In golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
It’s back!
Twenty years later Tatra Press has kindly allowed me to bring back Grounds For Golf now that golf architecture is of more interest to the masses. A new Introduction looks at what’s driven the interest growth and two new chapters I had a blast adding (plus a few edits to keep things up-to-date).
The Amazon purchase page for the book arriving June 15, 2026.
"Bivens cost the tour $824,345 in salary, bonuses and benefits in 2008, up from $522,000 in 2007."
/Jon Show scoured the LPGA's IRS filings and reports that their recent staff purge knocked $1 million in salary off the books, but far more amazing was this revelation about the Brand Lady:
Bivens cost the tour $824,345 in salary, bonuses and benefits in 2008, up from $522,000 in 2007. She cost the LPGA $710,812 in compensation and benefits in 2006, which was her only other full year in the job.
Tiger Accident Clippings, Vol. 9
/Q-School Final Round Preview
/Sean Martin focuses on two Boise St. grads making a run at their cards and also offers other notes previewing players on both sides of the
The Chevron World Challenge And Rankings Points
/Tiger Accident Clippings, Vol. 8
/The tabloids continue to ignore Tiger's plea for privacy (shocking!), with Sharon Churcher and Caroline Graham of the Daily Mail offering the most extensive detail and interviews yet with an Orlando woman and her family.
The latest mistress was the subject of the previously reported National Enquirer story that was reportedly scrapped in exchange for the Men's Fitness cover story. (Amazing coincidence: the NY Post story that revealed this earlier in the week and then disappeared is magically back up!)
Who Says Gary Koch Isn't Funny?
/During Saturday's Chevron World Challenge telecast, Camilo Villegas unleashed a nice "f*&$#ng p@#$k" picked up by microphones, but the immediate interpretation by Gary Koch should win him an Emmy.
Stevie Stands By His Man; Tiger's Return Set For Torrey Pines
/Anatomy Of The Woods-Uchitel Negotiation...With A Little Help From Online Friends?
/Monty Loses His License While Tiger Pays $164 Fine!
/Ah...Back To Reality: A Course Setup Boondoggle To Savor!
/Remember the good old days when we bloggers had to harp on about course setup boondoggles instead of TMZ reports? I feel refreshed after reading about the latest Australian Open debacle that players apparently saw coming, even though the folks in charge did not.
Adam Lucius for Sportal:
Daily Beast Shocker: Golfers Play As Many As 20 Events A Year, Often Meet Future Wives At Tournaments!
/Rickie Fowler 10-under Through 14**
/Four holes to play, par-72 layout so there's a shot at least of a you-know-what.
**Made bogey as soon as I made the post!
Tiger Should Return To The PGA Tour At...
/...Kapalua. For the 2010 SBS Championship.
Here's why:
- He can enter the Friday before and various outlets will have missed the chance to apply for a credential.

