By Aaron M Smith On November 14th, 2011, the 9th Presidents Cup will take place at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Cup started in 1994 offers Non-European players the opportunity to compete in a team match format similar to the Ryder Cup. This week, we are going to take a look at the United States team, led by captain Fred Couples. … [Read more...] about 2011 Presidents Cup – U.S. Team
Tiger Woods
A Tigerless Claret Jug
By Smitty This isn't to be confused with Lois Lane's " Why the World needs Superman". I am not going to start suggesting that Tiger Woods and Superman should be in the same sentence. But tomorrow, the Golf world converges on the Royal St. Georges Golf Course for the 2011 British Open and most of the talk has been about a golfer who is missing - Tiger Woods. This is … [Read more...] about A Tigerless Claret Jug
The 2010 Ryder Cup Preview
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
Now Serving, Number 110
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
Role Models
Another Rant from the Couch by Bill Ribas In recent weeks, there has been a variety of stories about famous athletes, from the innocuous to the indecent. You have to wonder, is it the stress of being a high performance athlete that takes it toll on one's life, or just sheer stupidity? Or is it our fault for making athletes greater than human in our own minds, and thus … [Read more...] about Role Models