http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_chuckgarbedian.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Chuck Garbedian en-us Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:15:10 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 There is a certain vibe that comes only on the final day of a major championship. A victor is crowned and he leaves town with his mammoth trophy and his oversized cardboard check (not really) and he does not come back to your town to defend his title, instead the event moves to somewhere else and that is where he will defend his title. And in the case of the PGA of America, that place in 2010 would be Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., where they will again put up the ropes and begin the process all over again. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pga2009thirdround.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pga2009thirdround.html?19938 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:19:00 CST A change in pre-tournament preparation appears to have helped Tiger Woods regain his edge at the PGA Championship in Chaska, Minn. Rather than taking time off to prepare, Woods kept playing and is knocking down birdies instead of knocking rust of his game. As a result, he's taken a commanding four-shot lead into the mid-point of the tournament at Hazeltine. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/2009pgaround2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/2009pgaround2.html?19931 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:44:00 CST It is way too early to tell who will win the 91st PGA Championship, but there is one thing for certain. You cannot win the event on Thursday, but you sure can lose it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pgachampionshippreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pgachampionshippreview.html?19912 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:50:00 CST Bo Van Pelt captured his first PGA Tour victory by winning a playoff Sunday at the U.S. Bank Championship Sunday afternoon at Brown Deer Park. Van Pelt, who outlasted John Mallinger, might not be able to defend his title. U.S. Bank is pulling its sponsorship and without an obvious replacement the tournament is on the endangered list for 2010 and beyond. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionship09final.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionship09final.html?19721 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:36:00 CST Stewart Cink is a gentleman and a terrific golfer, but his victory in the 138th British Open will be remembered as the one that Tom Watson let slip away. Watson, 59, played terrific golf for 71 holes and was on the brink of authoring the sports story of the year when before faltering and losing a four-hole playoff to Cink Sunday at Turnberry in Scotland. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopen2009final.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopen2009final.html?19720 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:26:00 CST With cool, blustery conditions more suited to Scotland, the field of competitors will chase third-round leader Frank Lickliter in the final round of what could be the final installment of the U.S. Bank Championship today at Brown Deer Park Golf Course. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbank2009round3.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbank2009round3.html?19715 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:02:00 CST During the third round of the 138th British Open, Tom Watson consistently snaked in 20-, 30- and 40-foot putts, seemingly at will. That's put him in contention for what would be an improbable and historic victory. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopen2009rd3.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopen2009rd3.html?19714 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:09:00 CST The cool, windy conditions are making for close compeition at the U.S. Bank Championship. By the end of play Friday, there were 12 players within four strokes of the lead heading into a weekend that promises to be a shootout. At the top of the leader board is Australian Greg Chalmers (pictured), who fired a second round 3-under par 67 to give himself a two-shot cushion over Chris Riley, Jeff Klauk and Kris Blanks. Kevin Na, Marc Turnesa and Steve Flesch trail Chalmers by three shots. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionshipround2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionshipround2.html?19709 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:05:00 CST Fifty-nine is one of the magic numbers in the game of golf. In fact, it may be the most magical of all numbers associated with this great game and on Friday, in the second round of the 138th British Open at Turnberry, Tom Watson introduced the magic number of 59 to major championship golf. Watson, who owns five Claret Jugs, posted a second round score of even-par 70 to share the halfway lead with American Steve Marino atop the leader board of the 2009 British Open at 5-under par. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopenround2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopenround2.html?19708 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:49:00 CST Facing windy conditions unusual for Brown Deer Park at this time of year, 64 players finished the first round of the U.S. Bank Championship with scores of par or better. If the wind freshens and the temps drop, that number will also be lower. Brown Deer Park is not a bomber's paradise but instead a tactical golf course that requires patience and precise shot execution. Just ask Greg Chalmers (pictured) and Jeff Klauk, who shared the first round lead. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionshipround1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbankchampionshipround1.html?19703 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:05:00 CST If you woke up especially early Thursday morning to tune into TNT's live first- round coverage of the 138th British Open from Turnberry and thought that you were still dreaming because, what have we here... Tom Watson is winning the British Open? For several glorious hours, it was true. Old Tom Watson, a golfing legend of almost 60 years young, was alone atop the leader board of golf's oldest major championship. He played a youthful round at five-under par 65 on a glorious day for golf in the kingdom. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopenround109.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/britishopenround109.html?19702 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:12:00 CST It would take an awful lot of backing up from Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes to bring the rest of the field behind them into the picture at the 109th U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park's Black Course. