Fantasy Golf Picks: 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

May 23, 2012 Leave a comment

The PGA TOUR makes another stop this week at the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at the beautiful Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, TX. Defending champion David Toms will be in attendance, along with last year’s runner-up Charlie Wi. Big names like Jason Dufner, Rickie Fowler, and Matt Kuchar headline the field, all of whom are playing great golf currently. Here are my fantasy golf picks for the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

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Crowne Plaza Partners with Rickie Fowler in New Campaign

April 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of a multi-media advertising campaign starring PGA TOUR professional Rickie Fowler. The upscale hotel brand has signed Fowler for the 2012 golf season and will execute a multi-channel campaign designed to elevate the fresh, contemporary spirit of Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. One of the most recognizable and stylish golfers on the PGA TOUR, Fowler will appear in television, print and online ads showcasing his unique personality. The broadcast spot titled “It’s Good to be Rickie,” launches April 14 and brings to life the comfortable accommodations, numerous amenities and value propositions offered by Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts for business and leisure travelers alike. Read more of this post

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Fantasy Golf Picks: Waste Management Phoenix Open

February 1, 2012 Leave a comment

Mark Wilson returns to the craziest tournament in professional golf this week to defend his title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. I don’t know about you, but nothing says “professional golf” like a grandstand filled with drunken college co-eds screaming at the top of their lungs. Jason Dufner finished second here last season, and Kyle Stanley looks to bounce back this week after a heartbreaking loss at Torrey Pines. Click the jump to see my fantasy golf picks for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Read more of this post

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Fantasy Golf Picks: Farmers Insurance Open

January 25, 2012 Leave a comment

Last week was a rough one for my fantasy golf team. I fell out of first position and almost out of the Top-10 thanks to me not paying attention and making some pretty rough picks overall. Oh well; you live and learn. Redemption is around the corner for me this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, however, as defending champion Bubba Watson makes his way onto my roster again along with runner-up Phil Mickelson. Click the link to read more about my fantasy golf picks for the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open. Read more of this post

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Parity Isn’t So Bad For Golf, Folks

October 11, 2011 Leave a comment

A couple weeks ago I read Jamison Weiss’ commentary on The Sand Trap, another national golf blog, pertaining to his belief that parity is bad for professional golf. He even went so far as to use specific examples from other mainstream professional sports to drive home his points, along with five specific areas that “prove” his case. All-in-all, it was a well-written, well thought-out article that left me thinking about each of the five points for the next few days.

With all due respect to Weiss, however, I can’t help but disagree with a few of his points. Here is my take on each of the five areas of concern in the article. Read more of this post

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