Phil Kosin, R.I.P.

It was with great sadness that I learned Phil Kosin passed away today. Chicago golfers will remember him as a passionate advocacy of all things Chicago golf via his radio show and Chicagoland Golf. And readers of this site will know him as Four-putt. Not only was he helpful and rarely shy in setting me straight when I had something wrong, he contributed so many astute posts and insights about important issues related to the game and the ever-changing media world.

Ed Sherman broke the news and Tim Cronin filed a wonderful remembrance of the man, which included this compliment from Frank Jemsek.

All of that made Mr. Kosin a ubiquitous figure on the Chicago golf scene. His presence made a tournament press room more interesting, and his coverage of the game usually found an angle those on daily deadlines had not pursued.

"He had lots of unique ideas about golf and the business of golf," said Frank Jemsek, owner of Cog Hill and Pine Meadow. "He wasn't afraid to write something that would cost him advertising."

Here is Phil's blog and his bio page. He will be missed.