I've found the bourbon
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- This is a public service announcement, directed at those lucky few who happen to be in St. Andrews this week -- especially my…
Chocolate shelter from the storm
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- Jason Sobel and I duck our heads and walk into the downpour, thankful for three layers, wishing for four. It was hot Tuesda…
Playing Van de Velde's fave at Carnoustie
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland -- I wanted to beat the Frog. Can I say "Frog" in print? You know what? If you can't make fun of the French, then who can you m…
On Tiger and the British tabloids
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- My assignment today was to buy $12 worth of newspapers, sit in a pub at 10 in the morning and spend some time reading Tiger…
Golf Graduation day at St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The organist starts playing in Younger Hall, and the St. Andrews University choir sings in Latin. The students and faculty in…
A reminder of the Protestant Reformation
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The town of St. Andrews is full of hidden history, often violent. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Protestant Reformatio…
Palmer arrives, needs help with his bowtie
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The Rusacks Hotel looms on the side of the final hole at the Old Course, near the foot of the Valley of Sin. The lobby is o…
Inside the 'New Club' -- a room with a view
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The club secretary opens the heavy door and leads me inside. It's called the New Club and, this being St. Andrews, "new" mean…
Haggis pizza? Of course, I'll try anything
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- It was late on my first night in Scotland when I grossed out Nick Faldo. Before I explain, a confession: I like weird food. …
Welcome to the club, 'old boy'
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The invasion begins. I arrive in town, and sportswriter muscle memory takes over: drop off bags, pick up credential, head st…
