I want to write about golf. I have a huge list of topics and products I want to cover but weeks pass. Sometimes life gets in the way, you know? I know that’s no excuse to keep my readers hanging. I do. But I sit here and think of all the latest golf stories and look at my list of topics and products yet still can’t do it. Tonight I thought maybe I could just “phone in” something (heaven knows I’ve done it before – if you’re an astute reader you can probably name them) but I can’t even seem to do that right now so I thought I’d just tell you the honest truth.
My cursor just blinked at me for about ten minutes before I decided that I could share the fact that I am dealing with some difficult personal issues without disclosing the details. We all have difficult times. Some of us have blogs. Some of us have blogs in which we share every thought. Obviously this isn’t one of them. This is only a golf blog. While I know some of you have become invested in my personal life, I typically only share personal details as they relate to golf. I think I’ll keep it that way. But I want you to know that I’m still here, golf still means a lot to me, this golf blog still means a lot to me, it will continue with relevant content soon, and I appreciate all your support and readership.
Trust me, golf is still a huge part of my life and actually more so now than ever. If I’m lapsing on you now, I will more than make up for it in the future. I do have plans and your contributions have been invaluable. Personal difficulties aside, my plans are going forward and I thank you all for the feedback and ideas you brougt to the table.
I plan to resume my typical blog posting as soon as I’m emotionally capable. Since it’s been a few weeks and I was able to post this, perhaps it won’t be too much longer. If you’ve hung in there this long, thank you! And i’ll bring more golf stuff as soon as possible!
If you have a niche blog (meaning it doesn’t include personal drama) and you keep up with your topic while dealing with personal issues, I applaud and admire you. I wish I could.
The rest of you, I hope you’ll bear with me.
I love life. I love golf. I love blogging. And I’ll bring the golf blogging back soon.
I witnessed this tragedy during a recent round and just had to snap some photos.
Now, to make matters
LPGA Reminds Wie That She’s a Sideshow
After failing to sign her scorecard on Friday, Michelle Wie was disqualified from the State Farm Classic. Only the LPGA failed to tell her about it until she had completed her round the following day.
At which point her father, B.J. Wie, took control of the “interview” to make some things clear:
“That just wasn’t right, what [the LPGA] did. She played a round she shouldn’t have. No one’s going to make Michelle do that except for me. With the scores she shot and the wave of publicity, now is the perfect time for her to play with the men again. I – I mean she – accepted a sponsor’s exemption to play the Reno-Tahoe Open next week on the PGA Tour. With Tiger out, she’s the biggest news in golf. With such a weak field and if she plays like she did this weekend, she could possibly even make the cut. But even if she fails miserably, her appearance there is good for my business – I mean her game. It’s just a bonus that our – um, her – participation in this relatively unimportant PGA event will steal some attention away from a women’s major since it’s played at the same time as the RICOH Women’s British Open. Sweet revenge. Two can play the media and fan manipulation game. We’re off the record, right?”
Imaginary reporter: “Way off the record. In fact, this conversation never happened.”
Next post.