Child’s Play
Years ago, hooked up as a single, I once played a round of golf with a gentleman and his young son. The junior golfer held up well for a while, but four hours proved to be much too long a time on the course for his short attention span. The boy literally crawled [...]
Just a Thought About Golf and the Sexes
Boy oh boy, all that hullabaloo a few months ago around here about a woman suing to play in what have traditionally been “men’s only” golf tournaments… here it is well into the spring tournament season, and we haven’t seen that particular golfer signed up for either of two possible co-ed tournaments. Sure makes [...]
Swinging in the Rain
OK, so a Debbie Reynolds I’m not. I am not terrifically graceful, as one might guess from my often out of tempo golf swing. This particular day seemed in some way out of kilter as well, and therefore proved perfectly suited for me and my golf game.
The golf was hurry-up-and-wait, so agonizingly slow [...]
When Worlds Collide
I was scheduled for office duty on Mother’s Day, being the only “non-mother” amongst my colleagues. Evidently, the Border Collie doesn’t qualify as a real child. Knowing the day would be quiet, with most people tied up with their own family celebrations, I planned an office picnic to mark the holiday with my parents [...]
Golf: Weather or Not ?
Each spring for five weeks, women golfers in Massachusetts have a golden opportunity for competitive golf unlike any other. From the end of April through late May, 840 ladies playing in twenty eight “cups,” tee off on consecutive Thursdays across the state at their respective roster of golf courses. The traditions of Spring [...]
Goggin on top at Muirfield
Matthew Goggin leads the Memorial tournament after day one with Luke Donald and Justin Rose also making strong starts.
Monty wants longer Ryder Cup
Colin Montgomerie has proposed that the Ryder Cup be extended for a further day to combat the weather and longer courses.
Wales Open delayed by weather
The start of the Wales Open at the 2010 Ryder Cup course Celtic Manor has been delayed by fog on Thursday morning.
Woods reveals US Open target
Tiger Woods expects to be fit to return from knee surgery at the US Open, which takes place at Torrey Pines from June 12-15.
Wie to make Euro debut
Michelle Wie will play her first event on the Ladies European Tour when she takes part in this week’s German Open.