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November 15, 2020
A Masters For The Ages

The azaleas were nowhere to be found and the drive down Magnolia Lane was missing its usual escort of color but the world’s most revered golf theater was still resplendent. The Chinese firs and the array of evergreens still held sway lining the perfect fairways and surrounding the terrifying greens. It was a Masters like […]

September 20, 2020
I Did It My Way

The 120th edition of America’s oldest Major Championship returned to storied Winged Foot Golf Club in New York and it showcased two of the game’s most unique and individual talents. Heading into Sunday’s final round 21-year-old rookie Matthew Wolff had taken a two-shot lead after a spectacular 5-under 65 that left him two clear of […]

September 7, 2020
A Fitting End

This is the second year that the PGA Tour has adopted its staggered start for the season ending Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. It is two events in one because it is the last event in the season long FedEx Cup, with the FedEx winner being awarded a whopping bonus of US $15 […]

August 10, 2020
It’s With Two L’s

The 102nd edition of golf’s oldest professional Major Championship would prove to be a historic four days of golf. The venue was at the TPC at Harding Park in San Francisco, (one of only a handful of public courses that have hosted a Major) and the field was comprised of 95 of the world’s top […]

July 20, 2020
The Course That Jack Built

Jack’s Place-Part 2. In a historic first for the PGA Tour, this week’s Memorial presented by Nationwide tournament at Muirfield Village was the second event in a row being played on the same course. Fitting perhaps that the home of the game’s greatest player and arguably his finest course design would be the venue for […]

June 28, 2020
21 Today

Father Time was turned back this week at The Travelers’ Championship as 50-year old Peter Pan, aka Phil Mickelson took the 36-hole lead at 13-under par. The PGA Tour’s third event back since restarting two weeks ago in Texas was its most thrilling to date. As will be a standard part of each Tour event […]

June 14, 2020
They’re Back

The PGA Tour became the second major spectator sport (NASCAR has been racing for 2 weeks) in the US to return to the playing field this past Thursday after a hiatus of 90 days. The event was the Charles Schwab Challenge at venerable Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The eerie quiet. Golf is […]

May 30, 2020
What Cricket And Golf Have In Common

There is a fascinating 8-part series on Amazon Prime called “The Test”. It is the story of the Australian National Cricket team, who in 2016 were the world’s best team. Their fall from grace was spectacular after being caught (on TV) cheating in a Match against South Africa. The team’s two best players, Captain Steve […]

March 3, 2020
A Legend In Her Time

Tune-in to the Golf Channel during the week of March 16 when they celebrate the legendary career of Mary Mills. Mary and fellow LPGA icon, Sally Little, are the two honorees at the 2020 LPGA Volvik Founders Cup, in Phoenix, AZ. The 4-day Tour event is from March 19-22 and will televised on the Golf […]

January 16, 2020
Golf Gloves – The Pros and Cons

The game of golf has many different accessories included in the sport. From various clubs, caddies, carts, fashion styles, and even golf shoes, golfers have a lot of aesthetic decisions to make. It’s not all for the appearance and style, though. Many of these accessories offer great benefit to a golfer. Other times, these gadgets […]

January 16, 2020
Tips and Tricks from a Golf Pro

We have a lot to learn from the top golfers in the country. Pro golf stars and expert instructors all have plenty of wisdom to offer the sport and it’s avid fans and participants, but is it possible to get access to the top tips and tricks you could stand to learn from? Top 5 […]

January 15, 2020
Top Golf School in the Midwest

Have you ever considered attending a golf school? If so, but you feel limited in your options due to your midwest location, you’re far from being out of luck! The top golf school in the midwest is hosted by yours truly, us at the Bird Golf Academy, and it’s simply one of the best choices […]

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