four with dangerous bunkers flanking the… Continue Reading
Excitement, drama, suspense and a quality winner. That’s all we wish for at our major championships. The 115th U.S. Open gave us all of that and more as Jordan Spieth won and lost and then won his second consecutive major… Continue Reading
Holly and Gil, our favorite U.S. Open couple give us a look at the par four tenth hole. Players will choose to lay up to the wider part of the fairway or challenge the surrounding dunes as the fairway narrows… Continue Reading
There was a bit of griping at the WGC-Cadillac Championship over the weekend. The Blue Monster is now two seasons removed from an entire overhaul by noted golf architect Gil Hanse and some players were calling it unfair. When Donald… Continue Reading
There was one crowded leaderboard at the Humana Challenge on Sunday. As the leaders were closing in on the last few holes six players were tied for the lead at 21 under par and a dozen were within one stroke… Continue Reading
One of the joys of spending time on a golf course is being outdoors and enjoying many of Mother Nature’s gifts. Every course, even the most raggedy of dog tracks has at least one nice section where a man can… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. The PGA was by far the most dramatic major of the season. Valhalla gave us plenty of excitement. We like birdies and look at the cast of characters in this drama, world class all of them.… Continue Reading