The Card – Volume XLIII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Bryson DeChambeau provided a performance over the course of the week at Pinehurst that eclipsed his week at the PGA at Valhalla and it’s not just because he won.  Valhalla lacked nuance and was...

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The Card – Volume XLII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   It’s an understandable inclination for the PGA Tour to share any positive news regarding the discussions with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.  The continuing agitation and frustration...

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The Card – Volume XLI

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Yuka Saso’s win at the U.S. Women’s Open makes her first two wins in the championship historic in several ways.  First, she joins the following list of players from outside the United States to win...

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The Card – Volume XL

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   The tragic event that occurred early Friday morning outside Valhalla Golf Club that claimed the life of 69-year-old John Mills will forever be associated with the 2024 PGA Championship.  The...

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The Card – Volume XXXIX

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Wells Fargo put a bow on their sponsorship of one of the best events on the PGA Tour.  Born in 2003 as the Wachovia Championship I’ve covered every one of them except for the win by Max Homa in...

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The Card – Volume XXXVIII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Brooks Koepka winning the LIV golf event in Singapore can represent whatever level of accomplishment you choose to make it, but it likely signifies a more competitive Koepka at the PGA...

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The Card – Volume XXXVII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   The report from James Corrigan in the Telegraph this past week pretty eliminates any doubt as to whether the best European players, starting with Jon Rahm, will be on the Euro side at Bethpage in...

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The Card – Volume XXXVI

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   I was part of the group that included Ben Crenshaw in April of 2011 when they re-opened Pinehurst #2 after the Coore/Crenshaw restoration.  I love what they did then but having played the golf...

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The Card – Volume XXXV

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Tiger Woods being here and playing for his 24th straight Masters cuts made, eclipsing the mark he is currently shares with Gary Player and Fred Couples is enough to ask of someone who hasn’t...

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The Card – Volume XXXIV

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   The news this past weekend that Tiger Woods made a trip to Augusta National is not surprising. Reportedly he played with a fellow former U.S. Amateur champion and Justin Thomas. I can only hope...

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The Card – Volume XXXIII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   Jesper Svensson won the Porsche Singapore Classic in a playoff over Kiradech Aphibarnrat. Svensson shot a final round 63 to secure his first win on the DP World Tour.  After winning on the Nordic...

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The Card – Volume XXXII

18 observations, thoughts and predictions for the week in golf…   This was an outstanding week for NBC/Golf Channel’s team.  The Live From crew and their aggregate of writers and reporters filled early week hours.  The decision to bring Gary Koch and Roger...

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