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Happy Holidays from Finchy

Dec 04, 2008 | Comments: 9

G’day Friends, It’s been too long since my last blog - due to my travels - so I thought it would be a good time to catch up now as you allow the turkey dinners to settle. My family and I enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidays at home in the North Palm… Read More »

Finchy Makes Ryder Cup Predictions

Sep 01, 2008 | Comments: 113

Nick Faldo made his two Captains choices on Sunday for the upcoming Ryder Cup with Ian Poulter and Paul Casey, the fortunate recipients joining the European team. I feel sorry for Darren Clarke as he is the best teammate you could have, and with Lee Westwood… Read More »

Leading up to the Ryder Cup

Aug 19, 2008 | Comments: 1002

The first of the PGA Tour Playoffs, The Barclays, is being played this week at Ridgewood Country Club in the Garden State of New Jersey.  There will be 144 PGA Tour players to make the Playoffs based on points earned throughout the Season. Tiger… Read More »

What a Performance by Padraig!

Aug 18, 2008 | Comments: 85

Unbelievable!!  Who would have thought Padraig Harrington would step up and take Tiger’s place as he recovers from knee surgery in Orlando, Florida? Harrington played the best golf of his life in winning The Open Championship, at Royal Birkdale… Read More »

Video: Ian on the Prestige of the Open Championship

Jul 18, 2008 | Comments: 69

Watch this interview with Ian in which he reflects on his Open Championship in 1991 at Royal Birkdale and the qualities that make this year’s event such a coveted prize. Watch the Interview ... Read More »

What a US Open It Was!

Jul 10, 2008 | Comments: 373

Wow!  What a US Open this year. I’ve let the dust settle for a couple of weeks before this entry, as I’m sure you have all had enough to read or watch what may be Tiger’s Greatest Major Victory.  Remember he’s had a few… Read More »

The 2nd Major of the Year is Upon Us

Jun 12, 2008 | Comments: 1592

G’day friends, The US Open will be played this week on the South course at Torrey Pines near San Diego, California, and the first day’s play will create tons of excitement with the top 3 players in the world hitting off in the same group.… Read More »

Finchy Reports from The CBS Golf Tour

May 29, 2008 | Comments: 117

G’day Friends, It’s been a while since my last message from The CBS Sports Golf Tour, and in that time we have seen some memorable golf played on CBS - from Trevor Immleman’s win at The Masters to Big Phil’s second win at Colonial.… Read More »

A Word from Ian Baker-Finch: G’Day Friends

Feb 28, 2008 | Comments: 4

Over the years I have traveled the globe and have had the opportunity to visit many of the most beautiful cities and play the world’s top rated courses, including the famous old classics, so I thought a record of these experiences may be a good read.… Read More »