So Tiger Woods is participating in the made for Golf Channel Tavistock Cup. This is the annual get-together between Isleworth and Lake Nona, two exclusive golf clubs in the Orlando area operated by the Tavistock Group. This year, two other clubs have joined forces and Tiger is playing for Albany, a Bahamas golf development in which he is involved with. Queenwood is another golf club in England which is operated by the Tavistock Group as well. (Hint Tavistock Cup...) The one thing that … [Read more...]
Nick Watney Gets Revenge on the Blue Monster
Two years ago, Nick Watney was one golf ball revolution away from taking Phil Mickelson to a playoff in what was then known as the WGC-CA Championship. This year, besides the tee shot in the water the 18th hole on Saturday, Nick Watney was in full control of his game. On Sunday, he drained a birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the WGC-Cadillac Champioship. The birdie was technically not needed, but knowing Dustin Johnson had piped it down the middle behind him, he knew if he holed the putt, … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: WGC-Cadillac Championship
Well it's that time again,time to make my golf picks and predictions for this week. The WGC-Cadillac Championship is on the schedule which means the big dogs are teeing it up. I need a big week so I can move up the board in fantasy, so I am not holding back anything this week. Tiger Woods- Yes I am picking Tiger Woods. He needs a win and needs a win bad. Tiger has won on this course six times, but the last came in 2007. Just in case the reports are true that Tiger was erratic in … [Read more...]
Rory Sabbatini Wins The Honda Classic
On Thursday, I tuned into The Golf Channel broadcast of The Honda Classic and listened to the commentators talk about how long it's been since Rory Sabbatini had done anything on TOUR and how far he has dropped in the World Golf Rankings. On Sunday, Rory Sabbatini won The Honda Classic, and I wonder if maybe he tuned into the broadcast to hear Dottie Pepper and the gang bash him. At the conclusion of play on Sunday, only 13 players were in red numbers. The PGA National Championship Course … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: The Honda Classic
My fantasy golf has been horrendous this year. Currently I am sitting in 85th place in Fans of Devil Ball Fantasy Golf. The PGA Tour is moving across the country and the first stop is in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at The Honda Classic. Last Thursday rumors were swirling that Tiger Woods could possibly enter after his terrible WGC Match Play showing, but that turned out false. The tournament is right in his new backyard pretty close to his new estate in Florida. He didn't enter, citing … [Read more...]
Who Will Be The Next American to Overtake #1 Again?
When the Official World Golf Rankings are updated on Monday, the top four spots will be held by players from across the pond. Europe that is, and it's really remarkable to look at the top ten. The top five players in order go like this; Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, and Graeme McDowell and Tiger Woods. The win by Luke Donald this weekend at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and the great play by Martin Kaymer secured Europe will hold the top spots for now, with Paul Casey … [Read more...]
Red Hot Luke Donald Faces World’s New #1 Martin Kaymer in Final
Luke Donald has been playing some great golf this week. On Saturday, Donald started the day by taking out Ryan Moore 5 & 4. In the afternoon match, Luke took out Matt Kuchar 6 & 5. This was after beating Manassero on Friday 3 & 2, Molinari on Thursday 2 & 1 and starting the week by pounding Charley Hoffman 6 & 5. Luke Donald is clearly playing the best golf this week and the winning outcomes in his five matches so far have proved it. But on Sunday, he will be taking on … [Read more...]
Who Is Playing The Best Right Now?
With three of the top four seeds now eliminated in the WGC-Accenture Match Play who is the new favorite to win? A lot of golf is left to play but it seems Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Y.E. Yang, and Graeme McDowell are on top of their games right now. Fowler took out Phil Mickelson 6 & 5 today and now sets up a match-up with another Ryder Cup teammate Matt Kuchar on Friday. Y.E. Yang beat Stewart Cink 4 & 3 and Graeme McDowell won his match Ross Fisher and both of these winners will … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks and Predictions: Mayakoba Golf Classic
Tiger Woods probably wishes he would have skipped the WGC-Accenture Match Play and went down to Cancun instead to play in the Mayakoba Golf Classic. While the top 66 players in the world are in Arizona there is another golf tournament going on down in Mexico. In Fans of Devil Ball Fantasy Golf I just flat out suck. I am in 81st place and there is probably only 82 players in the group. Anyways, here are my picks this week which I hope do something for me. Rory Sabbatini- I picked Sabbatini … [Read more...]
Did Anyone Catch How Upbeat Tiger Woods Was After His Match?
The first day of competition is in the books at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, and Tiger Woods choked it away on the 19th hole by hitting it in the brush, while Thomas Bjorn put it in the middle of the fairway. It's hard to play from the desert behind cactus and thorn bushes even when you are Tiger Woods. I guess he now has more time to "figure things out" for the rest of the week. He wasn't too happy after the round expressed his displeasure on air to Roger Maltbie, saying he's … [Read more...]
