What Is Golf?
What is golf? It is a vicious arrangement where nature takes its revenge on hapless human beings for seemingly no reason but to get its kicks. Talk about passive aggressive. Golf is a game (LOL).…
USA Team Go From Whistling Straits To Whistling Dixie
The Ryder Cup first day foursomes has seen the USA team go from Whistling Straits to Whistling Dixie in terms of victories and points on the board. The European team blew the red, white and…
The Astrology of Golf
Now, a lot of folks discount the veracity of astrology. They doubt the power of the horoscope to hone in on particular human traits. Some, even, fail to comprehend the acute insight provided by an…
The Economics Of Golf
Listening To Sam Torrance commentating at the British PGA at Wentworth recently I was fascinated to hear him mention the origins of foursomes. Sam talked about how the price of a golf ball back in…
Thoughts On Hitting The Driver
For many golfers, I would hazard to say, the driver is the most important club in the bag. Known by the nom de plume, the big dog, we all long to let the dog out…
LIV Golf Bankers Keeping Fuel Prices High
Next time you are watching LIV Golf and celebrating the millions of dollars players like Cam Smith are revelling in just remember you are paying for it. The high prices at the petrol pumps are…
Rory McIlroy Used Stoicism To Start Winning Again
It did not surprise me to discover that Rory McIlroy used Stoicism to start winning again. In 2018, apparently Rory consulted this timeless philosophy to overcome his performance slump in golf. I know myself through…
Learning To Take Lightly From Golf
I have been learning to take lightly from golf of late. What do I mean by this statement? The game of golf, as many of us well know, is a myriad of highs and lows,…
Viktor Hovland: Viktorious At Tour Championship
Viktor Hovland has arrived on golf’s biggest stage. He came, he saw, and he conquered. Viktor Hovland: Viktorious at Tour Championship in Georgia. Donald Trump was arraigned down the road on indictment charges for attempting…
Sometimes I Think That You Just Don’t Care!
Sometimes I think that you just don’t care! I mean, the amount of time and energy I put into you. Not to mention the money. I give, give, give and give more. You take, take,…
Songs For Golf
Have you ever hummed a few tunes whilst playing golf? I have found that it can help with maintaining a good swing tempo throughout the round. There is music in them moves necessary to play…
Whelmed By The Open
It is the last major of the year and I am just whelmed by The Open championship. It hasn’t been an overwhelming experience by any measure but, honestly, neither am I underwhelmed by it. Whelmed…
Open Thoughts Of Golf
The British Open is at Hoylake but you must call it The Open. Looking at this year’s edition of the championship you can see that they have saved a lot of money on trees. Big…
Ricky Don’t Lose That Number
Watching the final round of the US Open at LACC that song popped into my head. Ricky Fowler had been leading the field for most of the tournament and many of us were barracking for…
Saudi Money Behind LIV Golf Being Merged With The PGA Tour
The predictable has happened with LIV Golf being merged with the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. History buffs would be aware that Greg Norman’s last foray into pro golf tour domination with the…
Golf: Great Expectations Never Did Anyone Any Good
Golf is best played with hope in your heart and a positive outlook. It can be tough at times to maintain this mindset throughout your round. However, negativity never did anyone any favours out on…
Playing Golf With A Racist
I was playing golf in a four ball in the Wednesday competition recently. It had been a bit of a bumpy ride in terms of my performance. Started off well but seemingly from out of…
Golf: The Greatest Game, Read All About It!
Did you know that for less than ten bucks you can buy 1 of 3 great golf books? Immerse your love of the game in some quality time with a worthy read. Reading pleasure is…
Why Most Golfers Are Sheep?
Sheep, according to reports from those on the land, are truly delightful creatures. So, no bad s*** intended to besmirch the character of our hooven equipped friends. Why most golfers are sheep? It is because…
Golf & The Glass Bead Game
Golf is a great game and there are millions of people who can attest to that. Some 66 million golfers teed it up around the globe in 2021. It is a game played most obviously…