Cybergolf is running my interview with Bill Love, the architect doing all the renovation work at Olympic Club for this year’s U.S. Open. The link is here. From the article: JF: Who are you older favorite designers? BL: I’m pretty partial to Mackenzie – I like his philosophy on working with terrain. Plus he got great sites and made the most of them...
And here is the link From the article: Of all the professional golfers on the planet, McIlroy seems the most likely to win more than a fistful of majors, since he can play well on any style course: Augusta, classic American parkland courses or British links-land. He has a versatile game, a silky-smooth swing, and he’s got the benefit of hindsight; he clearly...
BOYNTON BEACH, FLA – Back when they still gave out things like Moroccan Belts as trophies, Old Tom Morris showed up at a pro tournament at somber old Carnoustie with his 16 year-old son Young Tom. Fellow pro Willie Park asked Morris, “What have ye brought the laddie for, Tom?” Old Tom responded, “Ye’ll see what for soon enough.”...
Cybergolf has my Open Championship wrap-up.
Stew Cink is a super guy, but he needs to win another major so he’ll avoid being forever known as the guy who put the brakes on “Greatest Golf Story Ever Told.”
GARDEN CITY, NY – Though cold winds blew and hot water ran deep, an exhausted Chris Lange survived both to win the 99th Walter J. Travis Invitational at fabled Garden City Golf Club. After losing a 3-up lead, and finding trouble seemingly everywhere on the back nine, Lange, who hails from Bryn Mawr, Pa., birdied the final two holes to defeat Brooklyn attorney...
Please welcome two friends to the fold.
First, my buddy Bill V – a.k.a. Redanman – has a new golf blog called Redanman. He’ll cover great golf travel. The site will go on-line in a few weeks.
Next, kudos to Patricia the Golf Girl for turning me on to Lulu of Chicks with Sticks. Hey Lulu! Fellow Italian here! Ciao Bella! Sta bene!
It’s the first week of May, so instead of golf for one day, Happy B-day to two of my favorite people in the whole wide world. Click here for pix and B-day greetings to the hottiest hottie you ever did see:) (Or is that the snickiest snicky? I never can remember…)
Time to send out some big thank yous to the guys that make my writing career possible…or at least easier and more fun. First up HUUUUUUUUGE thank you to Glenn and Allison Van Nostrand and the little player to be named later (she’s expecting for those of you who didn’t get the joke on the first bounce). Glenn and Allison hosted me for a terrific week...
Two quick hits. Tony K forgot to tell me this was his anniversary. Happy one year anniv to my home, the Golf Space. Way to go, Tony.
Big hi to an old friend I have not seen in a while, Rich from Eat Golf. He’s the one who broke the news!
Welcome to the world, little Katerina and congratulations Spiro!
Bogey Lounge. One of the oldest and still one of the best. Don’t worry dude, oyu can catch the best of the products by clicking “Equipment” or “Jay’s Gear” on the right.
Cybergolf reports that this year 100 players were invited to The Masters.
And while the shephards lay in their field an angel of The Lord appeared to them and they were afraid. But he said “fear not for I bring you glad tidings of great joy. For today in the city of David a savior is born and he will save you from all your sins.” Then, suddenly the sky was filled with a great light and host of heavenly angels appeared and sang...
Three administrative matters today. First, I’ll be finishing my roundup of most of the candidates for “Best New Private Course” shortly. My reviews of Ballyneal, Liberty National, Dismal River and Bayonne will be up at Cybergolf next week. Here are some preliminary thoughts on Bayonne – which looks remarkably like another excellent course...
Welcome to A Walk In The Park’s new location on the web at
So the golf hammer of justice was minorly delayed when Tim Hartnett of Engh Golf did his best Kim Jong II when it came to figuring out everyone’s handicaps. (Then he became Joe Lieberman/John Roberts when it came to helping his partner.) Apparently my 15 handicap and Tony from Hooked on Golf’s 3 are entitled to only eight strokes when playing Fossil Trace...