Tag Archives: Arnold Palmer

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 →

Posted in general observations, Golf, sports | Tagged | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“A Rose By Any Other Name…

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Keith Hirshland

With apologies to the Bard… PGA TOUR Champions? Who’s bright idea was that rebranding? More than 20 percent of the field at the newly named tour’s first event weren’t ever PGA TOUR champions and that percentage may even rise at … Continue reading →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Time to Put Golf Channel Founder Joe Gibbs in the World Golf Hall of Fame

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

On April 19th Jim Furyk won for the 17th time on the PGA TOUR. It was his first TOUR win in five years and immediately reignited the “does Jim Furyk belong in the Hall of Fame” discussion. I’m not here … Continue reading →

Posted in Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Most Memorable Golf Channel Moments

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Is This Golf’s Best Kept Secret?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

TIGER and JACK? What about TIGER and ARNIE?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

Since Tiger Woods began winning golf’s major championships, with The Masters in 1997, those who think, care, write and talk about the sport have linked and compared him to the man many called “the greatest to ever play the game”, … Continue reading →

Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment