Book Review: “Tiger, Tiger” by James Patterson

James Patterson deals mostly in fiction, of course, but the author of 114 New York Times bestsellers also has a growing number of biographies to his name. His diverse range of subjects includes an Egyptian child king (Tutankhamun); valiant ER nurses, combat veterans, and members of the police force; notorious newsmakers like Jeffrey Epstein, Aaron […]

How to Watch the 2024 Open Championship

Here’s how to watch the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club. Viewing Schedule – 152nd Open Championship Round (Date) Time (ET) Platform Round 1 (Thursday, July 18) 1:30 am – 4:00 am Peacock Round 1 (Thursday, July 18) 4:00 am – 3:00 pm USA Network Round 1 (Thursday, July 18) 3:00 pm – […]

Assigning Personalities to the Open Championship Venues

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Examining the courses of the Open Championship, let’s view them not from best to worst but rather as unique examples of different personalities In a recent interview, rock icon Nick Cave revealed an unexpected interest in the Enneagram, a system of inter-connected personality types linked to the early-20th century mystic Gurdjieff. This interest in psychological […]

Geoff Shackelford: A Plea for the Wee Par Three

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No hole in golf offers a richer combination of fun and fright for pros and amateurs alike than the short one-shotter The wee par three is having a moment. Surprising as it is to believe, the little knee-knocking, heart-stopping thrillers had fallen out of favor, one-shotters under 155-or-so yards becoming victims as developers and architects […]

Xander Schauffele: Uncanny and Relentless

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For casual viewers who glance at those small leaderboard graphics on televised PGA Tour tournaments, the similarity in names is striking. “Scheffler” is there again, but so, too, is “Schauffele.” What gives? First up, understand this: Scottie Scheffler, who turned 28 on June 21, is the world’s top-ranked player and it’s not debatable. But Xander […]