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Butch Harmon dumps John Daly due to drinking problems

It was a good thought, getting a coach and getting “serious” about golf. That’s what John Daly set out to do in the 2008 PGA Tour season after losing his tour card. That thought didn’t last long though. Butch Harmon…

Category: PGA Tour

“Tired” Ernie Els withdraws from Bay Hill

From the “golfers are not athletes” category… After getting his first PGA Tour win in over three years, Ernie Els withdrew from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill tournament due to “fatigue.” Man I guess playing a round of golf and winning…

Arjun Atwal will not face charges for car racing death

Here’s an update on the situation with Arjun Atwal, who was street racing and involved in an accidental vehicular death. He will not be facing charges now. His luck is getting better. He won the Malaysian open yesterday as well.

Category: Golf Media, PGA Tour

NBC’s Jimmy Roberts butchers post round interview with Sean O’Hair

I’m watching my anchor player in fantasy golf, Stewart Cink, melt down today. Then I almost fell out of my chair listening to the post round interviews. I’ve had no opinion at all on the quality of NBC’s Jimmy Roberts…

Category: Miscellaneous, PGA Tour

Trip Isenhour faces criminal charges for a birdie

Trip Isenhour killed a red-shouldered hawk which was making noise during a video shoot for the show “Shoot Like A Pro.” He intentionally hit several golf shots at the bird after having to redo takes because of the disturbance. Isenhour…