It’s rare that I use this space to talk pro golf, but the recently completed FedEx Cup race put a burr under my saddle so I really feel the need to vent a little. I typically try and remain positive too, but I feel drawn to direct some negativity at the whole FedEx Cup playoff scheme.
This year’s “playoff” marked the third since the FedEx Cup was introduced in 2007, with Tiger Woods winning in somewhat predictable fashion. Then, the following [...]
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I had a chance to attend the final round of the 2009 AT&T National at Congressional Country Club yesterday. My brother won us a pair of tickets in a contest at Waggle Room and thankfully, invited me to go.
Given my goals and interests, attending a PGA Tour event is an awesome day for me. I’m a big fan, but being a student of the game, I can’t help but switch into sponge mode and take in everything I can learn [...]
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I don’t often cover pro golf, but sometimes I just can’t resist, especially because I love the majors so much. Today I was fortunate to have an opportunity to sit down and have a telephone chat with Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated senior writer, about the upcoming 2009 U.S. Open tournament, ready to kick off next week at Bethpage Black on Long Island.
The U.S. Open was last there in 2002, where Tiger Woods won by three strokes over Phil Mickelson and [...]
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If you frequent the same golf blogs that I do, then you might have seen some of my comments on the FedEx Cup strewn about the web. I felt the need to consolidate my thoughts on the subject and, frankly, to rant a little bit.
Let’s take a look at your thoughts first. For several weeks, I’ve been running a poll in the sidebar. The question is, “Is the 2008 FedEx Cup shaping up better than 2007?” At the time [...]
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Whenever a major championship is looming, I can’t help but sit here brimming with anticipation. Each major holds a special place in my heart.
The U.S. Open, national championship of the United States conducted by the USGA, is as tough a test as any player will face in any particular year. The coolest thing is that it’s a democratic major. Got game? Then play your way in. If your handicap index is 1.4 or better, you [...]
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