Ah yes, it's that time of the year. The azaleas are blooming, the birds are chirping, and Tiger Woods will miss his first Masters in 20 years while nursing a back issue. It's Masters Thursday and Arnie, Jack and Gary will be hitting the ceremonial first tee shot and then we can finally get into some real golf action. Frankly, I am tired of the hype already. Let's just get to playing some golf. The "experts" say this is the most wide open Masters ever. I guess because Tiger Woods is not … [Read more...]
Valero Texas Open Adds Another Top 10 Player to the Field
I've been playing hooky today from work and with the cold weather down here in San Antonio today I have nothing better to do then check out what's happening on Twitter. The Valero Texas Open is coming up here in a few weeks and today on Twitter they have announced two more additions to the field. Yep, that's right. Zach Johnson is scheduled to play again this year in the Valero Texas Open. That's awesome and gives San Antonio two of the top 10 world ranked … [Read more...]
Early Player Commitments to Valero Texas Open
I’ll be volunteering at the Valero Texas Open again this year after having a blast last year walking inside the ropes with the NBC Golf team. This year, Greg Norman Productions has taken over the tournament management and they have promised big changes to the Valero Texas Open. I have gone to the tournament for just about every year I can remember. It moved over to TPC San Antonio Oaks Course four years ago and top players seem to enjoy the course. It’s much easier to walk then the Resort … [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...]
WGC Accenture Update
Sitting here watching The Golf Channel and Ian Poulter is currently 3 up on Paul Casey after 13 holes. Of course the final match goes 36 holes if necessary so Paul Casey doesn't need to press too much just yet. I was not even close to picking these two players in the final group so don't ask me to pick anything for you. I picked Geoff Ogilvy to win it again but he was ousted in the third round. Oh well... I can't get over how they can drop such a beautiful golf course right in the middle … [Read more...]
Well, I am NOT a Very Good Bracketologist!!
After the first day of competition in the WGC Accenture Match Play it doesn't look like I did too well with my picks. I picked Padraig Harrington to come out of the Bobby Jones bracket and Harrington got beat 3 and 1. In the Ben Hogan bracket I still have Rory Mcilroy alive. In the Gary Player bracket I have Geoff Ogilvy and finally in the Sam Snead bracket I have Stewart Cink still alive. Huh.. Maybe I am still doing alright. I still have three of the four still remaining in the … [Read more...]
And The Winner Is…
The WGC Accenture Match Play Championship tees off tomorrow, and I am picking Tiger Woods to take it all... Oh wait, Tiger is still getting his life together. I will take Phil Mickelson... Oh wait, Phil is taking a vacation with his kids. So the two most popular players are not playing this week. So why watch right? WRONG!! There are still some very intriguing match ups and it should be an exciting weekend. Who do I pick to win it? Well I thought you'd never ask. Coming out of the … [Read more...]