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
"It wasn't the No. 2 so many of us thought was the best course in the country. But they did a wonderful job. It's my favorite again."
/That's from Lanny Wadkins who was watching his son play in last week's North and South at Pinehurst. Bill Fields reports for Golf World Monday on the first event of significance played at the historic course.
Read More"It's Paris, Bubs, not the dark side of the moon."
/Site reader and Golf Channel European tour commentator Jay Townsend will be appearing on Monday's Morning Drivel to discuss the Bubba Watson situation and promises some insights into what was happening and just what Bubba's appearance deal was. I know you all have it on auto record but just an FYI in case.
Read More2011 AT&T National (Tape Delayed) Final Round Open Comment Thread
/I was just about to point out how a great leaderboard was going to be a secondary story to third round co-leader Rickie Fowler's attempt to win his first PGA Tour event, but then I looked at the fourth round leaderboard. Still time, but he's four back after a three over start...and on Golf Channel, has not teed off! One of those weather situation deals.
Read MoreGreenbrier To Get PGA Tour's July 4 Date In '12
/"It's huge in a lot of ways for me," Justice said. "If you think about The Greenbrier, America's Resort, that's it. Now, we've got the Greenbrier, America's Resort, playing the tournament, The Greenbrier Classic, on America's holiday.
"Our fireworks celebration here is unbelievable; it will be even more unbelievable. Our train [The Greenbrier Presidential Express] is going to be ready to roll, and it will probably be making its inaugural runs at that time. It just can't be any better."
Where does this put the AT&T National next year?
Increased Water Rates May Shutter New Mexico Course
/Albuquerque KOB TV's J.P. Murrieta reports on the likely closure of Desert Greens golf course due to a 19 percent increase in water rates. Thanks to reader Rick for what could be a story we see a lot more of in the next few years. (Then again, when you see the story and see them flooding the driving range landing area, perhaps a water usage review may be in order.)
Meng says the course paid approximately $130,000 in water bills last year. This year he says the course is on pace to have to pay $400,000-to-$500,000. "The business cannot afford to pay the water bill," Meng says.
Meng is expecting a $100,000 water bill this month alone. He says the course could close as early as sometime in the next 30-to-60 days.
Aronimink Eyes Another 500 Yards To Land A Major
/Joe Juliano talks to Aronimink club president Joe Brooks about courting both the USGA and PGA of America for a future major even as both have their venues selected through 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Read MoreAwkward! Michael Collins Alleges Pre-Drug Testing Pot Use On PGA Tour
/Bob Carney noted the awkwardness of the exchange between Michael Collins and Golf Channel's Kraig Kann and Frank Nobilo discussing the Robert Garrigus story from Golf World and Collins shocks them by saying marijuana smoking also once took place on the PGA Tour. Of course, now everyone is clean as a whistle he says.
Read MoreGalea Plea Deal Set For Wednesday Court Date
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Thanks to reader David for Phil Fairbanks' Buffalo News report stating that Tiger Woods' doctor, Anthony Galea, is set for a Wednesday, July 6 court date to confirm a plea deal he has taken from authorities charging him for treating pro athletes with performance-enhancing drugs smuggled illegally into the United States.
