Archive for April, 2009

Now what … until US Open?

Yazan: mulligan | 16 April 2009 | Comments Off
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I am curious to hear what folks think about the two-month period between the Masters and the US Open. This year, we have The Players Championship in May to keep our golf interest up, and that should help tide us golf-junkies over. But I still feel there is too long a break between the Master [...]

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What if Phil Mickelson had won this year’s Masters?

Yazan: mulligan | 16 April 2009 | Comments Off
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After Phil Mickelson tied a front-nine low of 6-under 30 at Augusta, the Masters looked like his tournament to win — even while his arch rival Tiger Woods watched almost helplessly unable to muster a dramatic charge. As it turned out, Phil needed to shoot 2-under on the easier back nine to get into the [...]

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Kenny Perry: realizing he’s just not that good

Yazan: mulligan | 15 April 2009 | Comments Off
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It was eye-opening to see 48-year-old Kenny Perry bare his soul after losing the Masters on Sunday. Perry admitted that he’s only an “above average” player, that he couldn’t convert the pressure putt when needed like Tiger Woods or Mark O’Meara. Even more, Perry admitted that he “skulled” his chip shot on 17, a persistent [...]

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Sunday TV ratings @ Masters down from last year

Yazan: mulligan | 14 April 2009 | Comments Off
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TV ratings were reportedly down from last year’s final round at the Masters, 8.3 rating this year versus 8.6 rating last year when Tiger Woods finished second. (More) The overall weekend TV ratings for Saturday and Sunday were the best in 8 years, though (42 million viewers for part of it). Wow. This is a [...]

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A bit too much Tiger and Phil?

Yazan: mulligan | 13 April 2009 | Comments Off
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I was lucky enough to get to watch all 5+ hours of the CBS Masters coverage on Sunday, and I enjoyed nearly all aspects of the experience. But during the whole afternoon and now the next day, I continue to feel that there was just a bit too much focus on Tiger and Phil given [...]

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Win McMurry recaps Cabrera’s win @ Masters 2009

Yazan: mulligan | 13 April 2009 | Comments Off
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Angel Cabrera first Argentine to win Masters (started golf caddying)

Yazan: mulligan | 13 April 2009 | Comments Off
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The Golf Blog correctly calls winner of Masters on Day 3

Yazan: mulligan | 12 April 2009 | Comments Off
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The evidence is @ 4:05 p.m. on April 11 on Twitter. We said Angel Cabrera would win (based on his play and his 1 major under his belt). We also correctly predicted that Tiger and Phil would need to shoot 63 to win. That turned out to be right on the number!! Luck. Tweet This [...]

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Angel Cabrera wins playoff over Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell, after wild dramatic comeback from Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods

Yazan: mulligan | 12 April 2009 | Comments Off
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Phil and Tiger bogey 18 to finish -9 and -8; out of it

Yazan: mulligan | 12 April 2009 | Comments Off
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Click here Follow us on Twitter After a lot of birdies and fireworks, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods lost the momentum on 17 and 18. Both bogeyed 18. A wild ride today, but a deflating end for them. Kenny Perry has the lead at -12, Chad Campbell -11, Angel Cabrera -10. Tweet This Post

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