by Jeff Skinner Countdown to the U.S. Open: 11 days As Matt Kuchar and his fellow PGA Tour professionals finish their testing run at Jack Nicklaus’ difficult Muirfield Village Course hundreds of workers are busy at Merion putting the final… Continue Reading
By Jeff Skinner Countdown to the U.S. Open: 16 days Merion boasts as much history as any golf course in the United States. Check out the eleventh hole where Bobby Jones clinched the U.S. Amateur and won the final leg… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner As if Sergio Garcia needed more attention. First his whining at The Players Championship, then his harping about his non-relationship with Tiger Woods and finally the piece de resistance, “fried chicken.” With Sergio desperately trying to dig… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Now that all the waiting is over and the USGA and the R&A have set forth their plan to ban the anchored stroke one may think the controversy would diminish. Don’t bet on it. With The PGA… Continue Reading
From the USGA: USGA AND THE R&A ANNOUNCE FINAL APPROVAL OF RULE 14-1B THAT PROHIBITS USE OF ANCHORED STROKES Governing Bodies Issue Report Explaining Their Decision Following Comment Process New Rule to Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner Masters Countdown: 26 Days The Masters prides itself on growing the game beyond the borders of the United States. International players have had a rich history at Augusta National ever since Gary Player became the first international… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner For many of us golf addicted psychos this crazy game is a full blown obsession. And I admit it, “My name is Jeff and I’m an addict.” There isn’t a moment that goes by that golf isn’t… Continue Reading
by Jeff Skinner 1. As much as all of us like to see big names add to their win total each week there is a special joy in watching a PGA Tour player win for the first time. Cheers to… 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
by Jeff Skinner Being the President of the United States certainly has a lot of perks. You get your own plane, a big house and don’t have to wait on line at the DMV. But being president does have its… Continue Reading