By KrisF on
3/1/2010
I make a habit of sitting down to read up on the comings and goings of the PGA TOUR throughout the weekend, checking to see who played well and who flamed out. I logged on Saturday evening and read a great story about how Brandt Snedeker was the third round leader at the Phoenix Waste Management Open and was finally living up to his potential.
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By KrisF on
2/26/2010
I finally got out to play a full round of golf last weekend. For some reason, as I've gotten older, it's harder to motivate myself to play in the rain and the cold. I know, it's pathetic.
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By KrisF on
2/19/2010
I won't lie, I didn't really want to listen to the Tiger Woods press conference. I figured I could just wait until the recap was released or the press release was posted on TigerWoods.com. But, you never know, something unexpected could happen, so I decided to tune in.
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By KrisF on
12/10/2009
Did I fall off the wagon a little bit when it comes to my blog? Absolutely, but golf season is pretty much over here in the Northwest and I've got some extra time on my hands!
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By KrisF on
6/1/2009
The next five years will be busy ones for Chambers Bay. The site of the 2010 US Amateur and the 2015 US Open will undergo many changes as the USGA continues to prepare it to challenge the world's best golfers.
Just last week, Chambers Bay released an update on the changes being made, as well as their progress. So far, everything looks great to the eyes of those at the USGA.
"We're very pleased by the progress that has been made to date," said Mike Dave, Senior Director of Rules and Competitions for the USGA. "These visits give us great insight into the golf course architecture and fabulous championship set-up opportunities at Chambers Bay."
So far, the USGA has given Pierce County $1 million to use toward improvements and a to add a 17-acre practice facility to the property. Nine tee areas have been improved and the approach around the fourth green has been altered.
By the time the Amateur rolls around next year, the course will be firm and fast. The all-fescue surfaces will give the world's best...
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