Oh man. That is very bad news that Tiger Woods has suddenly put the brakes on the great big audacious comeback. The timing is brutal and indicates that all is not well in Tiger’s head and it’s highly likely he’s still got some kind of yips. After confirming Friday that he would return from his year-long absence from the PGA Tour in this week’s Safeway Open, Tiger abruptly announced his withdrawal Monday. What’s up? Hard to say, but he may … [Read more...]
Hail the return of Tiger
September 8, 2016 By
It's great to see that Tiger Woods has set a date for returning to playing--Oct. 13 in the Safeway Open--although it's possible he could delay his return if he doesn't feel healthy enough. Regardless, he's coming back. That's good for golf, and great for golf fans. Yes, he's made some whopping mistakes, but I'll let the perfect people cast the first stones. I believe many of us have forgotten he is quite possibly the best golfer … [Read more...]
There was evidence Canadian amateur would make his case
July 28, 2016 By
Canadian amateur Jared du Toit appeared to come out of nowhere to contend in the RBC Canadian Open. In fact, we shouldn’t have been that surprised: the Arizona State junior had won the prestigious Glencoe Invitational—one of Canada’s top amateur events—in June. He shot a competitive course-record 63 at San Francisco’s Olympic Club at the Trans-Miss Amateur Championship three weeks prior. There’s a massive difference between amateur events … [Read more...]
Golfers accused of being selfish–of course they are
July 14, 2016 By
I've always loved that European golfers are for more willing to tell you what they really think than Americans even though it often gets them in hot water. In explaining earlier this week why he has withdrawn from the Olympics, Rory McIlroy said that he really wasn't that interested and that he doesn't play golf with an eye to grow the game. Of course, for that display of candor, he was been absolutely hammered, particularly for the mortal … [Read more...]
Becoming Disco Dick: ‘This could be heaven or this could be hell’
March 4, 2016 By
Would you risk being ridiculed to play better golf? Richard Zokol did. On our latest Swing Thoughts podcast, Zokol talks about taking a risk that not only propelled him into the lead of a PGA Tour event, but also helped him to learn how to use his mind to play better golf. On Episode Eight of ST, the Canadian Golf Hall of Famer tells engaging stories about his 20-year adventure on the PGA Tour and shares great insights that can … [Read more...]
