Flash: Romney Under Impression Round Of Golf Only Lasts Four Hours!
/In the presidential candidate's lastest critique of Barack Obama's love of golf
Read MoreThe only course that will remain difficult under all conditions will be one that is designed and kept for golf of a stereotyped, monotonous character, and this makes a most uninteresting proposition. BOBBY JONES
Available via Amazon (US): Golf Architecture For Normal People
Barnes And Noble (online and in stores)
Bookshop.org option to support local independent bookstores.
Reviews:
"Golf Architecture for Normal People . . . should be required reading for those who are not ashamed to admit they know little about the subject, and for those who think they do . . . . Golf course architecture geeks have trouble slimming their thoughts down to bite-sized chunks, but Shackelford has achieved a remarkable success here." —Independent (Ireland)
"From the relative newcomer who’s slowly getting hooked to those that have played the game for most of their lives and think they know a thing or two, Golf Architecture for Normal People provides a solid and sober perspective that will help everyone recognize why some golf courses are worth playing more than once while a single trip around others is all you’re ever likely to want or need." —Links Magazine.
“It’s a wonderful book. An easy read that arrives just in time for your summer reading list. If you’ve never thought about how an appreciation for course design could heighten your enjoyment of the game, you must check this out.”—The Peterborough Examiner
"As in his prior publications, in his newest book Shackelford shows a deep appreciation for what can be done to create a golf course that appeals to the broadest possible golfing audience…Shackelford’s prose is succinct, often witty, and accessible."—Cape Gazette
"Author, blogger and golf architecture expert Geoff Shackelford, who helped Gil Hanse design Rustic Canyon and restore 2023 U.S. Open host Los Angeles Country Club, taps into his passion by creating a guide that helps every golfer understand the nuances of course design. Published by Tatra Press, the 164-page hardcover book is a must-read for every golfer to better understand the game they love." —Golf Pass
"Shackelford provides an informative picture [and]...sprinkles in history lessons about those who planted the game's architectural roots, defines common terms and helps you hone your eyes when it comes to identifying some of the tricks of the trade."—FORE Magazine
"This new book does a great job demystifying golf course design ideas for average players, but can also be a beneficial read fro PGA Professionals and other golf course employees to get a better understanding of their home courses." —PGA Magazine
Bubba To Obama: "Hey buddy, how you doing?"
/Thanks to reader Joel for this
Read MoreObama's Record On Female Golfing Partners Questioned
/David Crary of AP, summing up the Augusta National membership controversy this week, notes this about President Obama's suggestion of ANGC needing female members.
Even for Obama, who's both an avid golfer and staunch backer of women's rights, questions of gender equity have arisen. According to Mark Knoller of CBS News — who keeps close track of such matters — Obama has included women among his playing partners only twice in 93 rounds of golf since taking office.
VA Gov Greets Obama With A Golf Glove?
/Michael Scherer reports that Virginia Governor and Republican Vice Presidential hopeful Bob McDonnell
Read MoreObama: "I am very proud of the fact I do not cheat when I'm playing golf."
/Oh boy, that's what the President told The Sports Guy Bill Simmons in a wide ranging interview covering mostly sports topics.
Read MoreMrs. Gingrich: "Newt golfs the way that he does everything: with enthusiasm and determination."
/Jon Swaine reports that Callista Gingrich proudly outed her husband, who laments President Obama's playing of the game (including recently), as a "committed golfer."
Read MoreThe Donald Endorses The Fervent Anti-Golf Candidate!
/The only businessman bullish on golf these days has endorsed the presidential candidate who has lashed out at the current presidents proclivity to bat a ball around the links now and then. What a country!
Read MoreGloves Are Off: Romney Goes After Obama's Grip!
/Jennifer Jacobs reports that Republican hopeful Mitt Romney took a jab at President Barack Obama for his upcoming Christmas vacation and expected multiple rounds of golf.
In a tele-town hall meeting tonight with Iowans, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama as someone who “watches affairs and has not guided affairs.”
“The other day I understand that Chris Christie said that he was a bystander president. That he watches affairs and has not guided affairs,” Romney said during the 30-minute telephone call, referring to the governor of New Jersey, who has endorsed Romney.
“And in some respects, his idea of a ‘hands on’ approach to the economy is getting a grip on his golf club. He’s going off for 17 days in Hawaii,” Romney said.
Romney made the comments in this "tele-town hall" from his San Diego, uh, large home.
Turns Out, Obama-Boehner Golf Summit Was Productive!
/It seems ESPN dropped the infamous Hank Williams Jr. opening song for Monday Night Football telecasts following comments made by the singer-songwriter on Fox and Friends.
From USA Today's Michael Hiestand:
Says ESPN, in a statement: "While Hank Williams Jr. is not an ESPN employee, we recognize he is closely linked to our company through the opening to Monday Night Football. We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result have decided to pull the open from tonight's telecast."
Williams, perhaps best known for his "are you ready for some football?" lead-in to ESPN's Monday Night Football, Monday compared this summer's so-called golf summit between Obama and House Speaker John Boehner as "one of the biggest political mistakes ever."
As Williams put it on Fox News' Fox & Friends: "It would be like Hitler playing golf with (Israeli leader) Benjamin Netanyahu."
Faced with no longer earning royalties, Williams clarified his comments to TMZ (taking the high road!) and naturally, blamed golf.
Williams Jr. adds, "Every time the media brings up the tea party it’s painted as racist and extremists – but there’s never a backlash – no outrage to those comparisons… Working class people are hurting – and it doesn’t seem like anybody cares. When both sides are high-fiving it on the ninth hole when everybody else is without a job – it makes a whole lot of us angry. Something has to change. The policies have to change.”
Flash: Obama, Clinton “Enjoyed their round of golf.”
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The Caucus blog at the NY Times reports on Saturday's round at Andrews by the former Presidents.
Hot Mike Files: Boehner Takes Biden Through His August Golf
/Just moments before President Obama delivered his jobs speech before Congress, Vice President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader John Boehner talked golf and unbeknownst to them, it was heard by anyone watching the feed.
Read MoreJob Creator Azinger Runs Afoul Of ESPN Policy
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Paul Azinger's Tweet about his job creating prowess and the Presidents decision to play golf on his vacation got the once-a-year ESPN announcer a slap on the wrist. John Strege explains how the "discipline" was consistent with another ESPN announcer's comment about Sarah Palin. Tom Friedman Compares Obama To Tiger...
/The Pulitzer Prize winning columnist suggests the President shift his modus operandi to match play tactics: "Always play the course, always play to win and always assume your opponent will do well — will make that long putt — so you have to do better."
Read MoreLong Putter Shows Up In Obama's Vineyard Four-Ball!
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The Note reports that some of the White House press corps on Martha's Vineyard felt the earthquake, but as usual the lede was buried. Check out that putter being used by the Presidential playing partner. I can't tell if he's bracing, but the Obama look of disdain says all I need to know about his stance on long putters. Thanks to reader Rob for this.
