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January 18, 2013
Down in Dubai
World #1 and present day wunderkind, Rory McIlroy played his first tournament of the year at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. McIlroy shot a pair of 75’s and will not be playing on the weekend, making this one of those rare occasions that he will miss the cut. He was paired with former World #1, […]
November 29, 2012
Bird Golf Academy & Wild Horse Pass Resort Extend Partnership
The leader in customized golf instruction, Bird Golf Academy, "The Ultimate Golf Learning Experience®," and the WHPDA, owners of the Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa and Whirlwind Golf Club, today announced a 5-year extension to their partnership. "We're very proud; Whirlwind is one of our flagship properties, one of the best Troon golf courses in the Valley, and the Bird Golf Academy is among the best golf schools in the nation, with the top instructors available.
November 14, 2012
Cody Learmonth
This is the latest success story from another one of our fantastic students, Cody Learmonth. In his words, please read below: “I started working with Shirley Furlong in July of 2009. At the time I was a 7 handicap and was looking to improve my game to the point where I could become a CPGA […]
September 30, 2012
A Miracle at Medinah
It tied the biggest comeback in Ryder Cup history, when the American team came back from a 4 point deficit to beat Europe in 1999. It will forever be known as the “Miracle at Medinah”. After the first 14 matches (in foursomes and four-ball), the American team held what looked to be an insurmountable lead, […]
August 12, 2012
A Coronation at Kiawah
At the halfway point of the PGA Championship at the Kiawah Island Ocean Course, the 36 hole co-leaders were Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods at 4 under par. Both men had survived the most brutal round in PGA Championship history that was the second round. The average score for the field on that day was […]
July 22, 2012
Another Jug for Ernie
Adam Scott had been in command of the Open Championship for most of the first 68 holes. The 32 year Australian, who many regard as having the finest swing in the game today, seemed finally ready to claim his first Major Championship. Paired with Graeme McDowell in the final pairing on Sunday, Scott’s day began […]
July 2, 2012
The 74th
Tiger Woods’ 74th victory on the PGA Tour at Congressional Golf Club in Washington D.C. this week was his third win on the PGA Tour this year. For most players, that would add up to a career year. Woods, however, has set his own standards so high that even though this has been his best […]
June 17, 2012
What a tangled Webb, we weave
Up until now, the fabled Olympic Golf Club in San Francisco had famously hosted 4 other US Open titles, all of which had surprise winners. Jack Fleck beat the unbeatable Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff in 1955. It would be Fleck’s only PGA tour win. Billy Casper came back from a 7 shot deficit […]
June 3, 2012
Out of the Woods
It is not as inevitable as it once was. If we were watching the Tiger Woods of the early part of the century, after he made two birdies in the first four holes of Saturday’s 3rd round at the Memorial to take a one shot lead, we would have all thought that it was “game […]
May 4, 2012
Chris Cagnolatti
We are thrilled to relay news of more triumphs from one of our incredible students, Chris Cagnolatti. You may remember (see the posting on this page of February 27) that Chris won one of the Golf Channel’s Major events in their Am-Tour, at the Trump National at Rio Grande. Turns out that was just the […]
April 25, 2012
Larry Shute
We just wanted the Bird Family to know that our esteemed retired professional, Larry Shute, lost his wife, Nancy, who died peacefully yesterday (April 22, 2012) after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. She will be buried in Crossville TN on Saturday, April 28. For those who so choose, Larry is asking that no […]
April 25, 2012
Yvette Jonsson
Yvette’s perfect shot! Another PERFECT shot from one of our fantastic students, Yvette Jonsson. As you will read, Yvette (who is coached by Jim Samsing) was on a golf trip that included a stay to watch the Masters. Please read below for her description. CONGRATULATIONS, Yvette! “Dear Jay The trip to Augusta was awesome. We […]
