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Ask David Feherty a question and he may answer it on our blog. Check out the videos below.
| // FACE OFF WITH DAVID FEHERTY | David answers your questions |
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Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:50:36
Feherty’s Take on Technology and Golf
Many people have an opinion about the role that technology plays in golf, and Rick wants to know David’s. He asks, “What are your thoughts on technology vs. tradition? Have you enjoyed the evolution of equipment and the power game, or do you think it was more fun when the equipment (blade irons, persimmon woods [...]
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Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:15:41
Feherty a U.S. citizen?
Troy wonders about David’s current nationality by asking, “I was just wondering if you got your citizenship? America would be a better place if we had more like you.Take care and keep up the great work!!”
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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:30:59
Feherty’s Weirdest Golf Course Find
David Feherty has certainly seen many strange things throughout the course of his life but Alex is curious and asks, “What is the weirdest thing you have ever found on a golf course?”
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Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:09:14
Funniest Thing Feherty Ever Saw on the Course
Lawrence asks, “Hi David, Whats the funniest thing you ever saw someone hit with a wayward shot? My buddy Joe used to hit overhead wires and farm tractors with some regularity.”
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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:47:16
Feherty Solves the Mystery of the 300 Yard Drive
DJ from GolfWRX is trying to unlock a mystery and writes, “David, Why is it that everyone on the local golf course talk about consistently hitting the ball 300 yds off the tee? It seems that everyone can hit it that far but me, I only hit it about 280. Help me, what can I [...]
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Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:24:34
Feherty and Golf in the Olympics
Joey writes in from Golfwrx to ask David, “What is your take on golf being in the Olympics, what format do you think it should be played in? Also would you watch it yourself?”
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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:29:08
Feherty’s Take on Raking Bunkers
Michael thinks he has a pretty good idea on how to get bunkers raked out on Tour. He asks David, “Why doesnt the US Tour have guys assigned to each group to rake bunkers like in the Open Championship? It would seem to speed play and assure a consistent rake (training assumed) rather than having [...]
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:42:54
How Feherty Stops the Pre-Swing Ritual
Loren has a problem and is curious if David has a solution. “One of the regulars in my weekend foursome uses every tip he has ever seen, heard or read every time he swings. Its so bad that the Marshall asked ‘What kind of ritual is he going through?!’ My patience is wearing thin. When [...]
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:16:48
What Feherty Thinks of Cheaters
David is back with more answers to your questions. This week, ChickB4sticks asks David, “How do you personally deal with cheaters?”
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Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:47:37
Feherty, the Ryder Cup Assistant Captain?
Gary is curious where David’s loyalties lie and writes, “Your Ryder Cup book was a great read. Considering your new citizenship, If you were asked to participate as an assistant captain would you be on the American side?”
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| // DAVID FEHERTY |
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BIRTH DATE: August 13, 1958 RESIDENCE: Dallas, Texas FAMILY: Wife, Anita; Children, Erin, Rory, Shey, Karl, Fred TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 |
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David enjoyed a very successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in
prize money. He was a regular on the European Tour, with victories including the ICL International, the Italian
Open, Scottish Open, South Africa PGA, BMW Open, Cannes Open, and Madrid Open. He captained the
winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup. David Feherty also played on the European Ryder Cup Team in
1991, an experience that rejuvenated his fervor for golf. In 1997, David retired from professional golf when offered a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. "I always enjoyed talking more than playing, and now CBS is paying me for what I like to do most" said David. His knowledge of the game and Tour experience give him instant credibility, and his quick wit and colorful personality add a new dimension to golf telecasts. His light-hearted approach to broadcasting is appreciated by golf fans and critics. Writers have called him The Class Clown of Commentary and Golfs Ultimate Wise Guy. And according to a February 2007 Golf Digest survey, golf fans chose David Feherty as their favorite golf announcer. Davids success extends beyond broadcasting. He is an accomplished author, writing an extremely popular monthly column for GOLF Magazine and a bi-weekly piece for their website, Golfonline.com. His books have become bestsellers including A Nasty Bit of Rough; Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot; David Fehertys Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup and An Idiot for All Seasons. David also makes appearances at various clinics and outings throughout the year. In all of his work, Davids goal is to encourage people to remember that golf is fun. |
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- Monthly column in Golf Magazine, biweekly piece at Golfonline.com - A Nasty Bit of Rough - Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot - David Feherty's Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup - An Idiot for All Seasons |
| // Memorable Quotes: |
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"I want to entertain people. If I can't make them laugh, I want to make them smile." "It's hard to tell who's going to win this week, but it probably won't be a big, fat guy." |
