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Dear Tiger, I’ve been keeping track of the news leading up to the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Oh, it starts today by the way. From the quotes I’ve read online and heard on TV, you sound pretty focused and confident about your chances this weekend. It also sounds like you are pleased with the progress of your swing since you and Hank Haney parted ways. If anyone can be their own swing...
Published: June 17, 2010
It’s just past seven in the morning as my two buddies and I head down 17-mile drive toward Pebble Beach. In just a few moments we’ll hear waves crash along the rocks, watch sea lions frolic in the shallow coves, and—if we’re lucky—see mammoth blue whales a thousand feet offshore. The turn into Pebble Beach Lodge reminds us that we’re actually headed to a golf tournament,...
Published: June 16, 2010
For once in Tiger Woods’ long and storied career, we as golf fans don’t know what to expect heading into Thursday’s opening round at the U.S Open. Tiger, a three time U.S Open winner, has been humble leading up to the weekend’s events. For the most part, it seems like an eternity ago that we witnessed Tiger’s incredible one shot lead over Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines...
Published: June 16, 2010
The site of golf’s 2010 US Open, Pebble beach, is one of the most historic courses in this country. It has hosted this tournament four times, most recently in 2000. Tiger Woods won the 2000 event, playing the 72 holes at 12 under; the best score in US Open history. Woods was the only player under par at the tournament’s conclusion and was an amazing 15...
Published: June 16, 2010
Spain’s shock defeat at the hands of Switzerland this afternoon completed the first round of games at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With many of the big teams failing to inspire, let’s take a look at the 25 most pressing questions for the next set of matches. Feel free to comment with any burning questions you have for the upcoming fixtures. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 16, 2010
With the draw to be made later this week, the Wimbledon tournament will provide light relief for those wanting a break from the World Cup. Today the top 32 seeds for the men’s and women’s game were announced ahead of the opening round on June 21. So what do the rankings tell us about the grass court grand slam? Are we able to make plausible predictions from these and confirm the possible...
Published: June 16, 2010
Triumph. Humiliation. Trouble. Pressure. Risk-reward. These are the words that come to mind when I think about the enormous challenge of Pebble Beach. Why? Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff. The sound of waves crashing alerts your eyes to the left, where the pure blue of the ocean extends to the vast horizon. Suddenly, a howling wind from the left threatens to blow your hat off, signaling the...
Published: June 16, 2010
The sun has just set. The animals of the jungle scurry away in the darkness, finding sanctuary, wherever they can. The mother of the beast’s son nurses her new cub. He will hunt tonight! He stretches, the powerful shoulders gleaming in the moonlight, as he makes his way out if the den, where he has rested for many moons. His damaged foreleg has healed from a previous battle, which had left him...
Published: June 16, 2010
The 2010 US Open begins tomorrow, which is always an exciting and eventful major. This year’s tournament is back in Pebble Beach, for the first time since 2000. That is the year where Tiger Woods truly proved to the world how dominant he would be for the next decade. This year’s tournament will garner a much different result, as...
Published: June 16, 2010
We finally embark upon the second major of the year. It is one that I have been looking forward to all year long, as I have had my eye on one man since January to take it all. More on him in a minute. Of course the main stream wants to know how Tiger Woods will perform. Will he win? Will he crack the top ten? Will he even make the cut? I have been betting against Tiger making the top ten in his last...