Category Archives: British Open

I Can Hear Jim McKay

Posted on August 15, 2008 by thebestingolf

The Thrill of Victory… This is part of an e-mail I received from my former friend Michael Scott regarding the most stunning come from behind victory in his annual Majors Pool: From Michael: “Once again we have an amazing comeback … Continue reading →

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The Best Par Threes in Golf

Posted on July 25, 2008 by thebestingolf

This weeks golf is just like the time of year…the Dog Days. The national championship of Canada is on…but nobody’s there. The Evian Masters is OK but it ain’t the Safeway. This weeks best golf is the Sr. British Open…why? … Continue reading →

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The Most Underrated Things in Golf Part VII-Open Sunday

Posted on July 20, 2008 by thebestingolf

Royal Birkdale Not very long ago, before TIVO, the greatest invention since ED drugs by the way, the only time one could roll out of bed, walk the dog, fix a Starbucks, and watch live golf was this very day…Open … Continue reading →

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Open Thoughts on Monday Morning

Posted on July 23, 2007 by thebestingolf

I’ll bet the first thing Sergio Garcia thinks of when he wakes up isn’t that the European drought is over at major championships… …but it was cool to see Miguel Angel Jiminez and Paul Casey sitting together on the grass … Continue reading →

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TV Report IV- Ad Nauseum

Posted on July 22, 2007 by thebestingolf

“Over to 14 where Andres Romero is putting for his 5th birdie in 6 holes…we’ll be right back after we show you the Cialis commercial for the 254th time. This time though the couple will be in the same bathtub” … Continue reading →

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TV Report III- Poor Kenny

Posted on July 20, 2007 by thebestingolf

Is there anything in championship golf quite as sad as retired European Tour commisioner Ken Schofield lamenting why a European can’t win a major? It’s become as staple as Jack Whitaker and the funny way the ball flickers on TV … Continue reading →

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TV Report II – Van de Velde Fatigue

Posted on July 19, 2007 by thebestingolf

Let’s face it the French haven’t done anything really worthwhile since they kept the British fleet away from Yorktown long enough for George Washington to kick Cornwallis’ ass…let’s just say it’s been a while. So can we please let this … Continue reading →