Day 4: How Is This Blog Possible? - General Info
The Colonial blog is a first for the PGA Tour. We've been up and running since February and will continue to blog through the winner's party...
Day 4: Lucky 13 - General Info
It is humid today. Granted it's Texas, but some morning showers are making the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial more of a sauna than a golf...
My Oh My, How Times Have Changed ... It's the Golden A** Award for Men - General Info
I was talking to longtime, award-winning journalist Mike Cochran, who's been around the Colonial since 1961. He remembered in the 60's, a group of...
Day 4: Shop Till You Drop! - General Info
The heat is on! Take a break to cool off at the PGA Tour Superstore located by the Champions Club. All Crowne Plaza and Colonial apparel is buy 2 get...
Final Round Gay/Glover Updates - General Info
Going into the final round, Brian Gay and Lucas Glover were both 7 under, comfortable positions amongst the leaders. After finishing the front 9, Gay...
Day 4: Tim and Steve-O - General Info
This morning Tim Clark was in fourth place and three strokes off the lead.However, a consistent performance on the front nine has him in third place...
Day 4: Phil vs Pamps ... News from the Front Nine - General Info
Rod Pampling finished (-3) under as they made the turn to the 10th tee box. Let me be honest and say, Rod has a better drive, a better approach shot...
Day 4: You go this way I'll go that way - General Info
The pairing of Ben Crane and Kevin Sutherland started their days off very differently from the way the rest of the front nine would go for the two. On...
Day 4: The Crowd Eagerly Awaits the Final Group - General Info
It will be another hour before these folks see Phil Mickelson and Rod Pampling ... and look how many people are already camping out. Why are they...
Day 4: Close Yet Far - General Info
Tim Clark was within 10 feet of either winning or at least sending the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial to a playoff with Phil Mickelson. His...
That's A Wrap ... Final Thank You's from the 2008 Colonial - General Info
This blog was a first for the Colonial ... and it was a first for me.To everyone who took the time to read the blog, thank you. So many of you took...
The Technology That Got Us Here ... Thank You Hawk Electronics - General Info
Just a quick thank you to the good people at Hawk Electronics ... they provided the entire blog team with brand new 8110 Blackberry's so we could...
Day 627 ... I mean Final Day: The Winning Putt Gets the Winning Kiss ... - General Info
Think back to kindergarten and sing along with me ...Phil and Amy sittin' in a tree ... k-i-s-s-i-n-g ... After Phil sank the winning putt ... he...
Did You Get Your Phil? - Podcast
If you were at the Colonial and anywhere near the 18th green ... you saw an amazing, stunning finish to this year's PGA Tour event.Phil Mickelson...
A Gracious Runner-Up Rod Pampling - Podcast
For those who followed the final pairing of Rod Pampling and eventual winner Phil Mickelson, you saw Rod play an amazing round.When
asked if he...
Day 3: Take Cover ... It's a Lightning Rod - Podcast
After bogeying 16 and 17 ... Rod Pampling birdied 18 to move into a tie for second place at (-11) under par ... just one shot behind leader Phil...
Day 3: Heat Shmeat ... Tim Clark Can Stand the Kitchen ... I Mean Colonial - Podcast
Tim Clark doesn't really mind the heat ... which could be why he
shot a bogey-free round of 64 today. The (-6) for the third round was
enough to...
Day 3: His Ames Is True - Podcast
Stephen Ames came within inches of a hole in one ... he's never accomplished that with his current caddy. I was happy to hear that he blamed his...
Day 3: Does Phil Mickelson Prefer the Lead or the Chase? - Podcast
With a one shot lead going into Sunday, Phil Mickelson has three players within three shots of him. The crowd favorite is playing lights out and...
Day 3: Wanna See Phil Mickelson's Ads for Crowne Plaza Hotels - General Info
As you may know, Phil Mickelson and Crowne Plaza Hotels teamed up this year. They created some hysterical ads including what it's like to resemble...
Day 3: Captain's Log ... Star Date ... Kirk is Off the Course - General Info
It's a first for Chris Kirk. The Tennessee native who now resides in Georgia, played the third round of the Colonial by himself."I've never played a...
Day 3: Ben Curtis + Dallas Cowboys = Love - General Info
Golfer Ben Curtis loves the Dallas Cowboys, or at least that's the message he's sending. Curtis, an Ohio native, hit the links today sporting a visor...
Day 3: Coffee? No thanks I'm heading to the bar... - General Info
Something surprised me this morning that I'm not sure should have. You be the judge. As I sat in the bleachers of hole 9 sipping my morning coffee, I...
Day 3: Rory Plays the Wii - General Info
2007 Colonial Champ Rory Sabatini, Fort
Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief, and Colonial Chairman Horld Muckleroy Play
Wii Golf at the XTO Military...
