Capelle On Golf

I have been a little hard on Hank Haney of late because he chose to write The Big Miss, an unauthorized semi-biography/instructional on Tiger Woods.
Still, every dog deserves his day in court and Haney had his today with his appearance on Morning Drive. So, did Haney do us fans a service in writing this book, [...]

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It’s coming, and soon (late March) – a tell all book about Tiger Woods written by one of the people who was closest to him, his former instructor Hank Haney.
The book is titled The Big Miss, a name that has “multiple meanings” according to Haney. That is, super wild drives and a big missed opportunity, [...]

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Here is Jay Townsend’s take on Rory McIlroy on the Golf Channel’s Morning Drive today:
“He should win because of his talent.”
“He is the most talented player in the game.”
The announcers make the mistake of talking only about physical talent, perhaps because they can see a player hit shots, but cannot see inside their minds. However, [...]

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Mitt Romney thinks that Barack Obama plays too much golf, and he is slamming his devotion to our game in an attack ad that asks if we can stand “Fore” More Years?
Let’s get one thing straight – I am not endorsing either man. But what I am questioning is Romney’s math and his positioning of [...]

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Now that the hyperbole surrounding Tiger Woods’ victory at Sherwood Forest has subsided a bit, it’s time to put his victory in to perspective.
Yes, Woods closed strongly, birdying the last two holes in vintage Woods fashion. But to get himself into position for these end-of-tournament heroics, he only had to beat 16 players and stay [...]

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Tiger Woods broke his victory drought with two closing birdies on putts of 13 and 10 feet to win the Chevron World Challenge. Yipee!
This is great for golf, and it is great for Woods because he is a momentum player, and this W is a significant step towards rebuilding his career momentum – something that [...]

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Tiger Woods reminds me of the line from that tune in Damn  Yankees – “Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets.”
Woods wanted WGR points for his Chevron World Challenge, and now the event, with its super small field of 18 players, awards them. Graeme McDowell, last year’s winner, was awarded (gifted) 50 WGR points for edging out [...]

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If Webb Simpson has only made a three footer on the second hole of the playoff for the McGladery Classic and gone on to beat Ben Crane, then he would have limited Luke Donald’s options for overtaking him for the PGA Tour’s money title to a win at this week’s Children’s Miracle Hospitals Network Classic [...]

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I listened to PGA Tour player Joe Ogilvie on Morning Drive this morning and, within a few minutes, became convinced that he “gets it” far more than current commissioner Tim  Finchem ever has, or ever will.
Take for example his ideas on two of the game’s biggest issues: the FedExCup format and the long and belly [...]

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We each have criteria for determining who we root for. Swing, style of play, place of origin, personality, and ability to play under pressure are just a few of the leading filters on most fan’s screening lists.
What was not necessary until lately was their choice of equipment – at least not for this fan. But [...]

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