Personalities

Gerald R. Ford: An Ordinary Man (and Golfer) Who Became President

Terry Moore

Being laid up with a bum kneecap, I’ve had more time to read of late, including books—even one with over... Read more »

How a Big Ten Connection Created The Godfather Cast

Michael Patrick Shiels

A story of how Andrea Eastman was instrumental in casting the dream team of actors for the classic hit movie, The Godfather.

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills is Home to the World-Traveling Chef

Michael Patrick Shiels

Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck, 73, after decades of success, culinary innovation, and expansion, still has his foot on the gas.

Michigan’s Jackson Koert at the Masters as a Teacher for Amateur Carr

Terry Moore

Sparta (Mich.) native and nationally recognized golf instructor Jackson Koert is at the Masters this week. The 32-year-old Koert, who... Read more »

T. Moore Prevails at Valspar

Terry Moore

Thanks to being sidelined with a fractured kneecap and embedded on the recliner, I watched a ton of the Valspar... Read more »

At Home in Houston: a Final, Final Four Shining Moment for Superstar Sportscaster Jim Nantz

Michael Patrick Shiels

A conversation with sportscaster, Jim Nantz, on his final call of the Final Four

PGA Tour Evolves to Meet Demands of its Elite and Regular Members

Terry Moore

For many golfers, Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour record of 142 consecutive cuts made is an iconic feat. Think about it:... Read more »

Links to the Past and Future

Tom Bedell

The Nature of the Game: Links Golf at Bandon Dunes and Far Beyond (Knopf, $40) by Mike Keiser with Stephen... Read more »

Jared Nelson Captures 2022 Vermont Amateur Title

Tom Bedell

[July 7, 2022]—There’s an old theatrical saw that goes, “A bad rehearsal means a good play.” If Jared Nelson made... Read more »

Halfway Home at the 116th Vermont Amateur

Tom Bedell

[July 6, 2022]—An expected afternoon rain arrived earlier than scheduled during the first round of the 116th Vermont Amateur Championship,... Read more »

The power struggle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Terry Moore

A late friend used to observe that most major scandals and controversies revolve around one of three elements: power, money... Read more »

The Last Man Standing

Tom Bedell

(June 19, 2022)–The skies remained cloudy but the winds had died down to a more manageable 10 mph as the... Read more »

The Sixth Man?

Tom Bedell

(June 18, 2022)–The cut line was at +3 when the day was done after the second round of the 122nd... Read more »

Strange Days at the U.S. Open

Tom Bedell

[June 16, 2022]–On the Wednesday practice day at Brookline’s The Country Club I easily surpassed walking the 7,254-yard setup for... Read more »

Hope Fuels Golf’s Longest Day

Tom Bedell

There may be eight million stories in the naked city, but there were 871 stories unfolding on Monday on what... Read more »