Followers of this blog will know that I have followed the career of D.A. Points for a long time.
I first became a fan when I watched D.A. cruise to victory on the Nationwide Tour on a Pete Dye course in West Virginia.
His easy-going manner and his great shot-making made me a believer.
A couple of years ago I had to opportunity to spend a day at the Wayne Gretzky Classic following D.A. from the first to the eighteenth hole. Along the way, his wife, who I met as we walked the course, introduced me to D.A. at the 11th hole.
Since Points returned to the PGA he has shown flashes of brilliance.
But, this week it all came together at the AT&T Pebble Beach event. Not only did he capture the title for professionals, he and his partner comedian Bill Murray took home the Pro-Am honors as well.
Congratulations D.A.!! A job well done.
Next stop Augusta. Who knows. Maybe you should take Bill Murray along as your caddy.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Bubba Watson Claims Farmers Insurance Open
Bubba Watson was all business yesterday claiming his second career PGA victory. Sunday's march to the winner's circle was exciting from start to finish.
Watson said earlier that he had practiced nothing more than putts under 10 feet in the off-season and his attention to this part of his game paid off when it counted the most. These short putts were almost a "gimme" for him all day. And, on the 18th, with the gallery and the television world transfixed on him, Bubba did not fail. His putt trundled to hole, and with a little hesitation, as if to accentuate the moment, it dropped in.
Perennial favorite Phil Mickelson flirted with the lead on several occasions.
His flair for the dramatic was in evidence on the 18th. Needing to hole out from around 100 yards to force a tie, Phil sent Bones, his caddy, to the green to hold the flag. As soon as the ball was in the air out came the flag. And, Phil's golf ball landed just short of the hole rolled by and then rolled back to the hole, but ended up only a few feet from the hole. I have never seen anything like that before. But, then there is only one Phil Mickelson! I can't wait to see him next week in Arizona in front of the crazies on the 16th.
Phil tapped in his putt for a birdie and a -15 score, one behind Bubba.
Rookie Jhonatton Vegas provided his share of the drama yesterday. Playing in the same group as Bubba, Vegas almost matched Watson shot-for-shot until the 18th when for some reason he imploded and fell back to a -13 tied for third with Dustin Johnson.
As readers of this blog know, I am a huge fan of PGA pro D.A. Points. Since I first saw him capture a Nationwide event I have been a big fan of this golfer. I met him at the first Wayne Gretzky tournament. I have always believed that D.A. had the stuff for the PGA.
This weekend Points proved me right. He has been playing well on tour for more than a year, but this weekend he played like I always knew he could. On Thursday and Friday, he played well enough to make the cut. On Saturday he surged close to the top. On Sunday, when most golfers choke under the pressure, D.A. rose to the occasion and made his way to fifth place. Points made a fantastic birdie on the very tough 16th to push him closer to the top. In fact, an unlucky break on the 18th probably kept him from placing higher.
Congratulations D.A.! There is more great golf ahead for you this year!
Watson said earlier that he had practiced nothing more than putts under 10 feet in the off-season and his attention to this part of his game paid off when it counted the most. These short putts were almost a "gimme" for him all day. And, on the 18th, with the gallery and the television world transfixed on him, Bubba did not fail. His putt trundled to hole, and with a little hesitation, as if to accentuate the moment, it dropped in.
Perennial favorite Phil Mickelson flirted with the lead on several occasions.
His flair for the dramatic was in evidence on the 18th. Needing to hole out from around 100 yards to force a tie, Phil sent Bones, his caddy, to the green to hold the flag. As soon as the ball was in the air out came the flag. And, Phil's golf ball landed just short of the hole rolled by and then rolled back to the hole, but ended up only a few feet from the hole. I have never seen anything like that before. But, then there is only one Phil Mickelson! I can't wait to see him next week in Arizona in front of the crazies on the 16th.
Phil tapped in his putt for a birdie and a -15 score, one behind Bubba.
Rookie Jhonatton Vegas provided his share of the drama yesterday. Playing in the same group as Bubba, Vegas almost matched Watson shot-for-shot until the 18th when for some reason he imploded and fell back to a -13 tied for third with Dustin Johnson.
As readers of this blog know, I am a huge fan of PGA pro D.A. Points. Since I first saw him capture a Nationwide event I have been a big fan of this golfer. I met him at the first Wayne Gretzky tournament. I have always believed that D.A. had the stuff for the PGA.
This weekend Points proved me right. He has been playing well on tour for more than a year, but this weekend he played like I always knew he could. On Thursday and Friday, he played well enough to make the cut. On Saturday he surged close to the top. On Sunday, when most golfers choke under the pressure, D.A. rose to the occasion and made his way to fifth place. Points made a fantastic birdie on the very tough 16th to push him closer to the top. In fact, an unlucky break on the 18th probably kept him from placing higher.
