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July 4th Disappointment for Two Americans

by Jeff Skinner July 4th weekend always brings forth a rush of patriotism and American flags suddenly appear everywhere. The American flags were also quite prominent on top of the leaderboards as play started to close out the Independence Day… Continue Reading

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A Final Round Quickie for Mickelson at the PGA Championship

by Jeff Skinner It was a lost week for Phil Mickelson at the 95th PGA Championship.  Unable to ride the momentum of his Open Championship victory Mickelson struggled all week at Oak Hill Country Club, the pride of Rochester, New… Continue Reading

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Phil Mickelson Can Win More Open Championships

by Jeff Skinner Phil Mickelson had already earned his place in golf history.  With four major championships, over 40 PGA Tour wins and a spot in the Hall of Famer the 43 year old had already earned a significant place… Continue Reading

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Ramblings from the Easy Chair

by G. Rennie The Golf Coast of Scotland looked like you expected it to today, cloudy with a breeze and folks wearing sweaters. Summer was gone but not forgotten as the unusually warm temperatures and constant sunshine that made Muirfield… Continue Reading

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Bizarro World: Phil Mickelson Wins The Open Championship

by Jeff Skinner It wasn’t supposed to be his day.  Phil Mickelson started his day five behind leader Lee Westwood.  It looked like Westwood was on the verge of finally winning his first major championship.  He had a two shot… Continue Reading

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Ravings from the Easy Chair

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

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High Drama in the Highlands

by G. Rennie The winds finally arrived yesterday at the Castle Stuart links and the Scottish Open Championship delivered both an expected outcome and a surprise finish.  Phil the Thrill played in the final pairing, starting two shots back of the Big… Continue Reading

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Phil the Thrill, Thrills Again at the Scottish Open

by Jeff Skinner This is why Phil Mickelson is such a fan favorite, be it in Europe or the States.  There is never a dull moment when he has a club in his hand.  A round with Phil is filled… Continue Reading

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A Trip to The “Sunny” Home of Golf

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

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Playing The PGA and The European Tour Gets Easier

by Jeff Skinner Did the European Tour just one up the PGA Tour?  Have the folks from Surrey, England topped the bluecoats in Ponte Verde?  Is Tim Finchem walking around muttering “why didn’t I think of that?”  The answer may… Continue Reading

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