World Cup Awesomeness: Team Brazil Gets into Golf

Sure golf is my passion, but for the next couple of weeks I'll also be following a somewhat louder, substantially faster game. The world's biggest sporting event is about to begin and I'm decidedly psyched. ~ I love the World Cup. I love the symbolism and universality. ~ At the international company where I worked for many years, our productivity was markedly lower for a couple of weeks in June

Come to CT for Travelers Championship & Tweet-Up

Believe it or not the Travelers Championship is coming up in a less than a month! As you probably know by now, it's my favorite PGA tournament, and something I look forward to all year. So yes, I'm definitely, thoroughly psyched.The field is looking quite stellar and there are tons of activities and events being held in conjunction with the tournament. Additionally, I'm working with a couple of

The Weight Debate - Are Portly Players Bad for Golf?

Golf has its share of image issues... there's no denying that. ~ It's often thought of as elitist and exclusionary, because at one point in history, it clearly was. In addition, there's the popular perception that it's excruciatingly boring... and for those who haven't played... who don't know a thing about it... I suppose it is quite boring. There are even some who question golf's very status

Only Two Things - The Talk Show About Golf & Sex

We've all heard it: "Golf and Sex are the only two things you can enjoy without being good at them."Hall of Fame golfer Jimmy Demaret said it first, but it rings true for many, and it's become one of the world's most popular golf quotes. It's also the basis for a new call-in show I'm doing at Sports City Chefs on Blog Talk Radio. "Only Two Things" will be live on BlogTalkRadio every Wednesday

The Ultra-compelling, Underreported Story of Jason Day

It's been almost two years since I took the photos in this post. ~ It was in Cromwell, CT on a hot, muggy day in late June and the 2008 Travelers Championship was just getting underway. We were only a couple of days past the most dramatic golf tournament in history and the vibe around the TPC River Highlands practice green was almost as listless and moody as New England's semi-tropical summer

A Monday Morning Date - The Little Blue Monster (updated)

You probably know of the reputedly treacherous Miami golf course they call The Blue Monster. We'll I've got a date with his little brother. I'm playing in a tournament for Autism Speaks today at Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook NY.Update: An awesome time was had by all!

A Golf Girl on an Awesome Quest & Oregon Golf

If you haven't yet discovered Kristen Lewis... and her awesome quest... you're missing out on a stellar source of inspiration. Kristen is on a quest to see how good a golfer she can become, and she's aiming for scratch. The northern California golf girl plans to go from a 15.8 index to... essentially... 0.As she pursues her quest, those who follow her blog will be kept up to date... with regular

Cristie Kerr and Morgan Pressel Take "Time to Give"

Top US golfer Cristie Kerr shared a few swing secrets with rap superstar (and golf fan) Jay-Z earlier this week, at "Time to Give", a benefit put on by Audemars Piguet and the Tony Awards to fight AIDS. Fellow LPGA star Morgan Pressel, fresh from her Salonpas Cup win in Japan was also at the glittery event which featured a live auction at New York's Four Seasons Hotel. The auction featured unique

Christina Kim "Swinging from my Heels" in New York

What can I say about Christina Kim that hasn't already been said? The effervescent adjectives apply: bubbly, spirited, ebullient, exuberant... Christina is all of that, and she definitely brings energy... major energy... where ever she goes. Last night in Manhattan was no exception. The event was the New York City launch party for her audacious new book, "Swinging from my Heels". ~ It took

Christina Kim & Alan Shipnuck Party in New York

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Golf Icon Se Ri Pak - Back in the Winner's Circle

A win at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic today, brought Stylish Se Ri Pak back to the once familiar world of winners. Her victory made me think of a story I wrote several years ago about the Hall-of-Fame golfer, her early years on the LPGA tour and her reaction to comments that were made about her looks. It actually inspired a chapter in my book and though I originally wrote the post in November 2007

Sex and The City, Golf Guys & Little White Balls

Remember how awesome "Sex and the City" was back when? I'm talking about the early years, when it was an HBO series and actually somewhat ground breaking. The time and place were special. It was turn-of-the-century America, circa Y2K, and though women had obviously been having smart, candid conversations about sex since... well, since sex was invented (ie. forever)... those conversations had

Arizona Golf - Planning an Autumnal Adventure

Generally, I don't tend to plan my vacations in advance. I hate to be locked into exact dates and specific destinations six months out. And who knows? my mood might be totally different once the departure date is looming. I'm a big fan of spontaneity too... I like the slight adrenalin rush that accompanies the unknown. And the thing is, I always seem to stumble upon the best places and the

Greece Welcomes Discerning Golfers Despite Debt Crisis

It's been a tumultuous couple of weeks for Greece. ~ The sun-soaked Aegean nation, normally thought of as the ideal destination for a romantic vacation, has quickly become an international symbol of debt and desperation. The fact is, Greece is having difficulties servicing its sovereign debt, and though most of us don't understand exactly what that means, everyone seems to be talking about it. ~

