Who was the biggest winner?

Woods or Mickleson? Can they both be winners? Maybe... Woods won six times this year, his first year back after ACL surgery (I have had that surgery and it is a lot of work to recover). By everyone's standard that is an incredible year. That is the type of year that some players dream of. Player of the year for certain. But Tiger has taught us to judge him by a higher standard. A standard never seen before. Do you think the media would have called a six win season a failure for Nicklaus because he didn't win a major? I doubt it... I wasn't there for it but I highly doubt it. Tiger Woods was so consistent this year I was really impressed. Outside of the 2000 season he played his best all around golf this year. What I like the most was how he was putting a higher premium on driving accuracy towards the end of the year. When he gets his driving stats back to what they were in 2000 he might just get all 4 majors in one year.

That leaves us with Mickleson. None of us can put ourselves in his shoes, what he went through, not only his wife but his mother. Both diagnosed with Breast Cancer. My gosh... that is a tough thing to deal with for that entire family. Golf becomes so insignificant in an instant. He finished 3rd on the money list and won 3 times including this last week. And he looked incredible in the final round at the Tour championship. We all know he is looking forward to next year and what might be because he finished second to Woods again this year. Sorry Phil, I was pulling for you but Tiger, well is Tiger.

Tiger Woods wins the Fedex Cup!

I just wanted to be the first to call it. I bet I am! Lets see if I am wrong...

TIGER CRUSHES THE FIELD

Tiger crushed the field and won again at Cog Hill. He is an enigma in some ways. He looks like he hits the ball from team to green as bad as anyone. But his short game is sooo good along with his recovery ability. His skills are unmatched in history. He also puts like a machine and has the mental ability to not care where the ball goes but focuses on execution. Amazing!

My call for the Fed Ex Cup... Tiger Woods!

Tiger ready to win another major

Tiger woods is poised to win another major! He is now seven under par and four shots ahead of the closest competitor as Paddy Harrington bogied the final home on Friday's round.

It looks like Vijay will be in the final group with Tiger tomorrow.

Can anyone beat Tiger right now? NOPE!

Tiger wins the Buick and inches closer to 73 wins!

Tiger again won on Sunday, this time by 3 shots. Man where is his challengers. The only guys that made a push were so far back they couldn't catch up. All of the players that had a chance (barring Woods collapsing, LOL) did nothing. They shot -1 or -2 on a course where there were 6 or 7 under was easily out there. I think head to head Tiger wins against Jack, with that said the numbers are going to be distorted when he retires. Tiger is facing the worst field each week, perhaps in the history of golf.

On that note... Tiger leaps closer to pouncing on Jack's record of 73 wins.

Candadian Open Not the Top Story in Golf - or the 2nd 3rd or 4th?

Why is it that the Canadian Open is not a story that people are interested in. It is a national open championship. There are more than a few good players in the field. A good international presence in the field as well. Why is it?

Both Yahoo Sports and The Golf Channel have any news on the Open as the 4th or 5th golf story in their headlines. That is pretty far down the list. The upcoming field at the Buick is more of a story. The Senior British is more of a story (you can kind of understand with the whole Watson thing going on). The LPGA Evian masters is getting more coverage. Even Wie's quest for a spot on the Solheim team is getting better real estate on Golf Channel's website... Why the hatred? Maybe because it is too close the the Open Championship?

I like the event and wish it would get some better attention from the fans... which is what controls the media coverage...

LPGA Should Be Called Mexico Ladies Golf Tour?

Four events in Mexico because of one player? I know they are following the money but is that a bit much? Maybe not. It is Mexico and not South Korea. Lorena Ochoa has opened the door to 4 events that wouldn't exist and millions in revenue for the tour and its players. The rest of the tour should be thanking her.

In addition I have played some great courses in Mexico down in Cabo San Lucas! Some of the best courses I have played or seen.

here is the official release:
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 21, 2009 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Sports Management Group s.a. de C.V. (SMG) announced today that they have signed a two-year agreement in principle to conduct the Acapulco LPGA Classic starting in 2010. The event, slated to be held next spring at Tres Vidas Golf Club on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Acapulco, will be a standard-eligibility, 72-hole tournament featuring a $1.3 million purse.

“LPGA golf continues to generate significant fan interest in Mexico, and we're pleased to work with a partner who understands the value and benefits that our golfers offer,” said LPGA Acting Commissioner Marty Evans. “Acapulco is one of the world's premier destination cities, attractive not only to national fans but those who love to travel to watch LPGA Tour at its best.”

Designed by Robert von Hagge, part of the von Hagge, Smelek & Baril Texas design firm, the club is considered one of the country's top venues. With five holes touching the Pacific Ocean, the championship course features emerald Tifdwart greens and Bermuda-carpeted fairways.

“We are extremely excited and proud that Mexico and Tres Vidas Acapulco will be hosting the players of the LPGA in 2010 and 2011,” said Tournament Chairman Alvaro Escobar of SMG. “We believe this new partnership will be in place for many years to come.”

“I'm thrilled that our great country will host an LPGA Tour event in Acapulco, an absolutely beautiful city with a great reputation for hosting top sporting events,” said Lorena Ochoa, the LPGA Tour's No. 1 player and resident of Mexico. “I'm certain our players will love the facility and the atmosphere, and we'll put on a great show for the fans.”

The LPGA will announce its full 2010 schedule during the LPGA Tour Championship, including dates, in mid-November. The Acapulco event brings to 14 the number of tournaments currently finalized to be on the 2010 LPGA Tour. Discussions with another 15 events on the 2009 LPGA Tour calendar continue, as do talks with entities interested in new events for 2010. The 2009 LPGA Tour calendar features 28 Official Money tournaments totaling nearly $50 million in prize money.

“The LPGA executive team and Board all are committed to securing the very best 2010 calendar possible for LPGA players, fans, partners and our other stakeholders,” said Evans. “We've lost half a dozen tournaments this year for a variety of reasons, primarily due to the dramatic effect that the recession has had on the real estate, tourism and financial sectors. However, we are confident that the tournaments and title sponsors who have reaped the benefits of working with the LPGA in the past will continue to realize the value that we bring to their businesses and communities.”