The speculation about Tiger Woods returning to the PGA Tour has ramped up the last couple of days and it got me thinking about what will be different when he tees it up again. Here are a few thoughts: Rest assured, Woods will be on his best off-the-course behavior. He’ll be so squeaky clean...
Golf Musings
IS TIGER IN ARIZONA? Tiger Woods might not be in Mississippi. Despite the tabloid reports that Woods is in a sex clinic in Hattiesburg, I’ve heard several rumors to the contrary. At the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando I talked with a couple of well-connected types who told me Woods has been in a...
Golf Travel Trends 2010
ASIA BECKONS While Scotland will always be a favorite international golf destination for Americans, there are a number of destinations vying for American golfer business. Foremost among the international competitors are China and Thailand. Both of these countries continue to build golf courses and resorts that appeal to American tastes. Not surprisingly, the Asia-Pacific...
A PGA Merchandise Show Pre-Show Primer
For those in the golf industry an introduction to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is not necessary. However, for those outside the industry I’ll provide you with a short overview and what I anticipate seeing at this year’s show. Why? Because, unfortunately, the public is not invited and security is tight. Staged at...
Tiger’s Absence Good for Golf
Saying Tiger’s self-imposed exile from the PGA Tour is good for golf is blasphemous, I know. Let me explain. First, I think his temporary absence not his permanent departure will help the game. The PGA Tour and the golf industry in general have been riding the Tiger Woods gravy train far too long. Let’s...