Archive for November, 2005
Mental Game
Yazan: mulligan | 14 November 2005 | Comments Off on Mental Game
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As an amateur golfer, at least once in every round you probably hear one of the guys in your regular foursome announce, “I’m taking a lesson next week to fix my driver/long irons/chipping/putter.” Then they go through a session or sessions, perhaps even come back to the course with a strong start to a round, […]
TweetDoes almost winning contribute to greatness?
Yazan: mulligan | 13 November 2005 | Comments Off on Does almost winning contribute to greatness?
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Now that Tiger Woods has finished second to David Howell at the HBSC Championship, I am thinking about whether often coming close to winning plays any role in measuring a golfer’s greatness. Notably, fewer close finishes is perhaps the most distinguishing aspect of Tiger career when compared with Jack Nicklaus. To go along with his […]
TweetJack Nicklaus: Presidential Medal of Freedom
Yazan: mulligan | 09 November 2005 | Comments Off on Jack Nicklaus: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Jack Nicklaus was among those honorees awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom today by Pres. Bush. The award is the highest recognized for a civilian. Among the other honorees were Muhammed Ali, Aretha Franklin, and Alan Greenspan.
TweetBart Bryant: late bloomer
Yazan: mulligan | 07 November 2005 | Comments Off on Bart Bryant: late bloomer
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He’s 42 years old and balding, and a journeyman golfer before this year. But then, back in June, he won The Memorial, Jack’s tournament. And, yesterday, he won The Tour Championship — by 6 strokes over the elite golfers in the field. Bart Bryant, you’ve finally arrived. One insider has told me that Bart Bryant […]
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