By Gregory Crawford, COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management @wchoops @kcsportsmgmt
Slow Play---Slow play is one of the most talked about events in all of golf. Some people think it is a huge problem, other people just think the subject is overrated. How do you feel about it?
I would love your comments below, which would be read by many on the subject.
1. Do you feel it is a problem, or overrated?
2. What is a course you have played that enforces slow play measures?
3. Share your ideas on how we can speed up play if necessary.
4. I think every course should have clocks on the course, these certainly help and make people think about their pace of play, how about you?
5. All comments are more than welcome.
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Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For July 27th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---COO of Kiyokakwa Crawford Sports Management and TV, Print and Radio Golf Analyst ----- on twitter @wchoops and @kcsportsmgmt
LPGA----Tomorrow, I will once again have the honor of playing in the annual "Big Swing", which is the media day for the annual LPGA stop in Portland, Oregon, which will take place this year August 25th-31st at the world famous Columbia Edgewater CC in North Portland.
The Portland stop is really popular each year because of the area's great weather, the superb condition of the golf course and last, but not least the management group for the tournament, Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF).
TGF has been doing this for 43 years, as Portland is the longest running non-major on the LPGA Tour. Later this week, we will be giving you more detail about TGF, as they never can get enough credit for the job they do in bringing golf to Oregon/SW Washington, not only golf, but perhaps Oregon's greatest continual sporting event.
LPGA---Speaking of the LPGA it is one of the hottest sports properties in the world right now, being run superbly by its commissioner Mike Whan. But with success sometimes comes growth confusion. This week's International event, will eventually be good for golf, but when the TV crew has constant trouble explaining the format, there is work to be done. At least I watch and care, but this event has some real potential, once everyone is able to figure out a complicated scoring system.
David Ogrin---- Just in case you have not listened to the CO Golf Show, tonight would be a great night to start. David Ogrin is a great golf analysis who brings a perspective to the show that is unmatched anywhere in the golf media. To listen tonight at 9:00 PDT or midnight EDT, the link is and it changes each week, http://tobtr.com/s/6725017.
More Gregory Crawford blogs:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
http://crawscorner.blogspot.com
LPGA----Tomorrow, I will once again have the honor of playing in the annual "Big Swing", which is the media day for the annual LPGA stop in Portland, Oregon, which will take place this year August 25th-31st at the world famous Columbia Edgewater CC in North Portland.
The Portland stop is really popular each year because of the area's great weather, the superb condition of the golf course and last, but not least the management group for the tournament, Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF).
TGF has been doing this for 43 years, as Portland is the longest running non-major on the LPGA Tour. Later this week, we will be giving you more detail about TGF, as they never can get enough credit for the job they do in bringing golf to Oregon/SW Washington, not only golf, but perhaps Oregon's greatest continual sporting event.
LPGA---Speaking of the LPGA it is one of the hottest sports properties in the world right now, being run superbly by its commissioner Mike Whan. But with success sometimes comes growth confusion. This week's International event, will eventually be good for golf, but when the TV crew has constant trouble explaining the format, there is work to be done. At least I watch and care, but this event has some real potential, once everyone is able to figure out a complicated scoring system.
David Ogrin---- Just in case you have not listened to the CO Golf Show, tonight would be a great night to start. David Ogrin is a great golf analysis who brings a perspective to the show that is unmatched anywhere in the golf media. To listen tonight at 9:00 PDT or midnight EDT, the link is and it changes each week, http://tobtr.com/s/6725017.
More Gregory Crawford blogs:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
http://crawscorner.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For July 20th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---TV, Radio and Print Golf Analysis and COO of Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management, http://kiyokawacrawfordsportsmanagement.weebly.com twitter @wchoops and @crawssportsbiz
The Open----With the completion of another Open, it really is hard to believe that Sergio Garcia is now on a 15 year drought without winning a major championship and that Tiger Woods is on a six year drought with no major titles.
It is also hard to believe that Rickie Fowler does not win more tournaments. He is one athlete today that everyone can root for, no questions asked. Fowler conducts himself in a manner we can all appreciate and especially the fact he has a long history of honoring the game of golf and its strong traditions. We also in fairness have to brace ourselves that he might always going to be a top flight player, but perhaps not the super star that we all can hope he might still become someday.
Tiger Woods--- The talk has begun in earnest. Should Tiger Woods be on the 2014 United States Ryder Cup team. Of course the added steam to this question is that Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson and Tiger have always had a frosty relationship, even though it is often denied.
My retort on this. There is no way you can leave Tiger Woods off of the Ryder Cup team. He has to be on that team, as does Phil Mickelson. I am sorry, but it will probably leave some even more deserving players off the team, but deal with it. Woods and Mickelson deserve to be there, no questions asked.
