Then Vs. Now
I was very sad to learn that Louise Suggs passed away on Friday. I’ve been a fan of the LPGA since I started playing golf and Ms. Suggs’ legacy, as a feisty competitor and quick-witted personality, is legendary. But it’s not her golf I’ll miss - there’s great golf today [...]
This is What I’m Talking About!
If you read my blog post titled Then Vs. Now, you know I miss the lack of spontaneity, authenticity and even enjoyment shown by today’s professional golfers. Did you happen to catch Roberta Vinci beating Serena Williams today? I know that was a tennis match and this is a golf [...]
“Friendly” Matches
They’re called “friendly" matches but they’re not always so friendly. I was playing a match with Barbara as my teammate against Beth and Ann. It was all square (tied) until I won the 4th hole by shooting a 5 when the three of them all shot sixes. But Beth said [...]
It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s…
My all-time favorite golf story - I hope my writing does it justice. And note: names have been changed to protect the guilty - you know who you are. Bob, two other friends and I were on the 18th hole of the Blue Course at Bethpage State Park. Bob had [...]
The Lexi Thompson Controversy: I’m stunned
The Lexi Thompson controversy is shocking to me. It was a pretty big golf story so I’m guessing you heard about it: after marking her ball, Thompson replaced it in a different spot. The LPGA was alerted to the infraction by a TV viewer a day after it happened. LPGA [...]
Tribute to Dad
This Sunday will be my first Father’s Day without my dad. Throughout my childhood, playing and watching sports was the way I connected with my dad. Maybe that’s why all 50 times I’ve watched the last scene of Field of Dreams, I’ve cried when Kevin Costner says “Hey dad, want [...]
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