In golf, the old saying is that you drive for show but you putt for dough. At the WGC Cadillac Championship in March, this was proven afresh in bold terms. During practice prior to the opening round of the tournament, Tiger Woods recognized that his putting was in trouble and was holding back his opportunities…
Read More »It has long been the mantra of the NFL that any team can beat any other team on any given Sunday. Last weekend, that motto applied itself to the PGA Tour. In the Wells Fargo tour event at Quail Hollow outside Charlotte, North Carolina, a star-studded field—including Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Sergio Garcia, and Lee…
Read More »The Masters is, for many golf fans, the real arrival of spring and the real beginning of the golf season. The first of the four majors, the Masters brings us once again to Augusta National, the legendary course built by Bobby Jones—arguably one of the greatest golfers of all time. With the Masters, it seems…
Read More »Sam Snead was one of the greatest golfers of all time, and continues today to hold the record for most career victories in professional golf—a daunting 82 victories, including 7 major championship titles. “Slammin’ Sammy” won his final PGA Tour event in 1965 when, at the age of 53, he captured the Greater Greensboro Open….
Read More »During this past weekend’s television coverage of the Open Championship from England, we were reminded in a video clip of a previous Open played at Royal Lytham and St. Anne’s. It was in 2001, and Ian Woosnam started the day with the tournament lead. Then, on the second tee, his caddie told him they were…
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Ask any contractor or architect and they’ll tell you that building a solid foundation is critical to any successful project. In fact, even Jesus emphasized the importance of foundation in Matthew chapter 7. On Sports Spectrum, hear from professional athletes on practical ways to lay a good foundation in the Christian life.
Read More »Last Thursday, when pro golfer Steve Stricker teed it up at the TPC Deere Run course in Silvis, Illinois, for the John Deere Classic, he was stepping into an extraordinary opportunity. He had the chance to win the John Deere tournament for the fourth straight year. While not one of golf’s major tournaments, the Deere…
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Building character isn’t easy. It takes time and diligence. On Sports Spectrum, discover what the Bible says about character. Hear from the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as major-league pitcher Mickey Weston on what godly character means to them. It’s all coming your way on this edition of Sports Spectrum.
Read More »In Liverpool, England, on the eve of the 2006 Open Championship (which folks in the States call “The British Open”), professional golfer Graeme McDowell knew his game was in trouble, and that he was going into the tournament clueless about what was causing his struggles on the course. While out for the evening, McDowell got…
Read More »This past weekend was one of my favorite pro golf events of the year: The Players Championship from the TPC Course at Sawgrass, Florida. The distinctive course design, featuring the famous island green on the 17th hole, and the strongest field of any tournament held during the year, make for high drama and challenging moments….
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