Monthly Archives: May 2012

A Tale of Two Tour Pros

This is the story of two disparate Tour pros, Mr. Million Dollar smile and multi-million dollar player, Phil Mickelson, and Tour, hard-luck sophomore, Scott Stallings. One withdrew from The Memorial Tournament and one is leading and history and logic play … Continue reading

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Does Tiger “Know” What He’s Doing?

I came across an interesting post by Cameron Morfit at Golf.com today. He discovered a new book about how we have begun outsourcing aspects of our lives in order to fit it all in. The publisher’s description of, The Outsourced … Continue reading

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Dustin Johnson: Back in the Saddle

Dustin Johnson has been on the shelf nursing a back injury since the WGC at Doral in March. So when he comes out, not only does he have a little rust on his game, he’s suffering from memory loss: Well, … Continue reading

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Is Commitment on the Wane?

I sometime wonder how many Tour players — to include the LPGA Tour, Champions Tour, European Tour — are truly committed to their success. My purpose is not to cast aspersions on any one player, but there are any number … Continue reading

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Jason Dufner: Affirming His Humanity

Jason Dufner had a great run over the last four weeks. His play was so exceptional, it was almost unbelievable. But not quite: the truth was it was so believable we all thought he’d never have a bad round again. … Continue reading

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Has Golf Ever Been Any More Exciting?

Men’s locker room, Sonoran Spa and Fitness Center, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale, Arizona, 6 PM. Bob: ” Hi, Bill.” Me: “Hey, Bob. Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in a while.” Bob: “Oh, I’ve been traveling a little … Continue reading

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Jason Dufner: A Higher Level of Consciousness

No doubt about it, Jason Dufner is on a roll. In fact, he’s the hottest golfer on the planet right now. He’s been riding this wave of exceptional golf that included winning two of the last three tournaments, the Zurich … Continue reading

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Kevin Na: Why He Has His Name on His Bag

Kevin Na decided that he’d had enough of the derision over his slow play at the Players Championship. Ostracism is a great motivator (What have I been saying about the ego!). So he took last week off and went home … Continue reading

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Keeping Ben Hogan Alive

One of the best players to ever play the game was the late Ben Hogan (1912 – 1997). Many of the players from that era have faded to the back of our memories, but Hogan’s greatness was so towering, that … Continue reading

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Jason Dufner: Rhythmical Emotional Plateau

I have been extolling Jason Dufner’s way of being in competition since his playoff loss at the 2011 PGA Championship to Keegan Bradley. Even in defeat, his swing was on, his demeanor was nonplussed and his lack of regret over … Continue reading

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