Be careful when anointing 'the next big thing'
Jason Sobel...on the final two holes of regulation, Fowler greeted his former Walker Cup teammate on the practice green with a "What's up, man?" that was so casual, you got the feeling each expected to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009Timberlake's affinity for golf shines through
Jason Sobel...eminently familiar yet not altogether unmistakable. Perhaps that's because despite six Grammy awards and two Emmys, Justin Timberlake seems like any other golf-crazed everyman who might round out your foursome on a Sunday...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009Time to put captain's picks under the microscope
Jason Sobel...took a mighty hack and went for the green. Couples lagged one to tap-in range. Norman...Woods 6 Jim Furyk 6 Stewart Cink 4 Justin Leonard 4 Kenny Perry 4 Steve Stricker 3...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009First Cup: Tuesday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoop...as well make the most of it with a relatively cheap young talent to be named later. Justin Williams anyone? Add another athletic rebounder/shotblocker to the group who just happens to come with the...
Blog | September 23, 2008Master of my TV domain
...his left wrist and may never play again ... until Kelly Preston nurses him back to health. 2. Justin Rose's duck hook drive at 17 when he realized he was within a stroke of the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 09, 2007Kim dishes on Tiger, MJ and the U.S. Open
Jason SobelAnthony Kim has won two PGA Tour titles, more than $7 million in total earnings and has been a Ryder Cup hero. For most professional golfers, this wou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 10, 2009Nelson venue still adjusting to latest tweaks
Nathan Easler...grass. Players have commented from their practice rounds that they like the faster track, especially around the greens. The field of 156 recognizes there will be far fewer par-breakers this week compared to the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 19, 2009Gay nearly flawless in claiming Verizon Heritage
Nathan Easler...our predictions were that the GIR percentage would be quite low because of Harbour Town's small greens. We also surmised that scrambling would be a key stat for the tournament leaders. Harbour Town Golf...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 19, 2009Expect chip-ins by the dozen at Harbour Town
Nathan Easler...Town is one of Dye's most famous courses, featuring a very tight design with exceptionally small greens; this puts a premium on accuracy, shot-making and scrambling rather than distance. This week the golf...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 15, 2009Conquering Bear Trap key to Honda Classic win
Nathan EaslerThe PGA Tour wrapped up its West Coast swing and begins the Florida leg of the season this week at the Honda Classic. The host venue is the PGA Nation...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 02, 2009Long putts have that sinking feeling at FBR Open
Nathan Easler...4-ranked player in the world. He'll be paired with Sony Open champ Zach Johnson and Justin Leonard. Before the 2008 Holmes/Mickelson playoff, the previous playoff here was in 1996, when Mickelson beat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2009Golf Stats: The Numbers That Matter
Nathan Easler...courses. The PGA Tour field is headlined by David Toms, Stephen Ames, Steve Stricker and former champions Justin Leonard, Mike Weir, D.J. Trahan and Chad Campbell. Half a Century? Putting together crazy casts like...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 19, 2009PGA Tour prognostication for 2009
Jason Sobel...makes more than Marino, who led the Tour in total birdies last year. Other options: Chad Campbell, Justin Leonard, Charley Hoffman FBR Open: Phil Mickelson Lefty owns five top-10s in the past five editions...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009Golf Stats: The Numbers That Matter
Nathan EaslerEvery golfer and every golf fan knows the sport is a game of numbers. One of the most distinct characteristics of golf is that any player's efforts ar...
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