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• A Lesson Learned: Distance control key for pros and amateurs

  First of all, congratulations to Bubba Watson, a well-deserving champion and classy champion here at this year's Travelers Championship! As always, it's a thrill to be a part of what we here at TPC River Highlands feel is one of the best events in golf (no bias here!). But I think this year, with th...

• A Lesson Learned: Preparation means everything

  I watched this past U.S. Open with great interest and from a variety of perspectives. Like many of you, I watched as a fan. There's few things in the world more entertaining and fascinating than watching the world's best players take on a course like Pebble Beach under U.S. Open conditions. I also w...

• A Lesson Learned: Finish the race with the game that put you on top

  You have to feel for Robert Garrigus. To be so close, to have that first PGA Tour win so firm in your grasp as you stand on the 18th tee of the final round and not walk away with the trophy, he'll be thinking about the events of that hole for a long time to come, I'm sure....

• A Lesson Learned: Rose blooms due to putting prowess

  After ten years of being in the mix, and having seven worldwide wins, Justin Rose was able to put everything together and play the perfect round of golf at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio....

• A Lesson Learned: Rocky Mountain High’s effect on distance

  This past week's Senior PGA Championship showed off some of Colorado's great climate, scenery and one of our great golf courses. But as many of the world's top players learned this week, bringing your golf game here is going to bring about a few challenges that you'll need to make adjustments for in...

• A Lesson Learned: Jason Day overcomes field and nerves for win

  As I was watching today's coverage of the HP Byron Nelson Championship today, I noticed a very young leader board that was littered with young guns like Jason Day, Jeff Overton, and Blake Adams all looking for their first taste of victory on the PGA Tour. I also noticed a real case of nerves for all...

• A Lesson Learned: Making more crucial putts

  It's great to see Adam Scott, one of golf's good guys, back on top of his game. Congratulations to him and his win at this past week's Valero Texas Open....

• A Lesson Learned: Learning from Lucas Glover’s great Sunday showing

  With only two rounds in the 60s in the final round of The Players, Tim Clark is a deserving champion with the best final round score of 67. And, there were many memorable shots on hole no. 17, as there have been for many years. But, I have to give the shot of the day to Lucas Glover. His birdie putt...

• A Lesson Learned: Learning from Lucas Glover’s great Sunday showing

  With only two rounds in the 60s in the final round of The Players, Tim Clark is a deserving champion with the best final round score of 67. And, there were many memorable shots on hole no. 17, as there have been for many years. But, I have to give the shot of the day to Lucas Glover. His birdie putt...

• A Lesson Learned: Preparing for the next generation of stars

  There were some great storylines throughout the golf world this past week. Phil Mickelson is continuing his stellar play after his Masters win and was able to come in second this week at Quail Hollow. Tiger Woods showed that his golf game may have further to come back that he let on with two of his ...

• A Lesson Learned: Preparing for the next generation of stars

  There were some great storylines throughout the golf world this past week. Phil Mickelson is continuing his stellar play after his Masters win and was able to come in second this week at Quail Hollow. Tiger Woods showed that his golf game may have further to come back that he let on with two of his ...

• A Lesson Learned: 2010 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

  The Zurich Classic of New Orleans has always been one of my favorite stops on the PGA Tour. The fans, the history of the tournament and the fantastic city combine for a great competition....