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
"He's now shifting his hips more than Shakira."
/Bob Prichard of the Somax Performance Institute says Tiger's swing is "measurably worse" and that his putting woes are caused by microfiber issues in his neck. Entertaining and thought-provoking stuff:
Read MoreAllen Stanford Receiver Sues Tour, IMG, Toms
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Bloomberg's Andrew Harris reports on a court-appointed receiver's attempt to recoup $13 million from Stanford Financial beneficiariesPinehurst #2 Like You've Never Seen It!
/Now, when you watch these two videos posted by the Pinehurst PR team on the day of their official restoration website launch, there are a couple of things to look at:
A) Look at just how hideously the course had evolved. Even though bunker locations haven't been touched by Coore, Crenshaw and the "boys" on this job (which I know includes the great Dave Axland), note how the simple loosening of the edges already lends a feel of naturalness to the place that had been lost. It'll only get better over time.
"Old beat-up vets like me … they'll mow us over."
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Martha Groves of the Los Angeles Times looks at concerns veterans have about a nonprofit group's takeover and $6 million plans to convert the West Los Angeles "Heroes Course" into a practice facility for the UCLA golf teams, as well as to "improve" the course for the vets.This Isn't The Endorsement Deal Steiney Had In Mind
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Back in November, Mark Steinberg said he was close to inking some new deals for Tiger and it looks like...wait, you are saying this one might be unauthorized? From the copyranter blog:
A First: Pinehurst Launches Restoration-Centric Website
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For immediate release...
PINEHURST LAUNCHES DEDICATED WEBSITE TO SHOWCASE PINEHURST NO. 2 RESTORATION
"Admire the monster-vexing skills of professional golfers with today's Groupon"
/I haven't found Groupon to be the next Twitter, but people swear by the daily deal that arrives in their email box. Google is trying to copy the concept and I have to say, I'm encouraged to see the folks running the fan-starved Northern Trust Open for using such a hip method to get more warm bodies out to the tournament.
Read MoreCharity Isn't Always The Heart Of The PGA Tour
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The leaders have a few holes left Monday and no one cares about the Waste Management Open's outcome other than immediate family, friends and some folks who were going to play a Monday pro-am at TPC Scottsdale."A group of Holocaust survivors, mostly in their 80s, are planning to picket the Allianz golf tournament at Broken Sound Monday morning."
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Thanks to Pete Finch for catching and Tweeting this Lona O'Connor story from the Palm Beach Post about Monday's planned picket of the Champions Tour's Allianz event by a group of Holocaust survivors"I don't know why Christina Kim's word was taken more than mine.''
/Martin Blake on Karie Webb's spat with officials Down Under over marking her ball with a tee, something common on the LPGA Tour (apparently) but unbeknownst to Golf Australia's officials who bickered with Webb.
Read More2011 Waste Management Sunday Play Open Thread
/It's the third round, maybe some fourth round and if we're lucky the last day of play. But the way the week has gone and as cold as it is outside, I wouldn't count on a Sunday finish. Even if they do, most of you will be watching the glory that is the Super Bowl. But if you feel compelled to comment on the golf...
2011 USGA Annual Meeting Report
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The dandruff encrusted bluecoat and grey slacks crowd gathered at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort for their annual meeting just miles and seemingly world's away from the roudy Waste Management Open in Scottsdale. The recent scorecard DQ's spiced up the cocktail reception banter, and based on the guarded remarks from the the rules experts, on a practical level it's going to be incredibly fun watching the USGA, R&A and pro tours try to come to a resolution in time for the looming 2012 rule book finalization.
