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The Gospel according to Augusta

April 5, 2011 by Smitty 32 Comments

"Dr. Mackenzie and I believe that no golf hole exists that does not afford a proper and convenient solution to the average golfer and the short player, as well as to the more powerful and accurate expert." Bobby Jones This week the golf world will converge on Augusta, Georgia for the first major in the 2011 PGA season - the Masters.  The host?  The Augusta National … [Read more...] about The Gospel according to Augusta

The 2010 Ryder Cup Preview

September 29, 2010 by Smitty 2 Comments

By Aaron M Smith It consists of two teams, 24 golfers and 3 days of spectacular golf. The tournament has been held every other year for the past 83 years, stopping only for a World War and the September  11th terrorist attacks.  It is the Ryder Cup.  The tournament features the United States against most of Europe, with the venue alternating between courses in the United … [Read more...] about The 2010 Ryder Cup Preview

Memories from a Major Weekend

June 27, 2010 by Smitty Leave a Comment

By Aaron M Smith For those who haven't seen a local Rochester newscast, read the Democrat and Chronicle or watch the Golf Channel in the past week - Rochester was in the spotlight of the LPGA this past week. For the past 33 years, Rochester has been a traditional stop on the LPGA tour - 2010 upped the ante as the Wegman's Classic became the LPGA Championship. Rochester was … [Read more...] about Memories from a Major Weekend

Now Serving, Number 110

June 16, 2010 by Smitty 2 Comments

By Aaron M Smith After two months of a steady diet of NHL and NBA playoffs, June has brought on a new flavor to our sports infused diet. June has brought us World Cup soccer and starting tomorrow - U.S. Open Golf. Yes,  golf is back in the limelight and this time around, the U.S. Open is going West Coast Style - Pebble Beach to be exact.  Opened in 1919 and designed by … [Read more...] about Now Serving, Number 110

April, Augusta and me

April 6, 2010 by Smitty 3 Comments

By Aaron M Smith As I was driving home from work today it hit me - is there a better week in sports than the one we are in right now? Think about it - Opening Day with the greatest rivalry in sports, College basketball will name both a King and a Queen, the Frozen Four, and all week - the Masters. Can it get any better? Yes, here it is - my annual article all about the … [Read more...] about April, Augusta and me

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