Archive for July 2007
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Faldo turns Fifty
Nice interview with Nick Faldo at the Times. Although, I have to admit to amusement when the article’s author is amazed that Faldo hasn’t hit the hard drugs. Imagine a person of strong enough will, integrity and intelligence that they can find a release without turning to the crack pipe. Novel!
“EVER tried cocaine?” I ask. [...]
Why most pros shouldn’t be in golf design
Geoff Shackelford links to an article in the Times discussing Ian Poulter’s side businesses – of course, clothing being the mainstay. But this quote from Poulter is more than a little disturbing and not the least bit infuriating.
“Who knows what the next 20 years will hold? The aim is to grow the other side of [...]
Barnsley Gardens fined by EPA for filling wetlands
Barnsley Gardens, a course located in Adairsville, Georgia, was fined by the EPA for filling 5 acres of wetlands during the courses construction. The course opened in 1999. (That means these violations occurred almost 10 years ago?)
The enforcement action was a result of an inappropriate claim under the CWA’s farm pond exemption. A farm pond [...]
Bandon Crossings set to open
Bandon, Oregon is becoming a hotbed of golf course construction. Its newest course, which is not affiliated with the famous Bandon Dunes resort, is set to open this week. Wednesday, Bandon Crossings will open for “preview” rounds. The course is 5 miles inland from the coast and 10 miles from the resort, according to the [...]
Never count out the Donald
We heard stories of doom and gloom – that golf course architect Donald Trump was out of the running for Running Horse. But the deal is back on – maybe.
Billionaire developer Donald Trump and Running Horse owner Mick Evans are on the verge of signing a purchase agreement for the financially troubled golf and residential [...]
Site News: A slight change in location
You may have noticed that the “golf” folder has been dropped from the website. In other words, the site is located at www.earthgolf.com instead of www.earthgolf.com/golf. You shouldn’t have noticed any interruption – in fact, you may not have noticed it at all since a redirection is in place to keep everything running smoothly. But [...]
Oakmont rated as toughest in Pittsburgh area – sky color to be determined next
A poll taken for what reason? The question: Rate the most difficult course within 100 miles of Pittsburgh. Not sure what the point of the survey was, but what the heck, huh?
Oakmont was the only unanimous choice among tournament sites, but a dozen courses received multiple votes. Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier was [...]
Brandt Snedeker goes back in time – with 80s golf equipment
USA Today with PGA Tour rookie Brandt Snedeker conducted something of a test – Snedeker played consecutive rounds with equipment from the 1980s and modern equipment at Sea Island, Georgia.
He shot 80 with the 1980s era equipment and 75 with modern equipment.
Snedeker broke out in laughter when he saw an age-worn short iron that had [...]
Follow up to Tiger Woods Dubai
Wednesday’s story on the Tiger Woods Dubai included Tiger’s description of three holes at the golf course Tiger Woods Design is designing in Dubai called the Tiger Woods Dubai. (Repetition seems to be a theme here…)
Here are the three holes, and a link to Tiger’s website discussing the design.
Congrats to Bo Links, winner of the 2007 Lido contest
As usual, I’m the last to find out about anything – my July 6 edition of Golf World just showed up today. It had the winner of the Lido golf hole design contest (link is to a Google cache of the original story done in February on the contest) that is put on by the [...]
