10 Things I Think…& More
By Jeff Skinner 1. This past week Paul Goydos served as a host on The Golf Channel’s Morning Drive and he did a great job. He’s honest and funny, not shy about his opinions and has a wonderfully weird way… Continue Reading
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Bob Hope & His Christmas Show
by Jeff Skinner As much as Bob Hope did for the game of golf, and he is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, his legacy is much more than that. Yes, he loved golf and he made… Continue Reading
Happy Birthday to “The King”
by Jeff Skinner Today “The King” turns 82 and we all owe Arnold Palmer a big Happy Birthday. Long before Tiger and “The Telestrator” and 460cc drivers and entourages and five hour rounds Arnie was swinging out of his shoes,… Continue Reading
Scott Wins 1st World Golf Championship
by Jeff Skinner Once again history was made at Firestone Country Club. There is plenty of history at this revered track with past winners that grace the walls of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Today was a bit different… Continue Reading
The Bob Hope Classic: Thanks for the Memories
by Jeff Skinner Thanks for the memories. That was Bob Hope’s theme song and it couldn’t be more apropos now. The Bob Hope Classic which started in 1960 is no more. Tournament organizers announced that it will be renamed the… Continue Reading
U.S Open Preview, Global Golf Post Style
by Jeff Skinner Brian Hewitt and his team at Global Golf Post have put together a nice U.S. Open Preview Issue. It has a bit of everything; Preview, history, players, human interest and some behind the scenes info. Hewitt has… Continue Reading
Seve Ballesteros Remembered
by Jeff Skinner This Sunday brings more tributes to Seve Ballesteros. With his good friends Jose Maria Olazabel and Miguel Angel Jimenez playing on in his memory at The Open de Espana, Sergio Garcia wearing all black to honor Seve… Continue Reading
Ernie Els to Defend at Arnie’s Place
by Jeff Skinner Ernie Els will try to defend his Arnold Palmer Invitational title tomorrow when the PGA Tour finishes the Florida swing at Arnie’s personal stomping grounds, The Bay Hill Club and Lodge. With Tiger and Phil in the… Continue Reading
Two Champions: A First Timer & A Hall of Famer
by Jeff Skinner It was only fitting that a former basketball player stole the show on this March Madness weekend. Kansas grad Gary Woodland was busy sinking putts as his alma mater was advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. Woodland is… Continue Reading
Larry Nelson’s US Open Win at Oakmont
by Jeff Skinner Oakmont Country Club has a very impressive list of major champions. Jones, Sarazen, Snead, Hogan, Nicklaus and Miller are a few of the greats that have won a major at what many call the most difficult course… Continue Reading