Some casual fans and a few media types with nothing better to talk about have decided in their infinite lack of wisdom that there’s something “wrong” with the PGA Championship, something missing, “something” that doesn’t elevate it to the status of the other majors. To them, it’s not as “buzz-worthy,” to use the...
Another killer week for Ernesto the Prediction Iguana! 5-1 overall, 2-1 in teasers bringing the season totals to a 59-16-1 overall, 24-13-1 in teasers. Ernesto is burning it up so well this season, he’s giving you an extra pick this week! As Ernesto’s pal Zorak would say, “BONUS!” CHIEF’S SPECIAL! chiefs +2.5 at RAIDERS RAIDERS-chiefs...
In furtherance of the celebrations surrounding the recent 113th U.S. Open at Merion, the U.S.G.A. released its new book “Great Moments of the U.S. Open,” an assortment of essays by a fistful of U.S.G.A. staff on a buffet of landmark, inspiring, or otherwise exciting National Championship moments. It’s a good collection, with 27 different Opens...
We went 2-0, 1-0 last week, hitting with the Niners. Season totals? 30-15 in teasers, 69-15 overall. So this Superbowl matches two of our AWITP staples, teams we play regularly who put us in the winner’s circle. But who will win when the immovable object meets the irresistible force? We’re going with our first instinct! So… Ravens +9.5 vs 49ers...
Congratulations to Tony Korologos of the Golf Space and his lovely wife Alisanne!
On Sunday they welcomed Seve Anthony Korologos into the world! Hand him his first putter right now!
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!
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