Monday, June 30, 2008

U.S. Women's Open Final Round Highlights



Annika Sorenstam's hole-out on her final hole in this championship, and Inbee Park's victory.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

"Major Moments" at the Women's Open



Golfweek sends an assistant editor to the U.S. Women's Open to badger golfers with pointless questions. Everyone has a good time.

Feherty Hosts Announcement of Kodak Challenge



Here's the press conference, hosted by David Feherty, where the "Kodak Challenge" was announced. The Kodak Challenge will identify one hole at 18 different PGA Tour courses in the 2009 season, and golfers who play all 18 of those holes compete for the lowest cumulative score.

Friday, June 27, 2008

U.S. Women's Open, Round 1: Wie's 9



Michelle Wie made a 9 on the No. 9 hole of her first round in the 2008 U.S. Women's Open. She was playing solid before this hole, but the ninth hole of her tournament eliminated any chance she had of finishing high.

U.S. Women's Open, Round 1: Uribe and Kerr



Here's a clip that includes Maria Jose Uribe and Cristie Kerr.

U.S. Women's Open, Round 1: Louise Friberg Interview

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Accessorizing at the Women's Open



This video is a look at the accessories - clothing, headcovers, etc. - on display at the U.S. Women's Open in 2008.

Lorena Ochoa's Chances at the U.S. Women's Open



Here is ESPN.com golf editor Jason Sobel looking at Lorena Ochoa's chances in the 2008 U.S. Women's Open.

The Oldest Player at the U.S. Open

Martha Nause used to be an LPGA Tour player. Now she's the 53-year-old coach of the men's and women's golf teams at a small Minnesota college. But she's playing in the U.S. Women's Open again this year after a 10-year absence.

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Monday, June 23, 2008

Jay Cutler's Charity Golf Tournament



Here's a report from the charity tournament hosted by Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler and benefiting Cutler's foundation. This is mostly raw video from the local CBS affiliate, with many past and present Broncos speaking (and slicing and shanking).

Networks Will Miss Tiger Woods Most of All



Who is going to miss Tiger Woods most during his absence? Golf fans? Perhaps. But the networks that broadcast golf are in mourning. Here's a Reuters News report on the affect Tiger's presence - and absence - has on TV ratings.

Celebrating Win No. 1



Here is Eun-Hee Ji tapping in for the win at the 2008 Wegmans LPGA, and getting a champage dousing from friends.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Suzann Pettersen/Morgan Pressel Swing Comparisons



Here's a great clip comparing the swings of Suzann Pettersen and Morgan Pressel, with analysis by Andy North and Jane Crafter from the Wegmans LPGA broadcast. This really shows why Pettersen is about 30-40 yards longer than Pressel off the tee.

Amateur Golf: U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links



Here are the highlights from the championship match - Tiffany Joh vs. Jennifer Song - at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. Joh, by the way, blogs at Waggle Room. (Hat tip to Hound Dog.)

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Morgan Pressel, Second Round, Wegmans LPGA



Morgan Pressel birdies No. 18 to shoot 65 in the second round at the Wegmans LPGA.

Michelle Wie, Second Round, Wegmans LPGA



Michelle Wie making a birdie in the Wegmans LPGA second round. Nice to see Wie making birdies again.

Friday, June 20, 2008

More Comments from Tiger Woods on the Knee



Here are a few more comments from Tiger Woods about his knee injury, surgery and expected recover. Tiger refers to himself as a "stubborn a**hole."

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Golfweek Special Report on Tiger Woods



Here are members of the Golfweek staff analyzing the future of Tiger Woods in light of his ACL surgery, and the impact on the PGA Tour.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Playing U.S. Open Conditions



Here's a local news report from Sacramento about a golf course there that set up one hole to play like a U.S. Open hole: high rough, pinched fairway, fast green. Kind of a cool way to show the locals what the big boys have to deal with.

Mentally Tough Tiger



Here's the Nike commercial in which Earl Woods' voiceover describes how he helped Tiger Woods gain mental toughness on the course.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Tiger Woods Talks about the 2008 U.S. Open



A short interview of Tiger Woods by The Golf Channel's Rich Lerner following Tiger's 2008 U.S. Open win. Mostly focuses on the knee.

Monday, June 16, 2008

2008 U.S. Open: The Final Hole



Here's what happened on the 19th hole - the first hole of sudden death after the 18-hole playoff wasn't enough to settle it - in the U.S. Open playoff between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate.

