The PGA Tour Playoffs move to TPC Boston this week and it's an understatement to say there is a lot riding on this tournament. It seems people are more interested in who is going to be the final four Captain's picks for the Ryder Cup then the fact $10 million is up for grabs in a few weeks. To be fair, the attention will probably shift more to the Tour Championship once Davis Love III makes his picks on Monday. But until then, the attention will be on the 5-6 players who are on the short … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Another Over-Par Weekend Drops Tiger Woods Down The Leaderboard
I rushed back home from a weekend at the coast with the hopes I would get to see Tiger Woods making a run up the leaderboard. Instead, I got home in time to see him miss another putt on the 12th hole for a double bogey and then make three more bogeys in the final six holes to shoot a final round 76. This capped off another over-par weekend for Tiger after starting with two solid rounds on Thursday and Friday. This begs the question whether the pressure of weekend golf is actually getting to … [Read more...]
Do You Want to Be Added to My Golf Blog Directory?
Why should you be added to my golf blog directory? Well, frankly because everyone is doing it and it's the cool thing to do. Just kidding actually. But I am really trying to revamp Front9Back9 Golf Blog with an updated look and possibly make new friends in the golf world who would like to be added to the golf blog directory and share some links between blogs. If you are interested, hit me up on Twitter @Front9Back9 or contact Front9Back9 here. I am also looking for guest golf bloggers … [Read more...]
What Are Your Thoughts on the USGA TEE IT FOWARD Initiative?
I got into a discussion with a couple of buddies recently in regards to the TEE IT FORWARD initiative set forth by the United States Golf Association and the PGA of America. The basic idea of the initiative is to encourage golfers to play for tees that are better suited to their playing abilities. The concept actually makes great sense, but the feeling I get from a lot of the guys I play with is they are "too macho" to play from one or two tee boxes closer. I am a 10.6 handicap and post all … [Read more...]
Front9Back9 Golf Picks & Predicions: The Barclays
First and foremost, it's been quite a while since I last wrote anything. In fact, it's been a little over two months. That's pretty sad for someone who loves the game of golf so much and basically watches every tournament every weekend. I am going to make a better attempt to get back into it more consistently going forward, and I hope you still visit! The first leg of the the PGA Tour Playoffs start tomorrow, and what a better way to kick it off then with the event being held at the famed … [Read more...]