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They Say that “Practice Makes Perfect”. Ask Tiger Woods.

May 19, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

Practice, practice, practice. It’s what professionals do. However, winners seem to know what to practice in order to top the field and secure that almighty win. Tiger Woods came to Southern Hills Country Club a few weeks ago—and again last Sunday—to work on shots that, hopefully, have him on Sunday’s back-nine near or on top of the heap. MGM had a chance to walk nine holes with Tiger Monday morning of Tournament Week, and to observe first-hand the meticulous way he carved out shot, after shot, after shot. That alone should strike a little fear in the rest of the field…. Read More »

First Timers or Veterans, they earned the right and they came to play!

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

The Masters was almost like attending somebody’s Sunday worship service. A week of unbelievable numbers of people who’ve made their pilgrimage to glimpse the magic of professional golf’s version of the “eighth wonder of the world.” That’s how “reverent” Augusta National feels during its most famous week of the year. Once you enter the site along Magnolia Lane or enter through one of many patron gates, the world opens to a rolling ocean of meticulously manicured acres of green grass. Colorful Azaleas and a myriad of blooming floral displays and the famous Georgia Pines guarding each fairway, dotted with… Read More »

Tony Finau, Christian, Husband, Father, Professional Golfer, Member of the PGA Tour

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

We had a chance to sit a few minutes with Tony at this years’ Players Championship. The conversation revealed a great deal of the inner man that is rarely seen by the public, evidenced by his excellent play week in and week out on the PGA Tour and the high level of respect afforded him by his fellow members. ed. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 . As a professional, the pathway to the PGA Tour is not as cut-and-dried as many would think. The common perception of a PGA Tour professional’s entry is the culmination of a stellar amateur career, including… Read More »

The Players Championship… The Fifth Major?

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

The quality of the field year after year, the difficulty of the course, the history of the competition, the place on the yearly PGA Tour schedule–all point to serious consideration of the tournament being called the “Fifth Men’s Professional Golf Major”. By Herschel Caldwell The subject of The Players becoming the fifth major comes up annually and fervently. However, many top professionals look on The Players as a uniquely private “professional players only” experience with narrow entry and minimized participation (not owing to the open championships where anyone has a chance to qualify regardless of status or professional achievement. The… Read More »

How to win a PGA Tournament without Coming in First Place, Theegala finishes in the third spot at the WM Phoenix Open

February 23, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

From his first shot on Thursday through his final putt on Sunday afternoon, young rookie Sahith Theegala—playing on a sponsor’s exemption in last week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale—demonstrated his worthiness to be on the big stage with some of the world’s best golfers. No “newbie” to high-level, competitive golf, Theegala brings a storied and successful amateur career to the professional ranks. A three-time NCAA All-American at Pepperdine University, including numerous amateur wins, Theegala became only the fifth person ever to win the Haskins Award, the Ben Hogan Award, and the Jack Nicklaus Award in the same… Read More »

Abraham Ancer, Mexican/American PGA Tour Professional at the WM Phoenix Open

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

TPC Scottsdale, again, hosts the Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA golf tournament. Minority Golf Magazine caught up with Abraham Ancer for a few minutes after his ProAm on Wednesday, February 9th.MG: “Thank you for taking a few minutes to talk with me. Tell me what you like about TPC.”ANCER: “I enjoy playing here. The course is always in excellent condition. It suits my golf game. (I believe that) I have an excellent chance of doing well this week.”MG: “Do you prefer courses in Texas instead of the courses in the East or the West (parts of the country)?”ANCER: “(I have)… Read More »

Abraham Ancer, Mexican/American PGA Tour Professional at the WM Phoenix Open

February 23, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

As it has for 33 years, TPC Scottsdale hosted the Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA golf tournament February 7-13. Minority Golf Magazine caught up with Abraham Ancer after he completed the ProAm on Wednesday, February 9th.MG: “Thank you for taking a few minutes to talk. Tell me what you like about TPC.”ANCER: “I enjoy playing here. The course is always in excellent condition. It suits my golf game. (I believe that) I have an excellent chance of doing well this week.”MG: “Do you prefer courses in Texas instead of the courses in the East or the West (parts of… Read More »

Genesis Open’s Charlie Sifford Memorial Exemption – Aaron Beverly

January 24, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

“The Sifford family is tremendously honored for the recognition of our father’s accomplishments by the Tiger Woods Foundation and the Genesis Open,” Charles Sifford, Jr., said. “We are most certain he would beam with pride and gratitude for this momentous honor of the diversity exemption in his name. It (the renaming) is really special coming from Tiger, knowing the bond that developed between him and my father.” The 2022 Charlie Sifford exemption is Aaron Beverly. as the recipient of the Charlie Sifford. Beverly will join the 120-player field at The Riviera Country Club February 17-20. Awarded annually since 2009, the… Read More »

Year In Review and Preview of the Black American Professional Golfers On The PGA Tour

January 18, 2022Herschel Caldwell0

Tiger Woods, Willie Mack III, Harold Varner III, Tony Finau*, Cameron James, Joseph Bramlett, Ryan Alford, Kamaiu Johnson, Mulbe Dillard 2021 was the year that Golfers of Color and Black American professional golfers made tremendous strides. PGA Tour wins by Tony Finau and Cameron James, top ten finishes by Harold Varner III, and the excellent play of Joseph Bramlett and others, are all encouraging signs of an even- greater 2022 year. We begin this story with the “teasingly hopeful” possibility that Tiger Woods might return to the PGA Tour. Woods has been very cautious and upfront about when and/or if… Read More »

Why the United States will never again dominate the Ryder Cup matches.

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021Herschel Caldwell0

The 44th Ryder Cup Matches will be held in Italy in autumn 2023 at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio near Rome. One can rest assured that the Europeans have not forgotten the merciless “whooping” suffered at Whistling Straits. A quote from the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance” speaks to the mystic of the golf purest: “You can never win at golf, and all you can do is play.” Once you have a mindset of winning rather than playing, the sharp edge of competition becomes blurred by what motivates one to compete. The focus… Read More »