I am sure you read the articles regarding Julio “The Machine” Bell, (self-proclaimed) who received a sponsor’s exempt position for a Web.com Tour event and shot 93-105. Of course he missed the cut, however the plethora of remarks from the golfing world sparked my desire to comment.
The 2018 Masters
Is it too early to be thinking about the 2018 Masters. Generally, this is the time of year that I get anxious for the first Major of the golfing season. It is cold, there is lots of snow and the courses will be open in less than two months. I need something to look forward too. How about you? Continue reading
Digging Your Ball Out Of The Cabbage
I know it is hard to believe, every once in a while I hit a wayward golf shot. My ball leaves the fairway, much to my dismay, and ends up in the cabbage. Usually after a short look and a foot wedge I miraculously have an awesome lie. The times when my playing partners are in range, I have to make a magical shot out of tough lie. However, making the stroke required can be daunting and of course challenging. Continue reading
Winning This Weekend in Pebble Beach
I am not very good a picking a winner for professional golf tournaments. I know that many pundits like to dip their toe in the water with mixed results. It is not difficult to put my name on a potential champion because we do not have much to lose. However, for the players, the slightest mishap or poor choice could cost them the tournament. Continue reading
Golf Stats: The Number of Putts Per Round
I know how much everyone loves golf stats. Many players live by them and others don’t give a care. Personally, I think that some stats are helpful and others are useless. And then there are a few stats that are in the middle; like the number of putts per round. This stat is miss leading and can easily draw you down the rabbit hole into the abyss. Continue reading