Day 3: The Plaid Jacket Goes Green - General Info
There is more to reaching the green than making a strong drive. In fact, members of the Texas Kayak Fishermen managed to go green while paddling, not...
Day 3: I'm Phil Mickelson ... No, I Am... No Me. - General Info
There are perks to looking like the no. 2 golfer in the world.Dave Coonan likes the women. At least according to his cameo as one of the Phil...
Day 3: And the crowd goes wild! - General Info
Ole Lefty's crowd is swarming towards the back 9 here at the Colonial. Phil Mickelson caused the crowd to roar as he hit his second shot on hole 9 (a...
Day 3: Place Your Bets - General Info
Golf is a gentleman's game, but then again so is poker. What not a better way to combine the two than by placing bets on how a pair of golfers will...
Day 3: He's a Boy, He's a Fan ... He's a Hero - General Info
I was standing at the 10th tee box ... Alex Cejka was preparing to tee off when I saw his caddy hand a little guy a golf ball.After the golfers left...
Day 3: Inside the Ropes ... How Did They Get There? - General Info
Besides, the scorer and the standard bearer, you may have seen a couple of people tagging along behind each pairing of golfers.Two years ago, the PGA...
Day 3: Is It Time For an Extreme Makeover? - General Info
If you've been out to the Colonial, you may have noticed more than a few pro golfers could use a solid haircut. I am not going to name names ... and...
Day 2: Come Chill at the Colonial - General Info
Over in one of my favorite areas of the course you will find a lime green oasis. Its in between the beautiful 15, 16, and 17 holes and it is called...
Day 2: Marco? Way Too Much Polo - General Info
Wardrobe theme of this guy's day? Polo. He was decked out head to toe in the designer's clothes by sporting a Polo shirt, belt, shorts, socks and...
Oh Baby! The Youngest Colonial Fan - General Info
Eric and Julie Yorkston both love golf ... and so does 5 1/2 month old, Madeline. As she hung her out with her dad in the baby sling, caddies stopped...
Michael Irvin at the Colonial! - General Info
ESPN 103.3FM's Michael Irvin and co-host Kevin Kiley are live from the Colonial Lounge until 2pm today. Stop by the pavilion and grab a beer, a rita...
Day 2: 7-10 Split - General Info
Well, not exactly the difficult bowling move, but the little beer tent by the 9th and 12th tee boxes serves its purpose as a hookup joint...
Day 2: Change Up - General Info
So on Wednesday the tee box on 13 was over there... wait... now it's over here... wait, now it's back there...Nobody ever said playing at Colonial...
Day 2: Rolling In Dough - General Info
While walking between 17th and 18th holes I overheard the name, George Lopez, spoken by a nearby ice cream vendor. I immediately stopped to see if I...
Day 2: Hot group leads to cool spot - General Info
Looking at the leaderboard this morning I decided to pick up watching one of the leaders on the day Matt Kuchar and his group of Tommy Armour III and...
Day 2: Take Your Coat Off, Stay Awhile ... - General Info
If you're wearing a coat, chances are, you need medical attention right about now ...For those of you desperate to find some shade, a chair, your...
Day 2: Be There Or Be Square - General Info
We all know it's hot out there, but that's no excuse to miss the action. A great place to be is skybox 17 where the views are great and it stays nice...
Day 2: Search for Stogies - General Info
Somewhere hidden on the grounds of the Colonial Country Club is an elusive cigar stand.Ace and I went in search of this kiosk while scouting the...
Day 2: Peek Performance Good for Golf - General Info
I can't seem to stop finding something fun to do at this PGA event. If I'm not watching the golfers or lounging in the Crown Plaza Lounge listening to...
Day 2: We Love the Fans - General Info
I noticed a huge crowd of Colonial fans in an area filled with trees...what did I find? Tim Petrovic on the 10th strategizing with his caddy about his...
Day 2: Some Things In Life Are Beautiful - General Info
While walking the course, there are some views that I cannot shake from my mind. And yes, there is always the eye candy factor at Colonial, but beyond...
Day 2: Brian "Buckles" Up Second at Colonial - General Info
The vote is in...Brian Gay wins the prize, not only on the course coming in second behind Mickelson with 134, but also with great fashion sense. His...
Day 2: Who's Got the Goods for the Colonial? Neiman's Does ... - General Info
Neiman Marcus is serious about getting you ready for the Colonial. The gorgeous store in Ft. Worth not only has displays of the infamous plaid...
Day 2: Hotties, Honeys and Hookups ... The Eye Candy at the Colonial - General Info
I'm no fool ... I know there's more than a few of you who'll never see a single golf shot while you're at the Colonial. So where is everybody hanging...
