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NBC’s Jimmy Roberts butchers post round interview with Sean O’Hair

I’m watching my anchor player in fantasy golf, Stewart Cink, melt down today. Then I almost fell out of my chair listening to the post round interviews. I’ve had no opinion at all on the quality of NBC’s Jimmy Roberts…

Category: Miscellaneous, PGA Tour

Trip Isenhour faces criminal charges for a birdie

Trip Isenhour killed a red-shouldered hawk which was making noise during a video shoot for the show “Shoot Like A Pro.” He intentionally hit several golf shots at the bird after having to redo takes because of the disturbance. Isenhour…

Category: Golf Videos, LPGA Tour

Rachel Newren is an up and coming lady golfer to watch for

How hard is it to win your state amateur championship? Extremely hard. How about winning two in a row? My friend Rachel Newren did. Rachel is no longer an amateur though. She’s turned pro and will be going on the…

Category: Miscellaneous, PGA Tour

USGA membership is a tap-in birdie

Want a cool 2008 U.S. Open golf hat from Torrey Pines? That’s one of the many cool benefits you’ll receive as a member of the United States Golf Association. For a mere $15 and no extra cost for shipping, I…

Category: PGA Tour

PGA Tour changes cut policy again. More confusion.

This PGA Tour season has been strange, with the advent of players who were “in the money” but didn’t make the 36 hole cut. Many people, myself included, didn’t like this setup. As of yesterday the PGA Tour has amended…