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The host course for the 2018 Open Championship was fabled Carnoustie which is renowned as one of the world’s most difficult tests. Steeped with Open history, Carnoustie was the venue for two of the four most difficult Championships after World War 2 and this was the 7th edition for the venue nicknamed “Car Nasty”. One […]
A Thriller at Kemper Lakes
The 2018 KPMG Women’s LPGA Championship at venerable Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Killdeer, IL was the host for the 63rd edition of the second oldest Major in women’s golf. With very difficult but fair (the USGA please take notice) course conditions, players’ games were tested for any weaknesses. The LPGA Championship is a very […]
A Repeat
After the opening round of the 118th US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the bodies were spread across the course like a scary D movie. Jordan Spieth (78), Tiger Woods (78), Rory McIlroy (80), Phil Mickelson (77 and still looking for his first US Open title after six runner-up finishes) all carded high numbers […]
From The Jaws Of Defeat
At the onset of the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open, there were a handful of players in contention. By the end of the round, two players had separated themselves from the field and appeared destined for a tete-a-tete duel on Sunday. 22-year old Thai superstar Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 5-under par, 67 to […]
A Decisive PLAYERS
After the third round of the 2018 PLAYERS Championship, the leaderboard was filled with the game’s biggest stars. Americans, Harold Varner, Patrick Cantlay and Matt Kuchar, Englishmen, Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood were all tied at 8-under par with Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods. Spieth who is winless so far in 2018 and is coming […]
The Perfect East Coast Site For Your School
When you dream of a golf vacation, it usually features courses near ocean waves located in California or Florida. Or maybe Arizona or Georgia. But you won’t often find yourself in New Jersey, especially in the vicinity of Atlantic City. In these instances, your dreams don’t mirror reality because Bird Golf Academy trains students just […]
Captain America
You knew that this was going to be a special Masters even before Thursday’s opening round. In Wednesday’s Par 3 contest, 68-year old Tom Watson shot 6-under for the 9 hole contest and became the oldest winner of a tournament most players don’t want to win. No player has ever won the Par 3 and […]
Masters Favorites
The Masters tournament begins on Thursday and the excitement level is higher than ever with the anticipated return of Tiger Woods to Augusta National. Woods exploded back on the scene earlier this year with impressive rounds at the Valspar Classic and Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods was once the most dominant golfer in the world, but […]
Bubba’s World
The essential problem with Matchplay is that the final match rarely gives you the marquee face-off with the two best players. 18 hole mano a mano matches are quirky affairs because if a player gets hot for a few holes, he can eliminate a far more credentialed rival. A large part of being able to […]
He’s Back
Canadian rookie Corey Conners shot a third round 3-under par 68 at the Valspar Championship to take the lead into a Sunday for the first time in his 18th start on the PGA Tour. He would be paired with Tiger Woods who was tied for second place (with Justin Rose and Brandt Snedeker), a stroke […]
The Beginners Guide To Buying Clubs
Buying your first set of golf clubs can be a nerve racking adventure, especially if you haven’t done your research. With so many brands on the market, beginners can get lost trying different clubs. The market’s best new offerings often cost over $2,000 for a set of irons and $500+ for a driver but a […]
The Perfect South Florida Golf School
3 Things to Do When You’re Not Golfing at Bird Golf Academy at Turnberry Isle Miami You simply can’t beat the beach in South Florida. But when you combine the beautiful location with the perfect way to improve your golf game you have something dreams are made of. Bird Golf Academy is well known for […]
