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.
Nickeesha Swaby of Courthouse News reports that Phil Mickelson is suing Videotron S.E.N.C. in Quebec Superior Court "seeking the identity of the author" of "several highly defamatory statements posted by one or more individual on the Internet, in particular on a Yahoo! website, under the pseudonyms of 'Fogroller' and 'Longitude.'"
In his complaint, Mickelson says the San Diego Superior Court authorized him to subpoena Yahoo! for information about "Fogroller" and "Longitude," and Yahoo! responded with Fogroller's Internet protocol address, which is registered to a Videotron subscriber.
Videotron's attorney said Mickelson needs a court order for the company to provide him with the information he seeks. Mickelson seeks the court order.
"It is urgent, and in the best interest of justice, to accurately identify the person using the 'Fogroller' pseudonym and posting these offensive and defamatory statements, in order to stop the dissemination of false and wrongful statements about the plaintiff and obtain reparation for the prejudice already suffered," the complaint states.
Personally, I think this is fantastic he's suing though I'm a bit surprised Yahoo has left many of these comments up (you can catch some of the postings here and here). Since it seems quite apparent to me that the names in question are posting under other names not mentioned in the suit (same writing style, same agenda, same lunacy, same accusations never proven).
It also seems quite obvious that the person in question needs serious help and has an agenda to defame Mickelson. You go Phil.
Alex Miceli with golfodds.com's opening Masters lines, with Tiger Woods atop the list, followed by Rory McIlroy at a very attractive 8/1 and Rickie Fowler at a not-so-tempting 40-1.
Tiger Woods . . . 9/2
Rory McIlroy . . . 8/1
Phil Mickelson . . . 15/1
Lee Westwood . . . 20/1
Luke Donald . . . 20/1
Adam Scott . . . 25/1
Jason Day . . . 30/1
Dustin Johnson . . . 30/1
Nick Watney . . . 40/1
Rickie Fowler . . . 40/1
Martin Kaymer . . . 40/1
Charl Schwartzel . . . 40/1
Talking to Ed Sherman, Hank Haney teases his forthcoming book, saying he passed on writing an "unprofessional" book, but that doesn't mean it'll be a dull read.
Tod Leonard reports that Phil Mickelson is offering to renovate Torrey Pines North, under consideration for refurbishment by the city of San Diego's golf division, for free.
Ron Whitten previews the largely secretive Rio architect selection process, which takes play Tuesday and Wednesday, with a decision expected by week's end.
Many folks have voiced their discomfort with the sight of Kyle Stanley's third shot spinning back into the pond fronting Torrey's 18th. And while I wish the lake wasn't there or that the green complex worked better, I can't agree with the view that he received an unfair break.
A few random thoughts to consider...
Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning
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