Tour golfer update
PGA Tour Professional Jeff Sluman, OfficeMax Team Up to Fight Cancer
A good as reason as any to cheer on Jeff Sluman over the next three years is that every birdie and eagle he scores triggers a donation to various charities from OfficeMax. All power to his driver.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
A good as reason as any to cheer on Jeff Sluman over the next three years is that every birdie and eagle he scores triggers a donation to various charities from OfficeMax. All power to his driver.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Golden Bear made it out of the woods, but can Tiger?
I'm not mad keen on pointing out yet another "What's wrong with Tiger?" article, but this one draws interesting parallels with a 2-year major drought suffered by a 29 year-old Jack Nicklaus. And we all know what happened there...
Friday, June 25, 2004
I'm not mad keen on pointing out yet another "What's wrong with Tiger?" article, but this one draws interesting parallels with a 2-year major drought suffered by a 29 year-old Jack Nicklaus. And we all know what happened there...
Friday, June 25, 2004
Presidential Medal of Freedom for Arnold Palmer
You can read the text of President Bush's speech at the award ceremony, listen to an audio clip, or see a video of the event.
Friday, June 25, 2004
You can read the text of President Bush's speech at the award ceremony, listen to an audio clip, or see a video of the event.
Friday, June 25, 2004
US Open reflections
Based on all the articles I've reviewed over the last couple of days, here's a quick summary of the tournament for you, as seen from the media perspective...
1. Retief Goosen won, which is fine as he deserved it, but Phil Mickelson winning would have been nicer (but nobody wants to offend Retief by saying this too loudly).
2. The course setup was a terrific challenge for the world's best golfers / a disgrace to the game of golf (depending on who you read)
3. Tiger Woods is in a slump and in imminent danger of ending his career collecting balls for a living at his nearby driving range / Tiger Woods is THIS close to rediscovering the swing that won all those majors, and in imminent danger of stringing together a run of wins (depending on who you read).
4. It was great to see David Duval back, but we were kind of hoping he might play a little better.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Based on all the articles I've reviewed over the last couple of days, here's a quick summary of the tournament for you, as seen from the media perspective...
1. Retief Goosen won, which is fine as he deserved it, but Phil Mickelson winning would have been nicer (but nobody wants to offend Retief by saying this too loudly).
2. The course setup was a terrific challenge for the world's best golfers / a disgrace to the game of golf (depending on who you read)
3. Tiger Woods is in a slump and in imminent danger of ending his career collecting balls for a living at his nearby driving range / Tiger Woods is THIS close to rediscovering the swing that won all those majors, and in imminent danger of stringing together a run of wins (depending on who you read).
4. It was great to see David Duval back, but we were kind of hoping he might play a little better.
Thursday, June 24, 2004
The 2004 ESPY Awards nominees
Lots of golfers here...
* Annika Sorenstam is nominated for Best Female Athlete and Best Female Golfer
* John Daly for Best Comeback
* Michelle Wie for Best Breakthrough and Best Female Golfer
* Phil Mickelson for Best Moment, Best Championship Performance and Best Male Golfer.
* Jim Furyk for Best Male Golfer
* Vijay Singh for Best Male Golfer
* Mike Weir for Best Male Golfer
* Tiger Woods for Best Male Golfer
* Se Ri Pak for Best Female Golfer
* Grace Park for Best Female Golfer
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Lots of golfers here...
* Annika Sorenstam is nominated for Best Female Athlete and Best Female Golfer
* John Daly for Best Comeback
* Michelle Wie for Best Breakthrough and Best Female Golfer
* Phil Mickelson for Best Moment, Best Championship Performance and Best Male Golfer.
* Jim Furyk for Best Male Golfer
* Vijay Singh for Best Male Golfer
* Mike Weir for Best Male Golfer
* Tiger Woods for Best Male Golfer
* Se Ri Pak for Best Female Golfer
* Grace Park for Best Female Golfer
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Goosen comments rolling in
Messages of congratulations have been rolling in for newly crowned US Open victor Retief Goosen. if you want to add to them, follow this link.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Messages of congratulations have been rolling in for newly crowned US Open victor Retief Goosen. if you want to add to them, follow this link.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Woods still on top of his endorsement game
One of those behind-the-scenes articles that explores the endorsement value of Tiger Woods, and considers whether his recent form has any impact on this value. Without spoiling the article for you, let's just say that Nike aren't too worried just yet.