Every Sunday night at 9,10,11 and midnight in all time zones, please listen to the CO Golf Show, with David Ogrin and Gregory Crawford, to listen on Sunday night, July 20th, http://tobtr.com/s/6593163
The Open----With the completion of another Open, it really is hard to believe that Sergio Garcia is now on a 15 year drought without winning a major championship and that Tiger Woods is on a six year drought with no major titles.
It is also hard to believe that Rickie Fowler does not win more tournaments. He is one athlete today that everyone can root for, no questions asked. Fowler conducts himself in a manner we can all appreciate and especially the fact he has a long history of honoring the game of golf and its strong traditions. We also in fairness have to brace ourselves that he might always going to be a top flight player, but perhaps not the super star that we all can hope he might still become someday.
Tiger Woods--- The talk has begun in earnest. Should Tiger Woods be on the 2014 United States Ryder Cup team. Of course the added steam to this question is that Ryder Cup Captain Tom Watson and Tiger have always had a frosty relationship, even though it is often denied.
My retort on this. There is no way you can leave Tiger Woods off of the Ryder Cup team. He has to be on that team, as does Phil Mickelson. I am sorry, but it will probably leave some even more deserving players off the team, but deal with it. Woods and Mickelson deserve to be there, no questions asked.
Every Sunday night at 9,10,11 and midnight in all time zones, please listen to the CO Golf Show, with David Ogrin and Gregory Crawford, to listen on Sunday night, July 20th, http://tobtr.com/s/6593163
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For July 6th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---TV, Print and Radio Golf Analyst twitter @wchoops @crawssportsbiz
Fred Meyer Challenge--- I am proud to call the state of Oregon my birthplace and my continued residence. Oregon is a small state, heck even as much as the Portland, Oregon area is growing, we still have only basketball and soccer as our major league sports.
But during the period of 1986-2002, oh did we have the major leagues in Portland every August. In 1986, professional golfer and Oregon native Peter Jacobsen along with his team of people brought us the Fred Meyer Challenge and not even arguably for many it was the state of Oregon's greatest sporting event ever and continues to be.
The two-man best ball format featured these players over the years, the greatest group of athletes ever assembled in the state. How about being able to watch,
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Ben Crenshaw
Greg Norman
Tom Kite
John Cook
John Daly
Lanny Wadkins
Payne Stewart
Paul Azinger
John Cook
Mark O'Meara
Curtis Strange
Even if you despise golf, you have to respect the fact that with so many major champions in the Fred Meyer Challenge field, it quite easily could be Oregon's greatest sporting event ever. I vote for it, number 1. How about you? Please comment in the comment section so everyone can read your great thoughts.
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Fred Meyer Challenge--- I am proud to call the state of Oregon my birthplace and my continued residence. Oregon is a small state, heck even as much as the Portland, Oregon area is growing, we still have only basketball and soccer as our major league sports.
But during the period of 1986-2002, oh did we have the major leagues in Portland every August. In 1986, professional golfer and Oregon native Peter Jacobsen along with his team of people brought us the Fred Meyer Challenge and not even arguably for many it was the state of Oregon's greatest sporting event ever and continues to be.
The two-man best ball format featured these players over the years, the greatest group of athletes ever assembled in the state. How about being able to watch,
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Ben Crenshaw
Greg Norman
Tom Kite
John Cook
John Daly
Lanny Wadkins
Payne Stewart
Paul Azinger
John Cook
Mark O'Meara
Curtis Strange
Even if you despise golf, you have to respect the fact that with so many major champions in the Fred Meyer Challenge field, it quite easily could be Oregon's greatest sporting event ever. I vote for it, number 1. How about you? Please comment in the comment section so everyone can read your great thoughts.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For July 5th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---TV, Print and Radio Golf Analyst twitter@wchoops @crawssportsbiz
Attention Golf Community---We can get along, so can we all just play the right set of tees, please.
Last week on four separate golf courses, I intently observed four different groups who in no way should have been playing the championship tees, but chose to do so. Several members of each group were not able to hit their tee ball past the forward tees.
All of us who love golf need to take some responsibility---- from the individual golfer, to the pro shop, to the starters, to other golfers on the course. Get on the right set of tees for your game. Heck, it is not even one bit embarrassing to play the forward tees, they are not reserved for anyone actually, men or women.
Golf needs to be fun, not torture. And if you think you are really good, you probably are not as good as you think. Don't let your ego get in the way of having fun and making golf a great experience for everyone.
Starting today, get on the right set of tees for the way you play. If you are not sure, there is no two-stroke penalty for asking.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Attention Golf Community---We can get along, so can we all just play the right set of tees, please.
Last week on four separate golf courses, I intently observed four different groups who in no way should have been playing the championship tees, but chose to do so. Several members of each group were not able to hit their tee ball past the forward tees.
All of us who love golf need to take some responsibility---- from the individual golfer, to the pro shop, to the starters, to other golfers on the course. Get on the right set of tees for your game. Heck, it is not even one bit embarrassing to play the forward tees, they are not reserved for anyone actually, men or women.
