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Masters Golf This Weekend

April 9, 2003August 13, 2005 Ashley BischoffLeave a comment

The 2003 Masters at Augusta will be held this weekend. It looks like Woods is the favorite and a win would be his third in a row:

Will history once again be re-written as the 67th annual stroll down Magnolia Lane begins this week? Only time will tell, as two-time defending Masters champion Tiger Woods will try to become the first player in history to win this event three consecutive seasons.

Last year, Woods joined Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only back-to-back victors in the Masters. Nicklaus turned the trick in 1965-66 and Faldo accomplished the feat in 1989-90. […]

I hope all the golfers play well, but it’d be more interesting to have a close game than a run-away win by Woods. Apparently, even what Woods will be wearing is news (yeesh, it’s like the Oscars).

Interestingly enough, there’ll be no commercials this time. With the controversy surrounding their male-only stance, Augusta National Golf Club didn’t want to harm any of their advertisers with a potential boycott.

I enjoy watching golf, and I’ll try to fit in some of the Masters this weekend. Watching golf is always more fun in a group, so feel free to invite yourself over for the final round ;).

Annika Sörenstam to Play at PGA Colonial

February 12, 2003August 13, 2005 Ashley Bischoff4 Comments

Annika Sörenstam, an excellent golfer in her own right, has accepted an invitation to play in the PGA’s Colonial tournament in May. This isn’t the first time that a women has played in a PGA Tour event, but the last time was in 1945.

At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about this. But, I think it’ll be interesting, and I look forward to seeing how it turns out. As long as they play by the same rules, I welcome women in traditionally men’s sports.

Australian Open

January 22, 2003August 13, 2005 Ashley BischoffLeave a comment

I found this handy site listing the tv air times for tennis and it confirms that the Australian Open men’s final is on Saturday (at 9pm CST, which I suppose is mid-day in Australia).

I might normally be inclined to TiVo it and then just watch it the following day (sans commercials, natch). But, if you’re a tennis fan, we could watch it together over a few brewskies or something.

Steelers defeat Browns!

January 5, 2003August 13, 2005 Ashley BischoffLeave a comment

As a Pittsburgher, I looked forward to the Steelers/Browns game this afternoon. And, throughout most of the game, it wasn’t looking good for the Steelers (they still trailed 33-21 with just over 10 minutes remaining). But, they managed to score two touchdowns within the last three minutes to pull it off:

The Cleveland Browns never have gotten over The Drive by John Elway. Now they’ve got to live with The Comeback by the quarterback who was once supposed to be the next Elway.

Tommy Maddox, the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year, led one of Pittsburgh's greatest comebacks by throwing three touchdown passes in the final 19 minutes as the Steelers rallied from a 17-point deficit to stun the Browns 36-33 Sunday in an AFC wild-card game. […]

Next, they play Tennessee on Saturday (4:30/3:30c). If that game interests you, you're welcome to join me on Saturday.

US Open: Sampras and Agassi!

September 7, 2002August 13, 2005 Ashley Bischoff3 Comments

Well, I look forward to the US Open finals tomorrow, as it’s Sampras vs Agassi (just like old times!).

Sampras’ revival at this tournament is the stuff of legends. Not only has he gone 33 events without a win after taking his record-breaking 13th Slam title at the 2000 Wimbledon, but he was a virtual non-factor all summer. But after reuniting with his long-time coach, Paul Annacone, and discussing his state of mind with his now pregnant wife, actress Brigitte Wilson, Sampras was able to pick himself off the canvas. […]

It aires from 3-6pm CST on CBS and if you’d like to get together for some tennis-watching, just let me know :).