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Bivens addresses LPGA’s future

November 19th, 2008 — , LPGA from Richard @ The Golf Watch

With a great deal of concern about the future of women’s golf, Carolyn Bivens delivered her annual LPGA State of the Tour address earlier today. Although there is a great deal of pressure on Bivens and LPGA executives about the…

Rita expected to return as caddy

November 18th, 2008 — , Greg Rita from Richard @ The Golf Watch

As Tim Rosaforte first reported on Monday’s edition of Golf Central, it looks like Greg Rita will return to caddying for Scott Hoch on the Champions Tour as early as January.Rita underwent surgery a year ago to remove a brain…

ESPN showing committment to…the majors

November 17th, 2008 — , ESPN from Richard @ The Golf Watch

And who can blame them? With golf television ratings tanking across the board, the one area of growth has been the major championships. Think about the television landscape a few years ago. Early round coverage was conducted by USA, TNT…

Compton misses Q-school stage three by one stroke

November 17th, 2008 — , Erik Compton from Richard @ The Golf Watch

After reading John Feinstein’s Tales from Q-School, I learned that missing the cut in the second stage of Q-school is often much harder on a player than missing out in the third stage-mainly because if you make it to the…

Steve Williams a commentator for NBC down under

November 17th, 2008 — , NBC, Tiger Woods from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I know we have all seen Tiger Woods’ caddie, Steve Williams, expressing his anger with a number of photographers. But maybe he has more respect for the media after all.Three weeks after the tournament actually took place, NBC televised the…

ESPN slowly taking over all major championship coverage

November 13th, 2008 — , ABC, British Open, ESPN from Richard @ The Golf Watch

More to come on this development over the weekend, but ESPN.com is reporting that the network will host all four rounds of the British Open starting in 2010.

At Aronimink, a transformation

November 13th, 2008 — , AT&T National from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Tim Rosaforte reminds us that although there is a lot of excitement over Aronimink GC temporarily hosting Tiger Woods’ AT&T National, the club has had its fair share of criticism.

Callaway in legal battle with Titleist’s ProV1

November 12th, 2008 — , Equipment from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Gene Yasuda has the latest on the patent dispute between Callaway Golf and Titleist. It seems that Callaway won big in U.S. District Court, limiting the sale of the current line of ProV1 balls. But according to Yasuda, this shouldn’t…

Bertsch now a name in our book

November 12th, 2008 — , Shane Bertsch from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I was searching the internet for a good story, and found one on Golfweek. Jeff Rude’s interview with Shane Bertsch hit home for me not only as a journalist, but as a golf fan as well. I appreciate his humility…

“It probably won’t be long before Love is on that stage, perhaps as early as next year”

November 11th, 2008 — , Davis Love III from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Doug Ferguson offered one of the few wrap-ups of the final PGA Tour event of the year in Disney. Ferguson makes the point that now that Davis Love III has won his 20th career PGA Tour event (making him a…

And your Nationwide grads are…

November 11th, 2008 — , PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Well, we won’t provide the entire list of 25 grads, but below are a few notables that caught my eye: 6. Colt Knost (pictured right)- The 2007 U.S. Amateur and Public Links Champion opted out of receiving automatic exemptions into…

Sergio on the prowl

November 11th, 2008 — , Sergio Garcia from Richard @ The Golf Watch

With Sergio Garcia’s win at the HSBC Champions, he has now taken the number two spot in the world golf ranking from Phil Mickelson. Garcia has narrowed Tiger Woods’ lead in the world golf ranking to less than six points.

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Back on track…

November 11th, 2008 — from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Sorry for the lack of posts the last five days. I’m going to get back into the swing of things though, so here goes…

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Gregory wrapping up year-long journey at Disney

November 5th, 2008 — , PGA Tour, PGATour.com from Richard @ The Golf Watch

29-year-old D.J. Gregory has been to all 44 PGA Tour events this year and has walked 72 holes each week. What makes this that much more impressive is that Gregory suffers from cerebral palsy. Steve Elling of CBSSports.com files this…

Foltz-Palmer post-tourney interview heartfelt

November 5th, 2008 — , The Golf Channel from Richard @ The Golf Watch

At a time when golf viewing isn’t a priority for many golf fans, The Golf Channel has deployed their all-stars–namely Rich Lerner, Curt Byrum and Jerry Foltz. I still don’t understand why TGC continues to utilize less personable and relatable…

Ginn sur Mer in jeopardy?

