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The 2011 Open Championship

Admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:26:49 +0000

photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf Where have all the superstars gone? All of a sudden, all of the “big names” seemed to have disappeared. Of course, Tiger Woods is out of competition under the guise of leg injuries. He won’t play when he knows he isn’t winning so it’s the old time tested injury excuse. Phil Mickelson, although a proven winner, is hot and cold. Sometimes he’s brilliant, other times he plays like Mr. Magoo. He’s not consistent enough to be a real superstar champion.

So who else is there? Rory hasn’t been around long enough to be a proven winner. There are no players in the game today that warrant superstar status and that is truly a shame.

The 2011 Open Championship will go down as just another mundane golf tournament. Tom Watson, the last of the superstars, gave the world of golf it’s last big thrill when he nearly won the tournament not too many years ago. When the entire world roots for you, as they did for Watson, you know you have reached superstar status – and rightfully so in Tom’s case.

Before it’s too late, the game of golf needs to be rejuvenated with new faces and newer kinds of tournaments such as match-play events.

Phil Mickelson Masters Champion

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:49:04 +0000

photo credit: idovermani Some would say that Phil Mickelson was not living up to his expectations as a golfer. Throughout his career he’s made some very controversial shots to knock himself out of the winners circle but during the 2010 Masters he resurrected himself. Mickelson played the four day event without a single bogey and ended at 16 under par.

His winning Masters performance proves that he is a true champion, a golfer that golf fans everywhere can be proud of. He’s not only a proven winner but he is the consummate gentlemen and family man. He’s generous to his fans, going out of his way to sign autographs and speak with them. We now have a winner that we can all be proud of !

Y.E. Yang, the Giant Slayer

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:59:06 +0000

photo credit: Brian J. McDermott Spectators stood in disbelief and shock as they watched Y.E. Yang, a feisty South Korean, sink a 15 foot putt on the 18th hole to win the 2009 PGA Championship and defeat golf’s giant, Tiger Woods. No-one expected the 110th ranked player in the world, to take down Tiger Woods, but take him down he did.

Tiger led the tournament on each day of play, however, in the span of an hour during the final round, Y.E. Yang showed the world of sports that, yes, Tiger Woods was beatable. Y.E. Yang played a flawless final round and although he disappointed a lot of Tiger fans, won the respect of millions of golf fans all over the world. He proved that no-one is invincible.

PGA Contributions

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:23:15 +0000

photo credit: Shayan (USA) The golf industry is a vital part of American society. It benefits society as much or even more-so than any other sport in the Nation. There are over 28,000 men and women PGA professionals in the US., who all play a significant role in the future of golf.

The golf industry in the United States has a $195 billion dollar impact on the US. economy. It is responsible for 2 million jobs in all aspects of the industry and has a total wage income of $61 billion. Golf courses are responsible, either directly or indirectly, for preserving green space, also producing habitat for wildlife. Best of all, the golf industry is responsible for raising over $3.5 billion annually for charitable causes. Learn more about the PGA at www.PlayGolfAmerica.com.

The Shark at the Masters

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:12:21 +0000

photo credit: Ted Van Pelt After 7 long years, Greg Norman returns to the Masters in 2009. His 3rd place finish, at age 53, in the 2008 British Open, earned him a place in the starting line-up. Norman is obviously no stranger to Augusta National and the Masters.

His first Masters appearance was in 1981 at age 26 when he finished 4th. Since then he’s come as close to winning as you can get. In a 1987 playoff, Larry Mize chipped in on the par 4 eleventh hole from a distance of 140 ft. In 1996, after a record tying 63 in the first round he leads by six going into the final round when he shoots 78 and loses to Nick Faldo.

Can the 54 yr. old Australian make the greatest Masters comeback ever? Don’t be surprised if he does.

2009 Masters

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:06:57 +0000

photo credit: SD Dirk The 2009 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club proves to be one of the most exciting in the long tournament’s history.

Tiger Woods returns, after a long rehab from knee surgery. With hard charging Padraig Harrington, Camilo Villegas, Anthony Kim and Sergio Garcia on the heels of Tiger, it should make for a great event. Don’t rule out the newest edition to the PGA Tour, Rory McClroy, the 19 year old Irishman who, some say, could be a formidable challenge to Woods.

This year, all eyes will be on Tiger but when it’s all said and done, maybe a new star will be born and it just might be the “kid from Ireland.” Oh, and by the way, don’t count Phil Mickelson out just yet !

The Red Hot Kenny Perry

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:09:54 +0000

photo credit: danperry.com Kenny Perry, the 49 year old PGA Tour player has not cooled off since the Ryder Cup Matches in the fall of 2008. On Sunday Feb.1, 2008, Perry won the FBR Open on the third playoff hole against Charley Hoffman. “The playoff was ugly,” he said. “We were hitting it everywhere, having to scramble from all over the place.” After making a 25 ft. putt on the third playoff hole, Perry walked away the winner with a 14 under par 270.

After playing in 22 FBR Open Championships, Perry claimed the trophy and became the oldest player to win in Scottsdale. This is win number 13 for Perry who claims he would like to win at least 20 tournaments before leaving the PGA Tour.

Doldrums Without Tiger

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:27:22 +0000

photo credit: mandj98 Since Tiger Woods has been absent on the PGA Tour, tournament attendance and television ratings have dropped substantially. There has never been a time when one man meant so much to the sport. Everyone agrees that he is the world’s best golfer but should the game itself be in jeopardy without his presence?

The game was much different in the 1960s when Palmer, Nicklaus and Player were the rage. The PGA Tour was permeated with colorful characters like Tommy Bolt, Lee Trevino, Tony Lema, Julias Boros and the list goes on. Where has all the charisma gone, where are the jokesters, the story-tellers, the fan please-rs?

Until PGA Tour Players wise up and stop being so boring, the only thing fans will continue to get excited about is Tiger’s machismo fist-pumps!

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:55:49 +0000

photo credit: jmd41280 Michael Jordan will be the playing host of this year’s celebrity tournament at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. The course is adjacent to the beautiful Atlantis Resort where tournament participants can enjoy the Dolphin Cay interaction and education center and Aquaventure water park at Atlantis. Resort activities also include a gambling casino.

The charity tournament benefits children with life-threatening medical conditions and has raised a total of $4 million to date. There will also be a $200,000 purse to be divided among the contestants for their favorite charity.

This years event will include such superstars as Wayne Gretzky, Derek Jeter, Angie Everhart, John McEnroe, Ahmad Rashad, Boris Becker, Don Cheadle and John Elway. For tounament information check out http://mjcigolf.com/. For Atlantis Resort rates: www.atlantis.com.

Arnold Palmer Center For Golf History

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:31 +0000

photo credit: cliff1066 With a brand new renovation of the USGA Golf Museum in Far Hills, N.J., the USGA decided to name a new wing after one of golf’s greatest players, Arnold Palmer. The new Museum took 5 years to construct at a cost of $20 million. It is 33,000 sq. ft. and will include archives that recount the past 100 years of golf history. The building will accomodate at least 40 more years of growth for the Museum.

The Palmer Center, is a modern two story wing of which nearly a third is devoted to exhibit space, with the remainder a research center and archives. Between the two structures there are more than 2000 artifacts on display. Learn more about the Museum at www.usgamuseum.com.