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 »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….
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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 »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….
Read More »Each sport has a different name for it. In football, it is the practice field. In soccer, it is the training ground. In baseball, it might be the batting cage. In golf, it is the driving range and the practice green. As someone who loves to play golf, I can tell you that it is…
Read More »Few things in sports are more encouraging than when older players take younger players under their wing and mentor them. It is one of the best ways of showing leadership—by being an example. This is particularly seen on the PGA Tour, where veterans routinely help younger players to get better and to hone their game…
Read More »At the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Sunday, golf fans got what they have been craving for many months—Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods playing in the same group on Sunday when it mattered. They started the day in the penultimate grouping, and with each having a chance to win. Arguably the two greatest golfers…
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