Wie-Johnston caddie fallout, South Korean secret to LPGA success, Azinger's poker appearance has PGA's attention

Wednesday August 9, 2006 | 12:34:02 pm 114 words, 1830 views

Everyone is offering their two cents on yesterday’s firing of Michelle Wie’s caddie, Greg Johnston. TravelGolf.com has extended a blog offer to Johnston, hoping to reveal some secrets of the young phenom…

Defending CN Canadian Women’s Open champion Meena Lee offers an interesting theory to South Korea’s current dominance of the LPGA Tour: fewer golf courses. Since it’s more difficult to get on one back home, young golfers often spend more time on practice and fundamentals at home…

Paul Azinger’s recent withdrawl at the U.S. Bank Championship several weeks ago is receiving criticism. While citing his father’s sugery as the reason, Azinger played in the World Series of Poker that same weekend…

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Comment from: HC2 [Visitor]

I am a big fan of south korean movies like the award winner '3-iron'. If you haven't seen that movie, and you are a golf fan, that is a must. The typical south korean aspiring golfer may have a net, with some artificial turf to practice their swing in their backyard, roof, or at an indoors YMCA. You don't see that as much here in the US.

Permalink 08/09/06 @ 13:22

Comment from: Dave Marrandette [Visitor]

Dot, for the real answer as to why the South Koreans are dominating the LPGA, see my blog from August 3rd. This involved a lot of scientific study and research.

Permalink 08/10/06 @ 09:19

Comment from: John Hood [Visitor]

Dot: You have to blame her parents for Michelle's situation. I enjoy seeing her play but this is getting ridiculous. They just need to relax and enjoy the ride. I think it is time for them to get in the background. They are the most overbearring parents I ever seen. You watch when Michelle gets older she will resent them.

Permalink 08/10/06 @ 15:45

Comment from: One-Putt [Visitor]

TravelGolf, the National Enquirer of the Golf World.

Next we will read from TravelGolf that Michelle is really a child of Aliens. Ok. so that part is true.....Legal Aliens that is.

Or maybe Morgan will be listed as a child of Albino Pygmies if she loses some more tournaments.

Where will it stop TravelGolf? How low can you go?

Johnson will give you all the dirt on Michelle, once his non-disclosure agreement ends in 2056. Go ahead TravelGolf, make Greg's day, pay him a big signing bonus!

Permalink 08/11/06 @ 03:59

Comment from: Kevin Nichols [Visitor]

I don't get you, One-Putt. What's your beef with the lovely Ms. Wong? All she is doing is reporting what's going on in the world of golf news. Sure, in this case she mentions those nitwits at TravelGolf.com, but she also points out 2 good solid stories from the London Free Press and ESPN.com. I have been following Ms. Wong's blog from the beginning (via RSS actually) and it's a great way to keep up to date on golf.

By the way, if you have a beef with TravelGolf.com, take it to them. This is WorldGolf.com.

Permalink 08/11/06 @ 04:25

Comment from: One-Putt [Visitor]

"Comment from: Kevin Nichols [Visitor]

By the way, if you have a beef with TravelGolf.com, take it to them. This is WorldGolf.com."

They are joined at the hip Kevin. Why do you think TravelGolf extended an invitation to Greg Johnston to start a blog? For his renowned caddie skills? Get a grip man.

Permalink 08/11/06 @ 17:59

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