http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog The Bird Golf Academy Schools Weblog Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:30:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In one way a fairytale ended and in another one was fulfilled. For Greg Norman, it was a story that has he has written many times before. He held the lead going into the final round of a Major Championship, only to let it slip away. Except that on all the ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/irish-eyes-are-smiling-again.shtml It’s only Friday and the second round of the British Open (otherwise known as “The Open”) is not even finished but the second round leader is none other than the “Great White Shark”; Greg Norman. Norman has shot two, even par rounds of 70 in atrocious conditions. Pretty good for a ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/the-norman-conquest.shtml CONGRATULATIONS! TO: ERIKA HAYFLICK Erika is a relatively new golfer but has made remarkable progress is a very short time, with her teacher, the incomparable, Tim Peightal. Erika was playing at Whistling Straits, on the Straits course, on July 6, 2008. Erika was playing with her boyfriend, Mark Kiesel, who is ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/triumph-at-whistling-straights.shtml We are overjoyed with the recent announcement that The World Golf Hall of Fame is inducting Denny Shute into its hallowed halls. Denny is the older brother of Bird Golf’s professional emeritus, Larry Shute. Denny Shute was an extraordinary player and even more special, person. Denny won three Majors, the 1933 ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/its-about-time.shtml Anthony Kim won his second PGA Tour event at Congressional over the weekend. His  second victory in his last 6 starts. Three shots behind at the beginning of the fourth round, Kim played nearly flawless golf and shot a 65 to win the tournament by two stokes.   We hesitate to ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/i-kim-i-saw-i-conquered.shtml But you are going to be hearing a lot more about her, soon. Stacy Lewis is leading after 3 rounds of the US Women’s Open; in her first event as a professional. Lewis has a one shot lead over Paula Creamer, who is in search of her first Major ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/you-may-not-have-heard-of-her-yet.shtml Golf, as any major sport, relies on it’s “superstars”, to create buzz. Herein lies the problem. Golf has the most recognized person in the world as it’s marquee player; Tiger Woods. Normally that would be a great thing for the game…unless…..that player is out of action, which of course has ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/the-next-tiger.shtml It was thrilling. Quite possibly the best theater in a Major Championship, in this century. The legend that is Tiger Woods, will be taken to a new level with this win. History tends not to remember the runner-up or the vanquished. Let’s hope that in this case, history will celebrate, Rocco ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/two-champions.shtml That you had seen it all: With 5 holes to play in the third round of the US Open, Tiger was 6 shots out of the lead. He was clearly bothered by his left knee and proceeded to hit his tee shot, right. Right of everything. The USGA sets up a ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/just-when-you-thought.shtml What a difference a day makes. Tiger Woods roared back into contention yesterday shooting a historic 30, on his back 9, in the second round of the US Open. 30. On an Open course. And here’s the scary part, he hasn’t hit the ball (by his standards) well, yet. On Friday, ... http://www.birdgolf.com/golfschoolblog/golf/30.shtml