Category Archives: Opinion
Can Steve Stricker catch Tiger Woods?
It may be a strange question, and one that would never had entered your mind at the beginning of the 2010 PGA TOUR season but… Steve Stricker is now the second best golfer in the world, according to the Official World Golf Rankings. He took over second place from Phil Mickelson after winning the Northern [...]
Fowler creates stir on PGA TOUR
There are always those that look for the next great player in all sports. For golf, every pre-25-year-old player that garners worldwide attention is the next Tiger Woods. Unfair, yes. But, with the quick success of the newly minted pro Rickie Fowler, golf fans around the world should be excited as there is a crop [...]
A look to PGA 2010 season: Woods, Mickelson rivalry
The PGA TOUR finished the season on a high note with its two biggest names raising trophy’s in the final event. Phil Mickelson shot 65 in the final round to win THE TOUR Championship by three shots over Tiger Woods. But, not to be outdone by his rival, Woods’ second place finish at THE TOUR [...]
Great end to FedEx Cup, PGA TOUR Playoffs
Tiger Woods was outstanding in the PGA TOUR Playoffs and deservedly took home the FedEx Cup and $10 million prize, his second in the playoffs three year history. Phil Mickelson capped off a difficult 2009 season with an incredible victory at THE TOUR Championship to move into second place in the final FedEx Cup point [...]
Final push for FedEx Cup
Tiger Woods blew away the field at the BMW Championship but now the points are reset heading into the final PGA TOUR Playoff event – The TOUR Championship. The PGA set out to make the final event, and the FedEx Cup series, more exciting for fans. The big change was not resetting the points until [...]
Picks: PGA Championship at Hazeltine
This is the last chance to be a major winner in 2009. The PGA TOUR is in Minnesota at Hazeltine National Golf Club for the 91st PGA Championship. Tiger Woods is coming into the final major without a victory in the previous three but has won the last two TOUR events. The momentum is in [...]
Recap: Open Championship
The Open Championship at Turnberry will always be remembered as the Open that 59-year-old Tom Watson almost shocked the world. It should also be remembered as one of the greatest majors of this decade. Stewart Cink won by playing consistent all week and saving his best for last. A two-under par round on Sunday, with [...]
Moving Day: Open Championship
The leaders tell two different stories. Tom Watson has won five major championships, including one here at Turnberry. Steve Marino got into the Open Championship as an alternate and carded a great second round in tough conditions. With rain in the forecast for the weekend in Scotland, the Open Championship is primed for a classic [...]
Picks: The Open Championship at Turnberry
The third major on the PGA TOUR schedule is here and the drama is set as Padraig Harrington looks to win his third straight Open Championship as Tiger Woods wants to raise his fourth Claret Jug. Will either top the leaderboard on Sunday or will young stars like Anthony Kim, Martin Kaymer or Rory McIlroy [...]
Picks: Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic
The LPGA is in Ohio for the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Paula Creamer is the defending champion but has struggled with injuries this season, most recently last week. Creamer withdrew from the Wegmans LPGA with a thumb injury and is set to go this week after consulting with her [...]
Picks: AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods
The PGA TOUR is in Maryland for the AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods. Woods missed his event last year because of knee surgery but he is in the field this week as he tries to unseat Anthony Kim. Kim is coming off his two best consecutive starts and could be poised for a repeat [...]
Round up: Wegmans LPGA
Jiyai Shin made it look easy in Pittsford, New York as she won the Wegmans LPGA by seven shots. Shin was not seriously challenged in the final round as her closest competitors faltered down the stretch. Yani Tseng and Kristy McPherson shot 66s to move into a tie for second place. Rookies Mika Miyazato and [...]
Round up: Travelers Championship
Kenny Perry soared to the top of the FedEx Cup standings with his second victory of the 2009 PGA TOUR season at the Travelers Championship. His final round 63 put Perry three shots better than David Toms and Paul Goydos. Ryan Moore and Hunter Mahan finished with 64s to tie Ben Curtis for fourth place. [...]
Picks: Wegmans LPGA
The LPGA is back on the course for the Wegmans LPGA in Pittsford, New York. Hosted by Locust Hill Country Club, the Wegmans LPGA provided a little drama last year as Eun-Hee Ji came from behind to beat Suzann Pettersen over the final nine holes. Oh will try and repeat but will have to outlast [...]
Picks: Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship is the perfect tournament to follow the U. S. Open. The TPC River Highlands is a terrific course and the players love coming to Connecticut for this five-star event. Stewart Cink is looking to defend his 2008 title but will have to face a solid field on a course primed for scoring [...]
Picks: U. S. Open at Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black is set to host a very highly anticipated U. S. Open this weekend. Tiger Woods is one year removed from the greatest Open in PGA history and faces a longer, tougher Black Course on Long Island. The usual suspects are all considered contenders – Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington – but it [...]
Round up: McDonald’s LPGA Championship
Anna Nordqvist is the second rookie in as many years to win the McDonald’s LPGA Championship with her four shot victory over Lindsey Wright at the Bulle Rock Golf Course. Wright continued to play well in big events with her second place finish. Rookie Jiyai Shin finished in third place, five shots back. Kyeong Bae [...]
Round up: St. Jude Classic
The PGA TOUR heads into the U. S. Open after an exciting weekend at TPC Southwind for the St. Jude Classic. Brian Gay finished off the wire-to-wire victory with a final round 66 for a five shot edge over David Toms and Bryce Molder. Robert Allenby continued his strong play at the Southwind course, finishing [...]
Moving Day: McDonald’s LPGA Championship
Can a rookie win the McDonald’s LPGA Championship for the second straight year? Anna Nordqvist is trying to accomplish that feat as she heads into the weekend with a one shot lead over Nicole Castrale at the Bulle Rock Golf Course. Some of the starts moved up the leaderboard in round two as Katherine Hull [...]
Moving Day: St. Jude Classic
Thunder storms halted the St. Jude Classic, delaying the second round until Saturday morning. Brian Gay kept his spot at the top of the leaderboard with a 66 in the second round. Can he keep the edge heading towards the final round? I like Woody Austin…he has played well the last few weeks and is [...]
Picks: McDonald’s LPGA Championship
The LPGA starts the second major of the season with the McDonald’s LPGA Championship, presented by Coca-Cola. Yani Tseng returns to defend her title, which made her the second youngest major tournament champion in LPGA history. She will have to fend off Lorena Ochoa and the other top golfers, including Suzann Pettersen, Paula Creamer and [...]
Picks: St. Jude Classic
This weeks St. Jude Classic should provide a nice look into how the some of the PGA TOUR’s top golfers will do in the upcoming U. S. Open. Phil Mickelson is in the field this week to prepare for Bethpage Black. Other top golfers playing this week are Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington and Camilo Villegas. [...]
Moving Day: LPGA State Farm Classic
Suzann Pettersen is in the hunt again, looking for that elusive victory in 2009. She is tied with Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak, who has held a share of the lead after both rounds. The pair will have to battle through the weekend as 32 plyaers are within five shots of their 10-under score.
Moving Day: The Memorial Tournament
It is shaping up to be a good weekend in Ohio at The Memorial Tournament. Jack Nicklaus' Muirfield Village played tough in the afternoon sun. Jim Furyk and Jonathan Byrd are tied for the lead at seven-under but there are more than 30 players, including the game's best - Tiger Woods, within six shots. With two rounds to play...
Tiger Woods causes panic on the PGA TOUR