Congratulations D.A.! There is more great golf ahead for you this year!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
2010 Masters - Sunday Morning
It's Sunday morning at the 2010 Masters. This morning all eyes are on the practice tee. European golf star Lee Westwood and and America's favorite golfer Phil Mickelson are preparing to do battle for the coveted green jacket.
Yesterday's action saw Ian Poulter slip back in the pack. I really thought Poulter would have to stuff to hang tough. But while everyone else was going low the flamboyant Englishman seemed to be stuck in neutral.
Phil Mickelson will probably remember the three hole stretch yesterday when he carded two eagles and a birdie to catch Westwood.
Who will win today?
I like Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson to battle to the last holr. But, don't be surprised if Ricky Barnes is in the final mix.
Yesterday's action saw Ian Poulter slip back in the pack. I really thought Poulter would have to stuff to hang tough. But while everyone else was going low the flamboyant Englishman seemed to be stuck in neutral.
Phil Mickelson will probably remember the three hole stretch yesterday when he carded two eagles and a birdie to catch Westwood.
Who will win today?
I like Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson to battle to the last holr. But, don't be surprised if Ricky Barnes is in the final mix.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Poulter and Westwood Tied for Top Spot
Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are tied for top spot going into this weekend at the 2010 Masters.
Poulter shot a -4 round for the second day at the Masters for an -8 total. Lee Westwood's 69 yesterday combined with his first round 67 tied him with Poulter atop the leaderboard.
Sitting two back is everyone's favorite golfer Phil Mickleson. Among the golfers tied with Phil at -6 is Ricky Barnes.
A note about Barnes, talk about a big event golfer. Ricky barely kept his card last year but is at the Masters due to his stellar performance at the 2009 US Open where he challenged right up until the last day for the title.
The most talked about golf story of this years Masters surrounded the play of 50 year old Fred Couples and 60 year old Tom Watson. After Day One they were sitting one and two, but after disappointing second rounds they are tied for ninth at -3.
I would love to pick either Watson or Couples to win this year's Green Jacket, but I do think the winner will be Ian Poulter.
For the last couple of years the flamboyant Brit has challenged in several major events, but fell short. Why do I pick him to win this year? Easy. Earlier in the season Poulter captured the grueling Match Play title. Now that he has won a "tough" event he knows what it takes to get the job done on Sunday.
Other possible winners include Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood. But, it sure would be nice to see Watson or Couples don the Green Jacket.
Poulter shot a -4 round for the second day at the Masters for an -8 total. Lee Westwood's 69 yesterday combined with his first round 67 tied him with Poulter atop the leaderboard.
Sitting two back is everyone's favorite golfer Phil Mickleson. Among the golfers tied with Phil at -6 is Ricky Barnes.
A note about Barnes, talk about a big event golfer. Ricky barely kept his card last year but is at the Masters due to his stellar performance at the 2009 US Open where he challenged right up until the last day for the title.
The most talked about golf story of this years Masters surrounded the play of 50 year old Fred Couples and 60 year old Tom Watson. After Day One they were sitting one and two, but after disappointing second rounds they are tied for ninth at -3.
I would love to pick either Watson or Couples to win this year's Green Jacket, but I do think the winner will be Ian Poulter.
For the last couple of years the flamboyant Brit has challenged in several major events, but fell short. Why do I pick him to win this year? Easy. Earlier in the season Poulter captured the grueling Match Play title. Now that he has won a "tough" event he knows what it takes to get the job done on Sunday.
Other possible winners include Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood. But, it sure would be nice to see Watson or Couples don the Green Jacket.
Friday, April 9, 2010
The Tiger Woods Show
I turned on Sports Center this morning and was surprised to find out that I had not been watching the first round of the Masters yesterday. No, I had been watching the Tiger Woods show.
The first five minutes of Sports Center was all about Tiger Woods.
No, I had to wait five full minutes of Tiger making some good shots and of course throwing his golf clubs when he didn't before we got to see the real golfers in action.
How can the media ignore two of the really great golf stories in favor of the lust life of Tiger Woods?
For starters Fred Couples, the best golfer on the Champions Tour firing a 6 under 66 to take the lead after Thursday's play.
If the great golf of a 50 year old is not "special enough" how about the play of a 60 year old golf legend. Tom Watson shot a 5 under 67 finish one behind Couples.
Another great story from Thursday play features K.J. Choi. Choi, had to endure the Tiger Circus for 18 holes. While media dedicated its cameras and coverage to Choi's playing partner, Woods, K.J. shot a brilliant -5 under round.
Another story the media ignored in favor of Tiger was that of all-round nice guy Phil Mickelson. He too, played better golf than Woods shooting an opening round 67.
How about Match Play Champ Ian Poulter? He is in the mix with a -4 and could be a real threat on Sunday.
A note to ESPN, CBS and the Golf Channel, cover the golfers, not the soap opera. Let Tiger find his forgiveness and healing elsewhere.
