The Rory Story
With controversy swirling at Royal Troon in the wake of statements from two of golf’s top players it’s time to cut through the PR and marketing BS and speak plainly. Rory got it right and we all owe him a… Continue Reading
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The Open Championship…The Best Major of Them All?
I am a prisoner of the moment when it comes to major championship golf. The week of each major I can think of many reasons why that major is the best one. This week is no different. And Gary Van… Continue Reading
Mentally Strong Johnson Wins U.S. Open
Dustin Johnson started the final round of the 116th U.S. Open four shots back of the leader Shane Lowry. He faced a challenge he had never yet accomplished: winning a major championship. Lowry had started the day on a hot… Continue Reading
Dustin Johnson Wins Botched U.S. Open
Sunday at the U.S. Open is one of the most special days of the golfing year. Especially at a revered venue like Oakmont the stage was set for a great finish. Dustin Johnson, Shane Lowry, Scott Piercy, Sergio Garcia and… Continue Reading
Major Week at The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
It’s another major championship this week as the LPGA Tour moves to Sahalee Country Club in Washington for their second major of the season. Inbee Park is the three time defending champion and a win would put her in the… Continue Reading
10 Things I Think
1. Sunday started with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open and the Golf Channel team earned its money. They say you can have all four seasons in one day in Ireland and that’s just what happened. Rain, heavy rain, thunder,… Continue Reading
The PLAYERS: A “Major” Debate
The PLAYERS Championship starts today and if the finish can compare to last year’s Rickie Fowler coming out party we are in for a treat. But the debate still rages: Is The PLAYERS the fifth major? The PGA Tour’s marquee… Continue Reading
Danny Willett’s Surreal Trip to Winning The Masters
So many times we hear that one of golf’s compelling attributes is that it mimics life. You’ll have ups and downs, joy and sorrow on the course just as we do in life. Many times all that will occur in… Continue Reading
Cheers to Danny Willett & Jordan Spieth
I don’t know if Jordan Spieth or Danny Willett like to have a drink or two but after watching The Masters today I certainly think they both could use a nice strong one. I know after just watching them I… Continue Reading
Lydia Ko Earns 2nd Major Championship
Lydia Ko just keeps on doing the impossible. Ko became the LPGA’s youngest two time major champion when she won her second consecutive major championship at the ANA Inspiration. Ko is just 18 years and 11 month’s old but has… Continue Reading