Tag Archives: Tiger Woods

Steve Williams, Out Of The Rough – Book Review

Posted on July 2, 2016 by

Steve Williams’ account of life on tour in Out Of The Rough (2015), is a fascinating look inside the experiences of the world’s most successful caddie.  Williams covers his career starting as a youth who got a very early start … Continue reading →

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PGA Major Meltdown!

Posted on January 31, 2016 by

Quick question:  What’s the measure of greatness in professional golf?  Short answer:  The number of major victories one has accumulated.  We don’t consider money rankings, driving distance, Vardon Trophy (scoring average), or even FedEx Cup championships.  The sole measure of … Continue reading →

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2015 Season Wrap Up

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Alas, it’s supposed to be 72 degrees the day after Christmas in the DMV and no doubt the season could be extended another week, but I’ll be in New England for the holidays.  Let’s call it a wrap on the … Continue reading →

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2015 British Open Picks

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

Boy what I would give for a ticket to this year’s British Open Championship at St. Andrews.  The story lines are compelling, especially Jordan Spieth’s attempt to win the third leg of the Grand Slam.  Early odds have him as … Continue reading →

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How Tiger’s Masters Helped My Golf Game

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

The most awesome thing about golf is that it’s the one sport where amateurs can relate to issues their favorite touring pros are suffering from.  Despite the difference in skill level, it’s possible, on occasion, to achieve greatness at the … Continue reading →

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Why Some Players Don’t Win Majors

Posted on March 14, 2015 by

The Masters is almost here and the non-major winners will be under the microscope again.  Why don’t they win?  Why do some players like John Daly win multiple majors when stellar career guys like Steve Stricker don’t?  How do guys … Continue reading →

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Dangers of Copying a Pro’s Swing

Posted on February 15, 2015 by

Here we are in the dead of winter and I am fighting the irresistible urge to tinker with my golf swing.  Last weekend, it was 60 degrees and I spent two hours on the range and had a real good … Continue reading →

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When Is It Time To Quit?

Posted on February 7, 2015 by

On a fall afternoon in 1973, I remember watching my home town Washington Redskins do battle with the San Diego Chargers.  I was only 12 years old at the time, but the image of Johnny Unitas, struggling to stay upright, … Continue reading →

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The U.S. Will Win The 2014 Ryder Cup!

Posted on September 18, 2014 by

Okay, here me out before making my reservation for a suite at St. Elizabeth’s.  Right now the British bookmakers are sending the European Team off as an overwhelming 1:2 favorite in the 2014 Ryder Cup.  These are the same guys … Continue reading →

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What The Foley Firing Means

Posted on August 25, 2014 by

In short, nothing because Humpty Dumpty has already fallen.  Lanny H Golf nailed the motivation behind the timing of the firing with his piece today  and how it’s midway between the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup.  Tiger, being the narcissist … Continue reading →

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Tour Tempo – Book Review and Road Test

Posted on August 24, 2014 by

I checked out Tour Tempo by John Novosel from the community library a couple weeks ago and have been on a recent test drive.  Authored in 2004, I was completely unaware of the Tour Tempo series but after reading, am … Continue reading →

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Bang! Woosh! End Of An Era

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

That sound is the deflating golf bubble, as we know it today, and much has been made of the recent decline in the industry.  Nobody likes to see 500 PGA professionals get fired at Dicks or five million fewer participants, … Continue reading →

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2014 British Open Picks

Posted on July 11, 2014 by

Picking a winner for the 2014 British Open Championship is an exercise in deciphering the actual probabilities of victory from the preferences of the betting public.  There is considerable money to be made betting against the current John Q trend … Continue reading →

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U.S. Open Picks

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

The 2014 U.S. Open is setting up to play out as one of the most intriguing majors in recent memory.  Will the back-to-back line up with the Women’s Open have an impact?  You bet it will, as will the course … Continue reading →

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Golden Nuggets from THE PLAYERS

Posted on May 11, 2014 by

Got some gems to share from this year’s coverage of THE PLAYERS Championship.  Normally during the majors and big tournaments, I try to avoid over-saturating my brain with the available round the clock coverage but for some reason I’ve been … Continue reading →

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2014 Masters Picks

Posted on April 5, 2014 by

The Masters green prognostication jacket is out of the closet.  Ready for a changing of the guard?  It’s here and this year’s champion will be a first time major winner. First, the usual suspects.  Tiger’s body is breaking down and … Continue reading →

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Do You Plan Your Practice?

Posted on March 22, 2014 by

Are you one of those individuals who loves spontaneity and enjoys flying by the seat of your pants?  Or are you always calculating and feel compelled to plan out every activity for which you participate?  Count me in the latter … Continue reading →

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Try The Nine-Shot Drill For Confidence

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

It was 55 degrees and sunny today; perfect time to resume working on my golf game.  I went to the range and tried out the Nine-Shot drill which I had just learned about in The Big Miss.  This is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Big Miss by Hank Haney

Posted on December 19, 2013 by

Just finished The Big Miss by Hank Haney (Crown Archetype Publishing – 2012) and readers who are looking for an inside look at the world of Tiger Woods need to get this book.  Haney has been criticized for writing a … Continue reading →

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2014 Winter Golf Tune-Up Plan

Posted on December 16, 2013 by

One of my favorite pastimes is reading golf books over the winter and trying to find a nugget to put into play the following season, and this year is no exception.  Two years ago, I made the mistake of reading … Continue reading →

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