Category Archives: golf on tv

TV Sports Graphics “Unforced Errors”

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

“A good decision is based on knowledge and not numbers.” Plato   As 2016 turned into 2017 I secretly hoped the folks that head up the graphics departments at various television networks would have finally come to their senses. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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A Cut Above

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

This is your captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts because we are about to descend deep into the weeds. Thank you for your attention and we will advise when it is safe to move about the cabin again.   The … Continue reading →

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Thanks Tiger

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

“While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I’m not physically ready to play in this year’s U.S. Open…” so said Tiger Woods on June 8th, 2016 referring to the national championship he has won three times. Woods is … Continue reading →

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Why do people talking about sports on television have to talk so darn much?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

In my nearly thirty years producing sporting event telecasts I engaged in a constant battle with many of the men and women wearing microphones. My side of the fight proudly used the battle cry, ” less is more, let the … Continue reading →

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The Memorial Tournament Is Illustrative Of Everything That Is Fabulous And Funky About PGA TOUR Golf

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

Good for William McGirt. Yesterday he won an impressive PGA TOUR trophy. He did it on the second hole of a playoff against another guy most golf fans had never heard of, John Curran. It was undoubtedly the best of … Continue reading →

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How The LPGA And Its Players Could Make Good… Better

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

I spent several hours of my life the past four days watching LPGA Tour golf on the Golf Channel. A good portion of it was enjoyable, some of it unsatisfactory, and all of it got me thinking. I’ve been in … Continue reading →

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It’s High Time We Cut Jean van de Velde Some Slack

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

This past Sunday Jordan Spieth stood on the 12th tee at Augusta National on a collision course with history. He was seven holes away from becoming the youngest player ever to win two Masters’ green jackets. He was a great … Continue reading →

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My Heartfelt Thanks To Arnold Palmer

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

“Mama, put my guns in the ground I can’t shoot them anymore. That long black cloud is comin’ down I feel I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door.”   Bob Dylan     Like millions of golf fans, I watched the ceremonial … Continue reading →

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Six Golf Commercials Scored

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

Rory “Snake” – Bogey It looks cool, is well edited and dramatic but honestly what the heck is going on here? Is this a modern day version of “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”? Or is it “I … Continue reading →

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The Masters Needs THIS Guy To Start Winning Green Jackets

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

Let me correct myself right out of the gate. The Masters doesn’t NEED anything or anyone. But I firmly believe the annual Augusta golf get together would benefit most going forward if one player started winning the most coveted coat … Continue reading →

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