Round 2 – US Open
Graeme McDowell is leading the US Open. Who? Although virtually unknown in the United States, the golfer from Northern Ireland posted a 3-under 68 to take the second round lead. McDowell’s great play didn’t go unappreciated by the extremely knowledgeable US Open golf fans, but you could feel in the air that they were itchy [...]
Round 1 – US Open
Round 1 of the US Open had a balance of highs and lows for players and spectators as massive crowds lined the fairways to get a glimpse of 156 of the best golfers in the world. When attending an event of this magnitude, fans must devise a strategy so you can actually see the action [...]
Day 3 US Open – Practice round
Near perfect weather, growing crowds and security were the story on the eve of the US Open. Mother nature delivered temperatures in the 70s, sun, and light breezes on Wednesday. I took a moment to thank the golf gods for the beautiful conditions because if you know the Monterey Peninsula like I do, sunny and [...]
Day 2 US Open – Practice Round
Two practice rounds down and one to go. On Tuesday, the crowds got bigger, the weather got colder, and excitement about the start of the 110th US Open in Pebble Beach can be felt in the air. All the big guns have arrived. Throngs of fans could be seen all over the course following the [...]
Day 1 US Open – Practice Round
Day 1 of the US Open in Pebble Beach provided an assortment of the world’s best professional and amateur golfers, thousands of spectators, a caravan of shuttle buses, limousines, Lexus player cars, and an armored SWAT vehicle. And this was just the first day of the practice round. Pebble Beach Golf Links can now officially be [...]
June is Women’s Golf Month
Did you know that June is Women’s Golf Month? American Express has developed a national promotion seeking to provide people the opportunity to learn, re-learn, or play golf while attracting and retaining new women golfers. Golf facilities across the country are hosting fun and affordable activities in June designed to create a more women-friendly environment. [...]
LPGA Golfer Found Dead
Golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead Sunday at her home in Henderson, Nevada according to police. The 25-year-old LPGA tour player’s death is currently being investigated and it is not clear if foul play was involved. Blasberg’s agent Chase Callahan confirmed her death but has declined to provide any details because of the investigation. Police [...]
Annika Boutique opens in Georgia
The world’s first ANNIKA Boutique opened today at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. The upscale specialty shop will feature the ANNIKA collection golf attire by Cutter & Buck, Callaway golf products, and ANNIKA Syrah and Chardonnay. Specialty items including a Swedish line of baby clothing, Polarn O. Pyret, worn by Annika’s young [...]
Are the Karma Gods repaying Tiger?
Just like there was no joy in Mudville when Mighty Casey struck out, the level of excitement plummeted at Quail Hollow when Tiger Woods missed the cut on Friday. 36 holes, 9 over par for the tournament. Shot 43 on the back 9 Friday with consecutive double bogeys on the 14th & 15th. Hit only [...]
Disappearing Stars of the LPGA
First it was Annika. And now Lorena. Last week’s surprise announcement of Lorena Ochoa’s abrupt retirement at the age of 28 has left the LPGA and the women’s golf world reeling. With sponsorships declining and now no bona fide star to hang its name on, is the demise of the LPGA on the horizon or [...]