News From Terre Haute, Indiana On & Off the Course

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Some things on golf course are worse than steep putts

2011-10-30T05:00:00-04:00

It’s not often that anything gets more scary on a golf course than a steep downhill putt, but on some courses around the world, things a little more on the supernatural side might give you a bigger fright!

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: The shot heard round the world

2011-10-02T05:00:00-04:00

I don’t know if the Golf Channel will show a “Best Shots of 2011” highlight reel, much like ESPN does for baseball or football.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: The Red, White and Blue visits the Isle of Green

2011-09-18T00:54:12-04:00

In 2006, the Ryder Cup was held in Ireland at The K Club in County Kildare.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Fall may be coming but golf season is far from over

2011-09-04T05:00:00-04:00

Once the major tournaments are over with, what’s there to look forward to in the world of golf?

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Golf… simplified!

2011-08-07T04:59:00-04:00

Golf is not a simple game. A golf course is made up of 18 holes, all different. There are par-3s, par-4s and par-5s; they all vary in length and elevation, and each has its own challenges. There can be water hazards, trees, sand bunkers, tall grass, hills, valleys — and then, if that’s not enough, there’s probably wind too.

On and Off the Course: Northern Ireland builds on golf history

2011-07-24T05:00:00-04:00

Northern Ireland is only about 5,452 square miles in area and has a population about the same as West Virginia, which is about 1,880,344.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Women’s Open at the Broadmoor

2011-07-10T05:00:00-04:00

This is the weekend of the U.S. Women’s Open, and this year it’s being played at The Broadmoor, East Course, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: The Fort Golf Course: A Walk in the Park…

2011-06-26T05:00:02-04:00

Indiana has some pretty spectacular state parks, but one of them gives you the ability to “spoil a good walk” by chasing a little white ball.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Father’s Day is a good day for golfers

2011-06-12T05:00:00-04:00

Most people consider the time around Christmas to be the gift-buying season.

ON AND OFF THE COURSE: Playing with lead a difficult task

2011-04-17T05:00:00-04:00

As exciting as last week’s Masters was, with six players being tied for the lead at one point on Sunday, it was very difficult watching Rory McIlroy fall apart to shoot an 80.