Monday, June 21, 2004
One of those behind-the-scenes articles that explores the endorsement value of Tiger Woods, and considers whether his recent form has any impact on this value. Without spoiling the article for you, let's just say that Nike aren't too worried just yet.
Monday, June 21, 2004
The other side of the Duvalian coin
Here's one author who was not overwhelmed by David Duval's decision to play in the US Open.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Here's one author who was not overwhelmed by David Duval's decision to play in the US Open.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Grace Park relishes in her major breakthrough
Grace Park talks about winning her first major and the impact it's had on her outlook and life.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Grace Park talks about winning her first major and the impact it's had on her outlook and life.
Monday, June 21, 2004
Taking home the goldfish from this weekend's golf country fair...
Philippe Lima won the Aa St Omer Open in France for his second consecutive tournament victory.
On the LPGA, Cristie Kerr birdied the last hole to take the ShopRite LPGA Classic by one stroke from Giulia Sergas and amateur Paula Creamer.
Oh yeah, and there was a small tournament going on somewhere in New York. Won by a guy named Retief Goosen.
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Philippe Lima won the Aa St Omer Open in France for his second consecutive tournament victory.
On the LPGA, Cristie Kerr birdied the last hole to take the ShopRite LPGA Classic by one stroke from Giulia Sergas and amateur Paula Creamer.
Oh yeah, and there was a small tournament going on somewhere in New York. Won by a guy named Retief Goosen.
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Starting the day shutter bugged
It's a favorite topic of mine, but anytime we start to rag on Tiger Woods for not being the greatest human being on the planet all the time, we need to read articles like this. Neil Best describes the typical pressures he's under just while practicing.
Friday, June 18, 2004
It's a favorite topic of mine, but anytime we start to rag on Tiger Woods for not being the greatest human being on the planet all the time, we need to read articles like this. Neil Best describes the typical pressures he's under just while practicing.
Friday, June 18, 2004
Duval's way
Tim Rosaforte has a lot of interesting background and opinion on David Duval's decision to start at the US Open today.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Tim Rosaforte has a lot of interesting background and opinion on David Duval's decision to start at the US Open today.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Alternate Reality
A nice collection of anecdotes from and about alternates - those poor souls who are on standby to play in a tournament if (and only if) somebody pulls out.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
A nice collection of anecdotes from and about alternates - those poor souls who are on standby to play in a tournament if (and only if) somebody pulls out.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Much ado about 'I do'
Johnette Howard offers words of wisdom from Raymond Floyd to debunk the idea that impending marriage is responsible for Tiger Woods not being as far ahead of the rest as he once was.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Johnette Howard offers words of wisdom from Raymond Floyd to debunk the idea that impending marriage is responsible for Tiger Woods not being as far ahead of the rest as he once was.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
Upper Deck Store
Just got a newsletter announcing a whole heap of new Tiger Woods memorabilia from the above address. Seems they don't just deal in cards, but have a range of signed and unsigned material of interest to golf fans.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Just got a newsletter announcing a whole heap of new Tiger Woods memorabilia from the above address. Seems they don't just deal in cards, but have a range of signed and unsigned material of interest to golf fans.
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Golf in Kabul loaded with hazards
...lest we forget that not everyone has access to the delights of a Shinnecock Hills. Quote: "Although golfers should feel relatively confident they will not lose a foot when their drive lands in the middle of the fairway, I think it is still a good idea to stay alert and keep your head down when walking the course,"
Monday, June 14, 2004
...lest we forget that not everyone has access to the delights of a Shinnecock Hills. Quote: "Although golfers should feel relatively confident they will not lose a foot when their drive lands in the middle of the fairway, I think it is still a good idea to stay alert and keep your head down when walking the course,"
Monday, June 14, 2004
2004 US Open
As is usual policy here, I shan't be trying to compete with the big media sites and their dozens of staff when it comes to covering a major.
But I just want to let out a general whoop of excitement at the coming US Open. For two reasons...
First, it's living up to its name because there's no clear favorite. Els, Singh, Woods, Mickelson, Garcia and others are all looking good. So we might be in for a scrap.
