Tiger Woods has made it official. He will be playing the Frys.com Open at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, CA to kickoff the 2015-2016 PGA Tour season. The decision was not necessarily a surprise, as the PGA Tour had granted special permission for Woods to play in the Turkish Airlines Open in 2013. In exchange for what's known as a Conflicting Event Release to play in Europe, Tiger agreed to play in the Frys.com Open at some point in the future. This will be the first time he's been 100% … [Read more...]
My 9 Most Memorable Golf Moments In 2015 So Far
Before we get going here talking about my nine most memorable golf moments in 2015 so far, I want you to know that yes, I do understand the actual golf season starts in October. But just to remind everyone, I hate the PGA Tour wraparound season, so I still consider it a calendar year golf year. So with that being said, half the year is in the books and it's been one hell of a golf season so far! Since January, when the Hyundai Tournament of Champions kicked off the 2015 golf year, we've … [Read more...]
15 Final Thoughts on the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay
Twenty-two hours ago, the leaders were making their way to the back 9 at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. I was sitting in the same spot on the couch as I am now, and as the next two exciting hours unfolded, one of the best golf tournaments would unfold in fantastic fashion. Jordan Spieth would hit his second shot on the 72nd hole to the center of the green and make birdie to take a one shot lead. Just one group behind, Dustin Johnson needed to make birdie to force a Monday playoff. It … [Read more...]
The Golf Nut Podcast 006: Rory Wins WGC, Tiger Loses Girl and THE PLAYERS
The Golf Nut Podcast on iTunes In this week's episode of The Golf Nut Podcast, we'll hit on several golf items from over the last week in the world of golf. First we'll recap Rory McIlroy's victory at the WGC Cadillac Championship and whether this will be a start of a great summer again for Rory. Tiger Woods also lost someone this weekend. Yep, Lindsey Vonn and him released joint statements announcing their breakup. Is this setting up to be a great run of golf for Tiger Woods? … [Read more...]
The Golf Nut Podcast 003: Jordan Spieth Dominates the 2015 Masters
In episode 003 of The Golf Nut Podcast, we'll recap what turned out to be a dominating performance by Jordan Spieth in the 79th edition of The Masters and talk about what is in the future for Spieth, as we know it all on The Golf Nut Podcast (or not.) Let us know your thoughts on the tournament and if you think Jordan will turn out to be the next big thing in golf! The Golf Nut Podcast on Twitter Front9Back9 Golf Blog on Twitter Subscribe to The Golf Nut Podcast on iTunes … [Read more...]
The Masters is Upon Us and It’s Going to Be a Good Weekend
It's one of the best weekends of golf throughout the entire year, if not THE best. The best players in the world will be teeing it up tomorrow morning in the 79th edition of The Masters. There's just too many storylines to hit on them all, so here's the couple that come to mind real quick: Tiger Woods is making his first start since his WD at Torrey Pines after just 11 holes. He showed up to Augusta smiling and jamming out on the chipping green on Monday. Since then, he's hugged … [Read more...]
Chip-In’s & Chunks: Jimmy Walker Wins Valero and Tiger Still Uncertain
Chip-in's & Chunks is a weekly feature highlighting the good (chip-in's) and the bad (chunks) from the world of golf over the past week. If you have something you'd like to see added please contact me on Twitter @Front9Back9 or email me directly. We're less than two weeks away from The Masters and the fellas are in full prep mode getting ready for the first major of the year. This week the PGA Tour teed it up in San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open where I spent the last four days out … [Read more...]
Front9Back9 Fantasy Golf Picks: Farmers Insurance Open
Well I have not been faring all too well with my fantasy golf picks recently. Last week at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, I only managed to score 174 points, good enough to drop again in the league standings. With my team of Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Hunter Mahan they managed to really let me down, so I am back this week to seek redemption and score some fantasy golf points. The Course The famed Torrey Pines is the host of this week's Farmers Insurance Open. I … [Read more...]
Will We Ever See Another Double-Digit Major Winner in Golf History?
I know I am probably in the minority when I tell you I have not yet counted out Tiger Woods in his pursuit of breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major championships. Even with news coming out yesterday that surgery for a pinched-nerve will keep him out of the 2014 Masters, I am still not writing off his chances yet of winning four more majors to at least tie Nicklaus. It was the 2008 U.S. Open when Tiger won his last major championship. He limped around Torrey Pines as the world watched a … [Read more...]
My Solution for PGA Tour Pros Withdrawing in the Middle of a Round
I was on the 12th hole yesterday with my group of Trevor Immelman, Will MacKenzie and Josh Teater when I heard over the radio Phil Mickelson had withdrawn from the Valero Texas Open. Something about a pulled oblique muscle was the initial reason being talked about over the radio. Sure enough, word spread quickly around the course because over the next two holes, I had at least five spectators ask me if it was true Phil had withdrawn. In all honestly, Phil was setting up this WD perfectly … [Read more...]
