Is the FedEx Cup a Bust ?.......NOThe only things wrong with the FedEx Cup series is the name and the fact that nobody, players included, seem to understand the system.
The first problem will probably remain in some kind of form because there needs to be a major sponsor to generate the kind of capitol necessary to attr
Is the FedEx Cup A Bust ?.......YESYES. Admit it, golf nation. Do your ears perk up when Jim Nantz tells you how many FedExCup points Ernie Els stands to win if he finishes in the top-10 at the Duetsche Bank Championship? Are your eyes glued to the screen when they show the standings? If one golf fan in 10,000 said yes, I’d be
Lexington Elks Golf TournamentThe Lexington Elks Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lexington Lodge of Elks # 2204 in association with the Lexington Firefighters benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), will be held on Friday, Sept. 3 at the Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, Mass. Proceeds from the event will help loc
End of one tragedy, start of anotherElin Woods and Tiger Woods are finally divorced roughly nine months after Tiger’s extramarital escapades with prostitutes and other women came to light. It’s the end of a life changing tragedy for the Woods family.
mynegm LESSON TEE guest Wednesday 8/25STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE: Shivas Irons, Bagger Vance, and How I larned to Stop Worring and Love my Golf Swing, is a hilarious account of author Josh Karp's search for a lower handicap in places NEVER considered by too many golfers.
Jimmy Hazen takes the 2010 Providence OpenPROVIDENCE: Jimmy Hazen’s charmed round began on the par three seventh hole. Coming off consecutive birdies Hazen hit a 6i that hopped, stopped, and spun into the cup. The ace gave him a one stroke lead over first round leader Jimmy Lytle.
Shining Rock Golf ClubThe newest addition to the New England golf landscape, Shining Rock Golf Club in Northbridge, MA, has been receiving accolades for its dramatic layout since opening on April 23. An 80-foot high sheer cliff of granite stands prominently near the 16th green, offering a beautif
Turning Stone Turns HeadsThe “secondary” PGA event, played opposite the big Bridgestone tourney, turned out to be a first class venue at Turning Stone. Players and fans raved about the condition and beauty of the course. It was a close competition as Cejka led into the final round but finished in a 5 way tie for
Woods slump rekindles racial debate The Open Championship at St. Andrews featured another dreary performance by Tiger Woods at a major and more debate on what the future holds for golf’s erstwhile phenom.
Criticism has ranged from his game to his societal responsibility. The latt
To know Owl’s Nest is to love it and return, permanentlyOwl’s Nest Developer Tom Mullen was taken aback one Sunday afternoon when a friend and long-time resident of the Campton, NH, community stormed into his office and announced, “I hate this place on Sundays.” After the developer blurted out a “Why?” his friend frown
High priced equipment does not always net low scoresThere is an old saying in golf ” what wins on Sunday, sells on Monday”. What does that mean? Simply said what ever brand of golf clubs the winner of the most recent PGA Tour event used, are the most searched clubs on the internet come Monday morning. What works for the Pros doesn’t necessarily
LAKE MOREY RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB -- Home of the Vermont OpenEscape the oppressive heat of summer at the lakeside setting of Lake Morey Resort. Surrounded by Vermont’s majestic Green Mountains, Lake Morey Resort is the perfect retreat to rejuvenate your mind, body and game. Here, championship golf is just beyond the front door with a 600 acre, spa
ForeThought - That's Me!Lanny Bassham, Olympic Gold medalist and two-time world champion rifle shooter, has a mental technique for golfers. Here’s the story.
Discovering Eastern ConnecticutThere is every good reason to head to eastern Connecticut for golf and fun, a place where you have choices. Southeastern Connecticut and its coastline is punctuated by a bevy of wonderful waterfront restaurants, lighthouses and museums while Northeastern Connecticut set in rolling wooded hills
Q & A with Liz JanangeloArguably, Liz Janangelo is among the best amateur and collegiate golfers to come from New England. After an exemplary record with Connecticut State Golf Association events – and then, at Duke, as a college player and her accomplishments on the LPGA Tour speak volumes on her ability
Byron Kalies » Golf in WalesGolf in Wales will not begin and end with the 2010 Ryder Cup. There are other courses in Wales apart from Celtic Manor. There are also golfers in Wales not called Ian Woosnam. For a country the size of 8,000 square miles (smaller than all American states apart from Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Is
The Masters 2010 is Now in The History Books It became apparent after back-to-back eagles on Saturday that Phil Mickelson had a mission in mind at this years Masters. On Sunday he answered the call and made 5 birdies and no bogies firing his third 67 out of for rounds on his way to his 3rd green jacket at Augusta National. It
A Good ReadA Good Read is all about finding that great golf book . In the months ahead I will review some the new and the old in golf books written by authors from all over the planet. I love to read and most of all I love to read about golf. So look forward to my reviews of some of the best out there.
Understanding Wedge DesignWedges are the most personal clubs in a golfer's bag, as they are designed to have multiple performance characteristics and these characteristics make wedges the most important part of a golfer's game. As the former VP of Tour Operations for Cleveland Golf (the #1 wedge on the PGA tour) I spent man
Brown Grabs Second Win of 2009 and Ascends to No. 1 on the Money ListGreensboro, NC - Scott Brown began the final round of the Forest Oaks Classic with a one-shot lead over playing partner Matt Hendrix. After nine holes, Brown had stretched his lead to five shots over a collection of players. While certainly not "choking" on his own, Brown watched his lead shrink to
He's a Cop...He'll Shoot LowThis was written as a preview of the 2009 Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge. Phoenix Police Lieutenant Larry Giebelhausen's challenge was to face Bethpage Black and come out on top. He shot 101 and narrowly missed accomplishing a feat Tiger Woods said couldn't be done.
Larry Giebelhausen has been
Walking in Tiger's ShadowWe didn’t think we were going to get the chance to play the famed Blue Course at Congressional…and then, just as things tend to do with us, the stars aligned and we were offered the opportunity. We’d like to take a moment to thank Teresa Hinton for introducing us to Rick Brown, wh
Jennifer Song Wins 2009 WAPL TitleDevens, Mass. – Jennifer Song, 19, of La Cañada, Calif., defeated Kimberly Kim, 17, of Hilo, Hawaii, 7 and 6, on Saturday to win the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship at the 6,267-yard, par-72 Red Tail Golf Club.
With the usual match-play concessions, Song was n
Massachusetts Golf Association Announces 2009 Schedule and New ChangesNorton, MA - With golfers enthusiastically waiting for the start of spring, the Massachusetts Golf Association (MGA) is doing its part to usher in warmer weather by announcing its 2009 Championship schedule. The highly-anticipated golf schedule features 10 Major Championships, 35 local qualifiers an