Back in May, I felt that Tiger Woods was Statistically Primed For the U.S. Open. Tiger had just come off his fourth victory for the year,...
When Jason Dufner gently tapped in his final putt at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, he both secured his first major victory and...
The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” (for reasons beyond my understanding) often grabs a lot of attention and interest. Well, the world of golf may soon have...
Here’s a news item from the “truth is stranger than fiction ” file: A thief, dressed as a golfer, infiltrated several clubs along the east coast,...
The 95th installment of the PGA Championship carries a number of intriguing story lines into Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. Will another “best without...
If you are reading this, we have a lot in common. I suspect that like me, you are a boomer, reasonably intellectual, middle to upper middle...
Every time a major championship rolls around, debate rages over which player is the best in the world without one. So far, 2013 has been especially...
I have taken a lot of lessons in the 22 years since I started playing tournament golf. A few were from of some of the “best”...
The final major of 2013 — the PGA Championship — is just days away, giving one last chance for players to claim major glory. Deservedly so,...
Tiger Woods was the heavy favorite entering the Masters earlier this year. Depending on your sportsbook of choice, TW’s chances of winning a fifth green jacket...
Jack Nicklaus’ career at Firestone Country Club began in 1958 at the Rubber City Open. In Nicklaus’ own words, he was a “scared little kid in...
Mickelson’s final-round charge that led to his win at The Open Championship, as well as another runner-up finish at the U.S. Open in June and his...
Joy in golf, really? Can you really find joy in golf? There is no joy in a score that approaches or exceeds triple digits, hitting a...
Do you have the time you need to practice your golf? I have had too many clients that come with the excuse, “I have no time...
We often hear from professional golfers how important it is to have a “one way miss’”and to be able to “take one side of the golf...
When it comes to putters, Scotty Camerons are about as good as it gets. Phil and Tiger used to use one, and even after signing a...
It’s become something of a standard bit in recent years: A golfer, whose wife is quite pregnant, is asked in a press conference if he’d withdraw...
What is the best golf course you’ve ever played? What is your favorite course? Your least favorite? After you take a minute to ponder those questions,...
Auditing firm KPMG, one of Phil Mickelson’s primary sponsors, couldn’t have expected the golfer’s tax situation would make headlines during the 2013 golf season. However, for...
July 23 was a day I had been looking forward to for weeks — I was going to be inside the ropes with PGA Tour player...
These days everyone’s a know-it-all in regard to Tiger Woods’ 0-for-17 slump in major championships. Tiger’s struggles in major championships continued yesterday in the final round...
The United States Golf Association gave precious little notice that it planned to reveal half of its Walker Cup side for 2013 on Wednesday. The media...
It’s the final round of The Open Championship, which means the once lush green hues at the Muirfield property have been baked out by the sun...
In the immortal words of Dan Hicks, “Expect anything different?” When Tiger Woods’ agent, Mark Steinberg, confirmed to the media on Wednesday that Nike had re-upped...
R&A Chief Peter Dawson toed the party line at a pre-Open Championship news conference. Regarding the issue of single-sex golf clubs, Dawson laid out a buffet...
Golf history is full of amazing stories of pros and amateurs alike. If you’re into golf, you probably already know the most common stories of great...
The Open Championship is played on a style of course with a style of golf that the players and fans don’t often get to see. It...
In 1891, Old Tom Morris designed Muirfield, a new private course to become home for the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Over the subsequent 122 years,...
Phil Mickelson is not the greatest golfer in history, but he is almost definitely the most exciting. Golf fans love Mickelson for the same reason they...
The USGA handicap system is often misunderstood. Those of you who play baseball or bowl know exactly how your averages are calculated: The number of hits...
One of my favorite parts of watching golf on TV is when the Protracer is brought out. You know that special camera that tracks the ball’s flight...
Recently, I was working on some new DVDs for Swing Man Golf. During the process I reflected back on my journey, and noticed how my choice...
I’m often asked by my readers what current PGA Tour player’s game I would prefer to have based upon my statistical research. To answer their question,...
In a previous article, I highlighted the four golfers to avoid when playing a round of golf. The list provided a basis to enhance the enjoyment...
Mark Twain is often given credit for the assertion, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” Were he still alive today, Twain...