Monthly Archives: April 2012

That First Interview Is Tough

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Charles Prokop

First, congratulations, Jason Dufner, on winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. I’ve been pulling for you ever since the PGA last year and was delighted to see you hang in there in the final round and win. Now, a … Continue reading →

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Painting A Better Golf Swing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Charles Prokop

I’ve been a fan of Guy Clark ever since I cut my night biology lab and went to a Jerry Jeff Walker concert. Clark wasn’t supposed to be on the bill, but the other opening act got sick and he … Continue reading →

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175 Yards, Huh!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Charles Prokop

First, congratulations to Ben Curtis for the win at the Valero Texas Open. It’s always nice to see a win that means so much to a player, especially when the golfer seems to be an all-around decent guy. So nice … Continue reading →

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More Than A Pair Of Pricklies

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Charles Prokop

They’re playing the Valero Texas Open now, and although I can’t get out to the course to watch, I’m always entertained by the way where I live is presented and discussed. It isn’t just Texas – when I lived in … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Charles Prokop

Last August while I was bemoaning the state of my putting and discussing the debate about putter length I jokingly suggested that Robert Garrigus would be a good person to talk to about the need for a long putter. At … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change …..

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Charles Prokop

A little over a year ago, I commented on the new fairway woods (metals, that is) Adams was advertising and how I never could trust a fairway wood. I have always been mystified by the people that filled their bag … Continue reading →

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Golf On the Couch

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Charles Prokop

Back in the days of yore when I did a lot of psychotherapy I was sometimes surprised when a patient would suddenly latch on to something I did or said. It was often the umpteenth time I’d suggested the same … Continue reading →

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Sliding Around The Dogleg

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Charles Prokop

“You can’t curve the modern golf ball.” I’ve been entertained and puzzled whenever I’ve heard this comment. It just didn’t fit my personal experience, and after Bubba Watson’s Masters victory I have a very good chance of not hearing it … Continue reading →

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My Masters Memory Bank

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Charles Prokop

I look forward to a lot of golf tournaments, and I really enjoy watching the majors. But nothing compares to how I feel about watching the Masters. It’s a rite of spring for me and I don’t feel like my … Continue reading →

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They Said What?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Charles Prokop

I was watching the Shell Houston Open on Friday, and the announcers were discussing Phil Mickelson’s improved putting. He has improved remarkably, going from way down in the putting rankings to near the top. In the course of this discussion, … Continue reading →

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