November 3rd, 2008 — , PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

It must be difficult for tournament sponsors of the last seven PGA Tour events of the season. Previously, these tournaments led up to the Tour Championship. Now, they are an afterthought. It has been pretty depressing, especially this past week…

Karlsson wins first…and last…Order of Merit

November 3rd, 2008 — , Robert Karlsson from Richard @ The Golf Watch

By finishing in 32nd place and Lee Westwood unable to secure a victory at the Volvo Masters, Robert Karlsson became the first Swede to win the Order of Merit. Because of next year’s season ending Race to Dubai, this was…

John Daly found intoxicated at Hooters

October 29th, 2008 — , John Daly from Richard @ The Golf Watch

It’s pretty depressing, but the rollercoaster ride that is John Daly’s life doesn’t seem to be slowing down. From the News & Record: Golfer John Daly was held in custody Sunday after police said he was found intoxicated at a…

Ballesteros making strides

October 29th, 2008 — , Seve Ballesteros from Richard @ The Golf Watch

According to an ESPN report, Seve Ballesteros’ condition is improving. The La Paz Hospital said his condition has been “evolving favorably.” He will remain in the Intensive Care Unit.

And we lose another golf writer…this time Thomas Bonk

October 29th, 2008 — , PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Sad news out of California. Longtime LA Times columnist Thomas Bonk, who I have quoted on this site ad nauseam, has taken a buyout. This has become a common trend among the Tribune papers, and has hit close to home…

Compton receives sponsors invite to PGA Tour event

October 28th, 2008 — , Erik Compton from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Kudos to Erik Compton, who recently got through the first stage of Q-School, for scoring a sponsors invite to the last PGA Tour event of the year in Disney.

“Leaving Baltimore CC would be a blow”

October 28th, 2008 — , Champions Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

As a native Baltimorean, I naturally have a special appreciation for the courses we have here. And there is no doubt that most golf architects would describe A.W. Tillinghast’s Baltimore Country Club as a gem. Nevertheless, the Senior Players Championship,…

No Scots left in top-100

October 27th, 2008 — , European Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

The big news out of the world ranking department was Sergio Garcia’s jump to a career-high third as a result of his win in Europe this past weekend. But as Mike Aitken of The Scotsman points out, this week’s ranking…

Taylormade-Adidas pursues Ashworth?

October 27th, 2008 — , taylormade from Richard @ The Golf Watch

With Taylormade-Adidas doing pretty well during this economic crisis, a number of industry experts are questioning their interest in buying Ashworth, which would include covering $46.3 million worth of debt. Gene Yasuda and Adam Schupak provide the scoop over at…

Beckman locks up second tour win, Garcia dedicates victory to Seve

October 27th, 2008 — , Cameron Beckman, Sergio Garcia from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I only caught about the last hour of the Frys.com Open, but I’m glad that was all I was able to watch. Nick Faldo’s commentating was dry and play down the stretch was uneventful. At least it was nice to…

2009 Masters betting odds

October 26th, 2008 — , The Masters from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I’m not much of a betting man, but a family member recently visited Las Vegas and picked up a sheet of paper for me with the odds for the 2009 Masters. And what do you know…Tiger Woods, who still hasn’t…

Harrington sticks with Wilson, extends contract

October 23rd, 2008 — , Padraig Harrington from Richard @ The Golf Watch

It is an all too common story. A PGA Tour professional plays with one manufacturer, wins a bunch of tournaments, gets a bigger offer from another equipment dealer, and subsequently, his game tanks. Padraig Harrington avoided that problem altogether by…

Harrington sticks with Wilson, extends contract

October 23rd, 2008 — , Padraig Harrington from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Ballesteros to undergo follow-up operation

October 23rd, 2008 — , Seve Ballesteros from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I heard this on PRI’s The World earlier this evening and read the latest report from the Associated Press which said: Seve Ballesteros’ brain tumor is cancerous and he will undergo another operation to relieve pressure caused by swelling and…

Ballesteros to undergo follow-up operation

October 23rd, 2008 — , Seve Ballesteros from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Drinking games at Frys.com abound

October 22nd, 2008 — , PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Hoping to emulate the rowdiness of the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale, this week’s Frys.com Open organizers have decided to create an event on their 16th hole entitled, “Birdie Time is Miller Time.” You know where this is going… Courtesy…

Overton has emergency appendectomy

October 22nd, 2008 — , Jeff Overton from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Jeff Overton, who for the last two years has become widely known for going low early in tournaments, “underwent an emergency appendectomy Tuesday night at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz.,” according to PGATour.com. The report indicates that Overton is…

Turnesa wins JT tourney, Atwal locks up Nationwide event

October 20th, 2008 — , Arjun Atwal, Marc Turnesa from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Unlike last month at the Viking Classic, Marc Turnesa was able to seal the deal at Justin Timberlake’s tournament, holding off Matt Kuchar by a stroke. Read the Las Vegas Sun recap here. After a tumultuous winter, Arjun Atwal claimed…

Villegas mourns the loss of his uncle

October 20th, 2008 — , Camilo Villegas from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Depressing news out of Colombia. The AP reports:The uncle of golfer Camilo Villegas was shot and killed Saturday after thieves tried to rob his business. Ernesto Villegas Zuluaga, 56, was killed when two armed men entered his coffee trading enterprise…

Curt Byrum, we’re not worthy

October 16th, 2008 — , The Golf Channel from Richard @ The Golf Watch

It seems that The Golf Channel is going to continue to use Curt Byrum during The Fall Series…and all we have to say here at The Golf Watch is, “thank you.” No more shenanigans or ostentatious behavior, just journalism at…

ADT out as LPGA sponsor

October 16th, 2008 — , LPGA from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Beth Ann Baldry of Golfweek reports that after this year, ADT will no longer sponsor the Tour’s signature event, the ADT Championship. Baldry writes that the ADT news “didn’t go over well at the final player meeting of the season.”

