Writers Declare Graeme McDowell The Human-Golfer They'd Most Like To Have Speaking Into A Tape Recorder

Okay, maybe not replicate, but any golfer who has to answer more questions about Rory McIlroy than his own world class game, deserved some sort of award.

Unfortunately, the reward is a ticket to the GWAA dinner in April. But at least it's named after the great Jim Murray.

"Blurring the Line between Golf Bloggers and Traditional Writers"

Chicago Duffer Adam Fonseca takes a look at the world of online golf writing and the reduction in print options for both established and aspiring writers. I'm quoted and frankly, I can't believe I used the platform word. Impactful and activate may be next.

Interesting take from FoxSports.com's Robert Lusetich:

“The bottom line is that Old Media is finished,” Lusetich states. “New Media – including bloggers – will find a way to survive, as journals and newsletters did after the printing press was invented. The key is discovering how to make money from the enterprise, as it needs to be a business.

“Now it’s up to bloggers to find the money to make it work. It’s still evolving, but I think it’ll happen.”

golf.com's Story On Brandel's Writing "Resignation"

It's a great read. It looks something like this:

Whew! Take that, Fergie!

Making matters worse is the headline reel story on Tiger putting the ball in Brandel's court from a few days ago.

Since then, Chamblee (sort of) took that ball, did his thing and said sayonara to his role at Golf/golf.com.

How do you ignore a national news story made so by your own website? Especially since Chamblee exonerated you from any kind of criticism for bad editing by saying he overruled his editor? I know the lawyers are running the show, but this is a bit much.

Here's the news reel the day after the on-air resignation, sort-of apology. ESPN hosts dressing as Lindsey and Tiger, but now Brandel having been dressed down by Tiger?

Dreaming Of The Woods V. Chamblee Trial

At the websites Brandel Chamblee employers GolfChannel.com and golf.com, I had to look hard for a story on Team Tiger's reaction to Chamblee's golf.com column. Granted, the harsh rebuttal statement and comments by Mark Steinberg went out at about 6 pm ET on a Friday, a news window reserved only for USGA Presidency announcements and press releases on Old Course changes.

Eventually I found a (non-front page) story by that wily scribe his ownself, GolfChannel.com Digital. He's the first-born son of The Digitals of Key Biscayne, armed with a J-school degree that prepped him to take stories no one else will write.

And what about Golf.com, which stands to be sued if Steinberg finds a lawyer willing to sue over the insinuation that Tiger is a cheater? No story was posted as of 1 a.m. ET.  Here's guessing the on-call legal minds at Klapp, Lard and Doppleganger took an early weekend.

Now, before Chamblee apologizes or some lawyer advises Tiger that he can't win this battle, I want the folks involved to think about the merits of a televised trial. Planned creatively--scary words in the golf world-- this could be a ratings Godsend. Way better than the PGA Tour wraparound events. (Okay, that's a low bar to set, I know.)

But think of the possibilities. Sean Foley takes the stand to be grilled by Brandel's attorney over the pitch angle of Tiger's hips at impact.

Tiger testifies about how much Brandel's relentless criticism stings, at which point the judge rules with the defense that questions about the stinger are now permissible.

Outside the Jupiter courthouse, Alex Miceli and Nancy Grace host Golf Channel's daily coverage. Hank Haney, Tim Rosaforte and Frank Nobilo are called in to testify and plead the fifth, only to give exclusive post-courtroom interviews to Golf Channel.

What could be more American?

Tiger's Agent On Brandel Chamblee Column: "It's atrocious...I have to give some thought to legal action."

Bob Harig reports on the statement issued by agent Mark Steinberg and also shares his over-the-phone reaction to Brandel Chamblee's Golf Magazine insinuation that Tiger Woods is cavalier in interpreting the rules of golf.

From the phone interview:

"There's nothing you can call a golfer worse than a cheater," Steinberg said. "This is the most deplorable thing I have seen. I'm not one for hyperbole, but this is absolutely disgusting. Calling him a cheater? I'll be shocked, stunned if something is not done about this. Something has to be done.

"There are certainly things that just don't go without response. It's atrocious. I'm not sure if there isn't legal action to be taken. I have to give some thought to legal action."

Oh now that would that be a great trial!