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Profiles American statesman, Dan Rostenkowski. Views of various people on Rostenkowski; Political career of Rostenkowski in the U.S. Congress; Information on Rostenkowski's love for sports; Observation that Rostenkowski has taken a substantial amount of money from liquor companies and has gone on golfing junkets sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council; Formation of the Chicago Campaign Committee by Rostenkowski.

Comments on golf as a sport. Description of physical requirements of golf; Association between golf jargon and its challenges; Origin of the sport in the United States; View that golf has been devalued as a symbol of upper-class breeding and as a pretension to privilege; Preservance of golf as a symbol of privilege, wealth, success and exclusivity.

The article presents golf lessons. Topics include how to find out whether the knee is to blame for every irons hit inconsistently, how to turn a tricky distance to the hole into a change for birdie, and how to chip a long bunker shot close from the sand. Also discussed are how to split the fairway with a driver on short par 4s holes and how to reduce spin rate for longer drives.

The article focuses on various developments related to golf in the U.S. as of August 1, 2015. Jordan Spieth has won the 115th U.S. Open golf tournament. Golfers Suzann Pettersen and Morgan Hoffmann attended a promotion by Breitling, a luxury watch company which moved an L-39C Albatros jet into Times Square, New York City.

The article discusses the career of U.S. professional golfer Tom Watson in the lead up to his final appearance at the British Open golf tournament which is being held at the Old Course at St. Andrews Bay golf course in Scotland in 2015. According to the article, Watson has won five British Open titles over the years. PGA Tour golf events are mentioned, along with Watson's rivalries with fellow golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros.

The article offers a profile of Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur Greg Norman. Topics include the selection of Norman as the lead golf analyst for Fox Sports for the 2015 U.S. Open, the growth of his business Great White Shark Enterprises Inc. and the experience of Norman in playing golf with several U.S. presidents.

The article focuses on the record made by American golfer Tiger Woods for the longest beat-the-field streak with 89 conservative rounds. Woods is succeeded by Mark O'Meara, Stewart Cink and Peter Jacobsen with 33, 32 and 30 consecutive rounds, respectively. Other golf records are also highlighted including the most consecutive drives, the best short game and the best putting in a tour event.

An interview with professional golfer Mark O'Meara is presented. Topics of the interview include the induction of O'Meara in the World Golf Hall of Fame, the views of World Golf Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd about the standards for the selection of golfers for the Golf Hall of Fame and a story about American golfer Tiger Woods.

The article discusses professional golfer Jordan Spieth who is two victories away from earning a Grand Slam golfing championship after beating fellow golfer Dustin Johnson in the U.S. Open tournament in 2015. Spieth's victory at the U.S. Masters Golf Tournament is mentioned, along with golf history and the British Open golf tournament which is considered the third leg of the Grand Slam championship. Other golfers such as Jack Nicklaus and the late Ben Hogan are examined.

Several photographs are presented which depict the reactions of various fans after golfer Dustin Johnson missed a putt and lost the U.S. Open championship, baseball player Alex Rodriguez's 3000th career hit, and a no-hitter earned by pitcher Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals team.

The article offers the insights of several innovators for golf playing such as Todd May, James Ridyard, and Vicky Whyte. Topics discussed include the several equipments for golf playing, the social aspects of golf playing, and the several techniques for golf. Also mentioned are the successful municipal golf course of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and the tutorial services for children in playing golf.

An interview with golfer Fred Funk is presented. Topics discussed include the challenges of Fred in playing golf, the U.S. Presidents that he met such as Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and the several golf competitions he had won. Also mentioned are his golf related injuries, the way he spend his earnings, and the way he manage his investments.

Several photographs are presented which depict the Providence College men’s hockey team winning its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship hockey title, college gymnast Sergey Resnick, and golfer Jordan Spieth’s first major tournament title victory.

An interview with U.S. golfer Craig Stadler is presented. He states that he have no interest in being part of anything where he shoot his golf. He notes that he always seemed to putt well in the first nine starts. He mentions that he went out and shot 33 on the front nine and had seven-shot lead walking off 10th green.

The article discusses significant moments in sports selected as the publication's 2014 Moments of the Year. Topics include Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston's performance and nomination of the Heisman Trophy in the Rose Bowl, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning's record as the National Football League's alltime leader in touchdown passes, and U.S. goalie Tim Howard's saves in the U.S.' final match of the FIFA World Cup against Belgium.

The article offers product reviews of sports-related gift ideas for the 2014 holiday season and includes the Samsung HU9000 Series 78" Class UHD Smart 3D LED television (TV), the Go Pro Hero 3 camera, and the Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch.

The article presents tips on enhancing one's skills in golf. Topics covered include the need for cupping one's left wrist for making high and soft shots as well as the quick solutions for committing downswing faults. Also mentioned are ways to effectively make a clean tee shot from a downslope area of the course.

The article offers information on several golf accessories from athletic supplies developers including the G30 adjustable driver from Ping, Approach S6 golf watch from Garmin and Climachill Polo from Adidas.