February Madness: WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship
We are less than three weeks away from NCAA March Madness, so what better of a way to get my bracket picking skills oiled up then picking the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship bracket. I found a good challenge over at GolfWeek.com, which is giving away some good prizes. Unlike NCAA March Madness, I will only have one bracket for the Golf Week Match Play Challenge. As we all know, anything can happen in the first round, and there are some very intriguing match-ups that can go either … [Read more...]
Aaron Baddeley Fends Off Fred Couples and Vijay Singh to Win at Riviera
It’s been about a week since I last wrote anything; I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off working on some things. I did get a chance to watch the ending of the Northern Trust Open yesterday and boy was I rooting for Fred Couples. It didn’t end up working out too well for him, but it’s good to see Aaron Baddeley back in the winner’s circle. When I turned on the Golf Channel coverage around noon on Sunday, Fred Couples was on the second hold and had just birdies #1. … [Read more...]
How Long Until Tiger Woods Drops Sean Foley?
Before the start of the year, I predicted five wins and at least two majors for Tiger Woods in 2011. It's still early and I am going to stick with my prediction for now. But let's pose the question.. IF Tiger Woods goes winless in 2011, how fast will Sean Foley be kicked out of the Tigers' "circle of trust"? What if I take it one notch further, and Tiger Woods gets through the four majors at the end of August and has no wins. Will Sean Foley be kicked out before the year is even … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods is Now the Player Shooting Final Round 75’s
I am sitting here watching the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic, although I already know who won. It wasn't Tiger Woods. In fact, Tiger had a horrible Sunday. He shot a 3-over 75 in his quest to win for the first time in over a year. Tiger Woods is no longer intimidating on Sundays. It used to amazingly simple for Tiger to go into the final round of a tournament behind by one stroke and come out with a victory. The players ahead of him used to see his name near the top and choke it … [Read more...]
How Much Would It Cost Me to Add Front9Back9 Golf Blog to Tiger Woods’ Golf Bag?
Tiger Woods is one of the most, if not THE most, recognized athlete in the world. Along with that notoriety of being the #1 athlete in the world, comes major wealth. So what would you be willing to pay Tiger Woods to promote a product for you? Nike pays him a reported $25 million yearly to wear a swoosh on every piece of clothing he owns. Gatorade, AT&T, Tag Heuer, and Accenture have all paid him millions each year to say their product is the best. But none of these numbers compare … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
I'm stuck with a dilemma right now with my golf predictions for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. On one hand, Dustin Johnson is a two-time champion here at Pebble Beach and then played the U.S. Open pretty well right up until the weekend. On the other hand, how can I look past Phil Mickelson this week who is practically smirking at me daring me to pick him. I also said a couple days ago I was benching Phil for a bit. So what is one to do? With my "A" team pick this week, I am … [Read more...]
Mark Wilson Won in Phoenix, Did You See It? I Didn’t..
During my "real" job today, Mark Wilson won the Waste Management Phoenix Open in the second playoff hole over Jason Dufner, notching his second victory of the year in only three events. The play ended today because of the long frost delays Thursday-Sunday, which forced a Monday finish. Mark Wilson took a big lead in the Fed Ex Cup points race, but it's still early in the year. Two Gloves Gainey? If you wondering what happened to him over the weekend? Well he triple bogeyed the 17th hole … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Waste Management Phoenix Open
Alright, here we go, week five of Front9Back9's Golf Picks & Predictions. Last week I sucked, so now it's time to redeem myself. My promise to you: At least one week this year, I am going to pick the winner with my golf picks. And this is the week. Phil Mickelson- Great start to the PGA Tour season at Torrey Pines. Phil played great. It wasn't enough to overtake Bubba Watson, but I think Phil can redeem himself at TPC Scottsdale. Yes, Phil Mickelson is the easy pick, but I need to … [Read more...]
Bubba Watson Wins Big in San Diego
Tiger Woods is further off than anyone thought and Phil Mickelson made a damn good effort, but in the end it was Bubba Watson who birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to give himself a two shot cushion, which ended up being enough to get his second PGA Tour win. Mickelson hit his tee shot in the rough on the 18th hole and was forced to lay up. From the CBS camera angle behind Phil, it seemed he may have had a shot to go for the green, but in the end had to lay up, and then was forced to try and … [Read more...]
Waste Management Phoenix Open: Hot Sorority Chicks, Beer and Golf
Next week is the start of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. So let's be honest, why is this tournament one of the most attended events on the PGA Tour? It probably has mostly to do with the hot sorority chicks and cold beer rather than the golf that is being played. Let's not forget that Arizona State University is consistently ranked among the best party schools in America. Ask any of the sorority chicks what a "driver" is and they will tell you they need one to get them home safely. … [Read more...]