Will Phil Get Fined For Barclays Fan Wager?
/Stooge that I am, I kept refreshing the PGA Tour YouTube page
Read MoreWhen one comes to the quality of the bunkers and other hazards we pass into realm of much dispute and argument. Primarily bunkers should be sand bunkers purely, not composed of gravel, stones or dirt. Whether this or that bunker is well placed, has caused more intensely heated arguments outside of the realms of religion, than has ever been my lot to listen to. C.B. MACDONALD
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)
Bookshop.org option to support local independent bookstores.
Reviews:
"Golf Architecture for Normal People . . . should be required reading for those who are not ashamed to admit they know little about the subject, and for those who think they do . . . . Golf course architecture geeks have trouble slimming their thoughts down to bite-sized chunks, but Shackelford has achieved a remarkable success here." —Independent (Ireland)
"From the relative newcomer who’s slowly getting hooked to those that have played the game for most of their lives and think they know a thing or two, Golf Architecture for Normal People provides a solid and sober perspective that will help everyone recognize why some golf courses are worth playing more than once while a single trip around others is all you’re ever likely to want or need." —Links Magazine.
“It’s a wonderful book. An easy read that arrives just in time for your summer reading list. If you’ve never thought about how an appreciation for course design could heighten your enjoyment of the game, you must check this out.”—The Peterborough Examiner
"As in his prior publications, in his newest book Shackelford shows a deep appreciation for what can be done to create a golf course that appeals to the broadest possible golfing audience…Shackelford’s prose is succinct, often witty, and accessible."—Cape Gazette
"Author, blogger and golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford, who helped Gil Hanse design Rustic Canyon and restore 2023 U.S. Open host Los Angeles Country Club, taps into his passion by creating a guide that helps every golfer understand the nuances of course design. Published by Tatra Press, the 164-page hardcover book is a must-read for every golfer to better understand the game they love." —Golf Pass
"Shackelford provides an informative picture [and]...sprinkles in history lessons about those who planted the game's architectural roots, defines common terms and helps you hone your eyes when it comes to identifying some of the tricks of the trade."—FORE Magazine
"This new book does a great job demystifying golf course design ideas for average players, but can also be a beneficial read fro PGA Professionals and other golf course employees to get a better understanding of their home courses." —PGA Magazine
Video: "Oh no not again!" Phil In The Hospitality Tent...Again!
/This time, having a night to sleep on his overgauged shot Friday from the tent, Phil Mickelson gauged the bounce off the Barclay's carpeting better even though he had to carve it over the tent and, well...you just have to watch. Unreal.
The video:
And since the tents are temporary, there will be no plaques. Just these painted remembrances, tweeted out by the Ridgewood CC Grounds account.
The first.
The 3rd round has barely begun and Phil has already done it again from the left of 5. This time he hit the green. pic.twitter.com/Z8Z33pEYdi
— Ridgewood CC Grounds (@RCC_Grounds) August 23, 2014
And the second:
Divot crew had to make an extra stop left of 5 last night. #Leftyoffthedeck pic.twitter.com/OwWsj8Rhwn
— Ridgewood CC Grounds (@RCC_Grounds) August 23, 2014
Video: Phil's Recovery Shot From The Hospitality Tent
/This one at the Barclays in round 2 may top all of
Read MoreThe Cameron Tringale DQ Fleshed Out...
/Interesting stuff in this reporting by Bob Harig on last week's DQ of Cameron Tringale a week after the PGA. Tringale changed his mind on a final round situation at the 11th hole where he whiffed a tap-in. 
Harig quotes both Tringale and playing partner Matt Jones, who it turns out, saw the whiff and brought it up after the round. Tringale said there was no intent and the issue died. Until Tringale slept (or didn't) on the matter:
"I asked him what he had on No. 11 because we all saw what happened," Jones said after his round Thursday at Ridgewood. "Did you not make a stroke at that ball? He said there was no intent and once a player says there is no intent to make a stroke, I just left it at that and I signed the scorecard.
"When a player says there is no intent, you have to take his credibility and trust him. And he doesn't have any type of reputation to think otherwise or question him for that."
Jones said he was surprised when he learned Tringale had disqualified himself. "I thought it was over and done with as soon as he signed his card," Jones said.
No-No: Noh Hits Shot Off Wrong Green, Gets Penalty
/Brian Wacker with a report on Seung-Yul Noh
Read MoreRory: "I’ve not quite put in the time over the last few days for obvious reasons"
/That quote after Rory McIlroy's opening 74 in round one of the PGA Tour Playoffs
Read More"Uptick" In Major Medical Exemptions On Finchem's Radar
/Maybe he bought a few days with his comedy work and
Read MorePlayoff Fever! Well, At Least We Have Ridgewood's 5th
/In other sports playoff combatants hunker down to prepare. But in golf the pressure
Read MoreBubba Apology Tour Kicks Off In New Jersey, Future Dates TBA
/He's seen the light! He's on a mission...to repair the damage. And the beauty of Bubba Watson?
Read MoreFive Players Outside World Top 200 Win PGA Tour Events In '14
/Doug Ferguson files several fun notes in
Read MorePGA Tour Murder Mystery Intrigue...For A Good Cause
/I'll admit, I'm envious.
Read MoreWeb.Com Tour Grads Not Getting Enough Opportunities?
/One shot off the Wyndham Championship lead, Brad Fritsch used the opportunity
Read MoreMrs. Patrick Reed Back On The Bag, Ryder Cup Gig Possible
/Will Gray writes about the return of Justine Reed to Patrick's
Read MoreMcIlroy Asks And Receives Frys.com Deferment
/Ron Kroichick reports that Rory McIlroy, who was slated to play the 2014 Frys.com Open as part of an agreement with the tour for a release to play in Turkey, has asked to put off his Frys.com appearance until 2015 and the tournament said ok.
Tiger Woods is still thought to be on tap to play this year as part of a similar agreement though no official announcement has been made for the October 9-12 event.
Judging by the hours Rory’s keeping in New York City—at least according to Page Six—he’s going to need some time off to recuperate.
Roundup: Tiger's Whirlwind Practice Round
/Dave Kindred captures the mood from a wild and wacky practice round
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