The first five minutes of Sports Center was all about Tiger Woods.
No, I had to wait five full minutes of Tiger making some good shots and of course throwing his golf clubs when he didn't before we got to see the real golfers in action.
How can the media ignore two of the really great golf stories in favor of the lust life of Tiger Woods?
For starters Fred Couples, the best golfer on the Champions Tour firing a 6 under 66 to take the lead after Thursday's play.
If the great golf of a 50 year old is not "special enough" how about the play of a 60 year old golf legend. Tom Watson shot a 5 under 67 finish one behind Couples.
Another great story from Thursday play features K.J. Choi. Choi, had to endure the Tiger Circus for 18 holes. While media dedicated its cameras and coverage to Choi's playing partner, Woods, K.J. shot a brilliant -5 under round.
Another story the media ignored in favor of Tiger was that of all-round nice guy Phil Mickelson. He too, played better golf than Woods shooting an opening round 67.
How about Match Play Champ Ian Poulter? He is in the mix with a -4 and could be a real threat on Sunday.
A note to ESPN, CBS and the Golf Channel, cover the golfers, not the soap opera. Let Tiger find his forgiveness and healing elsewhere.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
2010 Masters
This year's Masters is more like an edition of a soap opera than the great sports event that it is supposed to be.
No, instead of wondering who will capture the coveted Green Jacket, we are being subjected to round after round of the trials of Tiger.
The only question that has not been asked this week is "Who is Tiger sneaking away with this week?" And, really WHO CARES!!
Tiger Woods acts like he is royalty and the media and the fans let him away with it. That is the disgusting part.
Sure Tiger is a great golfer, but who cares about his personal life. I really don't want to be part of Tiger's cleansing process. If his wife leaves him "OH, well", life does go on.
Let's get back to what is important. Who is going to win the Masters, not Tiger Woods' lust life.
So, "Who is going to win the Masters?" Personally, I like three golfers, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk and Ian Poulter. Why? Els and Furyk have been "lights out great" the past month. Poulter won the Match Play and he always seems to shine in the big events. Now that he has "big time" title under his belt, he just might have the toughness get him past the field and win on Sunday.
Fred Couples is a sentimental choice. If you count his Champions tour titles this year has been the best golfer on the planet in 2010.
Let's hope Tiger misses the cut (it will give him a couple days to check out the hotties in the Augusta red light area). It will also force the media to focus on what really matters -- GOLF!
No, instead of wondering who will capture the coveted Green Jacket, we are being subjected to round after round of the trials of Tiger.
The only question that has not been asked this week is "Who is Tiger sneaking away with this week?" And, really WHO CARES!!
Tiger Woods acts like he is royalty and the media and the fans let him away with it. That is the disgusting part.
Sure Tiger is a great golfer, but who cares about his personal life. I really don't want to be part of Tiger's cleansing process. If his wife leaves him "OH, well", life does go on.
Let's get back to what is important. Who is going to win the Masters, not Tiger Woods' lust life.
So, "Who is going to win the Masters?" Personally, I like three golfers, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk and Ian Poulter. Why? Els and Furyk have been "lights out great" the past month. Poulter won the Match Play and he always seems to shine in the big events. Now that he has "big time" title under his belt, he just might have the toughness get him past the field and win on Sunday.
Fred Couples is a sentimental choice. If you count his Champions tour titles this year has been the best golfer on the planet in 2010.
Let's hope Tiger misses the cut (it will give him a couple days to check out the hotties in the Augusta red light area). It will also force the media to focus on what really matters -- GOLF!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Els Captures Palmer Invitational
Ernie Els captured the rain delayed Arnold Palmer invitational today. How great is that!
Although he faltered, Ernie scored when it counted and captured his second PGA tour victory of the 2010 season.
Next week he heads to Houston and the Shell Open.
I have to wonder if Ernie wishes he was not headed to Houston and instead could take a week off to rest before the Masters.
I certainly like Ernie to be the favorite at Augusta.
DA Points finished a great week with the top 20 finish. Congratulations DA!
Did you happen to see Michelle Wie's big mistake at the Kia tournament? You have to wonder if she thinks she's above the rules. This is not the first time that she has had problems of this sort. Too bad! She has a lot of potential and could be the future of the LPGA tour.
Let's hope she can move on from this.
Although he faltered, Ernie scored when it counted and captured his second PGA tour victory of the 2010 season.
Next week he heads to Houston and the Shell Open.
I have to wonder if Ernie wishes he was not headed to Houston and instead could take a week off to rest before the Masters.
I certainly like Ernie to be the favorite at Augusta.
DA Points finished a great week with the top 20 finish. Congratulations DA!
Did you happen to see Michelle Wie's big mistake at the Kia tournament? You have to wonder if she thinks she's above the rules. This is not the first time that she has had problems of this sort. Too bad! She has a lot of potential and could be the future of the LPGA tour.
Let's hope she can move on from this.
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