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Timeout Tuesday: Playing Your Golf Shot off the Grandstand… to Win

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Welcome back to Timeout Tuesday, a few time-wasting videos to help you get your day going. First up is the PGA’s shots of the week, which include an incredible under-the-tree recovery shot from Phil Mickelson, as well as a winning putt from Jason Dufner. But I think the first shot fron Nick Flanagan is the winner of the bunch. Take a look and see what you think.

Second up is a ridonkulous and-one shot from Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook. While I can live without Westbrook’s angry-man court persona as well as his church-lady press conference red glasses, there’s no denying the skills of Westbrook, Kevin Durant and the other OKCers who made short work of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers legacy. (hat tip to the Big Lead, who always seems to dig up these videos within minutes. If you don’t follow the Big Lead, you should.)

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Watching Golf this Week: HP Byron Nelson Championship

May 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

After burning out a bit watching the Players Championship last week, I might be like Tiger and take a week off. After all, without ol’ Lord Byron around to pass judgement from his lawn chair this tournament just doesn’t feel like it has the same meaning. Plus, I am not sure I want to wallow in the Keeeeeegan Bradley “first win” BS that is sure to emerge. I am not a Bradley fan, mostly due to the long putter. I may not ever like the guy because I was pulling for Dufner in the PGA finale last year. Is that a rivalry worth worrying about? Maybe not. But even if I don’t watch, there will be golf this weekend.

And with Phil and Ernie Els in the field there is some star power, though anything other than the U.S. Open right now feels like practice. Well maybe the Memorial will be worthwhile. Certainly the PGA Tour seems to think so, because that is when we will next see live online coverage of golf — none this week from Texas. And we’re back to shortened times for Golf Channel and CBS so — maybe this week is for hard-cores only.

Here’s where to follow the action:

HP BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP

(all times Eastern)
TV COVERAGE
Thursday, May 17 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday, May 18 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 — CBS, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 20 — CBS, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.

RADIO
SIRIUS XM (Satellite)
12 p.m. — 6 p.m., Thursday-Sunday

ONLINE
The PGA’s Live@ is gone. All you have this week on your computer is…

PGA SHOT TRACKER
Get another online fix via Shot Tracker for the HPBNC.

TOP TWITTER FEEDS TO FOLLOW

Geoff Shackelford — well known golf writer.
Golf Channel — official Golf Channel feed
@PGATOUR — official PGA Twitter feed
@StephanieWei — great golf writer who is a Twitter fiend (though she is taking this week off too; but she’s still fun to follow, as her twitpics of mini golf this week showed)

WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE?
The TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas sounds like the hotel at the mall at the end of the world. Here’s some info on the layout.

WHO WON THIS THING LAST YEAR?
Do you have to ask? KEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEgan.

LOCAL FLAVOR
If you don’t know anything about Lord Byron, time to hone up on your history. The tournament’s legacy page is a good place to start. When Tiger was challenging Nelson’s 11-in-a-row streak a few years back a lot of folks learned a lot more about one of golf’s more silent heroes. And then there’s the Dallas Morning News for local reporter-type coverage.

FEDEX CUP LEADERS
1. Hunter Mahan, 1,378 points
2. Bubba Watson, 1372
3. Rory McIlroy, 1,290
4. Phil Mickelson, 1,220
5. Carl Pettersson, 1,215

See the full standings for the FedEx Cup points list.

WORLD GOLF RANKINGS
1. Rory McIlroy; 2. Luke Donald; 3. Lee Westwood; 4. Bubba Watson; 5. Matt Kuchar.
See the official World Golf Ranking list.

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Watching Golf This Week: Tiger, Phil and Rory: Live, Not on Home Video

May 3, 2012 by 1 Comment

Part of watching golf this week involved a much talked-about home video — which, if you were a fan of Tiger Woods, you might have found interesting. The established golf media, however, and even some of Woods’ tour competitors, took friendly swings at the King for his somewhat self-absorbed, completely scandal-free Q&A session.

With all that behind us now all that remains is the golf, this week at Quail Hollow in Charlotte for the Wells Fargo Championship. All the big hitters are back this week, at one of the tour stops that is a favorite among the golfers for its layout and “major” type feel (and “major” purse — $6,500,000 in the prize kitty). So set back, tune in the Golf Channel for an extra hour Thursday and Friday, and bonus coverage before CBS comes in on the weekend.

Here’s where to follow the action:

WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP

(all times Eastern)
TV COVERAGE
Thursday, May 3 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 7 p.m.
Friday, May 4 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 — Golf Channel, 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 6 — Golf Channel, 1 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.

RADIO
SIRIUS XM (Satellite)
12 p.m. — 6 p.m., Thursday-Sunday

ONLINE
The PGA’s Live@ broadcasts don’t return until the Players next week. So you will have to get by online with…

PGA SHOT TRACKER
Get your online fix via Shot Tracker for the WFC.

