by Jeff Skinner Bobby Jones once said,” Nobody ever wins an Open. Everybody else just loses it.” That was the theme at Merion Country Club today as Justin Rose claimed his first major win at the 113th U.S. Open. Rose’s… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner My compadres and I are heading to Philly with fingers crossed, hoping for a reprieve from the impending weather. Wet or dry on Sunday, or maybe Monday someone will be hoisting that U.S. Open Trophy over their… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As Tiger Woods was being interviewed after his win at The WGC Cadillac Championship he said he wanted to thank Steve Stricker for his putting tip. Stricker had spent some time with Tiger on Wednesday tweaking Tiger’s… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As the PGA Tour professionals move on to Tampa or head home for a week off I can’t help but wonder how many are muttering Steve Stricker’s name. Stricker may have unleashed a monster this week. His… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Saturday’s pairing of Tiger Woods and Graeme McDowell started off looking like a mano y mano showdown. GMac opened with an eagle and was four under through the first six holes. Tiger birdied the first three… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Years ago when Tiger Woods was playing his best golf and he was leaving everyone shaking their heads with disbelief, he could win when he didn’t have his A-Game. He did that again today. Woods had built… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It may not be the way the PGA Tour wanted to start their season at The Tournament of Champions with play delayed by winds until Monday, a Tuesday finish and a reduced 54 hole tournament but this… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner PGA Tour players are referred to as independent contractors. That is, they work only for themselves and set their own schedule. One of the most “independent” of the independent contractors is the unassuming Steve Stricker. He may… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner There were many great tournaments this season but the Ryder Cup was so earth shattering and exciting it easily tops all the other events. The European comeback was by far the most exciting Sunday in golf this… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. Both Ryder Cup Captains displayed class, dignity and sportsmanship all week. Davis and Ollie should be commended for trying to take the “War at the Shore” attitude out of the proceedings. But Ollie missed a chance… Continue Reading