“The Last Putt” Book Review

The Last Putt provides an intriguing look into the rivalry of two of collegiate golf’s powerhouses during a year that would forever change the world of golf.

The Last PuttIt might seem easy today to generate some book sales and media hype when you throw the name Tiger Woods on the cover or in the title. With the fame of being the world’s best golfer (and now tabloid fodder), all you need to do is put his name somewhere on the cover, toss in some nuggets (whether factual or not), and generate some book sales.

While I’m certain there are or will be plenty of books coming out to cash in on his fame or notoriety, The Last Putt: 2 Teams, One Dream, and a Freshman Named Tiger is certainly not one of them. Oh, to be sure, Tiger is in the title and a picture of him is on the dust jacket but this book is not a memoir of Tiger’s college days. While he’s the most well known in the much heralded cast of characters, it is the story of desire, determination, camaraderie, and a little bit of destiny sprinkled in that takes center stage.

Should you add The Last Putt to your summer reading list? Read on to find out.

Continue reading ““The Last Putt” Book Review”

Getting Fit, Part Two

In part two of our series on getting fit, we give a few tips on going in for a real fitting, and then dive into what to look for when selecting the proper fit for the one thing connecting you to the club – the grip.

Bag DropAfter a little hiatus, The Bag Drop is back this week, with the second part in our guide to getting fit. In part one, we looked at some of the online resources available to assist you in finding the right shafts for your game. This week, we’ll touch on a little bit of the same, but also touch on what’s available on the Internet when it comes to looking for new grips.

Continue reading “Getting Fit, Part Two”

Volume Two Hundred Thirty Nine

Ryan Moore hates golf, Bubba finally gets to the winner’s circle, and Faldo says call me

Hittin' the LinksGood day golf fanatics and welcome again to the little column we like to call Hittin’ the Links. Anyone else out there as happy to see Bubba Watson finally win on Tour as I am? I really get a kick out of watching him play. Good for him and congratulations on his first Tour victory.

In this newest edition of HTL we begin by investigating why Ryan Moore hates golf, then find out what’s up with Seve Ballesteros, and see whats new with Torrey Pines. Also on tap we check out the club pro championship, look at the Monty-Faldo spat, and do a wrap-up up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Thirty Nine”

2010 U.S. Open Final Round Live Chat

Sign up now or join us later for a live chat starting at 3pm eastern time when final-round coverage of the 2010 U.S. Open from Pebble Beach begins.

Five Burning Questions for the U.S. Open (That Don’t Revolve Around Tiger Woods)

What are your non-Tiger questions? See if they stack up to ours.

Trap Five LogoWith the conclusion of sectional qualifying last Monday (and Tuesday in some places), the field for this week’s U.S. Open is set. While 156 of the world’s best and/or luckiest players in the world will converge at Pebble Beach, you can be sure that most of the world’s media will be focused on just one of them.

Still the world’s number one player, plagued this year by turmoil on and off the golf course, and a decade removed from arguably the most dominant tournament performance in golf history (at this very tournament and venue),Tiger Woods will be the big story throughout the championship. There is a very good chance that Tiger’s presence will overshadow everything else about the Open. Before things get that bad here at the Sand Trap, here are five of the big questions that should be on any golf fan’s mind heading into Pebble Beach.

Continue reading “Five Burning Questions for the U.S. Open (That Don’t Revolve Around Tiger Woods)”

2010 U.S. Open Staff Predictions

Will this year’s champ be a big name like Tiger or Phil? Who’s that one guy you’d never imagine on the first page? Can Pebble Beach’s greens (and its ocean views) steal the show? Our writers weigh in.

Thrash TalkIt’s been a long time since Tiger Woods entered anything where he’s not the outright favorite to win. But with all his off-course trouble and a lack of recent success, the oddsmakers have installed Woods’ chief rival, Phil Mickelson as co-favorite.

How will #1 and #2 fare this week as the U.S. Open returns to scenic Pebble Beach?

Continue reading “2010 U.S. Open Staff Predictions”

Volume Two Hundred Thirty Eight

Daly sues a children’s charity, Jack and Annika want the Olympics, and the Americans win the Curtis Cup

Hittin' the LinksGood day Sand Trap readers and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. Its back to back wins on Tour for the English. Congratulations to Lee Westwood for his second Tour win. It was 12 years ago when he last won on the PGA Tour, I didn’t even realize he was that old, man time flies!

In this newest volume of HTL we begin with a peek at who plays with Tiger for the first two days of the U.S. Open, find out what John Daly is up to now, and peruse the field for the 2010 U.S. Open. Also on tap, we see where Annika and Lorena are teeing it up, investigate what Jack and Annika are teaming up to do, and do a wrap-up of a couple of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Thirty Eight”

Advice to John Daly: Suing Kids Is No Way to Win Fans

Whether his $100 million injury lawsuit has merit or not, the public is fixating on who it is he’s naming as defendants.

Thrash TalkNo matter how far his golf game has fallen, one thing about John Daly that’s at an all-time high is his inability to recognize a PR nightmare before it happens.

The latest debacle involving Daly comes via reports in the Palm Beach Post that the two-time major champion has filed a lawsuit over a rib injury suffered during the 2007 Honda Classic. He’s seeking $100 million, which is enough to get some guffaws, but in and of itself wouldn’t create any uproar. Until you find out one of the parties named in the suit is the children’s charity that benefits from proceeds brought in by the Honda Classic.

Continue reading “Advice to John Daly: Suing Kids Is No Way to Win Fans”

Volume Two Hundred Thirty Seven

Tiger hands out a bunch of souvenirs, Lefty hits it off the cart path, and Justin Rose takes home the hardware

Hittin' the LinksHello again golf fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. What is really up with Ricky Fowler’s wardrobe? Does he get paid extra to show up on the golf course looking like an orange construction barrel? Does Puma actually sell that ensemble in pro shops around the country? To each their own, but you would think they could at least find him a hat that fits, the one he wore all week looked like he had borrowed it from his older and obviously larger brother.

Anyway, in this newest edition of HTL we begin with a look at Tiger’s victims, find out what Tom Lehman learned from John Wooden, and investigate Lefty’s 15th hole on Sunday. Also, we check out the USGA’s change of heart, take a peek at a heck of a graduation trip, and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Thirty Seven”