D.A. Weibring & Friends

Tiger Makes It Three In A Row And Nine Of Eleven

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:20:00 GMT

To tell the truth, you would have been shocked if Tiger didn't win, so to the surprise of absolutely no one, Tiger is the 2007 Player Of The Year. In announcing the award, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem said, "To earn the respect of your peers...(read more)

One More Week Until The Tour Championship

D.A. Weibring — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:14:00 GMT

The Champions Tour is winding down to our last event on the regular schedule, the ATT Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in San Antonio, Texas. Given that it is the last regular event of the year, the push for the top 30 players to qualify to go the...(read more)

The TPC Summerlin In Las Vegas

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:12:00 GMT

The host course for this week's Frys.com Open at Las Vegas, the Tournament Players Club Summerlin is a 7,243-yard, par 72, stadium course layout that has a reputation as one of the country's best golfing experiences. The TPC, which opened for...(read more)

The Valero Texas Open

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:07:00 GMT

The La Cantera Resort where the Valero Texas Open is being contested this week talks about experiencing Troon Golf in the Texas Hill Country with breathtaking views of the hills and downtown San Antonio from one of the highest points in the area. I don't...(read more)

The Royal Montreal – Blue Course

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:04:00 GMT

Founded in 1873, Royal Montreal is the oldest golf club in this part of the world. Way back then, eight guys sat in a dockside office and formed the Montreal Golf Club. I don't know why it is important, but eleven years later permission was granted...(read more)

Historic East Lake Golf Club

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:03:00 GMT

If any golf club can handle adversity such as a dead green here and there, East Lake can. Remember, we're talking about a Golf Club that has been through more tough times than almost any golf club you can name. What began as an amusement park in the...(read more)

Observations of the Game's Best Players

Scott Robbins — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:59:00 GMT

I had the fortunate opportunity to work with one of my friends and clients at the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa this year. While there and working with him on the practice grounds and in practice rounds, I was able to observe the greatest...(read more)

Number Two: Deutsche Bank Championship

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:54:00 GMT

Course Par Value: 71, Course Yardage: 7,415 In case you get the call as an alternate this weekend, here is how the folks in "Bean Town" say you should play the TPC Boston. As usual, you'd better bring your long game because number seven...(read more)

Another Day At The Office: One Win, Two Top Tens And Completing The TPC Four Seasons Project

D.A. Weibring — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:50:00 GMT

This week the Champions Tour moves a little further northwest to the Seattle area for the Boeing Classic at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, a Jack Nicklaus golf course. It's a great place to be, given the heat and the storms that have been happening around...(read more)

Designer And Defending Champion Davis Love III Talks About How You Should Play Forest Oaks

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:36:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson and Davis Love III Davis Love III Out With Kidney Stones. You probably already know that defending champion Davis Love III has withdrawn from the Wyndham Championship because he's having kidney stones removed. However, we've still...(read more)

Southern Hills & The 89th PGA Championship

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:39:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson Everyone is talking about the Oklahoma heat, but frankly it's just what you should expect in Tulsa in August. And, if you were worried about the condition of the course, don't; hosting major championships is old hat at Southern...(read more)

The Monster Called Firestone South

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:50:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson As the cream of the world's golfing crop descend on the fabled Firestone Country Club for the World Golf Championships, here's a hint of what they will be facing. Can you say long? The par-70, 7,283 yard South Course includes a...(read more)

Great Golf On Great Golf Courses; Muirfield Host The British Senior Open

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson Our guy D.A. is at the British Senior Open this week at Muirfield. And if any golf course could follow the excitement of Carnoustie, it maybe Muirfield, which is considered one of the great links golf courses in the world. So, if you get...(read more)

The TPC At Deere Run

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:35:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson This week the PGA Tour heads for one of D.A. Weibring's best golf courses, the TPC at Deere Run. The reviews of D.A.'s design are overwhelmingly positive. Here are just a few: "You can see Deere Run has been designed by a golfer...(read more)

Scary Whistling Straits

Sam 'Bogey' Johnson — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:33:00 GMT

By Sam Johnson It runs along the shoreline daring players to challenge its rugged and windswept terrain. It defines the walking-only, links-style golf course sculpted along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Called a masterpiece by some, this Pete Dye creation...(read more)