Green Posse

Eighty of the top golfers in the world are playing just 45 minutes away from my house this week at Firestone Country Club in Akron for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Tournament. I took advantage of the opportunity to watch them during Tuesday and Wednesday’s practice rounds as I try to do every year. What a great experience.
Sans Tiger, there were just a few hundred spectators for the practice and the pros were generous in their time with the fans. Firestone itself was elegantly dressed for the occasion in typical Ohio fashion–dressy, but not haughty. Below are a few pictures …read more

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The top 75 golfers in the world are heading to my part of the country next week, to Akron for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The four-day tournament will be held at Firestone Country Club from July 28 to August 3. Barring rain, I hope to bring you lots of photos from the practice rounds.
This is historically Tiger Woods’ tournament. He’s won seven times, including last year, so it’s anyone’s guess who’ll be taking home the trophy this year with Tiger sidelined after knee surgery.
The Bridgestone Invitational Tournament (previously the NEC Invitational) begins at 1130am on Thursday and Friday, July 31 …read more

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