Golf Channel, Here I Come!
Today in history, the Constructivist family entered the 21st century. We've had high-speed internet since we got back from Japan but now we have it with Verizon, whose triple play deal means that we also have DirectTV (with a sweet HD DVR) and a home ...
I’m Back! Miss Me?
Hey all, the move from Dunkirk to Hamburg not only took up much more of my time than I hoped, but also involved a switch in our internet service provider. It turns out the phone line to our new home was damaged while the computer we left in the old ho...
Dear Santa: All We Want for QSMS Is…
...for you to cure Daisuke Takahashi's whiplash in time for the World Championships!We know this comes a little late and you're really busy this time of year, but onechan and imoto have been really good, The Constructivist really likes Terry Pratchett'...
The Utica City Amateur: Before, During, and After
The Utica City Amateur is my favorite golf tournament to play. I did it 3 straight years following the end of my college golf career and 8 years in a row late in grad school and early in my professorial career, but this year was my 1st in the last 6 t...
Anyone Want to Give My Girls a Ride to Buffalo This Morning?
Anyone? See, they have Japanese school from 9-12 and then onechan has a violin lesson at 12:30. But the pairings for the 3rd round of the LPGA Championship have been moved up. And there are some players I'd love to follow, even though they're back i...
What Is It with North American Golf Writers, Anyway?
Lorne Rubenstein has a talent for taking each positive the LPGA Tour has going for it and framing it as a negative. The LPGA is the best tour in women's golf, attracting the top golfers from around the world (except for a few who decide to play only i...
I’m Beat!
Just got back from an Interpol concert at Water Street Music Club and have to head to Locust Hill early again tomorrow morning to see if anyone's crazy or stupid enough not to take advantage of a spot in the pro-am. No dice today and I don't expect to...
Something Else to Be Thankful For: Golf Channel’s Spotlight on Ai Miyazato
On the road to Syracuse for Thanksgiving this morning, but couldn't resist passing along this attempt by Golf Channel to educate its viewers about Ai Miyazato during the 1st round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational:If GC had a different spotlight player ...
Ryan Ballengee for LPGA Commish!
Ryan Ballengee has put his name in the hat for LPGA Commissioner. Any more established candidate had better have half the strategic plan as he does. And what's more, I'm sure the LPGA could get Ryan and his team at a bargain. Just imagine Hound Dog ...
Say It Ain’t So, Hound Dog!
One of the founding fathers of the LPGA blogosphere is stepping away from golf blogging. Head on over to Houd Dog LPGA and thank Ken for his great efforts and accomplishments over the years. And see what you think of my proposal in comments to keep H...
Is There an LPGA.com Jinx?
Remember the Sports Illustrated cover jinx? Here's how powerful it was: when it was just a rumor that a win in the ECAC Championship and undefeated season for the Hamilton College basketball team my senior year would get us a split cover with UNLV, a...
