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.
"Obviously, two shots have cost me two tournaments. But at least they're costing me tournaments."
/"I don't think it's breaking the rules, it's bending them."
/"They haven't made any comment about it at all"
/Thanks to reader Tom for Tim Dahlberg's downright bubbly take on the state of the Tiger Woods Foundation and in particular, the Anaheim learning center where life goes on and the kids seem unfazed.
The head of the Anaheim City School District says he's grateful for the center, saying the 20,000 or so kids it has touched in its short existence far outweighs anything Woods may have done in his personal life.
"Having a resource like the Tiger Woods Learning Center is just incredible," superintendent Jose Banda said. "It comes down to money, especially with budgets the way they are. The stuff they have is state of the art and expensive stuff."
On a recent morning, the driving range out the back door was empty. During breaks, the fifth-graders are likelier to be kicking a soccer ball than hitting golf balls.
This class is mostly Hispanic, and nearly all are from low-income families. Ask if they know who Tiger Woods is, and they're quick with a response.
"He's a professional golfer," one says.
The Co-COO Parking Spots
/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
/"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?





