Webb Convinced Captain Watson Via Text, 4 a.m. Chat
/As Bubba Watson and his exclusive babysitter Webb Simpson lead off for Team USA
Read MoreIn golf construction art and utility meet; both are absolutely vital; one is utterly ruined without the other. GEORGE THOMAS
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.
Instant Poll(s): Who Do You Think/Want To Win Ryder Cup?
/I couldn't decide between the questions so I'm asking both
Read More2014 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony Live Chat
/We're going to get through this one together...dancing bagpipers and all...
For Three Days Every Two Years A United Europe
/The AP's John Leicester files the
Read MoreVideo: Justin Leonard Returns To Scene Of '99 Ryder Cup
/Golf Channel’s Live From hit another home run with this feature about the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline and Justin Leonard’s revisiting of the scene. Because as we know, the hideous behavior of the Americans will always remain the definitive winning statement to any argument with a European!
This was Leonard’s first visit to The Country Club since ’99, dispelling any rumors that he and Ben Crenshaw make an annual trip to the 17th green to dance on the European’s grave.
First Minister Alex Salmond Surfaces With Team USA!!
/Having resigned (effective November) after the Scottish Independence vote failed
Read MoreRyder Cup Opening Ceremony Live Blog Reminder & Viewing Guide
/Over at The Loop, I've tried to condense the
Read MorePhil: “Well, not only are we able to play together, we also don't litigate against each other"
/As we await the Fleet Street feasting, some American takes on Phil Mickelson
Read MoreVideo: When Paul McGinley Was A San Diegoan
/If America should prevail in the 2014 matches, no doubt European Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley will be unfairly blamed even though he didn't hit a single shot. In the match autopsies look for his ties to the hotbed of subversiveness known as San Diego to be pointed to as signs that the Irishman should never have been chosen in the first place. We Americans will push back by noting that McGinley is a great guy and well-rounded class act because of his time in San Diego.
Golf Channel's Live From has been running a nice feature on McGinley's time in America, narrated by Rich Lerner. And be reminded of what Ashworth clothes and late 80s cool looked like. So, so puffy in hindsight! And that's just the hair.
If you missed it...
Letter From Beyond Saugerties, Ryder Cup Edition
/The late great Frank Hannigan took issue with some of the focus on captain's
Read MoreESPN.com: "At Ryder Cup, follow the money"
/Bob Harig files an in-depth look at the business structure of Ryder Cups
Read MorePGA President Bishop Apologizes For Prevalence Of Dick's Sporting Goods Ads On Ryder Cup Coverage
/In a September 19th email to PGA of America professionals,
Read MoreBack9's "Off Par" Features Infamous Miss Teen South Carolina
/In the tough-job-but-someone's-got-to-do-it files, Alex Myers
Read MoreMcGinley Delivers "Shock Departure" On Pairing Rory & GMac
/That didn't take long!
Perhaps sensing a rare Monday news dump opportunity,
