Category Archives: Friends

10 People (Or So) Who Won’t Win The U.S. Open

It’s that time of year again.  With the U.S. Open next week at Bethpage Black…can’t wait… with all due respect to the great and near-great golf scribes in the world, here is B.I.G.s version of 10 (Or So) People Who Won’t Win … Continue reading

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Friendship Cup Report

I don’t care about A-Rod, Manny, or The Jonas Brothers…I don’t care about T.O. or Chris Brown…in fact I don’t even know who the Jonas Brothers are.  What I do know is a first class buddy trip when I see … Continue reading

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Just Hangin’ Around

Nothing, and I do mean nothing, prepared me for what I witnessed Wednesday night inside the Cameron Arena at Duke University. I don’t have to tell you the Duke/UNC rivalry is maybe the biggest in sports, college or professional.  I’ve been … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day 2009

What better way to ring in the New Year than jumping into 55 degree water and jumping out into 45 degree air?  Doing it with great friends and family, that’s what. We had the brilliant idea we needed our own … Continue reading

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The Most Underated Things In Golf- Part IX

I hope some day you have the chance to play the Donald Ross gem just refurbished in Charlotte, NC as I did this week.  Charlotte CC, home of the Best Fried Oysters In Golf, is one of the greats…and a … Continue reading

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The Best Gift In Golf

This may not look like the Best Gift In Golf…but let me tell you about it and you decide. My twelve year old friend Gage gave it to me.  It’s a bag of golf balls he collected during a recent … Continue reading

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The Most Underrated Things In Golf Part VIII- Night Chipping

I’ve posted about Pine Needles before.  It is without a doubt one of the most underrated golf courses and golf experiences in the country. For a variety of reasons it’s not on the short list of avid golfers looking for … Continue reading

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I Can Hear Jim McKay

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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Boys On Tour-Porter

“When ya goin‘ ta’ Scatland?.So came the question from Jim Porter in his grew-up- in -Minnnnesooota accent…or his other nickname, Slap…short for Slappy Mittens. Since this is a quasi- family friendly BLOG you’ll just have to call me for that … Continue reading

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Boys On Tour Scotland Edition

There are two things I am sure of about Scotland. The bad weather is a lie. I’ve been twice for a total of 16 days and have never reached for the Gore-Tex. The first time was in July and the … Continue reading

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