IS TIGER IN ARIZONA? Tiger Woods might not be in Mississippi. Despite the tabloid reports that Woods is in a sex clinic in Hattiesburg, I’ve heard several rumors to the contrary. At the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando I talked with a couple of well-connected types who told me Woods has been in a...
Tiger’s Absence Good for Golf
Saying Tiger’s self-imposed exile from the PGA Tour is good for golf is blasphemous, I know. Let me explain. First, I think his temporary absence not his permanent departure will help the game. The PGA Tour and the golf industry in general have been riding the Tiger Woods gravy train far too long. Let’s...
My Favorite Golf Resort Amenities
When you travel as much as I do, it’s the little things that count. It’s the flight attendant that rewards you with an extra bag of peanuts, the bellman who actually brings your bags directly to your room not 30 minutes later and the bartender who eschews the jigger on your Bloody Mary. Any...
The World Cup of Golf
With all the recent talk about the Olympic Games including golf in 2016, many golfers have forgotten we already have a worldwide competition. It’s called the World Cup. Several years ago I saw some matches when the World Cup was held at Lake Nona Golf Club in Orlando and it was a great event...
My Top 5 Annoying Things About Resort Golf
First let me state I’m not some bitter Andy Rooney type that’s always on the prowl for something negative. I’m a pretty easy-going guy, but after more than 20 years of playing golf at resorts around the world, I’ve compiled a list of things that annoy me. Don’t get me wrong. I love the...