As the Olympics continue to dominate the sports pages and the men’s golf competition finally started on Thursday the world is getting its first live action look at Gil Hanse’s creation. The Olympic golf course at Barra da Tijuca was… Continue Reading
Much has been made about the “new and improved tree-less” Oakmont Country Club. When it was first built it was built to be tough, no, the toughest course in the land. Years later members planted thousands of trees that grew… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner It may be the offseason for many dedicated golfers but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep ourselves busy with some golf related activities. Of course there is that off season conditioning program we all committed to with… 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 It seems that those bluecoats at the USGA have been doing their best imitation of a prime time soap opera. It’s a story filled with inside power plays and backroom deals loaded with manipulation and dirty tricks…hardly… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The United States Golf Association continued its efforts to find solutions to the pace of play issue at an all day symposium yesterday at its Far Hill, NJ headquarters. USGA Executive Director, Mike Davis headlined “While We’re… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner The United States Golf Association and Fox Sports have announced that the USGA will be leaving NBC and ESPN and has signed a twelve year deal to air the U.S. Open and other USGA events. After nineteen… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner When Tim Finchem used the WGC Match Play as a forum for his “anti-ban” announcement he accomplished two things. He stole the spotlight away from champion Matt Kuchar and he ignited a firestorm they could have used… Continue Reading