Apr
13
I am thrilled to announce that there is a golf tournament starting up in three days that, among other things, allows women to play in it. In fact, only women are allowed, which means that the LPGA is back after an azalea heavy week in Georgia. The women’s upcoming tournament is such a relief that …
Apr
11
The Masters 2012 A Cliff Hanger This year’s Masters was the counterpart of overeating at Thanksgiving, something I know a lot about. It was rich, it was wonderful, and I couldn’t stop. I also believe that I had a lot of company. Today, I am exhausted, like millions of other fans, and once I’ve cleared …
Apr
07
Augusta – No Female Members Policy In terms of pure golf, this Masters week has proven to be one hot commodity. We’ve arrived at the fourth round holding our breath as leads changed rapidly, former champions tanked, rallied or threw tantrums. For those who enjoy watching the game from this perspective, Europeans surged in a …
Apr
05
First Round Masters: A Horse Race We knew that Augusta would look her finest. We knew that the best of the best would be present. We knew that there might be controversy over membership questions, etc., and we knew that somebody would play great golf. We just weren’t sure who it would be. Like many …
Apr
04
The Masters 2012 Here it is again, folks – The Masters. For four days through the coming weekend, golf lovers will be treated to views of the most gorgeous and prime piece of golf real estate in the world, at least where historical prestige is concerned. Founded on the grounds of Fruitland Nurseries by famous …
Mar
31
Lizette Salas For the aspiring golfer, to work one’s way from childhood into the LPGA Tour requires jumping through a lot of hoops. Privilege isn’t always necessary, but it certainly helps, and there is considerable expense along the way. This is the era of breaking down the obstacles that unfairly prevent women from achieving success, …
Mar
30
Golf Majors Who will Win? I always knew when the PGA majors were coming around. Somewhat seasonal, their titles lacked the sponsor’s name. They were crisp and bold – Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, PGA – the grand slam if you won them in one year. Until recently, I was never quite as sure where …
Mar
27
Golf Comebacks, Large and Small We love them like we love little else in the world of sports – comebacks. In the short term, they can turn any athletic event into a cliffhanger. Just when you think one thing is certain, someone stages a comeback, and you can’t go to the hot dog and beer …
Mar
24
Golf a Family Passion With Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day coming up, and with International Women’s Day just past, the spring season affords many opportunities for parents and children to play together, which at times can be the most important reason for the game’s existence. Throughout history, family relationships have been forged, strengthened, healed and …
Mar
23
LPGA Canadian Players I take a particular enjoyment in tracking the origins of LPGA players. Always a world map fanatic, familiarizing myself with the early stories of present-day tour players in their home countries tells me that the LPGA is more talent-laden, prestigious and robust in terms of schedule than ever before. As a fan …
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