by Jeff Skinner Golf is an odd game. It’s frustrating and rewarding and painful and joyful, many times simultaneously. It is said that if you really want to get to know a person play eighteen holes of golf with them. … Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Jack Nicklaus so revered the course at Muirfield in Scotland that he borrowed the name for his very own creation of golfing heaven, Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. The Golden Bear completed his “Career Grand Slam” with… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As we all watch the players at the Scottish Open make their way around a sunny Castle Stuart golf course, yes I said sunny, there is a burning in every real golfer’s soul. A trip to Scotland… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As a kid growing up in the suburban New York metropolitan area you learn a few things. One is a quick explanation that you don’t live in “New York City” because that is what everyone hears when… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Golf lost one of its true gentlemen on Friday as recent Hall of Fame inductee and 1964 U.S. Open Champion, Ken Venturi passed away. Venturi’s career was cut short by Carpel Tunnel syndrome but certainly was worthy… Continue Reading
This 77th Masters Tournament marks the 60th anniversary of Ben Hogan’s second Masters victory. 1953 was an historic year for Hogan who had battled back from his life threatening bus accident in 1949 to win major championships and become one… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Super Sunday didn’t disappoint this year as Phil Mickelson started the day with his win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Joe Flacco’s Ravens and the 49ers followed up with an exciting and somewhat bizarre Super Bowl.… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner This weekend didn’t capture the imagination of America as no popular Americans, men or women contended but there was plenty of “great stuff” as my brother likes to say. 1. Every professional golfer that wins has a… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner A few years ago during the winter I needed some golf in a desperate way and spent an afternoon at one of those indoor golf shows. One of the main attractions was an appearance by Hank Haney. … Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Year after year Arnold Palmer proves he’s still the man. Good to hear that Arnie was released from the hospital after a precautionary stay overnight due to some blood pressure issues. We missed him on the… Continue Reading