Archives for: July 2005

UK reader planning U.S. golf vacation. How 'bout some help, folks!

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Commenting on Kiel Christianson's blog comparing Scotland and Ireland, Rob writes in:I along with two good friends are planning our 40th birthday golfing trips for next year and would like some advice from people states side. We have played in South… more »

Reader blasts Hawaii golf courses - what say ye, Jennifer Mario?

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Responding to Jennifer Mario's glowing blog on all things golf/Hawaii, reader Arnie rips in with this comment:"Gotta disagree. In my opinion the golf in Hawaii has got to be the most overrated in the entire U.S. Sure the views from the Princeville… more »

Ben Crane creeps to US Bank Championship win; vows to play faster - some day

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The same Ben Crane who caused all the ruckus in June at the Booz Allen Classic when his slow pace ticked off playing partner Rory Sabbatini turned that glacial pace to his advantage Sunday, winning the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee.After the win,… more »

Michelle Wie and collard greens at the Masters?

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Commenting on Doug Carey's recent blog advising Michelle Wie how to plot her future on (LPGA? PGA?) tour, a reader named Bill wrote, "The PGA Tour is for the best of the best, not for the best white men. Remember it was not that longer ago when they were… more »

David Toms bails on British Open, reeling from a 74 and DQ infraction

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Now that hurts, mam. Looks like the 74 David Toms signed for after the opening round likely should have been even worse. Toms disqualified himself saying he might have hit a moving ball on the 17th green Thursday when he was putting in for double b… more »

Tiger Woods wins British Open in style! (on a Thursday to boot)

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I'm with SI.com's Gary Van Sickle: Give Tiger the jug now. more »

Tiger Woods in command in British Open at St. Andrews

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In a heroic effort to get us to stop talking about Michelle Wie for at least a few minutes, Tiger Woods came charging out of the gate in the first round of the British Open at the Old Course today, shooting a 6-under 66. When he won the Open on the Ol… more »

Caddyshack gear: Site offers logoed Bushwood CC stuff

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A reader at GolfBoards.com tipped me off to a site that sells logoed gear from Bushwood Country Club ("Bu-bu-bu-Bushwood? A dump!!?").I'm too busy right now, so you're going to have to supply you own Caddyshack quote/references here. Sorry.-- Mar… more »

Suckers, here's your chance to caddy in British Open at St. Andrews

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Betcha a million quid I can spot the guy at the British Open with way too much money and way too little sense. He'll be the guy carrying the bag for David Diaz. Take a look at Ebay auction 7167732862. When I posted this, the bidding was up to $7,418. All… more »

Paid too much for a golf course in bad shape? No refund? Contact the BBB

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Ever leave a golf course feeling you didn't get anywhere near your money's worth. You know, patchy tees, overseeded or brown greens, etc. Usually complaining in the pro shop is going to get you nowhere. Here's a tip, file a complaint with the Better Busi… more »
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