Former Substitute Teacher Shines On PGA Tour

Did anyone watch the Players Championship (TPC) this last weekend?
What was interesting, besides seeing if Sergio Garcia could come through in a big tournament, was the story of Paul Goydos.
Goydos, a self-described journeyman, father of two teenager daughters, began his golfing career as a struggling mini-tour player and substitute teacher. [...]

Sportsmanship Is Still Alive

Many of you have already heard about this softball game story that has been getting a lot of buzz this week. I had heard about it, but finally got to watch it today.
Thanks Bald Money Guy for the heads up on this great story of sportsmanship. Way to go to the woman athletes [...]

The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports

Tomorrow, the first Saturday in May, marks the 134th Kentucky Derby .
The fans, celebrities, jockeys, and team owners are making final preparations for the biggest horse race in sports.
The fans are either anticipating another great race or excited about another excuse to party. The celebrities are putting the final touches on their outfits and [...]

Round of Golf, Earthquake, Pops in KY

Early this morning we were awakened by an earthquake (I guess my dad brought it with him, along with the great weather). I believe this was the first experience for my wife as well. But we were all ok and my dad and I were still on to hit the golf links today.
We didn’t play [...]

Master’s Champions Dinner

In 1952, the Masters tournament winner Ben Hogan, gave a dinner for all the previous winners. He also proposed the formation of the Masters club with its membership limited to tournament champions.
Well, the proposal was accepted and every year since the defending champion selects the menu and acts as host for the Tuesday night dinner. [...]

Master’s 08 Highlights

The 2008 Master’s Tournament officially tees off tomorrow and there are many highlights that stand out this year.
1. Live Video Coverage. Augusta National has added many new features to their Official Website that include extending their live video courage of the tournament at Amen Corner (Holes 11, 12, 13), Holes 15 and 16, [...]

Master’s Week Reminiscing

In 2000, I had the privilege to go to the Master’s (Augusta National Golf Club) for the first time. Television, video, and photography give us just a glimpse into the beauty and history of one of the greatest courses and tournaments in golf.
The pictures to the left are Tom Lehman on the 14th Tee [...]

Lessons Learned From the Final Game

What a final game, better than the Final Four (UCLA lost)!
Here are a few lessons that I took from the Final game:

Lose Well

Roy Williams, UNC head coach, showed a lot of class, after losing in the Final Four, shows up to the Finals with a Kansas shirt on.
2. Fundamentals Are Crucial
Memphis had that game [...]

Finally #1 Seeds Come Through

Every year I am reminded by the “experts” that all four NCAA #1 seeds have never made the Final Four, so don’t pick’em.
I don’t have the #1 seeds in the Final Four most years, but this year they stepped up and finally came through for me ( and many others who can now say, [...]

Got Our Run On

We just finished, a few hours ago, the 10k City Run and we’re tired.
We ran the 6 mile race in about an hour (The top runners finished in 30 minutes). At the four and half mile mark I was starting to feel it in my legs (I don’t recommend playing basketball the day before [...]

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