Why do we play the way we do? I’m speaking to most Amateurs. When I wrote the original post, I never envisioned a Part II. However, after playing golf today, one of my Partners, Brian, said ‘why did you ever write that post about the two nines’. He was referring more to the bad holes, bad swings, bad chips and bad putts that creep into our game. Some of us have been playing golf longer than others, but we all…
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 weather in Discovery Bay, California has been overcast with a smell of rain and temperatures in the 60’s. Fine Scottish weather. Occasionally, it has rained. Not necessarily hard but if you are outside you get wet. Although we can always use the rain and hopefully snow in the mountains, the nerve of it to rain on my golf days. Are you a Fair Weather golfer or do you play the game as it was intended- all conditions? Golf- this…
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…