Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza

When you think of the times and places throughout history where sports and politics have intertwined, the first images that come to mind are probably presidents throwing out ceremonial first pitches at baseball season openers, or commanders-in-chiefs quipping one-liners while Continue reading Book Review: Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency by Chris Cillizza

Great moments in golf history: Tiger says “fuck” then wins Bay Hill

Golf is a four-letter word.  So is fuck.  When I’m on the golf course, those four-letter words go hand in hand as often as “Jack,” “Coke” and “FORE!”  It’s the nature of the beast.  This weekend, Tiger Woods showed us Continue reading Great moments in golf history: Tiger says “fuck” then wins Bay Hill

My journey to Augusta, Part Four: The course, of course and a pictorial

The drive from Charlotte to Augusta, Georgia takes about three hours. First take I-77 South for about an hour and a half, until you hit Columbia, South Carolina.  Then take 20 West for another hour and change until arriving in Continue reading My journey to Augusta, Part Four: The course, of course and a pictorial