“Let me get this straight. I just shot 65 on Sunday to win by three shots, while Tiger shot 69. But he gets $10 million and I get $1 million. No, he he he, I’m just joking.” That was Phil Mickelson’s response (paraphrased) to a post-round query of his thoughts on the FedEx Cup. Pretty funny, the way he pointed out the absurdity of the whole playoff system. I’m all for a playoff-style event but the only way the general public will consider this a true playoff is if two things happen: 1) Whoever is in first place has a chance ... full post »

There are two major problems with the FedEx Cup which all stem from this undeniable truth: it was contrived to bring about a finale to the season for a handful of star players who otherwise would have basically packed it in after the PGA Championship in August. The rank and file PGA Tour pros are patiently waiting for this to be over so they can get back to the business of either improving their standing on next years invitation lists, or just trying to secure their 2010 playing privileges. The first big problem with the FedEx Cup is that it’s one ... full post »

We should have seen this coming. Once again in a risk/reward scenario, Greg Norman has made a bold choice. To anyone familiar with his golfing career, this is what he does. There is one little problem with this philosophy. Greg Norman is no Arnold Palmer. Hell, he’s not even a Phil Mickelson. Those two guys could pull it off enough to justify taking the chance. Norman, well, he turned into the Loser of Destiny almost every time. When the Captain of the International Team in the upcoming Presidents Cup announced his first of two wild card selections – Japanese 17-year-old Ryo ... full post »

Ford’s Colony Rocky Mount is a very upscale, 1,000 lot housing development that, because of the economic climate, is basically on hold. That bit of bad news, however, provides a great chance for the general public to play a really good private golf course and at public prices to boot. For traveling golfers, the Ford’s Colony layout is a perfect place to take a break in your road trip as it is located just a few miles east of Interstate 95. I had the pleasure of playing this course cut out of rolling, forested land a few weeks ago. Having ... full post »