This past weekend the United States Professional Golfers played against the European Professional Golfers for the coveted Ryder Cup. They played a golf course outside Paris, France. Advantage Europe. I’ll explain what I mean later. In truth Europe took full advantage of the set-up and handily won the Cup back from the Americans. Before I get into the competition itself, I’d like to make an observation that all amateur golfers should take notice and keep in mind. Missed shots. I…
Skill, Luck or some of both. I hope you watched Sunday’s final round in the Traveler’s championship. Exciting isn’t saying enough. Not that I wished Berger any ill will but I must say I was rooting for Jordan Spieth. Jordan has played good golf this year but we, as the public, as well as the PGA community expect more from the 23 year old. Maybe that’s not fair but it is true. Watching on Sunday, it began with Jordan making…
The morning air was cool as women golfers, both members and guests, arrived in the parking lot of the Discovery Bay Country Club. They were greeted by male club members who took their bags, showed them to their carts and told them where to sign-in for the tournament. On September 22, 2016, the 9-Hole women’s group in the Discovery Bay Country Club held their Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament. We are a small Country Club at the eastern end of…
The Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Golf Club held its annual Senior Invitational Golf Tournament on August 12, 2016. The tournament was held at the Discovery Bay Country Club . This is a member / guest tournament where a Senior Golf Club member invites a non-member to play as a part of his two-man team. The invited member must be at least 50 years old and have an established handicap (GHIN). As President of the Discovery Bay Senior Men’s Golf Club…
Danny Willet wins the 2016 Masters. The back 9 is now done and what a finish. It’s hard to believe. It was hard to watch (not really) although I felt for Jordan Spieth. Did you watch it. My friend Ron in North Carolina sent me a text saying simply “Unreal Masters”. Personally, I was rooting for Jordan. I think the kid is special as a golfer and a person. The ‘golf gods’, who I blame for all bad things on…
The first 3 days. This years Masters began similar to previous years except, although there, Arnold Palmer did not hit a ceremonial drive. Jack Nicklaus did not out drive Gary Player and I read he got some good natured ribbing from Rickie Fowler. On the Day 1, Ernie Els was snake bit on the first hole and 7 putted from 3 feet for a 10. I feel bad for Ernie but it sure should make us amateurs feel better, for…