Category Archives: Accomplishment

Gary Woodland: The “Under Performer” Rejoices in Performing

Posted on Sunday, February 4, 2018 10:43 pm by Bill Rand

Gary Woodland made nine birdies in a glorious final round 64 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. But that wasn’t enough. It earned him a berth in the one-hole playoff with hometown hero, Chez Reavie, which he won. Woodland was … Continue reading →

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Xander Schauffele: The Real Deal at WMPO

Posted on Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:23 pm by Bill Rand

Last year’s PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Xander Schauffele (ZAN-der SHAW-fa-lay), attracted my attention in Thursday’s first round in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. First of all, I was reminded that he won the 2017 PGA Tour Championship (first … Continue reading →

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Vicky Hurst: Lessons in a Tour pro’s fall and struggle back

Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 11:39 pm by Bill Rand

Remember Vicky Hurst? She is the attractive LPGA star whose signature was her Ben Hogan-style cap. She was good enough that she made the 2011 Solheim Cup team as a captain’s pick after just three years on Tour. She had … Continue reading →

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Lydia Ko: On working on her swing

Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 11:23 pm by Bill Rand

It’s pretty exciting when the No. 1 Player in the World shows up in the media center for a questioning free-for-all. Even more so when the conversation moves to the work on her swing with David Leadbetter. And almost ecstasy … Continue reading →

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Phil Mickelson: Making birdie from “unknown”

Posted on Sunday, February 7, 2016 1:27 pm by Bill Rand

Phil Mickelson had one of his legendary adventures on the par-5 15th hole in the 3rd round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He was far enough back at the beginning of the day that he started on the 10th … Continue reading →

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Kevin Na: A Tour pro’s Tour pro…the hard way

Posted on Saturday, February 6, 2016 10:16 am by Bill Rand

When the PGA Tour media room staff at the Waste Management Phoenix Open asked me if I wanted an exclusive interview with Kevin Na, I jumped at the chance. When he finished an on-camera promotional piece with the PGA Tour — … Continue reading →

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Brooks Koepka: On his vagabond days in Europe and 3-iron testing

Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016 9:35 am by Bill Rand

Brooks Keopka was in the Waste Management Phoenix Open media center, a privileged obligation of the defending champion, and the result of Brook’s “Excellent Adventure” on the European mini-tour. The theory, still currently practiced by young American PGA Tour aspirants, … Continue reading →

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Update on my manuscript editing

Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 3:22 pm by Bill Rand

I am grateful to the many friends and readers who have inquired about when the editing of my book manuscript, Generating Miracles: A Spiritual Adventure on the Champions Tour, will be done and Eye On The Tour will be up … Continue reading →

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Bubba Watson: Mastery tips from the Travelers Championship

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:02 pm by Bill Rand

Beginning with his first transcript on Wednesday at the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, it was Bubba Watson’s week. He came out with such a personal and insightful interview, you couldn’t help but have a … Continue reading →

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Bubba Watson: Playing by visuals and feel

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2015 10:25 pm by Bill Rand

Bubba Watson managed to keep it going on Friday extending his good play in the first round of the Travelers Championship. His first round 62 gave him a 2-shot lead and Friday’s 3-under 67 to get to 11-under in slightly … Continue reading →

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