In the recent edition of GolfWorld (3/17/14), Geoff Shackelford introduces the notion it’s time for change in golf design. Moving forward he states innovative ideas are needed from today’s architect’s to offer new future experiences. While new thinking is not necessarily a bad thing, many players might ask what can be done today that hasn’t […]
When Patrick read retrieved his bogey putt from the 72nd hole of last weekend’s Cadillac Championship at Doral, excuse me, Trump National Doral, he became the youngest winner of a World Golf Championship event. It marked his third win since last August and vaulted him to third in the 2014 FedEx Cup standings. Add the […]
As technology continues to influence the modern game, more and more “casual” players are sticking their nose into performance numbers that only apply to tour professionals. It’s not their fault. It’s the manufacturers. If you read today’s golf equipment ads the only thing left to hype is distance. TaylorMade calls their new SLDR driver “The […]
Between now and the second week of April every golf writer on God’s green earth will submit pieces on an infinite number of topics regarding the year’s first major. I figured I’d try to get my effort done early in order to avoid the rush. I can’t think of a more anticipated spring sporting event […]
A few weeks ago my alma mater, Furman University, announced it would disband its NCAA Division I Mens Golf Program in the fall of 2014. This news from the private liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina might not have shaken the golfing world but it was worthy of mention on a February 7th telecast […]
Fifteenth century Scots began whacking a ball across fields in an effort to deposit it into a hole in the ground and thus golf was created. The game has evolved over time with equipment upgrades and design strategy to challenge modern day players. Its traditions are timeless. Those who have contributed to the game are […]
Learning your alma mater decided to eliminate it’s NCAA Division I Mens Golf Team from a Golf Channel phone app was unsettling. As a former member of the team, I was shocked and disappointed by the Board of Trustee’s decision. Immediately I contacted people who have ties with the university to see what they knew. […]