Frank Chirkinian—an Original, a Genius

Frank Chirkinian wrote the playbook when it comes to televised golf, and the rest— myself included—have just followed in his wake. To appreciate what Frank Chirkinian used to do for a living, imagine having between 15 and 20 small television screens—like the portable,  10” monitors— in three or four rows in front of you.  Today there’s probably more. ... 

Tiger Woods Loses in Match Play First Round: Is He Really This Bad?

The last thing you’d expect at the Accenture Match Play happened: Tiger Woods lost in the first round to Thomas Bjorn. It was some kind of karmic moment, as Bjorn is one of the few golfers who has beaten Woods in stroke play. But that was 10 years ago in Dubai. Bjorn had excellent results from 2000 through 2006 and then slid a little bit in performance. However, Bjorn just won in Qatar. Though... 

More Upsets and Mind Games at Accenture as Mickelson, Westwood and Els Depart

It’s time for the new kids to play.  Rickie Fowler stole the show at the Accenture Match play taking out Phil Mickelson while Nick Watney toppled the world’s No.1 golfer, Lee Westwood. Of the top ranked players only Martin Kaymer remains and he was extended to 20 holes in a playoff against Justin Rose.  “I just remind myself of Whistling Straits,” Kaymer said. “I... 

Tiger Woods Out. Mickelson, Westwood and Kaymer Remain at Accenture

After the first day of shock and surprise the Accenture Match Play starts to get  interesting.   Shocks included Tiger Woods being defeated in round one by a nemesis from a decade ago, Thomas Bjorn, Steve Stricker losing to Matteo Manassero and Jim Furyk being defeated by Ryan Palmer.   Surprises would be Alvaro Quiros losing to Y.E. Yang, despite the fact that Quiros just... 

Tiger Woods: How Far Will He Go at Accenture Match Play Tourney?

It’s 64 players, just like the NCAA’s 64 teams. But no wildcards. It’s golf, so the ball is smaller and so is the basket.  Instead of 60 minutes and OTs, it’s 18 holes and OTs, at least for the first five rounds.  Instead of two-three weeks, it’s compressed into one.  Instead of national college rivalries, it’s world rivalries.  Instead... 

Tiger Woods: Where He Stands Among the Top 10 Players Right Now

Where in the top 10?  The better question may be is Woods really IN the top the any more?  Is he in the second 10?  The third? Sports Illustrated Golf Plus, for instance, now does a poll of their golf writers every week, and Woods is not in their top 10 players.   Why did the SI golf guys decide to make their own ranking?  It was painfully obvious to them, as it is to others,... 

PGA Show Gimmicks, Gadgets and Fun Golf Stuff

Kathy Bissell Every year there are a handful of fantastically fun and sometimes practical products at the PGA Show.  This year was no exception.  From Golfdotz, which are like decals for your golf ball, to Big Wigz, which are like decals for your driver, there were plenty of surprises.  Want your own mini golf set up?  You can have it.  New, lower-priced GPS?  It’s... 

Woods Six Back, Comments on Dubai Round One and Being Number One

Tiger Woods, playing with current world No. 1 Lee Westwood and current world No. 2 Martin Kaymer, fired a -1 and is six shots back of leader Rory McIlroy.  Westwood and Kaymer are both -3. “The last time I played in a pairing like this was the U.S. Open in 2008, the top three guys, and we had a lot of fun,” Woods said. “It was fun competing and playing in a group. I think tomorrow... 

Tiger Woods Tanking at Torrey Pines? 10 Reasons This Rumor Makes Zero Sense

A lot of people are still worried about Tiger Woods because his on course performance at the Farmers Insurance Open looked more like Tiger Not Quite Yet.   Charge it off to the Chinese New Year.  New clothes from Nike. Or even Rocco Redux. Whatever the reason, the Woods who made his first US appearance in San Diego, was not quite the one many expected or hoped to see. But don’t believe... 

Tiger Woods: When Will He Be Back?

A lot of fans expected or hoped that Tiger Woods could take home the trophy at the Farmer’s Insurance Open.  The more realistic among us took a wait-and-see attitude. What we saw was not totally encouraging.  Woods in bunker after bunker, missing putts.  It was a head shaker. Woods was disappointed, although at the beginning of his final round, he was actually encouraged. “Today... 

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