For years I enjoyed watching golf on TV. It was interesting to see the now legends slug it out on each hole. Now, I find that watching golf is not always the most fun use of my time. Partly because of the split at the elite levels (which I do not want to discuss) and partly because the coverage does not seem to hold my attention. It am not sure if it is just me or has the direction of professional golf (for sure on the Men’s side) has pushed me to spend my valuable time in different areas.
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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
The Dangers of Watching Golf
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
The Grateful Golfer 