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Author Archives: Charles Prokop
How Hard Should It Be?
Phil Mickelson attracted attention saying that the course redesign at the Atlanta Athletic Club created a course that was good for the tournament but bad for the members. He particularly thought the course was too long for the average golfer. … Continue reading
The Sand Crab Goes Long
It was a scorcher, and after a quick round in the slightly cool of the morning I wandered into the grill for an early lunch. I figured I was safe from the Sand Crab before noon, but I heard his … Continue reading
I Think, Therefore I Can’t Putt
Watching the WGC Bridgestone Invitational, you get the impression that the secrets to good putting are (1) don’t think, and (2) use a long putter. It’s pretty hard to not notice that Adam Scott uses a sweeper and Keegan Bradley, … Continue reading
Get Back In That Place
The last cut on Jerry Jeff Walker’s Viva Terlingua! album is London Homesick Blues, by Gary P. Nunn. As the Lost Gonzo Band plays the intro you can hear Gary mutter into the microphone as he gets ready to sing, saying … Continue reading
Throw Like A Pro With Grip Grease!
You’ve got that quacker into the trees down pat. You can banana with the best. But what separates your game from the pros? What keeps you on the munis while the big sticks get invited to play the exclusive clubs … Continue reading
Posted in humor
Tagged Anthony Kim, Gary Woodland, Greenbrier Classic, Old White Golf Course, Tiger Woods
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The Sand Crab Speaks The Truth
I came out of my funk with a start when I heard that rasping laugh. I’d been staring out the window too long and lost track of time. Now I had to pay for getting lost in my own black … Continue reading
Posted in The Sand Crab
Tagged Bob Rotella, golf books, golf writing, Jean Van de Velde, mental game, Rory McIlroy, The Golfer's Mind
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When Stupid Is Smart
I generally try to play a hole in the way that makes the most sense to my game. I’m more likely to lay up than try the heroic shot because the long run pay-off is higher for me, even if … Continue reading
So That’s Why They Do That
There’s an old Andy Griffith routine from way back before his Mayberry and Matlock days. In Football he describes the experience of a hillbilly watching his first football game, trying to figure out the rules and the object of the game … Continue reading
Posted in reflections on golf
Tagged Andy Griffith, British Open, Darren Clarke, Open Championship
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Young And Old Tom Ride Again?
There’s a scene in Tommy’s Honor where Old Tom Morris is asked “What have you brought this laddie here for?” The question from Willie Park, the reigning Open champion, is in reference to Young Tom Morris. Young Tom showed Park why he … Continue reading
Posted in book thoughts, PGA Tour
Tagged British Open, Old Tom Morris, The Open Championship, Tom Lewis, Tom Watson, Tommy's Honor, Young Tom Morris
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A Golfer Looks At 60
Jimmy Buffet leads off the B side of his 1974 album A1A with A Pirate Looks At 40. The song is the musings of a lover of the sea, looking back on the years so far. (Buffet is past 40 … Continue reading
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