Golf needs to be fun, not torture. And if you think you are really good, you probably are not as good as you think. Don't let your ego get in the way of having fun and making golf a great experience for everyone.
Starting today, get on the right set of tees for the way you play. If you are not sure, there is no two-stroke penalty for asking.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For June 29th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---Print, TV and Radio Golf Analyst twitter @wchoops @crawssportsbiz
CO Golf Show----Please listen tonight and Sunday night to one of the best golf shows on the radio. The link to listen tonight to the CO Golf Show at 9:00 pm, PDT is http://tobtr.com/s/6510891. David Ogrin is the star of the show and has plenty of strong opinions, you do not wish to miss.
Charity Golf---If you do a tournament anywhere in the world for charitable reasons and you would like to publicize it ahead of time, please just email us at kiyokawacrawford@gmail.com and we will put it in Crawford's Golf Daily for you.
Growing The Game----Much has been talked about in golf regarding growing the game, most of the talk centers around present golfers. But how about the people who don't play the game and getting them to start playing.
Great ideas are always welcome in the comment section below and greatly appreciated.
Great Golf Courses----If you have played a great golf course as of late and want everyone to know about it, please put your review in the comment section as well. I am especially looking for golf courses that give great customer service.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Note: At Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management, we can meet all of your needs for golf, including naming rights, course management, redesign, development and much more. Please contact us, http://kiyokawacrawfordsportsmanagement.weebly.com and kiyokawacrawford@gmail.com
CO Golf Show----Please listen tonight and Sunday night to one of the best golf shows on the radio. The link to listen tonight to the CO Golf Show at 9:00 pm, PDT is http://tobtr.com/s/6510891. David Ogrin is the star of the show and has plenty of strong opinions, you do not wish to miss.
Charity Golf---If you do a tournament anywhere in the world for charitable reasons and you would like to publicize it ahead of time, please just email us at kiyokawacrawford@gmail.com and we will put it in Crawford's Golf Daily for you.
Growing The Game----Much has been talked about in golf regarding growing the game, most of the talk centers around present golfers. But how about the people who don't play the game and getting them to start playing.
Great ideas are always welcome in the comment section below and greatly appreciated.
Great Golf Courses----If you have played a great golf course as of late and want everyone to know about it, please put your review in the comment section as well. I am especially looking for golf courses that give great customer service.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Note: At Kiyokawa Crawford Sports Management, we can meet all of your needs for golf, including naming rights, course management, redesign, development and much more. Please contact us, http://kiyokawacrawfordsportsmanagement.weebly.com and kiyokawacrawford@gmail.com
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Crawford's Golf Daily, For June 28th, 2014
By Gregory Crawford---TV, Print and Radio Golf Analyst twitter @wchoops @crawssportsbiz
Gigi Stoll---- In case this missed it the last two weeks, shame on you. We are seeing a golf star in the state of Oregon develop even further with her ability to win tournaments.
In the last two weeks, Gigi Stoll has won both the Oregon Amateur and the 84th Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur.
At present there is not a better amateur golfer in the state of Oregon than Gigi Stoll on either men or women's side.
Stoll will finish her senior year at Beaverton High School in 2014-15 and then head to play golf for the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12.
It is obvious that Stoll is learning how to finish off players in match-play, either in a close match or the occasional blow out.
The interesting scenario here is if Stoll chooses at some point to join the LPGA Tour, will she become the best golfer ever on the women's side to come out of the state of Oregon. She has the track record so far to become very good and it is great that she has chosen the college route rather than just going out directly to the LPGA Tour as many players choose to do.
At this point it would seem automatic that Stoll will be given a spot in the LPGA's annual Portland stop at the end of August, which will give fans a chance to see this so talented young player.
Gigi Stoll----a name we should all be watching for the future when it comes to the game of golf.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
Gigi Stoll---- In case this missed it the last two weeks, shame on you. We are seeing a golf star in the state of Oregon develop even further with her ability to win tournaments.
In the last two weeks, Gigi Stoll has won both the Oregon Amateur and the 84th Bob Norquist Oregon Junior Amateur.
At present there is not a better amateur golfer in the state of Oregon than Gigi Stoll on either men or women's side.
Stoll will finish her senior year at Beaverton High School in 2014-15 and then head to play golf for the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12.
It is obvious that Stoll is learning how to finish off players in match-play, either in a close match or the occasional blow out.
The interesting scenario here is if Stoll chooses at some point to join the LPGA Tour, will she become the best golfer ever on the women's side to come out of the state of Oregon. She has the track record so far to become very good and it is great that she has chosen the college route rather than just going out directly to the LPGA Tour as many players choose to do.
At this point it would seem automatic that Stoll will be given a spot in the LPGA's annual Portland stop at the end of August, which will give fans a chance to see this so talented young player.
Gigi Stoll----a name we should all be watching for the future when it comes to the game of golf.
More of Gregory Crawford:
http://gregcrawfordbasketball.blogspot.com
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