Tag Archives: Tiger Woods

Does It Pass The Nicklaus Test?

Posted on June 17, 2018 by

By now, you’ve seen the video of Phil Mickelson’s moving ball violation on #13 of Saturday’s U.S. Open round. Was this a violation of the spirit of the competition or simply a smart golfer taking advantage of the rules?  You … Continue reading →

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Forecast – 2018 U.S. Open Championship

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Historically, the U.S. Open has been the hardest of the four majors to win.  The USGA has setup their venues to require great thinking, punishing rough, and lightning fast greens.  It is the ultimate test in golf.  The first US … Continue reading →

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2018 Masters Picks

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

As of this writing, Tiger Woods is leading the odds at 9:1 to win The Masters.  Can the four-time champion and greatest player of our generation take the green jacket?  You bet he can. All the big names are competing, … Continue reading →

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Genuflecting In The Temple of Tiger (Four Truths)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

Before the believers and the doubters (myself included) overreact to what went down at Valspar, let’s take an objective look at the infallible truths about Tiger’s comeback. Truth #1:  The smartest thing he did was fire Sean Foley.  Tiger had … Continue reading →

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Is Tanking Permissible In Golf?

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

Unless you live on Pluto, you can’t help but notice the recent trend of professional sports franchises “tanking” one or more consecutive seasons to improve the future prospects for their organization.  Specifically, tanking refers to the deliberate and knowing attempt … Continue reading →

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What Motivates You to Pursue Excellence?

Posted on February 11, 2017 by

What gets you up in the morning to go work on your golf game? As human beings, we are motivated either one of two ways; extrinsically (pursuit of money, titles, things, etc.),  or intrinsically (praise for a job well done, … Continue reading →

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Does Tiger Deserve to keep Playing?

Posted on February 4, 2017 by

In 2011, Peyton Manning underwent surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck and missed the entire NFL season.  Many questioned his ability to continue his career.  The Denver Broncos took a chance on him and two years later, at … Continue reading →

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Confident vs. Cocky

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

Which camp do you fall in?  When you play your best on the golf course how do you feel, confident or cocky?  Try to align yourself with one of today’s top professionals.  Jason Day is confident.  Henrik Stenson is confident.  … Continue reading →

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You Can Play Well Without Practice!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

This fall, I’ve barely scraped out enough time for a once-per-week round of golf, and have not been practicing much between rounds but have been scoring pretty well.  Can you play effectively without practicing?  The answer is “yes” but it … Continue reading →

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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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