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A Wie bit more money in the bank

Michelle Wie is turning pro today, 6 days before her 16th birthday. She’ll be running right to the bank to cash checks from her two biggest sponsors, Nike and Sony. Not too bad for a 15 year old. It is…

Category: Champions Tour, PGA Tour

George Archer loses battle with lymphoma

Goeorge Archer died at age 65 after a one year battle with lymphoma. I didn’t realize he was that young. He was a fixture on the Senior Tour for years. He won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including winning…

Category: European Tour, PGA Tour, Tiger Woods

Thoughts about the U.S. President’s Cup Win

The U.S. won the President’s Cup yesterday with 18.5 points versus 15.5 for the International team. I was expecting to see a lackluster, uninspired appearance by the U.S. Team and I was happily surprised I didn’t. I could be one…

Category: PGA Tour, Tiger Woods

Tiger wins 2005 player of the year

For the seventh time in nine years Tiger Woods has won the player of the year. This was no surprise. The PGA Tour player of the year award is based on a points system which gives points for victories as…

Category: PGA Tour

While the cat’s away, Duval will play

David Duval made his first 36 hole cut of the year at the Texas Open. He had missed 18 straight. I guess having 24 of the top pros in the world playing in the President’s Cup doesn’t hurt his cause.…