Archives for: April 2010
Apr
30
The year of Herb Kohler? Golf magnate hosts two major championships in 2010 at Whistling Straits, St. Andrews
3 feedbacks »It's a good year to be plumbing king-turned-golf mogul Herb Kohler. The PGA Championship returns to the village of Kohler, Wis., two hours north of Chicago later this year at Whistling Straits.This week, three of the four courses in Kohler opened up… more »
Apr
27
Can the PGA Tour, LPGA court the new, profitable, cash-rich Ford back for sponsorship to a Michigan event?
Send feedback »Hopefully by now, tour commissioners Michael Whan and Tim Finchem have sent Ford CEO Alan Mulally a fresh fruit basket with an invitation to possibly play a few holes together and talk future sponsorships. It's time for the auto companies to get back on board with the PGA Tour and LPGA. more »
Apr
25
Boo Weekley has two solid finishes in a row, 10th at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans today and 12th last week at Harbour Town's Verizon Heritage. Now it's time to take it up a notch if he wants any shot at making the USA Ryder Cup team later this y… more »
Apr
18
'Most photographed hole west of the Mississippi' at Tucson's Ventana Canyon Mountain course: just doing my part
4 feedbacks »TUCSON, AZ -- In total, I took eleven photos from the tee box of the Ventana Canyon Mountain course's famous par-3 3rd hole. For years, it's labeled itself as the "Most photographed holes west of the Mississippi." I've sat here for a few minutes trying t… more »
Apr
15
Westin La Paloma in Tucson fights back against airline baggage and rental club fees with 'No Hassle' package
1 feedback »A few days ago I played with a guy in town for business at the Golf Club of Vistoso. He didn't bring his clubs, assuming he might not get on the course, but was able to find a great rate, about $35 twilight, so he took it. But he also ended up paying $50… more »
Apr
13
TUCSON, AZ -- Masters week gets any golfer's motor running in a major way. While Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods were holing out shots left and right over the weekend, I was doing everything from Googling "Austin golf memberships" to editing and adding to… more »
Apr
11
Chances are you're either a "Tiger Guy" or a "Phil Guy" (or gal). "Phil Guys" love Lefty's bashful smile, his openness with fans and his go-for-broke playing style. Tiger Guys love Woods for making golf at times look like a contact sport, for the int… more »
Apr
10
Whether it's Tiger, Phil, Lee or Fred, brace for inevitable heartbreak at the Masters Sunday
Send feedback »I'm expecting fireworks tomorrow in the final round of the Masters at Augusta National. But I'm also bracing for inevitable heartache. No matter who wins, there are going to be some gut-wrenching stories. Veteran, major-less Lee Westwood leads af… more »
Apr
07
I penned a column on St. Andrews vs. Pinehurst thinking it'd probably get a good deal of feedback, andI don't think anyone is suggesting that St. Andrews and Pinehurst are sheer equals. Given no time or budget restrictions, I'd probably opt for St. A… more »
Apr
05
After Tiger Woods' first press conference at Masters, we still don't know how much he'll play golf in 2010
1 feedback »I thought my fellow golf media did a pretty good job at Tiger Woods' first press conference at the Masters. I was bracing for a few bushels of tomatoes to be thrown at Tiger as he tried to answer the first question but alas, things are civil at the Natio… more »
Apr
05
April is an ideal time for desert golf, and if you're thinking Las Vegas, check out this affordable event: the ESPN National Golf Challenge qualifier at Las Vegas Paiute Resort's Snow Mountain Course. It's a two-man best ball event A local event,… more »
Apr
03
Twice I've played Puakea Golf Club in Kauai and twice I've played in a group where someone scored an ace. Next time I'm headed back to Kauai and have Puakea on the rotation of golf courses, you might want to come with me. The first ace at Puakea… more »
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