Second, it marks the long-awaited return of David Duval. I don't see how he can win it. But the golf gods are a fickle bunch. And just imagine the story that would make...Mickelson and Duval as the winners of the first two majors of the year. Mmmm.
Monday, June 14, 2004
As is usual policy here, I shan't be trying to compete with the big media sites and their dozens of staff when it comes to covering a major.
But I just want to let out a general whoop of excitement at the coming US Open. For two reasons...
First, it's living up to its name because there's no clear favorite. Els, Singh, Woods, Mickelson, Garcia and others are all looking good. So we might be in for a scrap.
Second, it marks the long-awaited return of David Duval. I don't see how he can win it. But the golf gods are a fickle bunch. And just imagine the story that would make...Mickelson and Duval as the winners of the first two majors of the year. Mmmm.
Monday, June 14, 2004
Getting an extra large chocolate chip in their cookie at the weekend were...
Sweden's Annika Sorenstam, who chalked up her seventh major with victory in the McDonald's LPGA Championship.
Spain's Sergio Garcia, who beat Padraig Harrington and Rory Sabbatini in a playoff to win the Buick Classic.
In Europe, Miles Tunnicliff won the Diageo Championship at Gleneagles.
Monday, June 14, 2004
Sweden's Annika Sorenstam, who chalked up her seventh major with victory in the McDonald's LPGA Championship.
Spain's Sergio Garcia, who beat Padraig Harrington and Rory Sabbatini in a playoff to win the Buick Classic.
In Europe, Miles Tunnicliff won the Diageo Championship at Gleneagles.
Monday, June 14, 2004
Qualification round up
As the dust settles on qualification for the US Open, time to look over some of the shocks and surprises.
Some of the big names we'll see after all at Shinnecock include Tom Kite, Nick Faldo, Jay Haas (and his son) and Aaron Baddeley.
But there are some notable omissions - big names who didn't make it through include Tom Lehman, Jesper Parnevik, Matt Kuchar, Luke Donald, Frank Lickliter II, Mark O'Meara, Iam Woosnam and Jeff Sluman.
Friday, June 11, 2004
As the dust settles on qualification for the US Open, time to look over some of the shocks and surprises.
Some of the big names we'll see after all at Shinnecock include Tom Kite, Nick Faldo, Jay Haas (and his son) and Aaron Baddeley.
But there are some notable omissions - big names who didn't make it through include Tom Lehman, Jesper Parnevik, Matt Kuchar, Luke Donald, Frank Lickliter II, Mark O'Meara, Iam Woosnam and Jeff Sluman.
Friday, June 11, 2004
Southern Farm Bureau Classic
And another page of travel and ticket info and advice for anyone planning to visit this tournament come the end of September.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
And another page of travel and ticket info and advice for anyone planning to visit this tournament come the end of September.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Your views on Phil Mickelson
Thought you might be interested in reading a very nice anecdote from someone who was there when Phil Mickelson sunk that final putt at the Masters.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Thought you might be interested in reading a very nice anecdote from someone who was there when Phil Mickelson sunk that final putt at the Masters.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Woods' niece, Cheyenne, living with great expectations
Junior golfer Cheyenne Woods has a famous golfing uncle - the phrase "burden of expectation" was invented for her - at least until Tiger has kids of his own.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Junior golfer Cheyenne Woods has a famous golfing uncle - the phrase "burden of expectation" was invented for her - at least until Tiger has kids of his own.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Out of the rough
Jim Brighters goes through the arguments and reaches a decision on whether Vijay Singh or Ernie Els has the right to be described as, "the best player not named after an animal."
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Jim Brighters goes through the arguments and reaches a decision on whether Vijay Singh or Ernie Els has the right to be described as, "the best player not named after an animal."
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
Chrysler Classic of Greensboro
For those thinking about attending the tournament, I've put together a page of travel tips and advice at the above link.
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
For those thinking about attending the tournament, I've put together a page of travel tips and advice at the above link.
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Getting the biggest piece of pecan pie at the weekend were...
Belly putter nemesis and wine grower Ernie Els, who fended off a challenge from a resurgent Fred Couples to win the Memorial Tournament.
Meanwhile on the Champions Tour, Jim Thorpe broke his duck for the year, with a victory at the Farmers Charity Classic.
