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Category Archives: general observations
Would a Return to Wordsmiths Make American Golf Broadcasts Better?
Another golf season is upon us which, for me, most certainly includes plenty of time sitting in front of the television imploring various announcers to just “Shut up!” I produced golf on television for two decades and spent some of … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Shupak, Alan Shipnuck, Ben Wright, Beth Ann Nichols, Brandel Chamblee, Brian Hewitt, Champions Tour, David Feherty, Doug Ferguson, Frank, Frank Nobilo, Gary Koch, Gary McCord, Gary Van Sickle, Geoff Shackelford, Golf Channel, Grant Boone, Henry Longhurst, Jack Whitaker, Jeff Babineau, Jerry Foltz, Jim Nantz, Kay Cockerill, Kraig Kann, Mark Rolfing, Masters Tournament, Peter Alliss, PGA TOUR, Roger Maltbie, Ron Sirak, Ryan Ballangee, Sony Open in Hawaii, Steve Sands, Verne Lundquist
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In Your Perfect World Which Pro Golfer Wins Next?
The world of golf had reasons to celebrate recently when a couple of the “good ones” found their way back to the winner’s circle. Just two weeks ago good guy Charley Hoffman won on the PGA TOUR while long suffering, … Continue reading
MLB Should Change How and When it Votes for Post Season Awards
This month Clayton Kershaw was awarded both the 2014 National League Cy Young and the NL Most Valuable Player for his work as the “senior circuit’s” best pitcher. It was the Los Angeles Dodger lefty’s second straight “Cy” win and … Continue reading
In Defense of Baseball
In his 1956 biography, the great golfer and gamesman, Walter Hagen wrote, “You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” I didn’t know Hagen personally, never met … Continue reading
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Tagged AT&T Park, Baseball, Bob Gibson, Clayton Kershaw, Don Drysdale, Fenway Park, Jack Sanford, Juan Marichal, Madison Bumgarner, NFL, San Francisco Giants, Sandy Koufax, Somerset Patriots, Wall Street Journal, Walter Hagen, Warren Spahn, Wrigley Field, www.baseball-reference.com, Yankee Stadium
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The Best Golf Event You May Have Never Heard About
Did you know last month a United States team played in, and won, a major international sports event? I’m not talking about the Mike Krzyzewski coached, highly paid, overly endorsed, NBA employed hoops team that came away from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Annika Sorenstam, Beau Hossler, Bobby Clampett, Bryson DeChambeau, Denny McCarthy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, FOX, IGF, Japan, JGA, Juli Inkster, Karuizawa, Kay Cockerill, Lorena Ochoa, Nancy Lopez, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Tokyo Banana, USGA, WATC
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Ten Reasons Why I Think Jerry Foltz is Golf Television’s Best On-Course Announcer
I watch a lot of golf on television. I watch a lot of golf on television alone because my wife and dog can’t stay in the same room with me because I spend a lot of time shaking my head … Continue reading
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Tagged Jerry Foltz, Kay Cockerill, LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR, The Golf Channel, Web.com Tour
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The Most Annoying and Unnecessary Stats in Sports
17th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is said to have once proclaimed, “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” As a television producer and sports fan I would say he is on to something. Modern sports event telecasts are … Continue reading
Bandon Brothers and Sisters Final Part
This is the final part of a four part series on our recent trip to Bandon Dunes DAY FOUR – PUNCHBOWL BY NIGHT, OLD MACDONALD BY DAY Sunday evening, our final Bandon sunset, found us embroiled in another epic putting … Continue reading
Bandon Brothers and Sisters Part Two
This is part two of a four part series on our recent trip to Bandon Dunes DAY TWO – PACIFIC DUNES We had finished our first 18 holes, an enjoyable trip around Bandon … Continue reading
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Tagged Bandon Dunes, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, Golfweek, Pacific Dunes
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