By Aaron M Smith I suppose any golf purist would say that it is only fitting that each year a major golf tournament is played in the country credited with creating the very sport. Which is why this week all eyes will be focused on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry for the 2009 British Open. The course which hugs the coast line of Scotland - measures out at over 7,200+ … [Read more...] about Destination – Royal Turnberry
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Tuesdays with Smitty: The LPGA Invades Rochester, NY
By Aaron M Smith Just as the golf world is starting to recover from its Bethpage "hangover", the LPGA begins its week here in Rochester, NY. Featuring 144 women golfers, the Wegmans LPGA celebrates its 33rd year at the Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY. Known as one of the favorite stops for most of the members in the LPGA, Rochester has seen Hall of Famers such … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: The LPGA Invades Rochester, NY
Tuesdays with Smitty: 109th U.S. Open
By Aaron M Smith On Thursday, June 18th the eyes of the golfing world will converge in Farmingdale, NY for the 109th U.S. Open. 156 golfers - professional and amateur will vie for one of the most coveted titles within the world of golf - U.S Open Champion. But in order to do it, they will have to conquer Bethpage Black - a 7,214 yard beast. Add in the traditional U.S. Open … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: 109th U.S. Open
Meeting Bethpage…
By Aaron M Smith I am sure everyone by now has been reading and hearing the headlines, " Tiger takes on Bethpage" or "The U.S. Open returns to Bethpage Black". The course almost sounds like a rare form of plague - "Have you heard about Johnny ? He has the Bethpage Black....." Something just doesn't sound right. The fact is on June 18th, the best golfers will … [Read more...] about Meeting Bethpage…
Tuesdays with Smitty: Praying to Amen Corner
By Aaron M Smith I think that this is going to be a yearly article for me. As college basketball having already crowned its king, is on the verge of crowning its queen and coming to an end. Major League Baseball is underway, but all eyes will turn to the PGA this week as the greatest tournament in professional golf takes place - The Masters. Thousands will flock to Augusta … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Praying to Amen Corner