Archives for: July 2009
Monday July 27, 2009 | 16:23:44 548 words, 30201 views
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Michelle Wie is being “considered” as a possible U.S. Solheim Cup golfer but is it in the team’s best interest to have her on their side?
After a disappointing bid to gain points at the Evian Masters where she could only muster a tie for 23rd place, Wie appears to be slipping into LPGA mediocrity. It is true that Michelle currently has a decent rookie year under her belt with five top-ten finishes in twelve starts, but she isn’t a steady player. Wie is also behind in the total number of points needed for a top ...
Monday July 20, 2009 | 15:43:38 430 words, 31288 views
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When asked about Tom Watson’s chances of raising the Claret Jug at the 2009 British Open, Jack Nicklaus replied, “It is going to take constant concentration and discipline.” The Golden Bear asserted, “whether or not Tom plays well tomorrow, whether or not he wins, it doesn’t make a difference.”
After watching Watson’s head held high in spite of the occasional tear being wiped away by the fifty-nine year old legend, one can truly say that Nicklaus could not be further from the truth.
With an invitation to play St. Andrews in 2010, Tom will be sixty. This was ...
Monday July 13, 2009 | 15:33:06 404 words, 35508 views
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After LPGA golfers signed a petition rallying for the resignation of Carolyn Bivens with a show of “no confidence", the Tour is now searching for a permanent replacement.
Lorena Ochoa, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis and Morgan Pressel were among fifteen golfers concerned about issues facing the LPGA including a loss of seven events since 2007. The latest bailout of the Kapalua Classic was probably the nail in the coffin for Bivens. Morgan Pressel was the winner of the inaugural event and she happens to be the Tour Pro there as well.
What a blow for Carolyn Bivens, ...
Tuesday July 7, 2009 | 11:03:30 522 words, 34589 views
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Tiger Woods has made it a habit to win two weeks before a major tournament this season. He won Palmer’s, Nicklaus’ and his own event in this fashion and, because of this, fans are waiting to see if this streak will cause him to falter during the third major of the year.
Is it possible that Tiger Woods could fall prey to the “middle of the pack” at the British Open?
Prior to the 2009 Masters, Angel Cabrera’s best finish this year was a tie for thirteenth at the Northern Trust Open. He was cut from the ...