Nelson 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, 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 03, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "justin green" make the list?
