A recent post from reader Oliver Sudden basically posed the question, “Should some of the Rules of Golf be changed?” A most interesting query, this, in particular as it relates to the oscillating ball issue. Because the answer is yes, change the damn rule. Paraphrasing, the rule in question (18-2-b) says that once the golfer has addressed the ball, and it moves before a stroke is started, the golfer is deemed to have caused it to move and is charged one stroke – and must replace the ball back where it was before moving. This is a prime example of where ... full post »

Any time there is a draft in professional sports, hope is in the air. Fans of every team see only the possibilities, and rarely the pitfalls. Having said that, I proclaim my fantasy golf team for 2008 one of the serious contenders for the big prize as overall champions as well as a threat in major tournaments. If you do not participate in a fantasy league, I urge you to start one. It gives you a rooting interest every week of the season and draft day alone is worth the price of admission. Before I tell you who makes up ... full post »