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LPGA names Michael Whan as new commissioner

The LPGA has named Michael Whan as their new commissioner. Whan was previously an executive VP for TaylorMade-Adidas and president CEO of Mission-Itech Hockey. I’m not the biggest LPGA fan in the world. In fact I haven’t watched an LPGA…

Category: Golf Videos, Life, Miscellaneous, PGA Tour

Tip of the hat to Payne Stewart, 10 years later

I wish I could have spent a few hours writing up a great tribute to Payne Stewart, one which would do him justice. Today marks the 10 year anniversary of his death in that strange accident on that private plane. …

Category: PGA Tour, Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods awarded PGA of America player of the year

Tiger Woods has won the points based 2009 PGA of America player of the Year award. He’s also won the Vardon Trophy and the Byron Nelson Award for having the lowest scoring average of 68.05. The PGA Tour Player of…

Category: Miscellaneous, PGA Tour

Happy 40th birthday Ernie Els

Today is Ernie Els’ 40th birthday. Happy birthday Ernie. Glad you modeled your swing after mine.

Category: PGA Tour

Daly to make Halloween return

Maybe I’m just a little twisted. I found it mildly entertaining that John Daly’s return after rib surgery was at the Viking Classic Oct. 29-Nov. 1, or Halloween. I hope JD finds his game, stays injury free, and shows us…