As a spectator, you should be safe watching golf on the course. There are many stories of people being hit by the ball and this appears to be an acceptable risk of being at a live sporting event. I guess that is true when there are thousands of people mulling about, however what about when the course is not pack and you can stand just about anywhere. Should standing in a safe spot be a consideration when viewing professional golf? Continue reading
Jordan Spieth
The Open Championship – Wire to Wire Win for Jordan Spieth
Congratulations to Jordan Spieth for winning The 146th Open Championship. His wire to wire win made for some great copy and the stats on social media were flying faster than we could read. He won in dramatic fashion befitting of many past champions. However, yesterday’s win is all about Jordan Spieth. Continue reading
The Open Championship – Can Spieth Finish What He Started
The Open Championship is living up to its hype. Jordan Spieth continues to lead and from the looks of things, he is on his way to another Major Championship. He is definitely the main attraction right now, but given that Branden Grace shot a 62 on moving day, anything can happen! Continue reading
The Masters – The Final Round
Moving day did not disappoint any golfing fans. The strong play of Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler moved these players into contention for the green jacket. The media coverage of these players overshadowed the play of Lee Westwood, Charles Schwartzel, Brendt Snedeker and Jason Day; but such is the life of players too far back to be considered a threat. With dramatics ever-present at The Masters, no lead is safe; one mistake can cost you the lead and a chance at the big prize. Continue reading
Can Anyone Stop Dustin Johnson
The long hitting Dustin Johnson seems poised to stay on top of the golfing world for quite some time. His win yesterday at the WC Match Play Championship was a clinic for anyone and demonstrated his dominance on the links. As he continues to cement his position atop of the world golf rankings, I notice that some pundits are wondering if anyone will be able to beat him at the Masters! Considering the way he is play of late, they might be right. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 