Erica Blasberg Lived Her Dream, Died Too Young

Erica Blasberg was talented and beautiful. She'd had a stellar college golf career, and at just twenty-five had been living her childhood dream of playing on the LPGA Tour. Erica was one of the photogenic faces of PUMA Golf and as such always wore awesome golf outfits. It seems implausible that this girl, with so much going for her, should die so young.I met Erica just once, briefly, at Cristie

Tim Clark Turns Tables - Wins Players Championship

A few months ago Tim Clark was roundly castigated, by golf scribblers and message-board minions, when an ill-fated lay up went awry. It was the par-5 finishing hole at the Bob Hope Classic. Clark had just birdied three of four holes ... including a clutch birdie at the par-3 17th... and found himself in a tie for the lead. Instead of going for the green on his second shot however, he cautiously

Italian Golf: Molinari, Manassero and Alberto Binaghi

I've got to admit it, up until recently the only kind of golf I associated with Italy was Beach Golf, a game (event? party?) played on Italian beaches by beautiful people in swimwear. What's not to like about that concept? ~ Very little, it turns out, except that it's not really golf... not in the classical sense.No, golf in the classical sense was something I didn't connect with Italy until just

Sandra Gal's Shorts & The Lady in The Locker Room

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about country club dress codes.
It was inspired by an unfortunate aquatic incident that took place at the Kia Classic, when Michelle Wie lost her balance while trying to hit her ball from a water hazard. Some surmised that her ultra-short skirt... and her concern for keeping it in place... might have distracted her and contributed to the two point penalty

Cristie Kerr & Kwiat: Beauty, Brilliance & Benevolence

On an crisp Spring evening in midtown Manhattan, a small section of Madison Avenue sparkled. Last night at 725 Madison Avenue, the flagship boutique of iconic New York jeweler Kwiat ... with its glass storefront and elegant platinum colored cove... hosted a glittering launch event for the amazing (translation: breathtakingly beautiful) jewelry collection born of the collaboration between the

Vince Spence, One-Eyed Golfer: You'll Sure be Missed

Vince Spence often wrote about golf history. He presented stories from bygone days where clubs were called mashies, and cleeks and niblicks. Players with familiar names... but forgotten stories... were resurrected by the affable Baltimore native, and presented to us in frequent posts that were a pleasure to read.Then there were One-Eyed's stats. He had a bit of an obsession with stats. And I've

Ryo Ishikawa is Lovin' it - Golfers & McDonald's Ads

If you're any kind of "online-golf-content-consumer" you've probably seen the Michelle Wie McDonald's Commercial. It's made the rounds... and then some. Most viewers seem to agree with Shane Bacon, the mild-mannered and mega-talented golf writer behind Dogs That Chase Cars. Shane called it "endearing and kinda cute." And it is.But what about Ryo? Have you seen Ishikawa Ryo's homage to the golden

Ryo, Rory & Rickie - Golf's Young Guns Gone Wild

Have you been fretting about the future of professional golf lately? ...Do you live in fear of Tiger throwing in the towel and Lefty just never getting hungry enough? ...Are you clinging to Couples, wedded to Watson and hoping there's another Champions Tour player waiting to be resurrected?Well stop worrying and make way for the new kids. What? You heard the talented youngsters were over-hyped,

Awesome Alvaro Quiros wins Spanish Open Playoff

Local hero Alvaro Quiros captured the Spanish Open today in a playoff with England's James Morrison.Morrison's watery approach shot at the first playoff hole allowed the swarthy Spaniard to grab the title with a simple par... and produced a Spanish Open home-winner for the first time since Sergio Garcia took the tournament in 2002. It's a fourth European Tour win for the already-iconic

五十八: Fifty-eight, Ryo Ishikawa's Brave New Number

We knew he was extraordinary, but this is ridiculous. Ryo Ishikawa, the delightfully idiosyncratic... multi-chromatic... Japanese golfer broke at least a couple of records yesterday with an exceptional score of 58.Five. Eight. It's the lowest score ever recorded on a major tour. And with it he won The Crowns event, on the Japan Golf Tour."Ishikawa recorded seven birdies over his first nine holes

Darren Clark Turnaround & Other Spanish Open Stories

It's been a little crazy at the Spanish Open these past several days, with a couple of pretty drastic reversals of fortune early on, (Johan Edfors was leading at one point, wasn't he?) and rather circuitous trip to the third round for Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke. In the final stretch two Englishmen, Mark Foster and James Morrison, are vying for the lead with charismatic, big-hitting Spaniard

Hawaii Golf, Danielle Tucker & A Little Tartan Book

Ever since I first took up golf I've dreamed of playing in Hawaii. ~ In fact, I often fantasize about the breathtaking scenery, unforgettable signature holes and championship courses that play host to the PGA Tour for the SBS Championship and the Sony Open during the depths of our New England winter. So I was intrigued when I first got to know Danielle Tucker, and started listening to her radio