Category Archives: PGA Tour

Young And Old Tom Ride Again?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Charles Prokop

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 →

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Go Patrick!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Charles Prokop

Seldom has the power of the internet been so dramatically on display! It was only two days ago, the opening day of the Travelers Championship, that this humble blogger cried “Go, Patrick!” in recognition of the courage amateur golfer Patrick … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Balance

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Charles Prokop

After David Toms followed up two consecutive 62s with a four over 74 at Colonial, he analyzed his third round by saying he wasn’t as sharp as when he shot the 62s, but he also didn’t play poorly. Instead, he … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Putting

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Charles Prokop

When Lucas Glover missed a relatively short birdie putt on the 18th at Quail Hollow today, Nick Faldo mentioned that his stroke on the birdie putt was tentative while his earlier putts to save par had been much more confident. … Continue reading →

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Champagne Tony and Chi-Chi Aren’t Back, But …

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Charles Prokop

I’m really enjoying the PGA tour these days. I miss the mastery of Tiger, but some characters are starting to appear as players move into the vacuum. Who can’t enjoy seeing a guy like Bubba Watson win? His homemade pass … Continue reading →

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In The Rough With Kevin Na

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Charles Prokop

As most everyone knows by now, Kevin Na made a 16, 12 over par, at the Valero Texas Open yesterday. I live not too far from the TPC San Antonio course where the tournament is played, and understand how this … Continue reading →

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