golf

The tropical paradise that is Hawaii’s island of Maui is a well-known golfer’s dream destination. And make no mistake about it, this golfgal and guy have had our share of “Sweet Swinging'” amongst the palms and coconuts. Beaches  Where does one begin? There are so many gorgeous ones that it is often hard to decide where to plant your umbrella. …

As I watched the PGA Tour wind down 2012, it has never been clearer to me that unlike most other sports, golf is a nomad’s game.  Every week players travel around the globe to engage in competition with an international field that seems to live out of suitcases.  One week they’re dodging baboons in the Serengeti; the next they are …

Have you ever stood over a 3-foot putt for birdie and had your hands shake so bad that you thought you’d drop the club? Have you ever experienced the Fear Uncertainty and Doubt that comes the moment you realize you are facing the hardest shot in golf – the one right after a sh__k! Do you wonder if you’ll ever …

WOW! That’s all I can really say after watching Marcela Leon win the finale of Big Break Atlantis this week. WOW! Not only did she have the game to take down one of the hottest players in the series, she did it calmly and patiently. Just like a Pro! Made me think of Ernie Els last weekend who patiently waited …

What a great 10th episode of Big Break Atlantis!  I love it when the Golf Channel brings back contestants to try their luck again. Of course, I was naturally excited to see Anya and Natalia back, but it was also fun to see many of the others who exited so quickly we hardly got to know them.   Shannon was one …

This week on Big Break Atlantis we witnessed clutch golf like I’ve never seen it before on a BB series. Maniac putting kept many contestants in the running, but in the finally showdown, the nail biting finish resulted in Kelly Villarreal taking the long walk. No amount of letters on her golf gloves could help her short game in the …

Once again, I am here to apologize about my tardiness in getting Anya and Natalia’s BB episode 6 interviews posted this week. Sadly I still haven’t been able to watch the show – battling Maui Cable guys to fix the signal into my condo is a full time job for me, on what should be my vacation.  Haven’t even hit a …

It’s moving day at the US Open and this one promises to be full of excitement and tension with Tiger coming off a win at the memorial to end up leading the field after yesterday’s cut.  But with 17 players within 4 shots of his lead, it’s no gimmee for him yet.  I wish I could be there to feel …

If you know anything about women’s professional golf, you will know Dave Andrews.  Former TV news reporter and author of Pops and Sunshine, Dave is a huge supporter of young golf gals looking for their break into the big leagues of the LPGA. If he’s not writing about them to boost their visibility with sponsors, he’s lugging their clubs around …

Another “interesting” turn of events on Big Break Atlantis this week.  We saw some good shots, some bad shots and some pretty darn ugly shots, but some of the worst shots (e.g. Gloriana’s wasted shots on the first immunity challenge) were hit by golfers who ended up safe, and those who played some great shots (e.g. Zakiya’s bunker shot to …