On the LPGA, Karrie Webb returned to fomr with a five shot victory in the Kellogg-Keebler Classic.
And in Europe, the Welsh Open went to an Englishman...Simon Khan.
Monday, June 07, 2004
Belly putter nemesis and wine grower Ernie Els, who fended off a challenge from a resurgent Fred Couples to win the Memorial Tournament.
Meanwhile on the Champions Tour, Jim Thorpe broke his duck for the year, with a victory at the Farmers Charity Classic.
On the LPGA, Karrie Webb returned to fomr with a five shot victory in the Kellogg-Keebler Classic.
And in Europe, the Welsh Open went to an Englishman...Simon Khan.
Monday, June 07, 2004
And talking of books
I see the story of Payne Stewart's 1999 US Open victory, just months before his untimely death in a plane accident has just been released in book form.
Friday, June 04, 2004
I see the story of Payne Stewart's 1999 US Open victory, just months before his untimely death in a plane accident has just been released in book form.
Friday, June 04, 2004
New books on Ben Hogan
Browsing around Amazon I discoverd two books on the man. One is "Ben Hogan: An American Life" by James Dodson, a big time biography which weighs in at 544 pages. The other is "Afternoons With Mr. Hogan: A Boy, a Golf Legend, and the Lessons of a Lifetime" by Jody Vasquez, who regales the reader with anecdotes from his times shagging golf balls for the founder of modern golf.
Friday, June 04, 2004
Browsing around Amazon I discoverd two books on the man. One is "Ben Hogan: An American Life" by James Dodson, a big time biography which weighs in at 544 pages. The other is "Afternoons With Mr. Hogan: A Boy, a Golf Legend, and the Lessons of a Lifetime" by Jody Vasquez, who regales the reader with anecdotes from his times shagging golf balls for the founder of modern golf.
Friday, June 04, 2004
Catching up with Lee Trevino
Interesting to hear what he has to say about Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods; player insight from a man who knows the game of golf.
Friday, June 04, 2004
Interesting to hear what he has to say about Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods; player insight from a man who knows the game of golf.
Friday, June 04, 2004
Ugly reaction to Wie's Open exemption
Brian Hewitt offers a counterpoint to those arguing against the exemption granted to Michelle Wie for the US Women's Open.
He mentions that some of the arguments used have racist overtones, something that Tiger Woods suffers from. I can confirm that. A small minority of the comments that come in about Woods (and Vijay Singh) though the fan comments page are pure racist hate. And not welcome here.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Brian Hewitt offers a counterpoint to those arguing against the exemption granted to Michelle Wie for the US Women's Open.
He mentions that some of the arguments used have racist overtones, something that Tiger Woods suffers from. I can confirm that. A small minority of the comments that come in about Woods (and Vijay Singh) though the fan comments page are pure racist hate. And not welcome here.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
This golfing life
Even though the playing life of a top golfer is considerably longer than in most sports, there's no escaping the inevitable. Browsing the golf news sites today I was struck by how forlorn Colin Montgomerie and Ian Woosnam sounded. Both guys have given golf fans a lot of pleasurable moments, and both now struggle to either regain lost form or find their way in a life that really is about more than just hitting balls into holes. Hope they succeed.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Even though the playing life of a top golfer is considerably longer than in most sports, there's no escaping the inevitable. Browsing the golf news sites today I was struck by how forlorn Colin Montgomerie and Ian Woosnam sounded. Both guys have given golf fans a lot of pleasurable moments, and both now struggle to either regain lost form or find their way in a life that really is about more than just hitting balls into holes. Hope they succeed.
Thursday, June 03, 2004
Tiger driven to help kids
Nice to have an article to show you which isn't about his swing. This USA Today piece looks at his charity work and gets under the skin of what makes Tiger Woods tick and where his values lie..
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Nice to have an article to show you which isn't about his swing. This USA Today piece looks at his charity work and gets under the skin of what makes Tiger Woods tick and where his values lie..
Wednesday, June 02, 2004
Late plaudits
Go to Hale Irwin, who battled the elements to win the Senior PGA Championship on Monday, just a shot ahead of Champions Tour first-timer Jay Haas.
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Go to Hale Irwin, who battled the elements to win the Senior PGA Championship on Monday, just a shot ahead of Champions Tour first-timer Jay Haas.
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