Day 2: Why Does Phil Mickelson Love the Sand? - Podcast
Love might be a really strong word ... but he's comfortable in it and he was perfect on the day getting out of the traps.How does he feel about...
Day 2: One of the PGA Tour's Bad Boys Discusses His Game - Podcast
What? Matt Kuchar could be a bad boy. I'll bet he's skipped a day of flossing here and there. I'll bet he had ice cream for breakfast once. What he...
Day 2: I'm Number Two and I'm Not Going To Take It - Podcast
Johnson Wagner grimaced when his birdie attempt on theninth green fell short. Luckily the grin that was on his face when he walked up to the green...
I Hart New York - Podcast
Dudley Hart, who hails from Rochester, New York, stopped by the media center after his stellar first round ... Here's what he had to say about his...
Day 1: Montford Johnson Wagner - Podcast
Isn't that a great name! I don't know how he chose, but he dropped the first name and decided to go with Johnson Wagner. He turned pro in 2002 ......
Day 1: These are the Days of His Life - Podcast
Glen Day spent much of today near to the top of the leaderboard as well .. a very solid 66 for the first round, left him at (-4). Wanna know more? ...
Did Phil Mickelson Hit Anyone With a Golf Ball Today? - Podcast
Phil Mickelson had a great day ... and certainly had the support of the crowd. His gallery was three-deep on most of the holes. So what did he think...
Day 1: The Most Popular Group to Follow - General Info
Jim Furyk, Anthony Kim and Justin Leonard have the largest following so far this morning. Furyk notched a birdie on 16, then promptly gave it back on...
Day 1: Move It or Lose It - General Info
Spoke to PGA Rules Official Mark Johnson who says he's "ecstatic" with the speed of play here. The short course allows players to move along ... they...
Day 1: Teed Off - General Info
When the practice rounds and Pro-Am began earlier this week, the tee box on the 13th hole was located by the cart path on the left side of the water...
Day 1: Art of Recovery - General Info
The biggest difference between how the Average Joe golfs on a Saturday afternoon and when a pro steps to the tee is the ability to save a drive that...
Day 1: Learn Something New Each Day - General Info
The 13th hole at Colonial can be seen as the party hole. It is a 180 yard par 3, with a water hazard, an arena of bleachers and an electronic...
Day 1: May I Help You ... Zip Up Your Pants? - General Info
We went behind the scenes to find out facts about what the public never sees. Let's go talk the awesome ladies in hospitality at tee boxes 1 and...
Day 1: Reaching out overseas - General Info
One of the most commendable events going on at the tournament this week is taking place between holes 15 and 17. The XTO Military Zone has been set up...
It's the Southern Way - General Info
As I'm walking down the 2nd hole, I happened to look over to my right ... there's six people sitting on the ground with laptops up and running. I was...
Rory Has His Own Support Group - General Info
Amy Sabbatini not only supports her husband's PGA Tour career ... she gets friends and family involved as well.For this year's Colonial, watch for...
Day 1: Hey Girl Hey... - General Info
Following a group a beer-drinking, male golf fans can be quite interesting to say the least. I ventured to walk directly behind a few guys to see how...
Day 1: Rockets vs. Rories - General Info
Team Sabo may be the uniformed entourage at Colonial, but this week they should be on the lookout for Rocket's Rowdies, the support group for John...
Get Live Scoring Updates Right Here ... - General Info
No pithy comments, no player interviews, no who's wearing green shoes. Sometimes you just need to see the leaderboard. Get live scoring updates by...
Colonial Pro Am Day in Progress ... - General Info
With tee times starting at 6:50am, and continuing through 2pm, it'll be a busy day today ...Phil Mickelson is already on the 10th hole ... Rory...
Who Said Celebrities Can't Golf? - General Info
By now it is known that there are some people in the Hollywood realm that are not the most apt lynxmen, however, that is not the case with stand-up...
Justin Time with a Few Words of Advice ... - General Info
What's it like to play with a PGA professional? I grabbed Ben Rosenthal, who's in a foursome with Justin Leonard, off the 9th green. Ben says...
Geoff Ogilvy Admits to Having One Job Today ... - General Info
And at Pro Am, Ogilvy says his most important job is "to be nice." When asked if he lends alot of advice, he says only when asked and even then, it's...
Mayfair leads TCU hotshots - General Info
The always humble Billy Mayfair led the group of TCU hotshots through the course Wednesday afternoon. One member of the Horned Frog foursome included...
What's Better ... Football or Golf? - General Info
The always humble Billy Mayfair led the group of TCU hotshots through the course Wednesday afternoon. One member of the Horned Frog foursome included...
It Came Upon Him Club by Club ... - General Info
Country superstar Pat Green played in today's Pro-Am with Pat Perez ... the other Ams included Tom Kelly, Steve Swanson, Dennis Kruse.There's a few...
