French Open 2011 Shocker: Caroline Wozniacki Pummeled by Daniela Hantuchova

World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki won’t win her first major title this year at Roland Garros. The top seed in the women’s draw was completely outplayed by Daniela Hantuchova and it showed in the 6-1, 6-3 scoreline. Hantuchova played aggressive, high-risk tennis and she made few errors. Wozniacki, as a result, was unable to dictate play and it was she that was often forced to do the bulk of... 

2011 French Open: The Women’s Draw Is More Open Than Ever

What just happened? Are you kidding me? Those are expressions tennis fans across the world are wondering right now when thinking about the women’s field in the 2011 French Open. The top two seeds in the field have already been eliminated and it’s not even the second week of the tournament. Not to mention a past champion and the defending runner up being eliminated as well. World No. 1 Caroline... 

French Open 2011: Eighth-Seeded Samantha Stosur Exits After Third-Round Upset

Samantha Stosur, last year’s French Open runner-up, has fallen to unseeded Gisela Dulko in three sets. Outside of a strong second set, her 35 unforced errors, featuring a lot of forehand shot problems, gave Dulko all the opportunities she needed to pull off the upset. Dulko started out strong, getting the first four games in the first set. When the set was 5-2 in favor of Dulko, she got the first... 

Majestic Roger Federer into Fourth Round After Beating Janko Tipsarevic

World No. 3 Roger Federer booked his place in the fourth round of the French Open with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Janko Tipsarevic. The 2009 French Open champion, who has been overshadowed by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in 2011, produced one of his best performances this year. Federer hit 37 winners and 10 aces on a windy day in Paris. The former world No. 1 showed throughout... 

Jack Nicklaus Is on to Something: Shorter Rounds of Golf Are Needed

It is no secret the popularity of the game of golf is waning. Anyone working in the golf industry, as I am fortunate enough to do, knows the game is struggling. I’m not talking about the sport we watch on television, but the sport that is played on a recreational level. Rounds have been spiraling down for a few years now. From exclusive private clubs, to high-end public courses, to resort clubs,... 

Byron Nelson: Corp. Leadership Inspired by the Game of Golf (Exclusive Series)

This the sixth article in a year-long exclusive series. The author, Andy Reistetter, shares his insight on how PGA TOUR players, competition and the game of golf can be utilized inside corporations to dynamically develop corporate leadership and culture. Reistetter has written two books: one on inspirational leadership called “The Approach” and the other on inspiration living called “Love,... 

Carmel’s Quail Lodge: California’s Golfing Destination

I am not a hunter, though Quail Lodge was the perfect setting to bring a pigeon friend of mine to play golf and dislodge a few bucks from his tight wallet. After spending some time in the Monterrey Peninsula area, what could be more relaxing or fun? Taking a short drive down Carmel Valley Road to Quail Lodge. The spectacular scenery will take you another notch down on the relaxation scale and put you... 

French Open Tennis 2011: 10 Reasons Francesca Schiavone Can Repeat

In the 2010 French Open, Italian veteran Francesca Schiavone emerged out of nowhere to capture her first career grand slam. After Sam Stosur knocked out Justine Henin and Serena Williams in back to back rounds, a real opportunity was given to Schiavone and others. She jumped on the chance like she’d been planning it for years, playing the match of her life in the final to defeat Sam Stosur. The... 

French Open 2011: Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer Lead the Charge into Round 4

Besides being almost obliterated in swirls of red dust, Day 5 at the French Open presented many shocking moments as well as number of close calls.  The women’s No. 2 seed Kim Clijsters fell in Round 2 to a 20-year-old Dutch lady, Arantxa Rus, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. After winning the first set and being up 5-2 in set two, Clijsters’ game collapsed. The windy conditions undoubtedly had... 

Rugby: A Change to Green Jerseys Will Strip Highlanders of Identity

Yes you read right. The Highlanders are believed to be considering a change of their playing strip to light green.  Although nothing has been officially announced yet, the franchise has confirmed they are looking at changing the colour of their playing strip and have also confirmed a major announcement will take place on Monday. Sources indicate that this new strip will be light green, as was... 

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