Category Archives: Golf

Stroke Play Has No Match

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

“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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A “Can’t Miss Kid” Hits The Mark

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

On Sunday Kevin Chappell won for the first time on the PGA TOUR. I was shocked; not because Chappell won but because it took him so long to do it. We (our Golf Channel production team) met Chappell for the … Continue reading →

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Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

“Put it back.” My Mom (about a gazillion times)   I’m a huge fan of The Masters. I have been for as long as I can remember. I have been fortunate to attend several tournaments, actually work a couple (thank … Continue reading →

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Pick A Winner

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

I am a terrible prognosticator. I realize it. I readily admit it. I know why it’s true. I bet with my heart and not with my head. All you have to do is look at my 2017 March Madness Bracket … Continue reading →

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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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Arnold Palmer 1929-2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

I first wrote this piece on April, 11 2016. Since then Muhammed Ali and now the great Arnold Palmer have passed. May they rest in peace.   “Mama, put my guns in the ground I can’t shoot them anymore. That … Continue reading →

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Just Musing, Pondering and Pandering

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

Pressure is an interesting thing. Many great athletes succumb to it at times, the best in the world embrace it. Those of us who don’t deal with it in any way, shape or meaningful form have no idea. The start … 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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Playing The Woman Card

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

A couple of posts ago wrote about my affinity and enthusiasm for the United States Open Championship. I opined that if you are a golfer or golf fan, it’s a must-see in person kind of event. While that remains my … 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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