The Favorites after 36 Holes
Only two players broke 70 in the second round as the wind blew and shots tended to exit the rock hard greens. After 36 holes, only 15 players are under par. With low scores all but impossible, that makes it tough for players a half dozen strokes or more back to […]
Short Shots from Day 2 at THE PLAYERS
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
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A Tale of Two Sawgrass’s
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
The weather forecast calls for more of the same today at THE PLAYERS. This means that, over the first two rounds, the players are going to play two different golf courses – the player friendly morning version and a snarling windblown beast in the afternoon. Here are the numbers from the first round:
—-M - A
66—1—0
68—2 […]
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How TV and the PGA Tour Divvies Up the Tee Times
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
You’ve no doubt heard the expression “follow the money.” In the case of TV, it’s “follow the ratings.” The networks primary goal over the first two days is to maximize viewership on Friday afternoon to build interest going into the weekend. The next priority is to bolster ratings on Thursday afternoon. TV accomplishes these goals […]
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