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopenround3recap09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopenround3recap09.html?19465 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:07:00 CST Rain has been the major story at the U.S. Open, but there is plenty of golf to be played at Bethpage Black. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopenwrapr22009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopenwrapr22009.html?19455 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:04:00 CST Amid all the talk of rain and ticket refunds, they did play a little golf at the U.S. Open and Lucas Glover was in the lead. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/2009usopenday2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/2009usopenday2.html?19453 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:05:00 CST Rainy weather at Bethpage Black, or "Wetpage Black," dampened spirits -- and everything else -- at the U.S. Open. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen2009day1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen2009day1.html?19443 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:47:00 CST Can Tiger Woods win the 109th United States Open at Bethpage State Park's Black Course? Yes he can. Will Tiger Woods win the 109th United States Open at Bethpage State Park's Black Course? Maybe. The conversation in this era of golf has to begin and end with Woods http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen2009preview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen2009preview.html?19424 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:10:00 CST Take Tiger Woods, toss in a side of Phil Mickelson and present it on the platter of a major championship on Easter Sunday and you have all the ingredients for must-watch stew. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09final.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09final.html?18795 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:01:00 CST "Moving Day" is over at the 73rd Masters. All that remains now is the charge toward the coveted green jacket. Will Kenny Perry step up and win his first major? Will Angel Cabrera keep his putting consistent to stay in the hunt? What about early leader Chad Campbell, Wisconsin native Steve Stricker or that fellow named Eldrick? Anything can happen, and often does, on Easter Sunday at Augusta. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09round32.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09round32.html?18777 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:19:00 CST As the late Academy Award winning Heath Ledger's character, the Joker, would say in "The Dark Knight," "And here we go..." At the second round of the 73rd Masters Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, Mother Nature decided to make an appearance and tantalize, tease and confound the golfing professionals with spring breezes that swirled around the majestic pines and elevation changes that make up Augusta National. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09wrap2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09wrap2.html?18774 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:53:00 CST If you can't make it to Augusta, Ga., for the Masters, the next best thing is watching the coverage in HD like Chuck Garbedian did Thursday. Settle in with a snack (Chex Mix) and an Arnold Palmer (lemonade and iced tea mixed) for Round 2 coverage carried this year on ESPN from 3-6:30 p.m. with a replay at 7 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters040908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters040908.html?18763 Thu, 9 Apr 2009 22:36:00 CST The name at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday at The Masters, if not Tiger Woods, will be notable for one thing. He will be the answer to the quiz question of who won the first major with Tiger Woods back in the field following knee surgery? At least the winner will have a green jacket to go along with it. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09preview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters09preview.html?18762 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:15:00 CST If you're a golf fan and even if you aren't, Sunday's finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill provided some of the greatest golf drama in some time. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/woodsblog033109.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/woodsblog033109.html?18663 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:49:00 CST U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger made his wild-card picks, including Wisconsin native Steve Stricker (pictured) and is ready to take on the European team in Louisville. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/ryderstricker.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/ryderstricker.html?16447 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 05:05:00 CST Ben Hogan once referred to the golf course at Oakland Hills Country Club as "The Monster." With Tiger Woods recovering from knee surgery, a line of competitors including Phil Mickelson (pictured) try to tame the monster at the PGA Championship. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pgaprev080708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pgaprev080708.html?16170 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:18:00 CST Although he's recovering from knee surgery, Tiger Woods will be among the favorites when the US Open tees off today outside San Diego. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen061208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usopen061208.html?15556 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:02:00 CST Under the leadership of former Augusta National Chairman Hootie Johnson, the Masters was transformed into the US Open Lite. Changes will bring back the lead changes and wild scoring swings. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/garbedianaugusta.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/garbedianaugusta.html?15057 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:05:00 CST As the first major tournament of the season approaches, it appears that the only golfer who can prevent Tiger Woods from winning the Masters is Woods himself. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters08prev.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/masters08prev.html?14853 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:05:00 CST While the Madness of this March continues for college basketball players, their respective educational institutions and their friendly wagering fans, the PGA Tour is focused on the No. 1 seed in any region, Tiger Woods. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/garbedian032108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/garbedian032108.html?14626 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:05:00 CST