Golf Empire

Happy 2010 from Golf Empire! As we ring in the new year, let us remember one of the most influential members to the game of golf in the US. His name was Bill Powell and he passed away this last Thursday after 93 amazing years. Powell was one of the first African American golfers and the only to build, own and operate his own course in the United States. He was honored by the PGA tour last year for his resilient spirit and undoubtable influence on the game of golf. A hero to all Americans, Bill Powell will be sorely missed. If you want to read an article on Powell, who’s Clearview Acres is now a national landmark, click here.

As for the rest of the game, a new year means new goals and aspirations for all the golfers on tour. Of course we here at GE will be following everything that goes on, but will try and keep the “Tiger-gate” discussions to a minimum. After all, he is on an unspecified hiatus from golf and who knows when he will return. My personal guess is that Tiger will make a grand reentrance to the game right in time for the first major tournament of the year, The Masters.

Other things to look for this year would be a possible resurgence from Vijay Singh. After a dismal 2009, Vijay will look to put the past behind him and return to his former glory. Phil Mickelson, who also had a subpar 09, will look to gain some momentum from having a little more stability in his life. These titans of the game are far from finished, so look for more stories like these in the coming days and weeks.

Cheers and may your new year be filled with plenty of birdies (and eagles)!