PLAYING ATUNYOTE GOLF COURSE By John Craig

September 29th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary, Men's No Comments »

VERONA – What do you get when you mix four golf writers with a course hosting a PGA Tour event? You get five over par, that’s what. Read the rest of this entry »


PEPPER’S RETIREMENT IS QUITE BUSY by John Craig

August 3rd, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Featured, Features and Commentary, Women's No Comments »

It’s been another busy week for Saratoga Springs native and former LPGA standout Dottie Pepper. NBC Sports had her on the go again this past weekend, walking with the leaders at the U.S. Senior Open at Crooked Stick in Carmel, Indiana. Read the rest of this entry »


TIGER’S WEB SITE IS DREAM JOB by John Craig

August 3rd, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary, Men's No Comments »

Tiger Woods wins again. That’s not a story, really. He took the lead at the Buick Open and built just enough cushion to hold off the field Sunday in Grand Blanc, Michigan for his 69th PGA Tour win. All eyes have been on him since he first swung a club on “The Mike Douglas Show” when he was two years old. Read the rest of this entry »


Where do the chefs really eat? And where do the golf travel pros play when they go on a golfing holiday?

July 14th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Courses & Travel, Features and Commentary No Comments »

If you are a want-a-be world golf traveler who has a passport but has yet to pull the trigger on a lavish golf holiday this may be the answer you have been waiting for. There has never been a better time for you and your partner to travel to Europe … you may never see air travel and golf prices at these low prices again. Read the rest of this entry »


From Open to Open: David Duval goes to Turnberry by John Craig

July 14th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary, Men's No Comments »

David Duval left Bethpage Black as one of the “what-ifs” of the 2009 U.S. Open, tied for second at two under par.  That’s a long way from where he was expected to be. Read the rest of this entry »


Gladd on etiquette and the “Lure of Golf”

June 29th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Featured, Features and Commentary, The Coach's Corner No Comments »

This is the first in a series of articles by Tom Gladd – a teacher and varsity coach at Clayton A. Bouton High School in Voorheesville, NY.  Coach Gladd began writing for Capital Area Golf last summer – covering the NENY Junior Tour.  Read the rest of this entry »


Saratoga Spa – Golf Galaxy Tour attracts best area amateurs

June 20th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary No Comments »

Saratoga Spa event: Despite the rainy day in Saratoga it was still a good day for golf.  Read the rest of this entry »


PGA Play Golf America Day Photo Album

June 20th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary No Comments »

 
PGA Play Golf America Day
Town of Colonie Golf Course -
May 31, 2009
by John
Golfers take lessons, try new clubs and watch trick shot artist Kevin Compare.

Helping “core” golfers improve increases play – Do you agree?

June 19th, 2009 fciarlo Posted in Features and Commentary No Comments »

Attracting new players is vital for the industry’s growth, but a new NGF study indicates helping “core” golfers improve their game may be just as valuable.   The study measured the relationship between golfers’ scores and their passion for the game by GOLFWEEK STAFF Read the rest of this entry »


Features, Commentary and Jokes

June 16th, 2009 capitalareagolf Posted in Features and Commentary, Uncategorized No Comments »

Features

Colonie Attorney Doesn’t Let Weather Affect His Play on Area Golf Courses

By Mike Dyer

COLONIE, March 26…..Don’t tell Mike Tommaney of Colonie it’s too cold to play golf.

The 63-year-old father of three established a Capital District record (we believe) when he played at least nine holes a month for 58 consecutive months on area courses. Read the rest of this entry »

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