"Colin Montgomerie to quit as captain before the last shot of the event is struck (25/1)"
/Alex Miceli on some of the more unusual bets offered. My favorites:
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.
Clinton To Be At Celtic Manor Saturday; Padding Hall Of Fame Credentials?
/Hey, I'm just saying, since the World Golf Hall of Fame noted President George Bush's Presidents Cup attendance as part of his golf resume, could Clinton be far behind with another Cup appearance?
Read MoreCalf Injury Helps Vault Westwood To No. 2 In World
/Doug Ferguson on the latest OWGR oddity, this time Lee Westwood moving to No. 2 next week despite two months off.
Read MoreCaptains Agree To Pace Of Play Policy That Will Never Be Enforced
/Thanks to OWGR Fan for noting Bob Harig's small item about the Captain's promising a no-slow play policy.
Read MoreFriday Morning Four-Balls Set...
/Dave Shedloski and Sam Weinman break down the pairings.
America Deprived Of Agonizing Through Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony!
/When I posted the viewing times it never dawned on me that we would be deprived of the always brilliant spectacle known as the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony? Who do I call?
Read MoreThe Ink-Stained Wretches Overwhelmingly Pick Europe To Take Back Cup
/Only three by my count are picking the U.S. in this informal Sporting Life poll of scribblers.
Read MorePavin Enlists Fighter Pilot To Provide U.S. Team War-On-Terror Update
/Hey, I'm just relaying what he said, as relayed in an unbylined AP story.
Read More2010 Ryder Cup Caption Fun, Vol. 4...Black Tie Dinner Edition
/The Prince gets to meet Ian Poulter, master Tweeter...
Read More"Either he is a noble captain or a very confident one. Or, depending on the outcome on Sunday, he may well go down as simply foolhardy."
/Lawrence Donegan reviews the recent course setup shenanigans by Ryder Cup Captains and wonders what Monty is thinking by not doing this best to rig the course to gain a European advantage.
Read MoreRyder Cup Could Bring $177 Million to Wales If It Ever Stops Raining
/At least, based on a study...
Based based on the weather forecast as outlined by Steve DiMeglio, that number might be a bit optimistic.
“I remember Robin Love holding up the trophy and telling the guys to take dead aim,."
/Stephanie Wei provides that image for us courtesy of Tabitha Furyk, one more reminder that 2012 should be fun too! She also talks to other wives about the Ryder Cup for WSJ:
Read More2010 Ryder Cup Caption Fun, Vol. 3...Black Tie Dinner Edition
/Thanks to reader Chip for this gallery of images from** (link working!) the esteemed David Cannon, Getty Images.
It's tough to know where to start, so we'll just go with Chip's choice. So many thought bubbles to choose from!
"Bush Move Overlooks Legit Hall Candidates"
/In my ongoing making enemies series, Golf World publishes my suggestion that George Bush wasn not an appropriate Hall of Fame selection.
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