Author: Danny Ottmann

Hello again Sand Trap fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. The world of golf has been busy with more than a few big stories going on. Too bad not many of them are of a positive nature.

In this edition of HTL we start off with a couple of looks at the Mickelson cheating allegations, then turn our attention to the very sad world that is Ken Green’s, and take note that JD is not actually retiring. Also, we find out what Tom Watson had to say about Tiger, investigate the actual story from Tiger Woods’ wreck, and do a recap of the week’s winners. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Twenty One”

Hello again golf fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. It’s a Monday finish for the boys on the PGA Tour. We will see how Mr. Bubba Watson holds up under the pressure.

In this volume of HTL we start off by examining the lack of star power at the Bob Hope Classic, check out yet another reason why golf is great, and find out why Jim Thorpe is headed to the big house. Also, we see how the Tiger-less Tour is struggling, investigate the latest Tiger-Elin gossip, and do a wrap-up of events from around the world. Check it out!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Twenty”

Hello golf fans and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Anyone else besides me wish they were in Hawaii right now? Wow, what great weather they had for the Sony Open this week. Not that I am complaining – I still got to play twice this weekend.

In this newest volume of HTL we start off by finding out where Tiger is, then check out the Champions skins game, and investigate a bad golfers golf trip. Also on tap, we look into the groove police, find out what up in JD land, and do a wrap-up of the Sony Open. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Nineteen”

Hello golf fans and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Well the PGA Tour season is off and running, with or without Tiger Woods. Seems to me everyone surrounding the Tour is still trying to convince themselves they will be alright without him. Easy there boys, golf was here before him and will be around long after he is gone, you guys just might have to take a pay cut.

In this newest volume of HTL we begin with a look at the good and the bad, find out what Jack thinks about Tiger’s season, and see what advice Tiger got from Butch. Also, we investigate the Royal Trophy, take a look at Kapalua, and do a rundown on this week’s tour event. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Eighteen”

Welcome back Sand Trappers to the very first HTL of 2010. And what a break we had – it would be possible to link to nothing but Tiger stories if need be. But what fun would there be in that? There is much more going on out there besides Tiger.

In this first Hittin’ the Links of 2010 we start off looking at the loss of a pioneer, see what Stevie is doing on his indefinite vacation, and find out what we can take from Tiger’s debacle. Also on tap, we investigate Sergio’s newest injury, do a recap of the best tournaments of 2009, and see who has stepped up on Tiger’s behalf. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Seventeen”

Hello and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. It’s almost time for a long winter nap, but HTL has one last hurrah before vacation time.

In this final column of 2009 we start off with some Tiger news, then turn our attention to Colin Montgomerie’s driving record, and find out about Doug Barron’s appeal. Also on tap, we look at the LPGA Q-School, see how the PGA Tour Q-School is going, and do a wrap-up of the week’s silly season events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Sixteen”

Gobble Gobble Sand Trappers and welcome to the Thanksgiving Edition of Hittin’ the Links. It’s turkey time around the U.S., and you know what that means, right? Black Friday for the ladies and a quick 18 for the guys. Make sure to get that tee time ASAP!

In this edition of HTL we begin by looking at what Rory McIlroy said, then investigate who is in the final stage of the PGA Tour Q-School, and check out some opinions on Silly Season. Also, we explore the golf ball litter problem, watch the best Seinfeld golf moments, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Fifteen”

Hello again golf fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. I am back in action this week, I would like to thank Alan Olsen for picking up the slack for me last week – a fine job he did.

In this volume of HTL we start off with a look at one dangerous golf hole, investigate why Hollywood isn’t excited about golf movies, and check out the golf bra. Also, we find out who is atop the European Tour Order of Merit, see who is suing the PGA Tour, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Fourteen”

Hello golf fans, welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Well, there has actually been quite a bit going on in the world of golf this week. With out wasting any more time let’s take a look.

In this volume of HTL we first send out a get well soon to Joey Sindelar, then turn our attention to the rain soaked and canceled Viking Classic, and investigate the Eisenhower-golf connection. Also, we look at the LPGA’s new commissioner, see who’s playing golf in Afghanistan, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Twelve”