Annika Sorenstam is human, Jim Furyk finally puts that consistency to use by winning a golf tournament, an LPGA pioneer passes away at the age of 88, and Michelle Wie opens her big mouth once again.
The golf world is never short of dramatic stories on a weekly basis!
Hole 1: David Defeats Goliath
How do you beat Annika Sorenstam on Sunday down two-shots with eight holes to play? Shoot a final round 61 and enjoy the dream round of your life. Congrats to Cristie Kerr for an incredible comeback! [Link]
Hole 2: Woods Meets His Match
On Sunday in New York, Tiger Woods met his match, literally. Woods was in town to watch tennis champion Roger Federer win another U.S. Open. It was the first time the two sports greats met. I would have loved to listen to their conversation since both are probably going down as the best to ever play their sport. [Link]
Hole 3: LPGA Loses a Legend
Patty Berg, one of the LPGA’s founding members and record setting major winner, died at the age of 88 Sunday. Berg happens to hold the record for most LPGA majors at 15. I know Annika Sorenstam is great, but Berg really set the standard on the women’s tour. [Link]
Hole 4: Open Mouth, Insert Foot
I used to think the whole Michelle Wie PGA Tour experiment was cute, but after last week’s comments about trying to make the Ryder Cup; I think it’s safe to say she is getting old really quick. Do me a favor Wie, make a PGA or European Tour cut first, please. [Link]
Hole 5: Mr. Consistent Wins
Jim Furyk, the most consistent golfer on tour this year next to Tiger Woods, won his second title of the year at the Canadian Open. You might think I’m crazy, but I think Furyk is the missing link for this year’s Ryder Cup squad. [Link]
Hole 6: College Ranks Ready to Roll
The Sand Trap debuted the new college golf section this past week. Take a moment to compare our rankings and those of the current college coaches. [Link]
Hole 7: It Could Happen
I used to think that Byron Nelson’s record of consecutive tour victories was unbreakable, that was though until I read Jeff Rude’s article. Now I think the streak could be broken. How crazy is that? [Link]
Hole 8: Coming Up Short
Ernie Els thought he had his first win on European soil in some time. That was until he met Adam Scott in a playoff and lost on the third extra hole. Sorry Ernie, better luck next time. [Link]
Hole 9: Bearing It
Vermont is now being known for something more than maple syrup. The great state is now in a great debate over building a golf course that could be on a current black bear habitat. This story seems like it’s a joke, but I trust you it isn’t. [Link]