Welcome golf fanatics to yet another volume of everybody’s favorite column, Hittin’ the Links. Although most people have turned their attention to the Super Bowl this past week, there still have been some goings on in the golf world.
In this volume of HTL we first do a preview of the AT&T, then see what happened to Lefty in Phoenix, and find out about a very good teenager winning in Dubai. Also, we investigate the beginning of corporations balking on their PGA sponsorship deals, check out Obama’s golf game, and take a peak at Ryan Moore’s rather unusual wardrobe. All that and an FBR wrap-up, read on!
Hole 1: Insider’s Guide to the AT&T
The nice folks at the Monterrey Visitor’s and Convention Bureau sent me this link for anyone going to the Pro-Am this year. [Link]
Hole 2: Has Anyone Seen Phil?
Phil Mickelson, along with several other big names, missed the cut in Phoenix. [Link]
Hole 3: Teenager Gets Hot in the Desert
Irish teenager Rory McIlroy holds on to get the win at the Dubai Desert Classic. [Link]
Hole 4: The Beginning of Ugliness
The PGA Tour is suing Ginn Resorts for breach of contract after the company withdrew its sponsorship for the Champions Tour Ginn Championship. [Link]
Hole 5: Captain Monty
Colin Montgomerie has gotten the nod to captain the European Ryder Cup Team in 2010. [Link]
Hole 6: PGA Merchandise Show
A list of the most riveting items at the recent 2009 PGA Merchandise Show. [Link]
Hole 7: Obama the Golfer
Reports of U.S. President Obama’s love of golf have apparently not been an exaggeration. [Link]
Hole 8: Ryan Moore on Fashion
Ryan Moore is becoming better known more for his unusual mode of dress rather than his golf game. [Link]
Hole 9: FBR Open
Kenny Perry gets it done in overtime at the FBR Open. [Link]
Dear Mr. Ottman, his name is PHIL MICKELSON, MR. PHIL MICKELSON TO YOU. YOU ASKED, “WHERE IS LEFTY?” MR. MICKELSON WAS AT THE TOURNAMENT FOR A FEW DAYS IF YOU COUNT PRACTICE ROUNDS. OPEN YOUR EYES!!!
Wow, dude, you win the “Misses the Point” award for the week. That’s okay – you can join Phil in the “Missed the Cut” club.
If that comment wasn’t coming from another lefthanded golfer I would give it some validity. Maybe you could grow some man boobs as well and really show Phil your support! 😀 😆