The Co-COO Parking Spots
/Thanks to the reader who recently played TPC Sawgrass and took these shots. The two signs kind of give new perspective to LPGA Commish Mike Whan's back-wrenching effort to eliminate his designated parking space:
Read MoreIn 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.
Guest Photographer Of The Week!
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I'm thrilled to be this week's guest photo choice of Rob Matre. The image in question was taken at last year's Northern Trust Open. And judging by the weather forecast, I'll be shooting a bunch more in black and white this year.
Slandered?
/So Phil believes Scott McCarron slandered him?
FYI To Peter Kostis: Farmers Insurance
/On Friday's telecast Peter Kostis dared to opine on the great job Farmers Insurance has done stepping in to sponsor the tournament at Torrey. (And why do I envision Lance Barrow holding his breath, hands on head, saying, Peter, Peter....don't do it, don't do it.)
Read More"God forbid the PGA Tour to step on the USGA's shoes"
/There was also this from Tour policy board member Joe Ogilvie. Start with the bottom Tweet:
I think it's safe to say a Commissioner Ogilvie would have invoked a local rule.
The question is, why didn't Commissioner Finchem do the same?
Daly: I Can't Afford To Play The PGA Tour
/That's today's explanation on Twitter. Maybe it's a shrewd leveraging ploy with Golf Channel to get them to pay his exorbitant entry fees? Or to get us to buy his new album. Or to build his lawsuit case for the Honda injury?
Daly Retiring?**
/Thanks to reader Erik for the video and link, I'm sure GC will have a clean version online soon since they are the official network of John Daly.
Read More"It's cheating, and I'm appalled Phil has put it in play."
/That's Scott McCarron talking to The San Francisco Chronicle's Ron Kroichick about Phil Mickelson's decision to put a Ping wedge from the 90s into his bag this week..
Read MoreNantz Says Buy, Buy, Buy Golf
/Jay Posner spoke to Jim Nantz who clearly didn't get the CBS memo about no Tiger talk.
Read More"Quick, what does the 79 stand for Thursday when referencing John Daly?"
/Yahoo's Shane Bacon takes the network to task for its excessive John Daly coverage Thursday at Torrey Pines.
Read MoreBubba Gets His Wish To Be With Ellen
/Brian Wacker has the great news. I know you're setting the DVR's already.
Read MoreJerry West And The Northern Trust Open
/GolfDigest.com has posted my Jerry West feature from this week's Golf World. Thanks to the PGA Tour's Laura Hill and tournament general manager Mike Bone, I was able to enjoy unusual access to West on three different occasions as he traveled around the city promoting the Northern Trust Open.
Read More"I think 'cheating' is not the right word to use, but it's definitely an advantage."
/Robert Lusetich on Robert Allenby's view of players using PING Eye 2 wedges to skirt the groove rule change.
"I just believe that even if they are legal, you still shouldn't be using them," said Allenby. "Just because someone has a couple sitting in their garage somewhere or they've got them off eBay or whatever, I just don't think that's the integrity of the game."
"I think 'cheating' is not the right word to use, but it's definitely an advantage."
When told that Mickelson was one of the handful of players -- including Hunter Mahan, John Daly and Dean Wilson -- who have put the 20-year-old wedge in their bags, Allenby appeared stunned.
"Oh, he's using one this week? Well, I have no comment there. I'll be a good boy," said the Australian.
