Tuesday, May 18, 2010

“Hank Haney tells Golf Channel that Tiger Woods is a sex addict” plus 3 more

“Hank Haney tells Golf Channel that Tiger Woods is a sex addict” plus 3 more

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Hank Haney tells Golf Channel that Tiger Woods is a sex addict

Posted: 18 May 2010 07:42 AM PDT

Woods never confirmed receiving treatment at a sex-addiction clinic in Mississippi. When Gray asks Haney point-blank what Woods is in therapy for, the golf teacher candidly said: "Well, the only thing that I knew about was his, you know, issue with the sex addiction."

But Haney, who stepped down as Woods' coach last Monday, said rumors Woods used performance-enhancing drugs are "100% false."

"People that say otherwise are just starting rumors," said Haney. "It's based on no facts at all. There's a lot of jealousy."

Woods' blood-spinning treatments with Canadian doctor Anthony Galea were also above board, he added.

Gray told USA TODAY: "I think what the public is interested in knowing is whether or not Tiger was in there for prescription drugs, or other drugs, or alcohol, or was it sex addiction because so many questions have been left unanswered. … Tiger says it's all in the police report. But clearly it's not."

Woods withdrew from the Players Championship because of a neck injury. Haney said Woods would be "better off if he was just was a little more forthcoming" about his injuries.

As for Woods blocking tee shots to the right, Haney said his former pupil "has a fear of hitting shots to the left and, as a result, he misses a lot of shots to the right."

Gray said he's "never seen anything like" Woods' swift fall from grace. "We were watching Picasso paint. It's just very sad. Nobody was against Tiger Woods. He had no enemies. He's become his own. The only enemy has been himself. … You can only hope he can go about his life and regain his stature."

Carbo's 'contract' on Hernandez:

ESPN's Outside the Lines had an eye-opening piece Sunday. Former baseball player Bernie Carbo admitted trying to hire someone to attack ex-St. Louis Cardinals teammate Keith Hernandez after Hernandez testified in 1985 that Carbo introduced him to cocaine.

The former Boston Red Sox player told ESPN's Mark Schwarz he was stoned on marijuana, booze and speed when he pinch-hit the home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series that set the table for Carlton Fisk's game-winning homer. Carbo, 62, would like apologize to Hernandez.

"I knew some people, and I had $2,000, and I asked them to break his arms. … He said, 'We'll do it in two or three years if you want it done, but we're not going to do it today, Bernie. If we went and broke his legs today, or broke his arms, you don't think they would understand that you are the one that had it done?" Hernandez, now a Mets TV analyst with SNY, could not be reached.

Kiffin comments:

John Matuszak had a great moment in North Dallas Forty. "Every time I call it a game, you say it's a business," he rants to a coach. "Every time I say it's a business, you call it a game!"

That came to mind when HBO sent excerpts from Andrea Kremer's interview of Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin for Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel airing Tuesday night (10 ET).

Kiffin is widely disliked at Tennessee after bolting to accept the Trojans' job. Kremer asks him about preaching loyalty and togetherness when he left after one season.

"I never once told any of those players I would be there forever," replies Kiffin. When Kremer presses whether that comforted those players he recruited to Knoxville, Kiffin admits: "No, but it's part of the business. You know, as they get older they understand. That's why they put buyouts in contracts, you know."

Cute. Like a lot of college coaches chasing the next buck, Kiffin wants it both ways. Good for Kremer for getting him to admit what many college coaches think, but don't say.

Win it for Ali:

Mike Tyson tells YES Network's Michael Kay in a new CenterStage premiering May 26, that he wanted to exact revenge on champion Trevor Berbick during their 1986 title bout for the beating Berbick gave Muhammad Ali in Ali's last fight in 1981.

"I just thought he unmercifully beat the crap out of Ali," Tyson says. "I just thought that he didn't have to do that. This guy, Ali, was absolutely helpless. … Ali couldn't do nothing."

Golf's Senior Stars Ready for a Rocky Mountain High

Posted: 18 May 2010 11:44 AM PDT

Craig Stadler is featured in a series highlighting prominent members of the 156-player field that will compete next week in the 71st Senior PGA Championship at Colorado Golf Club.

