Posts Tagged ‘other’

Ok, here’s some Buick Open trivia for you. Question: What do Ronald Thatcher, Scott Herbert, Bob Heintz, Craig Barlow and Omar Uresti all have in common? Answer: They can each tell their grandchildren that they played better than Tiger Woods on Thursday at the Buick Open, along with 89 other players in the field. Woods’ [...]

He fell down a flight of stairs at a friend’s house and severely sprained his ankle. He fell off a horse and nearly broke his jaw in China. He injured his toe while attempting to surf in Hawaii. He injured his shoulder while practicing the week before the Bob Hope Classic. And most recently, he [...]

There’s nothing better than the British Open. Sure, the Masters has the prestige, is played on arguably the most pristine golf course in the world, and not only does the winner receive a $1.3 million check, but they also get to take home one of those stylish green jackets.   The US Open is our [...]

Could The 2009 US Opn Be Any Stranger?

Posted: 21st June 2009 by mfitz in Uncategorized
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Not since Jack Flack heard voices in his hotel room telling him that he’d win the 1955 US Open and then went out and defeated Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff, has an Open been as bizarre as what is currently taking place at Bethpage. Ricky Barnes is leading the tournament at eight-under par and [...]

Several weeks ago, Phil Mickelson and his family received the type of news that every family knows is possible, but they just hope and pray that it doesn’t happen to them—particularly not at such a young age. Phil Mickelson’s wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctors believe they have caught the cancer early, [...]