http://www.byjamesraia.com en-us N/A robert@cfx.org Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:11:55 EST 20 http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/125/1/Tiger-Woods-A-Great-Golfer-In-Need-Of-Attitude-Adjustment/Page1.html Tiger Woods is a role model. He’s changed the scope of golf and of sport. He’s the athlete who can resurrect pro sports from is often unappealing win-at-any-cost mentality. It won’t take much.

During his win sudden-death win at the U.S. Open over Rocco Mediate, Woods continued his steady march toward Jack Nicklaus' major victory. But Woods' dramatics — pelvic thrusts, fist pumps and club tossing — don't do the sport any good. Woods is a fierce competitor. If he can show the world a little extra sporting graciousness he can make all the difference. ]]> no@spam.com (James Raia) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:55:16 EDT http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/125/1/Tiger-Woods-A-Great-Golfer-In-Need-Of-Attitude-Adjustment/Page1.html http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/117/1/John-Daly-Booze-No-Biridies-amp-Hypocrisy-On-The-PGA-Tour/Page1.html The most unique moment I’ve ever seen in a golf tournament wasn’t a monster Tiger Woods’ shot or a missed short putt prohibiting a win.

The most unique thing I’ve ever seen was also viewed by millions of others on national television, and it was something you may not want to see again. I know I don’t.
]]> no@spam.com (James Raia) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:09:42 EDT http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/117/1/John-Daly-Booze-No-Biridies-amp-Hypocrisy-On-The-PGA-Tour/Page1.html http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/6/1/Bill-Murray-Scott-Simpson-A-Marriage-At-Pebble-Beach/Page1.html Late one early week afternoon several years ago, the scene at AT&T Pebble Beach Golf Links was a chamber of commerce freeze frame.

The temperature was dropping quickly and the setting sun provided an ideal backdrop. A few spectators drifted in and out of the upscale retail shops that parallel the practice green.

No one was putting until a solitary player arrived with an open bottle of wine tucked into the back pocket of his pants. It was Bill Murray, and it didn't take long for an increasing number of fans (and golfers) to watch his impromptu routine.

When Murray made a putt, he'd take an extended swig from his bottle of wine. When his missed a putt, the crowd collectively groaned. It was a hilarious, unrehearsed half-hour of comedy.

]]> no@spam.com (James Raia) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:15:13 EDT http://www.byjamesraia.com/articles/6/1/Bill-Murray-Scott-Simpson-A-Marriage-At-Pebble-Beach/Page1.html