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Angel at Augusta
The 2009 Masters was truly one for the ages. It was a Shakespearian drama played out in 3 Acts. ACT 1. “Remember the Titans” Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson began the final round 7 shots behind over-night leaders, Kenny Perry and Angel Cabrera. For years now, we have yearned for a head to head battle […]
Sunrise and Sunset at the Masters
Over the first two days of the Masters, there were two remarkable achievements by two players. One of who is at the sunset of his career. The other who is awakening to a blazing sunrise. Playing in his 52nd and final Masters, which is in of itself, extraordinary, ageless Gary Player shot an incredible, 78 […]
THE TWO BEST
The Pinnacle of Excellence: Unveiling ‘The Two Best’ The two best male and female golfers won golf tournaments, this last weekend. One of who is burned in our consciousness permanently; the other is perhaps the most overlooked superstar in the modern era of golf. In just his third tournament after re-constructive knee surgery last year, […]
The Amazing Mr. Hillier
The story below is in Max’s words: The following account comes to us from one of our superb students; Max Hillier. Max is a very talented person, on many fronts, but his golf story is remarkable. As you will read below, Max only took up the game 9 months ago and has already achieved a […]
Life and Golf
Swinging Through Life: The Harmony of Existence and Golf The following account comes from Jeff Boucher, who came to a school at Wild Horse Pass in 2008, with Jim Samsing. Jeff is an avid golfer, who plays the game, for all the right reasons. In working with one of our founding professionals, Jim Samsing, Jeff […]
New Stars
With his second win in as many starts, Camilo Villegas, has definitely ascended to the upper echelon of Tour players. Villegas won one of the Tour’s marquee events, yesterday by winning the Tour Championship on the first hole of sudden-death with Sergio Garcia. Garcia and Villegas had ended regulation play at 7 under par and […]
Waryan Wins
We are very proud to report on the recent success of one of our wonderful teachers. PGA Master professional, Craig Waryan, who is a superb teacher, still also plays a mean game of golf. As reported in the Minnesota, Star Tribune on September 23rd. “Craig Waryan of Edinburgh USA defeated Jim Manthis of Midland Hills […]
Victory at Valhalla
Triumph Amidst the Gods: Celebrating Victory at Valhalla Momentum is a huge factor in the Ryder Cup. There is a domino effect that can be either fatal or fantastic in this golf event, more so than in any other. The key match on any day is the first one but most especially the first singles […]
Unlikley Heroes
Embracing the Extraordinary: Unveiling the Unlikely Heroes Among Us After the second day’s play at the Ryder Cup, the European team made up precious ground on the American’s and trail 7 points to the US team’s 9 points. Both teams were led by unlikely heroes. The star of the European comeback was undoubtedly, Ian Poulter. […]
It’s only Day 1, but……
Sure enough, it is only the first day of the Ryder Cup, but it was a huge day for the American team. The US squad leads 5 ½ points to the Europeans 2 ½ points and the truth be told it could have been much worse for the Euros. Jim Furyk and hometown hero, Kenny […]
Why the US will win the Ryder Cup
The European team is the overwhelming favorite to win the Ryder Cup, and recent history could not bear much of an argument for that. However, (as opposed to an earlier post by admin), I think that the US will prevail at Valhalla; and would put forth the following Top 10 reasons, why:
Faldo’s Folly
In what may be the single most questionable, Captain’s picks in Ryder Cup history, Nick Faldo yesterday chose Paul Casey and Ian Poulter, as his two choices. In doing so, Faldo omitted Daren Clarke from the 12-man European squad. Clarke is a two time winner on the European Tour this year including a heroic victory […]
