I see that Sergio García missed qualifying for the Open Championship (“A Few Extra Holes,” July 10 GGP). Although that was unfortunate for him, he was fortunate in finding someone to blame other than himself. If it hadn't been for that photographer. Yes, it was all his fault that the 5-footer was missed. García even took the time to curse him out after the miss.
García always has been blameless in these situations, as he always has been quick to inform us. If he had a theme song, it would be Chet Baker's “Everything Happens to Me.”
“I make a date, a date for golf, and you can bet your life it rains.
I try to give a party, and the guy upstairs complains.
I guess I'll go through life, just catching colds and missing trains.
Everything happens to me.”
Yes, it does Sergio. Yes, it does. And it couldn't happen to a whinier guy.
Blaine Walker
St. Paul, Minnesota
This was an excellent article by Blaine Walker on protecting the game (“It’s Your Honor,” July 10 GGP).
While the USGA and R&A have an obligation to the “elite” players and the game at that level, it’s the daily golfers and club players who drive the golf industry. If you take away our ability to have fun, you risk impacting the whole golf industry, which is already pricing itself out of the reach of a lot of players.
Bruce Wireman
The Woodlands, Texas
I am in complete agreement with Blaine Walker (“It’s Your Honor,” July 10 GGP).
Further comment from me is superfluous.
David George
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
I’ve been playing golf since 1970. I have played in two USGA national championships, my lowest handicap was a plus-1, I was president of my club, am a life member of the Houston Golf Association, and I could not agree more with Blaine Walker (“It’s Your Honor,” July 10 GGP).
The USGA is out of touch with real golf and the 99 percent from whom they earn millions of dollars each year through their GHIN handicap system and member dues in addition to depending on thousands of hours of free labor from volunteers at their championships.
Hill Adams
Katy, Texas
I enjoy more and more the LPGA and hope the momentum continues. Ron Green hit it on the head with the Rose Zhang/Rickie Fowler analogy (“Major milepost for women’s golf,” July 10, GGP).
Allisen Corpuz revealed herself as a class act (“Corpuz brings dream to life at Pebble Beach,” July 10 GGP). Very cool and collected. The LPGA, like the PGA Tour, is entertainment. As the former gets more television exposure, personalities emerge.
Zhang is going to move the needle with golf fashion.
I love the international growth in the game. With the LPGA, though, it’s tougher to follow with the more difficult Asian and East Asian names, but with time that will get easier as personalities emerge.
Phil Christe
Bradenton, Florida
I am 72, recovered from compression fracture and spinal fusion due to a tumor of the L4, and now have had a stem cell transplant due to multiple myeloma. I will be back on the course in September, and what I shoot will be irrelevant to the experience of being there (“When score becomes a bore,” July 10 GGP). My regular foursome has a fill-in, but they are reserving my spot – last played in October 2022.
Once a 6-handicap but now a 10, I really could not care less. We only play for 10 cents a hole – two tie, all tie, with carryovers – but I miss the camaraderie and back and forth with one another.
It is amazing how much little things, such as a good drive or putt, bring so much joy.
Bob Ferguson
Charleston, South Carolina
At almost 76 now, I find that John Steinbreder’s article perfectly describes my golfing career (“When score becomes a bore,” July 10 GGP).
From an almost-but-never-club-champion level to a now forward-tee, great-round-under-80 golfer, I still love just getting out there. The nicest part is the fellowship with other aging “used-to-be” golfers and the joy of winning that $5 bet.
I hope some of the younger readers realize that someday they, too, will be there.
Bob Frank
Port St. Lucie, Florida
I am much in the same “place” as John Steinbreder, with a shortened game, increasing scores, but more appreciation for the occasional well-struck shots (“When score becomes a bore,” July 10 GGP).
I still love a $2 Nassau, but only if I’m playing with people I like to be with.
Tom Stine
Hobe Sound, Florida
(Stine is the co-founder of Golf Datatech and a co-founder with his late father, Charley, and a former publisher of Golfweek magazine.)
John Hopkins is spot on (“LIV’s future? Silence is ‘deafening,’” July 10 GGP). This is terrible. No one either knows or cares to discuss this alliance. The only thing so far is they both dropped their legal suits against each other.
Perhaps the return of PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will move something forward and answer some questions.
Art Williams
Luzerne, Pennsylvania
If the question is, “What’s going on (in professional golf)?” then the answer is simple: The game has been bought – lock, stock and barrel – by the Saudis (“LIV’s future? Silence is ‘deafening,’” July 10 GGP).
You're welcome.
David Morris
Bristol, England
It could be a “Seinfeld” episode: “A tour about nothing.” At least it’ll grab attention from some (“LIV’s future? Silence is ‘deafening,’” July 10 GGP).
Thanks for the piece, John Hopkins. I’m gonna have some toast.
Shel Bipsic
Roswell, Georgia
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