TIGER TRACKER
GolfWeek is back with its hole by hole recap of El Tigre’s swings… Here’s round one, and here’s round two.

IF YOU ARE THERE… USE YOUR CELL PHONE, SILENTLY
We love the PGA Tour’s attempts to keep people from using their cell phones. Here are the rules for cell use at the WFC:

Mobile Device / Cell Phone Policy: The following information outlines the proper usage of Mobile Devices at the Wells Fargo Championship. Our goal is to enhance the spectator experience while preserving the integrity of the competition. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

All electronic devices must be on set to SILENT at all times.
Calls only permitted in designated Cell Phone Zones. See course maps for approved areas.
Photos are NOT allowed to be taken with cell phones (or cameras) Thursday – Sunday.
No video recording permitted anytime Monday-Sunday.
Texting is permitted, but limited to areas away from competition.
Failure to adhere to the Mobile Device Policy may result in the confiscation of your mobile device or removal from the tournament.

You can have my iPhone when you pry it from my cold, dead hands…

TOP TWITTER FEEDS TO FOLLOW

Wells Fargo Golf — The tournament’s own Twitter feed.
Geoff Shackelford — well known golf writer.
Golf Channel — official Golf Channel feed
@PGATOUR — official PGA Twitter feed
@StephanieWei — great golf writer who is a Twitter fiend

LOCAL FLAVOR
The Charlotte Observer has you covered with a special golf section that has columnists, features and news.

WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE?
The local Charlotte Observer has a fly-by feature that lets you look at Quail Hollow, hole by hole.

WHO WON THIS THING LAST YEAR?
Lucas Glover, who is trying to get back on track after some injuries including the feared paddle-board knee twist.

FEDEX CUP LEADERS
1. Hunter Mahan, 1,378 points
2. Bubba Watson, 1372
3. Phil Mickelson, 1,136
4. Carl Pettersson, 1,111
5. Johnson Wagner, 1,056

See the full standings for the FedEx Cup points list.

WORLD GOLF RANKINGS
1. Luke Donald; 2. Rory McIlroy; 3. Lee Westwood; 4. Bubba Watson; 5. Hunter Mahan.
See the official World Golf Ranking list.

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Watching Golf This Week: Houston and the Last Chance for Masters

March 29, 2012 by 6 Comments

Welcome to a new feature here at MSR, something we are calling “Watching Golf this week,” at least until we come up with a better title. Anyway, what we’re doing is compiling all the ways you can watch the PGA Tour this weekend — online, on TV, on Twitter, and anywhere else we can find. Please give us a shout in the comments if you know of other outlets or have favorite columnists or reporters who follow pro golf. It’s all about sharing here so don’t be shy.

With one week to go before the Masters, this week’s Shell Houston Open is the last chance for players who don’t already have an invite to get one by either winning the event, or by doing well enough to move into the top 50 in the overall rankings, either of which will stamp your ticket to Augusta. Who’s on the bubble and needs to do well? Ernie Els, seeking a Masters title for his Hall of Fame resume, stands at No. 58 and just missed winning a couple weeks ago. Fred Couples (winner last week on the Champions Tour — ready for Augusta?) and defending Houston champ Phil Mickelson will also be on hand, so even with no Tiger the Houston stop should have its own drama worthy of watching.

Here’s where to follow the action:

SHELL HOUSTON OPEN

(all times Eastern)
TV COVERAGE
Thursday, March 29 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Friday, March 30 — Golf Channel, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 31 — NBC, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 1 — NBC, 3 p.m. — 6 p.m.

RADIO
SIRIUS XM (Satellite)
12 p.m. — 6 p.m., Thursday-Sunday

ONLINE
No PGA Live@ coverage for Houston. But get ready for plenty of online at the Masters next week.

PGA SHOT TRACKER
This thing is addictive. Live updates of every shot, with length, where it landed, how far the player has to go to the hole. Like eating potato chips.

TOP TWITTER FEEDS TO FOLLOW
Golf Channel — official Golf Channel feed
@PGATOUR — official PGA Twitter feed
@StephanieWei — great golf writer who is a Twitter fiend

LOCAL FLAVOR
The Houston Chronicle and writer Steve Campbell has you covered for local flavor this week.

WHAT’S THE COURSE LIKE?
Check out the PGA’s Inside the Course feature for a look at Redstone Golf Club.

WHO WON THIS THING LAST YEAR?
Lefty — aka Phil Mickelson. He’ll be paired with a couple other Masters champs, Boom Boom Freddie and Charl “no nickname yet” Schwartzel.

FEDEX CUP LEADERS
1. Johnson Wagner, 1,017 points
2. Rory McIlroy, 1,015
3. Kyle Stanley, 954
4. Mark Wilson, 887
5. Phil Mickelson, 880
See the full standings for the FedEx Cup points list.

WORLD GOLF RANKINGS
1. Luke Donald; 2. Rory McIlroy; 3. Lee Westwood; 4. Martin Kaymer; 5. Steve Stricker.
See the official World Golf Ranking list.

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