Take McIlroy to win…he misses the cut. Shrug it off as a glitch, take him again in the next tournament…he misses the cut. Stubbornly insist he couldn’t possibly miss 3 in...
Tag - Graeme McDowell

RBC continues its big bet on golf
Though it got little coverage – it is interesting to see the RBC isn’t backing down from the golf marketing business even after...
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Sympatico: Love risks Ryder Cup on picks of Furyk, Snedeker
My latest Sympatico column looks at the decision by Davis Love to pick Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Steve Stricker and Dustin...
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A Great Month to be Canadian!
I’m suffering from a serious case of “Dumper’s Remorse” today. No, I didn’t attend a member-guest at a fancy schmancy private...
Read MorePatron Saint of Morons?
Broadcasting live from the 43rd floor of the Phlegm Building in beautiful downtown Losertonia, welcome to this week’s edition of “Moron Minute.” Moron Minute is brought to you by that...
The Wolves Are in the Fold…Pass the Haggis!
As the sun slowly sets over picturesque London Town, I’m bunkering down for another night of high explosives. This will be night six. For whatever reason, a big chunk of the people in our...
Sympatico: The Decline of the American Golf Empire
My second U.S. Open preview is live on Sympatico: Luke Donald isn’t big on expectations. Despite being ranked as the top golfer in the world, and in the midst of an incredible streak...
PowerPlay Golf? Better for the player than spectator?
I finally got around to turning on my PVR and watching the Monday telecast of PowerPlay golf from the relatively uninspiring Celtic Manor 2010 course, the same place that held last...
Appearance Fees a PGA Tour Necessity
My latest Sympatico column tackles the subject of appearance fees in pro golf. Here’s a taste: On the PGA Tour, appearance fees are banned. At least that’s the official policy. That...
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes…
This could be a wonderful opportunity for Watney to go back-to-back, provided he can keep his mind on the mission and not get distracted by all the extra media attention and new demands on...
Sympatico Column: McDowell's Win Caps...
My latest Sympatico column, on Graeme McDowell’s win on Sunday, or Tiger Woods’ loss (depending on how you look at it), can be found here. Here’s a taste if that’s...
The Last Hurrah!
The annual wrap-up to the PGA season is hosted at the Disney Magnolia and Palm courses down in Florida…and it supports a truly wonderful charity that does great, heartwarming things every...