The Potty Putter...
/Several years into blogging not much makes my jaw drop, but this incredible find by GolfbloggerUK managed to do it. And no, this is not from The Onion. Amazon sells it. Really.
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.
Grand Slam Down To Two...
/There's nothing funny about Louis Oosthuizen pulling out of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf after damaging ligaments on the outside of his left ankle, leaving just two major winners left in the Slam event.
Read MoreSI Golf Group's 40 Under 40
/I'm shocked, shocked that as the purveyor of this website the SI Golf Group did not deem me part of the "up-and-coming generation of influencers, trendsetters and newsmakers, an eclectic mix of talent worth watching today and for many years to come."
Read MoreI Have Failed You, My Dear Readers
/Reader Seitz is correct, I missed the best part of Greg Norman's sitdown schmoozefest with Lewine Mair. While I reveled in answers that only an IMG press agent could love while the Shark waxed on about his beef and Presidents Cup arm sling, he lobbed this hanging curveball. Speaking of Lorena Ochoa's involvement in an Olympic design job for the Rio Olympics in Brazil, where Portuguese is the native language.
Read More"I'm my last few years on the regular Tour, there were other things stimulating me more than chasing a little white ball. I was bursting with ideas."
/So many laugh-out-loud moments in Greg Norman's Global Golf Post interview with Lewine Mair, where to start? Well thanks to reader Tim for making me read this, otherwise I would have skipped it.
Read MorePro V1s Promise Not To Get Emotional On You As Highly Anticipated Anniversary Nears
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Golf World Monday notes the 10-year anniversary of the paradigm-shifting introduction of Titleist's Pro V1 this week. Confirming that the fall is indeed a slow news time in golf.
More Rankings Comedy: Woods Just Needs To Make Appearance In Next Three Weeks To Retain Top Spot
/James Corrigan on the chances of Martin Kaymer vaulting to the top spot, as well as how Tiger can retain the No. 1 position.
Read MoreDate Set For Westwood's Takeover Of No. 1 Spot Giving Further Credence To Fears World Ranking Is A Farce
/From SI/golf.com's always fun weekly roundtable, especially when they sit inside watching golf telecasts so I don't to:
Read More“We’ll recommend another 80 rooms to the next owners.”
/Sad to say I didn't catch a minute of the McGladrey Classic Sunday but I did enjoy the shower-inducing Q&A Matty G has posted with point-misser extraordinaire Bill Jones III, the dude who ran Sea Island into bankruptcy in pursuit of five-star status.
Read More"A prospective captain couldn't have put it better."
/Dermot Gilleece catches up with Paul McGinley, likely 2014 Ryder Cup Captain and 2010 assistant Captain who shares some behind-the-scenes moments from last week's Cup. There's the inevitable stuff that Captain Monty could have been one of Churchill's generals if he'd just been born a few decades earlier.
But this was fun:
"Why they can't find some back tees on the Kings course and play the Ryder Cup there. If you're playing match play, you don't need a course 7,500-yards long."
/Lots of intriguing remarks from Darren Clarke following the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. Two that stood out:
Read More“Currently, the Detroit Golf Club is doing due diligence with regard to a PGA Tour event for the fall of 2011."
/Lynn Henning reports that Detroit Golf Club is pursuing a PGA Tour event and presumably, the tour is interested in returning to Detroit.
“Currently, the Detroit Golf Club is doing due diligence with regard to a PGA Tour event for the fall of 2011,” said Flood,
Sea Island Auction Looms As Tour Event Is Played Before Invisible Gallery
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One reader likened it to a "club invitational-sized" crowd for the McGladrey Classic. I thought that was kind. But they certainly do seem to be sticking to their 7500-a-day gallery limit!
Meanwhile, Monday is auction day for Sea Island, as J. Scott Trubey reports. Just all around good vibes!
After two years of doubt, a measure of clarity should come Monday for Sea Island in the form of a bankruptcy auction.
The remaining assets of the bankrupt Sea Island Co. — the five-star Cloister and Lodge hotels and four celebrated golf courses among them— will be sold to the highest bidder at the headquarters of Atlanta law firm King & Spalding.
Walter Driver's old stomping grounds where diversity makes for prime Awkward Family Photos material!
But an auction is required by bankruptcy law, and a competing group of bidders has brought drama to a community known more for tranquil marshes, elegant hotels and plush service.
“We’ll be holding our breaths on Monday,” said Jane Fraser, a Sea Island member and resident.
The partnership of Oaktree Capital Management and Avenue Capital Group won a lengthy bid process to acquire the storied resort for $197.5 million. Its offer, known as a “stalking horse bid,” is said to honor Sea Island memberships, keep Sea Island’s 1,400 employees and retain Sea Island Co. scion A.W. “Bill” Jones III as chairman and CEO.
A competing team made up of Starwood Capital and Anschutz Entertainment is also cleared to bid at Monday’s auction.
Westwood Reinjury Means He Might Shut It Down, Squelching Hopes Of Writers Eyeing World No. 1 Takeover Stories
/Oh but it's not all bad news, because it is, after all, the Official World Golf Ranking where sense was long ago abandoned.
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