It’s been some time since I’ve sat down and shared my latest thoughts. But it’s December, it’s cold in Wisconsin and I have time. Today I wanted to address two articles I came across, one in a 1992 Golf Magazine (The X Factor) and the other, a 1994 Golf Digest (Ben Hogan’s Secret) plus give […]
The Memorial Tournament is one of the premier events on the PGA Tour. I remember when Muirfield Village Golf Club opened. The golf world looked anxiously upon the roll out of Mr. Nicklaus’ finest work, one that would host the Tour’s top players. Most understood the exclusive layout in Dublin, Ohio would become the […]
As the new year is ushered in you will witness things that will be truly unprecedented. Everything will enter and hopefully survive a state of flux and that’s just in the game of golf. Adding more distance to golf’s discovery my wish is some of the things that matter to me (and others as well) […]
Since its inception in 1995, the Golf Channel (or simply GOLF) has driven the game into the cushioned sectionals of avid fans. One of the first television ventures to focus on an individual sport, it set a precedent for what is available for all fans today. Sadly, the channel has eroded over the years since […]
When it comes to golf what should you rely on most — intuition or analytics? At no point in time has golf had the diagnostic resources it commands today. Every aspect of a player’s swing can be exposed. Every aspect can be compared & analyzed. The ultimate question is if all of this techno voodoo […]
The world of professional golf along with the impact of the LIV Tour on invitees for the 2023 majors is now front and center. With the Masters first up to bat, all ears awaited any utterance by Masters Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley. Certainly whatever decision came down from ANGC would impact the other three majors […]
In 1979 Gary Adams took out a second mortgage to invest in his concept of a metal headed driver. He began producing TaylorMade “Original One” drivers with 12 degrees of loft in McHenry, Illinois. His idea changed the game. Oh my, how it changed the game. Through its long and storied history golf […]
GAPP — Golf Assimilation Play Process In order to play a complete game you need to discover GAPP. Best described as “game-fitting,” GAPP compliments every aspect of a golfer’s pursuit to optimize their play. Since the game was invented players have chased a myriad of ways to improve their performance. Through equipment development, the improvement […]
A few years ago I wrote a letter to Mark Murphy, President of the Green Bay Packers. My aim was to offer a program to his players and in effect the NFL introducing golf as a life option. He did contact me and indicated he would refer my thoughts to his Director of Player […]
I’m sure like most golf fans last weekend your TV’s were tuned into Jack’s Memorial Tournament as well as the Women’s US Open. Two solid layouts tested the game’s best. Even Tiger Woods made a splash on Saturday. I also wanted to see a bit of Shoal Creek once again. What I scratched my head […]