CRAIG STADLER
1982 Masters Champion

Craig Stadler, who was born in San Diego, but now calls Evergreen, Colo., home, will be making his eighth appearance in the Senior PGA Championship.

On playing Colorado Golf Club:

"I'm looking forward to it. I've played the golf course once, and it's a good, hard test."

On playing in high altitude:

"I think Colorado Golf Club is probably easier than Castle Pines (former home of The International) because it's about 1,200 to 1,300 feet lower."

On professional golf returning to Colorado:

"I think it will be a huge success. Coloradans have always supported professional golf, and I think the Senior PGA Championship will be both well-received and well-supported."

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Myrtle Beach's Tidewater Golf Club Receives GolfWeek accolades

Posted: 18 May 2010 08:59 AM PDT

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Golfweek has named Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach one of the 2010 "Best Courses You Can Play" in South Carolina. The course, which ranked sixth, is known for its marvelous TifEagle grass greens, perfectly-manicured fairways, exceptional practice facility and world-class design.

Tidewater, which is managed by Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc., spans the Little River Neck peninsula from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to the tidal salt water marshes of Cherry Grove and the Atlantic Ocean.

"With all the top-notch courses across the state, it's a tremendous honor for Tidewater to be named one of the top 10 'best courses you can play,'" said Bob Swezey, executive vice president of resort operations at Burroughs & Chapin, Company, Inc. "Our team and owner are excited to be recognized along with golf resorts like the world-renowned Kiawah Island Golf Resort and The Sea Pines Resort."

Tidewater, which opened in 1990, challenges even the best players without ever punishing a well-hit shot, while also providing an experience that can be enjoyed by players of all skill levels.

The course also recently made Golf Magazine's "Top 100 You Can Play" listing. To this day, it remains the only layout that has ever been named "Best New Course" by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

In 2009, Tidewater underwent five weeks of renovations to improve its tees and greens, as well as enhance its view of the Atlantic Ocean. The project concentrated on enlarging, leveling and re-sodding all tee boxes; adding new sets of tees to enhance the playability and strategies of the design; pruning trees on the course; installing Erosion Barrier Tubing on the 10th hole for erosion control and beautification; and installing added drainage in select fairways and greens to enhance turf health.

Tidewater Golf Club will be the site of the Tidewater Charity Golf Tournament over Labor Day weekend this year.

For more information about Tidewater Golf Club, visit www.tidewatergolf.com. To learn more about Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management, visit www.bcgolfmanagement.com.

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Yang Highlights Successful Northern Texas Play Golf America Day

Posted: 18 May 2010 11:59 AM PDT

Reigning PGA Champion Y.E. Yang joined the Northern Texas PGA Section for its annual Play Golf America Day, May 15, at City Pointe Golf Center in Dallas.

The engaging Yang capped off the day by conducting an hour-long free clinic for nearly 150 attendees.

"Days like this don't take a lot of time but impact a lot of people so it is time well spent," said Yang through an interpreter. "I didn't have someone helping me when I started playing golf at 19 and I always said that if I succeed then I would help in any way that I could. It is rewarding, fun and any good result I see is very gratifying."

Yang took instructional questions from the audience, provided insight into his historic victory last August at Hazeltine National Golf Club, and gave individual instruction to juniors.

"Junior golf is important because one of these kids could become a competitor of mine or follow in the footsteps of one of my colleagues," said Yang. "It's good that they're walking outside and not staying in playing video games. I'm more grateful if they learn than they are of me for helping."

In addition to the clinic conducted by Yang, more than 15 PGA Professionals from the Northern Texas PGA provided instruction to the attendees during free 10-minute lessons and complimentary golf clinics for children and adults on all aspects of the game regardless of skill level.

"The event with Y.E. Yang really puts a personal face on The PGA of America and the PGA Championship as well," said Northern Texas PGA Executive Director Darrell Crall. "For the reigning PGA Champion to give of his time to both young and old alike, really says a lot about him as an individual. We were honored to have him."

The Play Golf America Day attendees also had the opportunity to compete in long drive, chipping and putting contests throughout the day.

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