Top of Utah golfers step up

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Brady Bingham

Several Top of Utah golfers made strong showings at recent events. Be sure to watch for these guys this summer. * Former Syracuse High School golfer Cole Ogden shot a 5-under-par 67 to claim medalist in the first qualifying round … Read More

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Tiger Woods back in the spotlight

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Brady Bingham

Perhaps you hadn’t noticed, but Tiger Woods is back in the public eye. The former No. 1 golfer in the world — whose fall from the top spot started on Thanksgiving night of 2009 when he was involved in a … Read More

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Weir loses Tour status

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Brady Bingham

It was a terrible week for Utah golfers on the PGA Tour. Tour rookie Daniel Summerhays shot rounds of 78 and 79, 17-over-par, and missed the cut at the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. At least he didn’t … Read More

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Match Play is unattractive

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Brady Bingham

The fairways were covered with snow Sunday morning for the final round of the Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Ariz. But that was the least of the PGA tournament’s worries. Bottom line: it was boring. The final match featured … Read More

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Author needs a mulligan, or two

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Brady Bingham

I’m never one to pick a fight with a tough guy – believe me – but this guy is a buffoon. His name is James Pomerantz and he’s authored a book titled Tough Guys Always Play From The Tips: A … Read More

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A tall tale

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Brady Bingham

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff On Monday, I had the distinct pleasure of playing golf with former BYU and NBA basketball star Shawn Bradley. If you have met me, you know that I am just a little guy … 5-foot-6, … Read More

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Girls Junior America's Cup back in Utah

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Brady Bingham

Smith, Green ready to represent Utah / Logan CC to host By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LOGAN — They only get this chance once every 18 years. So for two Top of Utah golfers — along with two more Utah … Read More

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Utah State Amateur (Sunday morning)

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Brady Bingham

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — At the prestigious Utah State Amateur, Zac Blair has a 2-up lead over Alex Sutton after the first 18 holes of the 36-hole championship match Sunday at Valley View Golf Course. Blair, a … Read More

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State Am (quaterfinals update)

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Brady Bingham

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — The quarterfinals of the Utah State Amateur are in the books. Former Fremont High School star and BYU freshman Zac Blair, along with Weber State freshman Alex Sutton had advanced to the semifinals. … Read More

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State Am (Morning match play)

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Brady Bingham

By BRADY BINGHAM Standard-Examiner staff LAYTON — Friday morning’s matches at the Utah State Amateur are complete. The winners were: Dan Horner def. Tyler Weight, 19 holes Darrin Overson def. Jared Overton, 19 holes Alex Sutton def. Jed Wright, 2-up … Read More

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