by G. Rennie A love fest broke out today at Augusta National Golf Club as the club played host to the inaugural Drive Chip & Putt Championship, a competition among young golfers ages seven through fifteen. Eighty eight competitors, boys… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Last week golf lost two of its interesting characters in 1955 U.S Open winner Jack Fleck and former USGA Executive Director Frank Hannigan. While Fleck’s monumental win over Ben Hogan was a bit before my time I… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It wasn’t the “shot heard round the world.” But for Paula Creamer it is. America’s golfing sweetheart sank an incredible 75 foot eagle putt to beat Azahara Munoz in a playoff and win the HSBC Women’s Champions.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Usually December isn’t considered a true golfing month but as we say, “Ya gotta get it while you can.” During early December in the Northeast United States golf is only played by those few dedicated and mentally… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner With the start of autumn this Sunday I can’t help but reflect on this past summer and all the golf I was privileged to see. Summer of ’13 was a grand season for me as I spent… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Jordan Spieth, the latest phenom on the PGA Tour this year, will be looking to make more history this week as the FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off at The Barclays. As if the just turned twenty year… Continue Reading
by G. Rennie For television watching golf fanatics this weekend was a perfect storm of close competition. Of the five tours that are covered on American TV four were decided in playoffs! I can’t remember that ever occurring before and… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The White Whale has been spotted. The Holy Grail is within reach. Phil Mickelson is a few pars and birdies from his most coveted championship. Phil has come up short so many times at the U.S. Open… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Phil Mickelson had a tough day finding birdies at the U.S Open but he saved his best for last with a birdie at eighteen to move him back into the lead. Mickelson and Billy Horschel share the… Continue Reading