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New Year’s Resolutions II

I’m going to try and act a little more like Joel Johnson in 2009…here’s a story that came across my e-mail last week from friend Doug Hart. Trent Peterson is a senior for the South Dakota State golf team. In … Continue reading

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I’m Pulling for This Guy! (Reprise)

Do you know this man?  He is on the verge of the Best Gig In Golf…and I for one hope he gets it. This is Todd Palin, husband of Sarah, and if the election in November goes his way you … Continue reading

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“Run, while there’s still time!”

This was my advice to my two boys after the Cubbies lost game 1 of the Divisional Series.  “Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life son.” Two division titles and swept two years in a row is no … Continue reading

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Read The Best

Do yourself a favor and read John Hawkin’s account of The Ryder Cup in this weeks Golf World.  I know I’m biased but this guy could give the rest of the field three a side and none would see the 16th … Continue reading

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Tips From a Roadman

“And would you like the key to the mini-bar Mr. Hall?”  Yes, of course, and thank you. Ever wonder why a Heineken is $5.50 and a bag of almonds is $3.00 in your favorite golf hotel’s mini-bar?  It’s because of … Continue reading

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Phew…I thought it was suspicious!

Burning golf body not suspicious BBC News     Detectives investigating the discovery of a burning body at Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus have confirmed there are no apparent suspicious circumstances. Greenkeepers in Carnoustie found the smoldering body near the 11th … Continue reading

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Hannah II- A Tribute

Last night the forecast was dour…Tropical Storm Hannah was headed at us and may have become Hurricane Hannah when she arrived.  The generator gassed up, bottled water, and batteries at the ready. My beautiful wife Audrey was headed out for … Continue reading

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Hannah…You B$%&H!

At left is the reason I’m sitting here Blogging instead of spending two days at Secession…my favorite place to take a divot in the game.  I’d be with great friends, lipping putts, necking 4-irons, and drinking cold martinis on the hot porch.  … Continue reading

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“Do You Know Why I Like June So Much?

…because June’s next to July, and July’s right before August, and August means Football”—Buck Belue, University of Jawga QB ’78-’81. Let’s face it, with unfelt apologies to those spending millions on the “Playoffs,”  the golf season is over.  Yes, The … Continue reading

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Things I Know This Saturday

Fishing shows are not as good as they used to be but they’re better than a 2-0 women’s soccer game between Brazil and Korea No DQs for not signing a scorecard this week…yet The words “Back To School” still give … Continue reading

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