Archives for: May 2009
Tuesday May 26, 2009 | 10:59:32 502 words, 28306 views
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With the excitement surrounding “the new and improved” John Daly’s return to the PGA Tour and the buzz encircling 2008 Rolex Rookie of the Year Yani Tseng’s win at the Corning Classic with an upcoming second major try at the McDonalds LPGA Championship, golfers are getting out onto the course in droves attempting to mimic the shots of the professionals.
More often than not, amateurs are stepping to the back tees and seeing more of the golf course than need be, and this usually refers to the men! Does this sound like you, Mr. Macho? Whereas women, ...
Monday May 18, 2009 | 14:12:30 698 words, 30156 views
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Another Sunday another myriad of mishaps, this time at the Sybase Classic. Just chalk it up to more experience for Michelle Wie. With the press and fans clamoring for a win, all MW can do at this point is to offer up hope that, one day, things will be different, that one day she will break through barriers and the world will rejoice.
“I’m trying my hardest out there. Most importantly, I’m having fun,” claimed Wie, knowing that she once again had to defend her fragile ego as computer keyboards eagerly clicked out another story ...
Monday May 11, 2009 | 15:11:09 502 words, 29496 views
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PGA Tour title sponsor negotiations are in high gear as a number of agreements will expire in 2010. With a current bailout of six mainstays and a weakened economy looming, options are dwindling despite the aggressive efforts of Tim Finchem.
Crowne Plaza is the most recent sponsor to jump ship two years before its scheduled exit date and takes along with it seven million dollars in endorsement and media commitments. FBR and Ginn are two additional casualties leaving Tim Finchem to bemoan, “We’ve obviously had, and are having, some bumps in the road.”
Temporary declines in attendance ...
Monday May 4, 2009 | 14:39:02 586 words, 30992 views
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“It’s difficult to think of you as a loser, but hey, you’re a loser.” sniggled David Feherty, as he interviewed Tiger Woods after a mediocre performance at Quail Hollow.
You can lose but that certainly doesn’t make you a loser…
Of course the above was said jokingly as Woods could never never be a loser. Aside from his recent victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Tiger has a total of sixty-six career PGA Tour wins under his belt with some events (like the Buick Invitational) being won six times by Woods!
But did pre-surgery Tiger have better survival instincts? ...