Archive for the 'Pro Golf And Golfer Commentary' Category
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Nike Makes Bad Call on Tiger Commercial
Yes, Nike’s foible spurred me to write before Tiger’s did. I’m more forgiving of human flaws and mistakes than corporations trying to make a buck off them. Of course this wouldn’t have been possible without Tiger’s reprehensible behavior, and if he had anything to do with this ad other than that, I blame him for […]
Published by golfchick on April 8th, 2010 tagged Don't get me started, Pro Golf And Golfer Commentary, Tiger Woods | 11 Comments »
The Commish that Saved the LPGA
Twenty years ago, the LPGA looked a lot like it does today. Sponsors and tournaments were dropping off like flies. The Commissioner was being removed from duty. Players were unhappy. Then the organization made a winning move by replacing Bill Blue with Charles Mechem. He developed a good relationship with the players and the media, […]
Published by golfchick on July 12th, 2009 tagged Interviews, News, Pro Golf And Golfer Commentary | 11 Comments »
Can I Get a Ruling?
Should Tiger have incurred a two stroke penalty on the 13th hole in the first round at The Masters?
Tiger Woods, Jeev Milkha Singh and Stewart Cink all landed the 13th green in two on day one at Augusta. Tiger and Stewart both missed their eagle putts. Tiger walked up to his ball, marked and lifted […]
Published by golfchick on April 9th, 2009 tagged Pro Golf And Golfer Commentary, Rules And Etiquette, Tiger Woods | 20 Comments »
Indio, Shmindio. Try putting on the beach.
As the Kraft Nabisco (Dinah Shore) got underway today, the women of the LPGA were making and missing putts on slick, true greens in their first major of the year. The announcers just would not stop talking about the “Indio effect,” which just means the greens tend to break toward the town of Indio even […]
Published by golfchick on April 3rd, 2009 tagged Don't get me started, Golf Course Reviews And Stories, Pro Golf And Golfer Commentary | 6 Comments »
LPGA Reminds Wie That She’s a Sideshow
After failing to sign her scorecard on Friday, Michelle Wie was disqualified from the State Farm Classic. Only the LPGA failed to tell her about it until she had completed her round the following day.
After an imaginary journalist asked her how she felt about being used by the LPGA for the attention she brings to […]
