Friday, September 19, 2014

News Grab-Bag: 9/19/2014

- The R&A voted this week to allow female members at St. Andrews Golf Club, putting an end to the historic venue's "male's only" policy. I understand that clubs should have the right to allow whomever they choose, but they were on the wrong side of history for a long time. It's about time we got some ladies playing at the home of golf.

- The awards for Rory McIlroy have already started pouring in, as he has won the PGA Player Of The Year and Vardon Trophy. The PGA Tour has yet to vote for their POY, but I doubt it will be any different than the PGA's decision.

- Legendary caddy Stevie Williams has parted ways with Adam Scott...wait, I meant for that to be in reverse. The decision seems to be based on Stevie's desire for a part time schedule next season. Scott didn't play that often this year, and it appears as if he is going to add some tournaments next season, so he is going to go with a caddy he can have with him for every tournament. This may mean that Stevie is going to head into retirement.

- The ridiculous notion that Davis Love III might become Tiger Woods' next golf coach got shot down this week, as Love stated he has no interest in doing so. Tiger, in a recent statement, hinted that he may go without a coach, and that he will build a new swing on his own. Might be for the best, as only Tiger knows how to handle Tiger's body.

- Lexi Thompson did a photo shoot for GolfPunk Magazine. You can find the photos and the interview on their web site...just don't be creepy about it. Yes, Lexi is in a bikini. Yes, she looks stunning. Several men in the golf news industry have no idea how to handle that information, it seems. (Looking at you, Golf Channel).

- Golf.com has a really interesting article on Anthony Kim, who seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth. Apparently, if Kim decides to hang up the clubs due to injury, he is set to make $10 million. What was a sad story has now just gotten weird.

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