And Now for Best Dressed at Colonial's Pro-Am Day (drum roll please) ... - General Info
It's the group playing with Daniel Chopra ...and in a colorful tribute to former golf great Payne Stewart ... Burt Pressinger, Andrew Burt and Brice...
It's Not a Poultergeist ... It's Just Ian - General Info
He's one of the most colorful golfers on the Tour ... and Ian Poulter didn't disappoint with an all lime-green outfit. He was paired with Chris...
Is This Really the Best Rory Sabbatini Has Played? - Podcast
He says yes ... even better than when he won the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial last year!Prior to his 12pm tee time at the Pro Am, Rory...
Phil Mickelson: Golfer, Golden Globe Winner? - Podcast
Phil Mickelson finished his day at the Colonial Pro-Am prior to the temperature reaching 126 with the heat index. He answered questions about his...
Guess Who's Dad Watched the Colonial? - Podcast
Crowd favorite Justin Leonard has some history here at the Colonial ... apparently, when his dad was in high school, he used to come over and watch...
Who's First Off the Tee for Wednesday's Pro Am? - General Info
The Pro Am dinner was tonight and teams "competed" for either their pro player or their tee time. They had to run four miles, swim 10 laps and drink...
And the Winner of the Ben Hogan Award Is ... - General Info
Oklahoma State freshman Rickie Fowler! And he's the first freshman to ever win this award.The evening's guest speaker was 1964 US Open winner and...
The Plaid is Rockin ... Five of the Top 10 Players Now Committed to Colonial - General Info
This year's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial just added another Top 10 golfer. It's Geoff Ogilvy, ranked 6th in the world, who has already won...
An Interview with the Legendary Ken Venturi - Podcast
Legendary golfer and broadcaster Ken Venturi is the guest speaker at the Ben Hogan Award Dinner, presented by Chesapeake Energy, this Sunday...
How Can You Get Rory Sabbatini to Buy You a Beer? Check Out My Interview ... - General Info
Rory Sabbatini is the defending champ of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial … and despite his funny accent, he’s a definite crowd favorite. ...
What Not to Wear Part II ... And What Not to Bring - General Info
After doggedly researching the historical files of the Colonial ... I came across a couple of photos that peaked my interest. Just click on the link...
Walk A Little, Save Alot ... Streams and Valleys at the Colonial - General Info
If you're like me, I now cover my eyes when I'm done pumping gas. Whether you're doing your part to "go green" or just want to save the gas in your...
He's Not Scary At All ... An Interview with Boo Weekley - General Info
I'm speaking with Boo Weekley ... and thank you so much for taking the time to answer a few questions ... 1. Congratulations on your back-to-back...
TCU Students: If You Bleed Purple, Save Some Green! - General Info
Hey TCU Horned Frogs ... whether you're a golfer, a golf fan or you'd like to visit the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial to see what the fuss is...
Vision Ft. Worth is Headed to the Colonial - General Info
On April 16th, Vision Ft. Worth held their annual celebration at River Ranch. The group is made up of young, mobile professionals who cultivate and...
Can All Those People Who Cover Golf Play It? Colonial's Media Golf Day - General Info
Every year, a number of media members are invited to play a round of golf at the Colonial. Writers, reporters, photojournalists, producers, show...
First Time Going to the Colonial? What Not to Wear, Part I - General Info
You know the old adage: what comes around goes around ... and fashion is one area that certainly knows how to recycle.If you're headed to the Crowne...
Old School is very Cool ... the Colonial Ranks in the Top 100 - General Info
Golfweek Magazine released their Top 100 Classic Courses and Colonial Country Club ranked 53rd ... the highest rated among Texas courses built before...
Why You Crying? George Lopez Will Play in the Colonial Pro-Am - General Info
George Lopez, co-creator, writer, producer and star of The George Lopez Show, has committed to play in the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial...
Wanna Get Caddy … Don’t Miss the Races at the 13th Hole! - General Info
Fans camping out on the 13th Hole are there for a reason. The golf may be great but the fun to be had is watching and cheering for the unofficial...
North Texas Golf Expo March 7-9 - General Info
Yes, the weather has been a roller coaster, but if you're ready to get into the swing of golf, head over to the North Texas Golf Expo this...
What Does This Chatty Caddy Have to Say? - General Info
You rarely get a chance to go behind-the-scenes of the PGA Tour … but I found a way to do just that. I’ve strong-armed, cajoled and begged a caddy to...
Colonial Kickoff Dinner ... the entree was Rory Sabbatini - General Info
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial held their kickoff dinner with guest of honor, and 2007 Colonial champion, Rory Sabbatini.It's important to...
Had Your Phil Yet? Mickelson Yucks I
