Month: August 2014

Volume Three Hundred Ninety-Nine

The 2014 PGA Championship might just have proven once and for all that there is compelling golf without Tiger.

Hittin' the LinksWell, that was fun! Great leaderboard, lots of intrigue, a little controversy, and a great finish in the dark, the PGA Championship was a great wrap to the year’s majors. Let’s hope the playoffs and Ryder Cup can keep the momentum going.

Here’s some of the immediate reaction to the PGA Championship from the Twittersphere:

Now, let’s hit the links.

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2014 PGA Championship Staff Picks

The big guns of the PGA Tour are all in high gear making this year’s PGA Championship very intriguing. Let’s take a look at what The Sand Trap Staff expects for this year’s event.

Thrash TalkThe 2014 PGA Championship brings us to back to a familiar spot: Valhalla. In 2000 we were dazzled here with one of the best playoffs in PGA Championship history. Tiger Woods defeated Bob May to cap off a fantastic 2000 season. After delaying until 1:16pm on Wednesday, Tiger finally arrived on site. Phil had a fantastic round to finish his weekend at Firestone. Rickie, Jordan, Justin Rose… there are many guys to choose from. Let’s see who The Sand Trap staff likes this week.

A few notes as you read through. You will notice that we have added a few new members to the staff. Also, the third question was asked before Tiger’s re-injury; some answered before and some answered after.

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Volume Three Hundred Ninety-Eight

Sergio falters, again. Rory wins, again. Tiger’s back goes out, again. And it’s PGA Championship week.

Hittin' the LinksWith the PGA Championship starting on Thursday, the golf world is in a bit of turmoil. Dustin Johnson is on “a leave of absence.” Tiger Woods hobbled off the grounds at Firestone after just 62 holes. Rory McIlroy is looking unbeatable.

The U.S. Ryder Team, which for much of the year has looked like the stronger of the two, suddenly seems seriously shaky. Consider everything in the first paragraph, coupled with Sergio’s very solid play of late, as well as the fact that the only Americans playing consistently good golf of late are Rickie Fowler and Keegan Bradley. There’s still time for the Americans to come around, but right now it looks like the smart money would be on the Euros come September.

But first, it’s off to Valhalla for the PGA Championship. Let’s hit the links, Twitter style.

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