The article evaluates several golf drivers from athletic supplies makers including the Big Bertha Alpha 815 from Callaway, CG Black from Cleveland and JPX-850 from Mizuno.

The article profiles U.S. professional golf player John Jacobs. Topics covered include his successes as a golfer and the challenges that he faced in life after experiencing medical and psychological conditions. Also mentioned are details about his personal life such as being left by his first wife named Valerie who died of cancer.

The article examines the retirement of U.S. professional athletes. The psychological trauma of retirement for most athletes and the subsequent financial problems of many are examined. Former athletes including baseball player Reggie Sanders and football players Ken Ruettgers and Randy Cross discuss the loss of identity and structure they felt upon retirement. Former basketball player Charles Barkley is cited as an example of how helping behavior assists athletes in coping with retirement.

The article discusses the history of several popular sports in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the role of the country in codifying boxing, first cricket competition, the origin of tennis in England during the late 19th century, historical data about golf, and the issue concerning the origin of croquet. Sporting museums found in the country are listed.

An interview is presented with professional golfer Ben Crane. Crane says that many athletes should express more of their personalities during competition. He says he is grateful that his humorous Internet videos on the Website YouTube have increased the number of golf fans who follow him during tournaments. Crane states that he has practiced extremely hard during his career and has had a total of 35,000 hours of practice.

The authors argue that there is a lack of diversity among U.S. professional golfers as of July 2013. Topics include African American golfers such as Tiger Woods, the periodical "African American Golfer's Digest," and the comments of golfers such as David Toms and golf managers such as Roman Gonzales concerning ways of attracting golfers from minority backgrounds.

The article focuses on Willie Lee McRae, who has been a caddie at the Pinehurst Resort golf resort in North Carolina since 1943. McRae discusses notable persons for whom he caddied during his career including golfer Gene Sarazen, basketball player Michael Jordan, and U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon and Dwight Eisenhower. It is noted that McRae's son Paul is a golf teacher at the resort.

The article discusses the victory of golfer Lucas Glover in the Wells Fargo Championship, a PGA Tour golf tournament near Charlotte, North Carolina. Glover's victory over Jonathan Byrd in a playoff is considered in terms of the two men's friendship formed as college golfers for Clemson University. It is noted this was Glover's first victory since the 2009 U.S. Open, and that he had been golfing poorly prior to the tournament.

The article features several golf courses in Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. These include the Predator Ridge Golf Resorts in Vernon, which includes a 27-hole thrill ride, Gallagher's Canyon G&CC in Kelowna, which measured 6,802 yards, and the Okanagan Golf Club in Kelowna. Information on other golf courses in the region is provided.

The article presents advice for golfers. When a golfer is stuck under a tree, they can use their putter to get a fair amount of distance by shooting with a lot of topspin. Several drills designed to improve swing path, gain more hitting power, and deal with a shot from the heavy rough are presented.

The article presents information related to the significance of tee heights for golfers. It includes information on a study which comprised twenty-seven golfers. Tee heights were kept at three different levels for golfers say low tee height, mid tee height, and high tee height. Only the best five out of 10 drives at each tee height were recorded so that mis-hits would not skew the data. It is found that high tee height provided the most carry distance. Golfers in the study benefited most from the high tee height.

This article presents some suggestions on how to play golf. A golfer can't afford to give up yards, and the best way to hang onto them is to hold the club with a stronger grip. One can also find part of the solution in his shoulders. While hitting the ball, it should make solid contact on putts. If a golfer is struggling with his distance on the greens, he should stop rocking his shoulders and instead get his arms more involved in the stroke. He will see instant improvements. Another important thing is to keep the putter as level to the ground as possible from start to finish.

This article presents tips for playing golf. When one steps up to the ball, one should be thinking about several keys: posture, alignment and grip. But the often-overlooked position of the right foot is critical, because it dictates how far one can turn hips on the backswing and ultimately determines how much power one can generate. One probably set one's right foot perpendicular to the target line. That is not wrong, but it is difficult to make a full hip turn with one's right foot in this position.

This article presents an interview with golfer Sean O' Hair. According to O'Hair, the difference between mini-tour player and PGA Tour guys is hard work, and confidence. He discovered that golf is not about shooting a record-low score or playing your best every day, it is about getting it in the clubhouse. Phoenix Tournament was a real low point in his career. He shot 83 in the first round, and started to question himself. His father got him to a certain point in my life. He was the second-ranked junior in the country and his father definitely helped him to succeed. His father sacrificed a lot and spent a lot of money, so he definitely had a big part in O'Hair's success.

The article presents some tips to pull off a shot. If the ball is against the front part of the divot, the player has enough room to make clean contact, and he can put extra height and spin on the shot. If the ball is against the rear part of the divot, chop down on the ball. Take one more club than normal and expect a low trajectory. If the ball sits against the inside of the divot, the grass will grab the heel of the club and try to close the clubface. Aim 10 yards to the right of the target and grip the club a little tighter to compensate.

