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Category Archives: general observations
The Solheim Cup and Me; A Love Story
” There are only 3 rules in sports television. Get on the air clean, get off the air clean, and get all your commercials in.” Don Ohlmeyer It’s time for the Solheim Cup. Those biennial golf matches that pit … Continue reading
I’m One Lucky Guy
“Sometimes the best way to appreciate things is to be without them for a while.” Anonymous. I went to a golf tournament last week. No big deal. I’ve attended hundreds, heck maybe thousands, of golf tournaments in my … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv
Tagged Brian Anderson, PGA Championship, The Golf Channel, TNT
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Why Aren’t We More Inspired?
I get no respect.” Rodney Dangerfield One of professional golf’s best events of the year started today. No, I’m not a week early. I’m not talking about a little “toonamint” in Georgia. I’m referring to The ANA Inspiration, or … Continue reading
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Tagged ANA Inspiration, LPGA Tour, The Dinah, The Masters
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The Difference Between Running and Ruining is One Letter
“Ve Git Too Soon Oldt, Und Too Late Schmart” Pennsylvania Dutch saying My late, wonderful, Grandmother, Helen Hirshland, had that astute Pennsylvania Dutch bit of wisdom on a trivet in her kitchen. I saw it when we visited … Continue reading
2018 Predictions Sure To Be Wrong
If you know me, you know this story. In 1996, when both Scott Van Pelt and I were working for The Golf Channel, I made a bet that Tiger Woods would NEVER win on the PGA TOUR. Yes, that Scott … Continue reading
He Shoots, He Scores
“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.” Yogi Berra No matter how you slice it Golden State Warriors’ guard and two-time NBA MVP, Steph Curry, will not make the cut … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, Golf, sports
Tagged Ellie Mae Classic, Jerry Rice, Kevin Chappell, Sam Ryder, Si Woo Kim, Steph Curry, Stephen jaeger, Tony Finau, Web.com Tour
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An Evening With Chris Stapleton
“I love music, any kind of music” The O’Jays I don’t know about you but I sing in the shower, I sing in the car, in fact part of my brain is singing right now. I love music. It’s … Continue reading
Stroke Play Has No Match
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” T. Bert Lance I’ll admit right off the bat that I may be in the minority on this one. I am not a fan of the NCAA golf championships match play format. … Continue reading
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Tagged NCAA golf championships
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Rock and Roll is Here to Stay
“It’s all about the music.” Bill Herbstman My wife and I are the proud parents of three incredible children. They are intelligent, accomplished and, most of all, thoughtful human beings. Our oldest is a recording engineer who has … Continue reading
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Tagged Post Animal, Rock and Roll, The Bowery Ballroom, Twin Peaks, WAVVES
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It’s Official!
“The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.” George Foreman There is so much to talk about dear readers. First and foremost, let me give some hearty congratulations to the North … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, sports
Tagged Gonzaga, Mark Few, NCAa March Madness, Roy Williams, The Masters, UNC
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