2008 U.S. Open: Tiger's Putt on 18



Here's the putt Tiger Woods made on the 72nd hold to tie Rocco Mediate and force the 18-hole playoff.

U.S. Open Fourth-Round Highlights



Here is Andy North and ESPN covering Tiger Woods highlights, Rocco Mediate highlights and other highlights from the fourth round of the U.S. Open.

Lee Westwood: One Foot Short



Here's a 3-minute roundup of Lee Westwood's fourth round at the 2008 U.S. Open.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

U.S. Open: Third-Round Recap



Here's a 5-minute recap of the third round at the U.S. Open from ESPN. Which, of course, focuses largely on Tiger Woods, his knee pain, his incredible eagle putts and birdie chip-in. Great stuff.

Analyzing Tiger Woods' Third Round



Here's an analysis by Andy North - and by Tiger Woods himself - of Woods' third round at the U.S. Open.

U.S. Open: Geoff Ogilvy Round 3 Highlights



A look at some of the highlights (and lowlights) of contender Geoff Ogilvy's third round at the U.S. Open.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

U.S. Open: Best Shots of Round 2



Mike Tirico and Andy North run down the top shots of Day 2 at the U.S. Open.

Phil Mickelson after Round 2 at the U.S. Open



Here's a brief statement by Phil Mickelson after his second-round 75 in the U.S. Open.

Phil vs. Tiger: Who's Cooler?



Here's Rick Reilly comparing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

Friday, June 13, 2008

U.S. Open Qualfier Brian Kortan



Here's a look at golfer Brian Kortan, who suffered a heart attack and now has an internal defibrillator. Currently playing the Adams Tour in Texas, Kortan made it through qualifying to play the U.S. Open.

Tiger & Phil Highlights, Round 1, U.S. Open



Here's a roundup of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson highlights from the first round of the U.S. Open.

Solheim Cup Commercial



Here's a commercial for the Solheim Cup coming up later this year at Rich Harvest Farms in Illinois. It's stirring. At least, I was stirred.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Donald Trump Makes Case for Scottish Resort



Here's an Associated Press report on Donald Trump's appearance before a court in Scotland arguing in favor of the mega-resort he wants to build on the Aberdeenshire coast. Humble as always, The Donald says his course will be the best in the world, and no only won't it harm the fragine dunescape environment, it will make that environment better!

North Berwick Links



Here's a look at the West Course of the North Berwick links in Scotland, where the Ladies British Amateur is being played this week. North Berwick is home to the original "redan" hole, one of the most-copied holes in all of golf course architecture.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Bob Harig Previews the U.S. Open



Here is ESPN.com's Bob Harig answering questions and previewing the U.S. Open in this 4-and-a-half-minute clip.

Stanford St. Jude Championship Final-Round Highlights



Justin Leonard gets career win No. 12; Robert Allenby loses a playoff for the first time ever; Trevor Immelman closes strong but can't claim the victory.

Yani Tseng Wins the LPGA Championship



That's Yani, with one "n." Not Yanni. Here's the winning putt.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

LPGA Championship, Round 3 - Annika Sorenstam



A birdie putt that's interrupted by a bug. But Annika's caddie comes to the rescue.

LPGA Championship Round 3 - Jee Young Lee



A long birdie putt from the third-round leader.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Lorena's Long Birdie Putt



A long birdie putt for Lorena Ochoa in the first round of the 2008 McDonald's LPGA Championship. "It's OK if the hole gets in the way."

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Hank Haney Teaches the Kids - and a Big Kid



Here is famed instructor Hank Haney featured in a local news report from Memphis prior to the Stanford St. Jude Championship. Haney was in town working with the First Tee, and took time to try to fix a few flaws in the news reporter's game, too.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

"Big Break: Kaanapali" Episode 9 Preview



Oooooo, controversy on the "Big Break"! Wow, who would have guessed?

Interchangeable Shaft Drivers



Here's a clip from a recent Champions Tour event that goes over interchangeable-shaft drivers using Alpha's C830.4 as the model. If you're a gearhead, then interchangeable shafts probably has you in heaven.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Backswing Drill



Here's a pretty simple backswing drill that is supposed to help you combat getting your left elbow stuck behind you on the takeaway and backswing, and to combat too flat of a swing.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Beer Golf



Here's a clip that is totally useless, a complete time waster, germane to nothing ... and yet somehow interesting.