Chip-In’s & Chunks: The World’s Next #5, Hadley Gets Two and Tiger Finishes
Chip-In’s & Chunks is all about the good and bad in the game of golf from the past week. Do you have something to add? Let us know on Twitter @Front9Back9 , Facebook or Google+. Chip-In's (The Good) Patrick Reed Wins WGC Cadillac Championship and Says He's a Top Five Player in the World Patrick Reed is confident. That's good. Some will say he's cocky and some will say he's delusional. It doesn't matter what you think of the guy just know he has won three PGA Tour events in the past … [Read more...]
Chip-In’s & Chunks: Henley Wins, The Pink Panther Sinks a Bomb, Rory McIlroy Sinks and Tiger Woods Withdraws
Chip-In’s & Chunks is all about the good and bad in the game of golf from the past week. Do you have something to add? Let us know on Twitter @Front9Back9 , Facebook or Google+. Chip-In's (the good) Russell Henley Picks Up His Biggest Win of His Career Russell Henley outlasted the likes of Rory McIlroy, Ryan Palmer, and Russel Knox on the first playoff hole to pick up his biggest victory of his career at The Honda Classic. It appeared Henley might lose his mind after hitting his tee … [Read more...]
Tiger Who? Jordan Spieth Shows Tiger What’s Up at Torrey
Tiger Woods is going for a record 9th tournament win at Torrey Pines this week. His playing partner on the other hand, is trying for only his second PGA Tour victory. While the two are years apart in wins and age, apparently playing alongside the number one player in the world doesn't phase Jordan Spieth. Playing the much easier North Course at Torrey Pines, Spieth came out and blisterd the course firing a 9-under 63 to take a one shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. Tiger Woods … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Northwestern Mutual World Challenge (Tiger’s Tournament)
Golf Picks & Predictions: Each week I will attempt to pick four players following the PGATour.com Fantasy Golf rules. Do you think you can do better? Let me know below or let us know on Twitter @Front9Back9 or our Front9Back9 Facebook Page. Now that I have officially gone 0-4 in making the playoffs in my fantasy football leagues, it's time to start focusing on my 2014 PGA Tour fantasy golf picks. I started back in October with the FRYS.com Open and I smashed it 350 yards down the … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Hits a Golf Ball From Europe to Asia
Have you ever wanted to hit a golf ball from one continent to another? Yeah, neither have I. But now that Tiger Woods has attempted it I am in the middle of making plans to figure out how to get to the closest continental border to tee it up. Okay, I really am not. I don't exactly have the resources Tiger Woods does, so the closest I will ever get is hitting a golf ball from one country to another. The Mexican border is a couple hours away from San Antonio here and I can drop a golf ball … [Read more...]
Wouldn’t It Be Funny If Tiger Woods Won the FedEx Cup After Sucking This Week
I know, it's been a while since I last posted. In fact, my last post was the Monday after the U.S. Open. Time flies when you have an 8-month old son crawling around the house along with new job responsibilities at work and beginning efforts to get a real estate investing business off the ground. Either way, I've neglected Front9Back9.com and I am going to make a better effort at building it back up. So let's do a quick recap of what has happened in the golf world since my last post back in … [Read more...]
The Circus is Coming to Town: Tiger, Rory and Adam Paired Together at U.S. Open
If you happen to be looking for a circus to attend next week, look no further then Merion Golf Club and the U.S. Open. The USGA announced yesterday they are going to pair the top three players in the world together for the first two rounds of the U.S. Open which is surely to bring with it a circus like atmosphere on a golf course that is already small and cramped. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott will be teeing off at 1:14 PM ET on Thursday and then again at 7:44 AM ET on Friday. … [Read more...]
No Surprise Here, Tiger Woods is Still Rich
Forbes is releasing it's annual richest athlete list in a couple weeks and guess what - Tiger Woods is the richest athlete again. The only question I have is whether or not Elin is still entitled to future earnings or if that gravy train ended when Tiger scratched her an estimated $100 million back when he was sexing it up with everyone on the planet. Look it's no surprise Tiger has regained #1 as the richest athlete, especially since he seems to be regaining form and collects $1 million … [Read more...]
Front9Back9 Golf Picks & Predictions: The Green Jacket Edition
After completely failing at my Valero Texas Open golf picks and predictions last week, I’m back again this week to redeem myself. These picks are bigger and these picks are right-on! Below are my picks and predictions for the 2013 Masters. Bubba Will Not Be Close to the Leaderboard on Sunday Look, nothing against Bubba Watson. He played great last year and he is a tremendous golfer that can do wicked things with the direction of his golf ball. I just don’t think he can do it again at … [Read more...]
Is Tiger Woods About to go on Another Multi-Year Domination Run That Ends with his Retirement?
Let’s start by looking at the facts. 1.) Tiger Woods is 37-years old. 2.) Tiger Woods has 14 major championships under his belt. 3.) He’s two years in with his new swing coach. 4.) Tiger Woods is poised to win his third PGA Tour tournament of 2013 before The Masters. What does all this mean? To be honest, it might mean nothing at all. But for me, it begs the question: Is Tiger Woods about to go on another multiple-year domination run that ends with his retirement? It’s an … [Read more...]