When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD
The New York Post has picked up on the story first reported by Evan Rothman: The Donald's attempt to purchase historic Engineers and turn it into Trump National Long Island Sound.
Read MoreTom Kite Owes Camilo An Apology!
/At least, that's one takeaway from Frank Hannigan's excellent "Voices" contribution in this week's Golf World (story not posted) addressing the Camilo Villegas DQ following a viewer-reported violation. It seems that after Paul Azinger infamously improved his stance in a Doral water hazard in 1991, former Commissioner Deane Beman "ordained that one of his field staff would go into the TV production truck at the start of every telecast and monitor play from in front of a monitor."
Read More"It’s more difficult today, Weiskopf believes, for Woods or any skilled player to separate himself."
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Randall Mell talks to Tom Weiskopf about "mystique" and the likelihood that Tiger has lost his after the last year's worth of news. But he also makes an interesting point about technology that in some ways speaks to just how dominant Tiger has been and, as some of us believe, how modern equipment has made his competition better."In the age of blogging, Tweeting and podcasts, wearing microphones shouldn't be a big deal. I think it's worth a try."
/According to Sal Johnson in this uniquely conveyed disquisition, SI Golf Plus commissioned a counterpoint My Shot to Justin Rose's view that players should not wear wireless microphones. However, Ted Purdy's piece did not make the magazine and was buried at golf.com, but here it is.
Read More"Golf Writer and Editor James Dodson to Receive ASGCA’s Donald Ross Award"
/Just When Dana Garmany Thought He Was Out, Troon Board Pulls Him Back In
/Jack Crittenden reports that Troon has re-installed Dana Garmany as CEO after his one year of retirement. This is mostly only of interest to those in the golf course industry, but Garmany is one of the rare breed of CEO types who play do the b-speak game but who also has a big picture view with plenty of interesting things to say. Glad he's back in the game!
Read MoreIntimacy Of Player-Caddy Relationship At Stake With Wireless Mics?
/Stephanie Wei talks to more players about their microphone-wearing reservations and, well, it's getting into a personal area for Matt Bettencourt.
Read More"We don't really like how the golf world is viewing these type of things, but at the end of the day, it is the players' responsibility to know the rules."
/Bob Harig reviews the politics and particulars of the Villegas DQ at Kapalua and asks the USGA's Mike Davis about reviews of the penalty of disqualification for signing an incorrect card.
Read More"The Tournament of Champions felt less like opening day than it did the first day pitchers and catchers report to camp."
/Rex Hoggard suggests that the Hawaii start to the PGA Tour season just isn't work, whether because of timing or energy or most likely, location.
Read MoreRush Sets "Milestone" Golf Channel Rating
/It's so depressing that a 0.3 household rating and 310,000 average total viewership constitues a milestone showing.
Read More"The Potent Putter"
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I asked a few people what they thought of the National Enquirer story on Tiger purportedly leafing through Elin's diaries. The reactions unanimously expressed approval for the "potent putter." And not much else.Kapalua Ratings Up, Free Attendance Down
/Reader Robert emailed to ask about Hyundai Tournament of Some Champions ratings and Alex Miceli delivers the good news...
Read MoreMr. Clutch Pulling Out The Luxury Boxes And Perks
/Jill Painter on Jerry West's latest efforts to lure top players to the Northern Trust Open, which already has an improved field thanks to a move back to its pre-WGC Match Play date. On his time with Tiger at the Chevron:
Read MoreStevie Must Be Horrified: Bones Works As Camera Assistant
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Mickelson looper Jim "Bones" Mackay would work the BCS title game as SI photographer Robert Beck's go-fer assistant."Rory McIlroy has developed blisters on his hands since he split up with his girlfriend of six years."
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That's Brian Keogh's lede. I'll let you hit the link for the rest of the details.
It's not quite as it sounds.

