Blog: Local Knowledge

Palmer statue unveiled at Laurel Valley

If there was a highlight to Arnold Palmer's celebration tour marking his 80th birthday, pack rats might pick Arnold Palmer Bobblehead Night at PNC Park on Oct. 8 in Pittsburgh, but the purists would...

By Sam Weinman

Published Sep. 12, 2009

Keywords Arnold Palmer | billy andrade | george h.w. bush | john cook | laurel valley | peter jacobsen

Blog: Editors' Blog

Two views of First Golfer, Barack Obama

Sports magazines venture gingerly into the world of politics. Here are two letters, reacting to Golf World's coverage of President O'Bama's golfing habits, that suggest why. Dear Editor, It was great reporting to read that...

By Bob Carney

Published Jul. 10, 2009

Keywords Barack Obama golf | Don Van Natta | George H.W. Bush | George W. Bush | World Golf Hall of Fame

Sirak: Obama's Ringing Endorsement

In agreeing to serve as honorary chair of this fall's Presidents Cup, President Barack Obama sends the important message that golf has his support

By Ron Sirak

Published Jun. 01, 2009

Keywords golf world | golf | ron sirak | barack obama | presidents cup | harding park | george w. bush | george h.w. bush | bill clinton