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My old poli sci professor claimed he didn't read the newspaper. "If the news is important enough, it will seek me out," he said, forecasting the demise of the newspaper business. Another of my mentors was the Chicago Tribune sportswriter Bill Jauss, who lectured me once about how he decided what to write in his game stories while covering...
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Heard Through The Golf Grapevine
A Cig Alert: Angel Cabrera's chain-smoking during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont got widespread media attention, mostly as a point of fact, but also, predictably, from various scolds in the media (one column headline read: "Golf needs to turn on the 'No Smoking' sign"). Rest assured it won't likely be a problem next year, provided...
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Ten Clues Your Opponent Might Be A Hustler
10. Before he even introduces himself, he tells you about his sciatica. 9. And when he does say his name, it's a state or city. 8. You ask if he's ever seen the golf scene in Goldfinger and his reply is "Amateur hour." 7. He peels off a $100 bill to pay for a hot dog. 6. Claims the...
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If The Glove Doesn't Fit ...
If your glove looks like this one, you either stopped playing years ago, have been pulling weeks with it or are as cheap as a flea-market T-shirt. Time to upgrade! While you're at it, buy a couple of gloves, and rotate them. They'll last longer. Here are some of the latest gloves: NO SWEAT: FOOTJOY's SciFlex ($18) uses breathable...
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