The Future Arrives on McIlroy’s Shoulders
(published June 20, 2011) Well now, that didn’t take long, did it? Call off the search party. The hunt for… Read more »
Golf
Venturi, Congressional, and the end of Open Saturday
(published June 16, 2011) The U.S. Open returns to Congressional Country Club today, the third time golf’s national championship has… Read more »
Why is the New York Times Publicizing a Golf Ball for Cheaters?
(published May 19, 2011) I’m not easy to shock. Annoy, yes; rile, sure; amuse, definitely. But shock? No, except perhaps… Read more »
At Pinehurst No. 2, a Classic Returns to its Natural State
(published April 23, 2011) Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters, is devoted to perfection. Every inch is tended… Read more »
Rule, Augusta! Augusta Waives the Rules!
On the eve of the 2011 Masters, the USGA and R&A announced jointly a new policy regarding rules violations spotted by viewers on television and unknown to the golfer involved.
The policy distinguishes between violations that occur because the player didn’t know the rule, and those that involve facts the player could not have known that were noticed thanks to slow-motion replays on high-definition broadcasts.
The change brought to mind a little-remembered rules violation from half a century ago, a situation in which the lords of Augusta National did a little reconsidering of their own and took a more liberal stance than the rules makers have, waiving the disqualification penalty for a player who committed a Villegas.
Drama Wore the Green Jacket on Sunday
(originally published April 11, 2011) Sometimes the Masters enhances stars; sometimes it anoints them; sometimes it is the star. Charl… Read more »
The End of the American Century in Golf?
(originally published March 3, 2011) There are many ways to look at it, but they all point to the same… Read more »
Will Match Play Championship Ever Catch Fire?
(originally published February 24, 2011) Why is this week different from all other weeks? The answer, on the PGA Tour… Read more »
From “Caddyshack” to Pebble Beach Penthouse
(originally published February 14, 2011) Let’s get it out of the way at the start: Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A… Read more »
A Look At Tiger’s Victory Pattern
Having taken a look at Phil Mickelson’s career winning patterns in my last post, I figured I should look at… Read more »
