Olympic Golf: Great for the Game
(From left) American golfers Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson at the Olympic golf tournament last week. Kuchar took the bronze medal. Photo: David Doguet David Doguet’s take-home message was...
View Article2016 Olympics: Equipment Companies Add to Their History
Featured photo: Toro Irrigation’s Lynx Central Control system was installed at the course for grow-in and watering efficiency. Photo: David Doguet As the design and building of the Olympic Course is a...
View ArticleOlympic Golf Stays the Course
Featured photo: The men’s Olympic golf tournament proved a success, silencing the doubters who said it wouldn’t. The women’s tournament begins today. Photo: David Doguet I’m thinking that Rory McIlroy...
View Article2016 Olympics: Hanse’s Design Achievement
Featured photo: Gil Hanse, designer of the Olympic course, addresses the course’s golf maintenance staff. Photo: David Doguet Everybody knows that Gil Hanse is a golf fan, but the golf course architect...
View Article2016 Olympics: An Environmental Haven
Featured photo: Despite protesters’ claims that it was an environmental foe, a study proved that the Olympic course has increased native plant and animal life exponentially. Photo: David Doguet The...
View Article2016 Olympics: Neil Cleverly Relieved and Gratified
Featured photo: Neil Cleverly couldn’t be happier with the way the Olympic golf tournaments turned out. Photos: Courtesy of David Doguet “Relief and a sense of gratification.” Those were the six words...
View ArticleHey Rory, the Olympics Didn’t Need You
I’m thinking that Rory McIlroy couldn’t resist himself. I’m thinking that McIlroy, who not only opted out of playing golf in the Olympics but also said he wouldn’t watch the tournament on TV, couldn’t...
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