Ballesteros’ surgery moves forward

October 16th, 2008 — , Seve Ballesteros from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Lewine Mair provides the latest from La Paz Hospital and Seve Ballesteros’ condition. The article indicates that doctors have decided to remove the brain tumor immediately rather than conduct a biopsy first. Our thoughts go to Seve’s family.

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Furyk edges Harrington at Grand Slam (zzzz)

October 16th, 2008 — , Jim Furyk, PGA from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I subscribe to Golfweek, Golf World and Golf Digest. I run a golf news Web site. I am a golf junkie. Yet, I’ve been out of the loop for a couple of days and haven’t been able to read or…

BCC lives up to potential, Johnson salvages season

October 12th, 2008 — , Champions Tour, Zach Johnson from Richard @ The Golf Watch

The Senior Players Championship at Baltimore Country Club was a visually pleasing tournament. I was on hand at Five Farms following Maryland’s own Fred Funk and Jay Haas. There are a couple of observations I’d like to make: 1. BCC…

Woods reveals January is the earliest he will pick up a club

October 12th, 2008 — , Tiger Woods from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Tiger Woods allowed an NBC reporter from the Today Show interview him about what he has been up to since his knee surgery. He divulges more information about his status then ever before. So regardless of what you think of…

With economic turmoil, what will happen on Tour?

October 11th, 2008 — , PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

The question above is a serious one that has to be asked. With purses at an all time high, what will happen to the tournaments with sponsors coming from the financial services industry? (11 in all) Even Tim Finchem expresses…

Our thoughts go to Seve…

October 11th, 2008 — , Seve Ballesteros from Richard @ The Golf Watch

I won’t add to any of the speculation, but here is a Times article with the latest on the health of Seve Ballesteros.

McLaughlin chooses Aronimink, not Avenel

October 7th, 2008 — , AT&T National from Richard @ The Golf Watch

First off, kudos to the Philadelphia Inquirer and Washington Post on their coverage the past six months of the future host of the 2010, ‘11 AT&T National. Joe Logan of the Inquirer first reported Tournament Chairman Greg McLaughlin’s interest in…

Race to Dubai–a threat?

October 6th, 2008 — , European Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

For the second year in a row, the FedEx Cup was a disappointment, and there is already talk that the inaugural Race to Dubai–a year long points race on the European Tour–will be seen as serious competition. Jim Moriaty wrote…

Foltz shows his prowess as TGC reporter

October 5th, 2008 — , Robert Allenby, The Golf Channel from Richard @ The Golf Watch

If you’ve been on this site at all the past year, you know that we have a great appreciation for the talents of Curt Byrum and Jerry Foltz of The Golf Channel. Their commentary is fresh, insightful and heartfelt. I…

Johnson locks up first tour win; Creamer, Karlsson on top

October 5th, 2008 — , Dustin Johnson from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Rookie Dustin Johnson claimed his first Tour victory earlier today at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. There wasn’t much excitement, but you know there were plenty of people around the country pulling for Charles Howell III down the stretch. Read…

Nobilo selected for President’s Cup team

October 2nd, 2008 — , Presidents Cup, The Golf Channel from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Greg Norman selected Frank Nobilo as the Assistant Captain for the 2009 President’s Cup team during a Golf Channel telecast earlier today. It was an interesting time and place to make the announcement, as it was one hour into the…

Ratings at Tour Championship sing the same tune

October 2nd, 2008 — , FedEx Cup, PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

After a glimmer of hope at the Ryder Cup, ratings tanked yet again last week, with a highly entertaining Tour Championship, and a disappointing end to the FedEx Cup. Thomas Bonk files in his weekly report:With no drama (Vijay Singh…

Singh out for at least two months due to arm injury

October 2nd, 2008 — , Vijay Singh from Richard @ The Golf Watch

Vijay Singh will be out for at least two months due to tendinitis in his left arm, according to a Reuters report. This explains the “giant band” he had been wearing around his forearm.

Compton gets nod to use cart for Q School

October 1st, 2008 — , Erik Compton, PGA Tour from Richard @ The Golf Watch

As a follow-up to Jim Moriaty’s in-depth and heartfelt article on Erik Compton in Golf World, Rex Hoggard of Golfweek writes on the Tour blog that the PGA Tour has accepted Compton’s request to use a golf cart during the…

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