Golf’s Animal Kingdom of Player Nicknames
For as long as there have been pro golfers, there have been nicknames. Tommy Armour, The Silver Scot, was one of the trailblazers of the trend. Since then, golf writers and fans have coined nicknames for all of their favorite players. Headlines referred to Walter Hagen as Sir Walter because of his lavish lifestyle. Tony […]
5 of the Best Golf and Skiing Areas
Mountains have something magical about them. The unique rock facings. The way their look changes with the sun bouncing off them in the morning or late afternoon. And the fact that my ball usually flies much further while playing mountain golf doesn’t hurt, either. In some locations, depending on the time of the season, you […]
2018 LPGA Schedule Released
On Wednesday, the LPGA Tour released their 2018 schedule. On it, there will be 34 events again next year, but this time it will feature a record $68.75 million in total purses. While three events have been removed from the 2018 schedule, three new events have been added. Two of those are on the West […]
Golf Finally Gets Rid Of “Call-In” Rule
The days of armchair rules officials being able to call in possible infractions from their couch are over. Well, almost. Beginning January 1, 2018, professional golf will no longer accept any form of viewer input as part of their new video review rules. While the new Rules of Golf don’t go into effect until […]
Get to Know Renee Powell, a Leading Lady in Golf
Renee Powell, who owns and runs Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, is not your everyday golf pro, as evidenced by the honorary doctorate (one of two she’s been awarded) sticking out from behind the big-screen TV on the wall of the pro shop. There’s also a plaque naming her one of Golf Digest’s […]
