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Ten Things I’d Tweet If I Was Still On Twitter… Volume Five
Sure seems like ESPN is ALL IN on promoting gambling these days It’s time to admit USA’s professional golfers need help in team competitions Methinks if the coverage was good Golf Channel wouldn’t be mentioning their “friends” at European Tour … Continue reading
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Ten Things I Would Tweet If I Was Still On Twitter… Volume Four
The Solheim Cup broadcast would be so much more interesting if the only announcers we heard were the ones on the golf course Why isn’t Madison Bumgarner getting more love in the Cy Young discussion? I’m a Jason Day fan … Continue reading
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I Love Playing Golf With My Wife
I play golf because I love the sport. I love golf because my parents, Lee and Ginger Hirshland, loved golf. They introduced my brothers and me to the game when we were kids, young enough to be interested, challenged and … Continue reading
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All of The Masters Coverage Today Makes Me Happy and a Little Sad.
As exciting as The Masters Tournament has been lately, or the 2015 edition might end up being, I can’t shake this feeling that something is missing. Maybe better said, something has been lost. I am an avid golf fan, with … Continue reading
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My Most Memorable Golf Channel Moments
On January 17th The Golf Channel celebrated its 20th birthday. I know these days it’s just Golf Channel but in those days, 20 years ago, the “The” was still part of the name of the network. I was hired in … Continue reading
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A Sail Through Paradise Part One
I am a landlubber. In fact I just might take “landlubbing” to the extreme. I get little enjoyment from going in the water. I see nothing relaxing about lying under the sun, at a beach, on the sand. Landlubber IS … Continue reading
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Is This Golf’s Best Kept Secret?
Nestled among the pine, oak and maple filled hills of western New Jersey you can find one of golf’s treasures. While this bounty is not buried you will definitely need a map to discover the spot. The jewel is the … Continue reading
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It’s Not Just The Ryder Cup That’s Broken It’s Team USA’s Give-A-Damn
And who can blame them. I read, listened and watched with interest as players (current and former), captains (former), fans and so called experts, bloviated and opined about the disastrous effects and far-reaching consequences of America losing the Ryder Cup … Continue reading
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A Trip to Tokyo
In January our daughter, Hayley, moved to Tokyo. This wasn’t a whim. This wasn’t an act of fancy. This was a conscious, well thought out decision based on years of interest in, and respect for, the culture, as well … Continue reading
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Bandon Brothers and Sisters Part 3
This is part three of a four part series on our recent trip to Bandon Dunes DAY THREE – THE NAMESAKE After a few rounds of cocktails and a round of putting on Punchbowl, the 18 hole, 100,000+ square … Continue reading
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