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Category Archives: golf on tv
TV Sports Graphics “Unforced Errors”
“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
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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Tagged FOX, Golf Channel, PGA TOUR, USGA
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Thanks Tiger
“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
Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Arnold Palmer, PGA TOUR, The Golf Channel, Tiger Woods, U.S. Open Championship, USGA
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Why do people talking about sports on television have to talk so darn much?
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
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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Tagged Dustin Johnson, Jack Nicklaus, Jason day, Matt Kuchar, PGA TOUR, Rory McIlroy, The Memorial Tournament, Tiger Woods, William McGirt
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How The LPGA And Its Players Could Make Good… Better
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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Tagged Gerina Piller, Golf Channel, LPGA Tour, Lydia Ko, Michelle Wie, Paula Creamer
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It’s High Time We Cut Jean van de Velde Some Slack
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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Tagged Arnold Palmer, Jean van de Velde, Jordan Spieth, The British Open, The Masters
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My Heartfelt Thanks To Arnold Palmer
“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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Tagged A Golfer's Life, Arnold Palmer, The Golf Channel, The Masters, Tiger Woods
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Six Golf Commercials Scored
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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Tagged A T & T, Callaway, IZOD, Nike, Rolex, Zurich
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The Masters Needs THIS Guy To Start Winning Green Jackets
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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Tagged Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler, The Masters, Tiger Woods
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