Let me preface this article with an old joke. A police officer in a patrol car signals a speeding car to pull over to the side of the road. There are two young males in the front seat. When the officer walks up to the car, the driver rolls down his window and disrespectfully asks, “What’s the problem?” The policeman grabs the smartass by his shirt, jerks him up, slaps him several times and shoves him back in his seat. The he walks around the car to the passenger side and taps on the window. The passenger rolls down his window ... full post »

Clearly, Lorena Ochoa is destined for greatness. Having just turned 25 this week, she had a magnificent 2006 season, earning the most money and victories (6) on the LPGA Tour. She was also its most consistent performer; notching twelve other top 5’s and she did it in only 25 events. From her record-setting college career until now, Ochoa has been on an inexorable march to the top of the women’s game. But for all her consistency and sparkling play, there is one more mountain to climb: a Major victory. The only possible flaw in her make-up is a tendency to occasionally ... full post »

Who said there’s no such thing as miracles? Just a few months ago PGA of America President Roger Warren was staunchly defending that lame Ryder Cup selection system which only awarded performance points for top ten finishes. Then they asked the wonderfully honest, outspoken and fiery Paul Azinger to be Captain for the 2008 Ryder Cup Matches to be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky. Azinger basically told them that he didn’t want to do it if they handcuffed him with that horrible system. On the heels of another lopsided Ryder Cup result, Warren and his cronies were finally ... full post »

Seriously, do you think there was any chance that Phil Mickelson would have contended at last weeks’ Tour Championship? He hasn’t been playing to anywhere near his normal standard for months now. Besides, he should be lauded for putting family life ahead of money-grabbing, which is basically what this top-30-only tournament is about anyway. The real issue is that Tiger Woods opted not to show up. Woods has never missed this tournament since his first appearance in 1996. Please don’t buy that lame excuse about still being exhausted from playing too much. The man hasn’t played tournament golf in a month. ... full post »