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: 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
Tuesdays with Smitty: In search of the Green Jacket
After watching my favorite Red Sox look tired and consequently taking a beating from the Toronto Blue - Jays; I got to thinking about this week's article. During the drive home we passed by a golf course, and I started thinking about the greatest of golf tournaments that starts this Thursday, April 10th - The Masters. The name says it all. Every year 100 golfers, some … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: In search of the Green Jacket