The article presents various swings in the game of golf according to one's body type and structure. If a person is athletic and muscular he should hit the ball hard without much effort. He will have a good coordination and he will swing with stable legs. If a person is tall and lean, then he should restrict his arm movement going back and improve his overall rhythm. If a person is stocky, then he can keep his swing compact, and that makes it easier to repeat his swing and hit the hail solidly.

This article presents some tips on playing golf. Even with less flexibility than people once had, it's still possible to get the club to parallel at the top of their backswing and gain a little extra power. The first step is to make a grip change that allows them to achieve more wrist action. Dedicated practice has helped make people the player they are. Still, it is not practical to rehearse every possible situation they might face on the course. Their swing should be as steep as possible, so grip down about four inches and open their stance at address. To execute the "U" shot, players must feel like they are swinging with only their hands and arms.

Presents some steps to on how to play faster and better golf.

The author reports on changes which have occurred in professional golf by discussing a conversation he feels that would occur if he were to have dinner with deceased golfer Donald Ross. The way in which golf courses have changed over the years is mentioned. The opinions which Ross may have on the way in which golf is played in the 21st century are mentioned.

Reports that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on whether to eliminate some events and add others in an effort to freshen up the summer Olympic Games. Reasons why the IOC is trying to adjust the games, including the problems caused by an overabundance of athletes at the events; Details of the IOC's pending vote on all 28 Summer Olympic sports; How each existing sport must receive at least 50% of the votes to remain on the 2012 program; Consideration of sports that may be eliminated, such as baseball, and those that could be added, such as golf. INSETS: The SI.com Poll;Extreme Makeover: Olympic Edition.

The article states that for professionals, scoring means making birdies, sometimes even eagles. Even the best ball-strikers miss their share of fairways and greens, but the best golfers know how to limit the damage so they can get the most out of every round. A good wedge player takes pressure off the rest of his game: He doesn't have to hit greens in regulation to have chances at par. Since the stroke is short and break is rarely an issue, these putts are mostly a mental challenge. Starting two feet from a hole and going to eight feet, mark each foot along the line of a straight putt. At the two-foot mark, push 10 putts into the hole without a backstroke.

Presents information about flaws observed during putting.

Provides techniques to improve chipping while playing golf.

This article reports that agility training plays a major role in the development of all athletes. Golf, bowling, archery, most track and field events, competitive weightlifting, and tee-ball all have the requisites of closed skill sports. The coach may want the athletes to buzz or chop the feet in place while waiting for the next command. Everything described above is in effect, with the addition of cones that are placed midway between two yard lines, and five yards from the hash mark. The coach now has the option of pointing to a cone, and the players have to sprint up to the cone, touch it with one or two hands, and then open to their starting position and sprint back to it. Now the coach has four directional options, yard lines to the right and left, and cones to the front and back. INSET: TIP FROM THE TRENCHES.

Profiles Michelle Wie, the American golf prodigy. Passion of Wie for golf which was started when she was four; Involvement of Wie in several prestigious golf tournaments in the U.S. at a very young age; Consideration of Ernie Els and Tiger Woods as Wie's golf heroes; Honors and awards received.

This article presents photographs of recent sporting events. Oklahoma State sophomore Zack Esposito gets tossed by Iowa State freshman Trent Paulson in their 149-pound-class semifinal match at the Big 12 Championship wrestling tournament in Ames, Iowa, last Saturday. Tiger Woods hits a long, high drive from the helipad atop the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai before playing in the 2004 Dubai Desert Classic, which was won by Mark O'Meara on Sunday. Junior guard Sean Smiley (6'1") delights fans of Erie, Pa.'s McDowell High with a dunk against Upper St. Clair during the first round of the Pennsylvania state tournament in Edinboro last Saturday.

This article presents sports images captured through out the week. Stanford forward Nick Robinson caps a frenzied last-minute comeback with a buzzer--and Arizona--beater at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto last Saturday, much to the delight of the home crowd, which included alum Tiger Woods. Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady found the sand hazards at Pebble Beach more challenging than Carolina's red-zone defense during the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, which was won by Vijay Singh on Sunday. Marion Jones shook off the rust of a yearlong maternity layoff to blow past her competition in the 60-meter dash at the Millrose Games last Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Stacy Dragila won the pole vault competition.

The article presents techniques of mastering bunker shots while playing golf. Bunker shots may seem tough, but in most cases they are simpler than they look. Instead of following traditional technique of playing the ball inside one's left heel and hitting an inch or two behind it, move the ball forward a couple of inches. This widens one's margin for error. The forward ball position promotes a shallower, more level cut through the sand. The key to a good knockdown is minimizing backspin. The author asserts that distance is more important than direction on long putts.

Presents information on hitting effective golfing shots.

Presents information on hitting pinpoint iron shots in golf.

Interviews golfer Mark Q'Meara, related to his golf career and golfer Tiger Woods.