The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of decadence that didn’t include much time in the Midday Sun. Only mad dogs and Englishmen, you know. 10. So, the biggest story of the last week is one that I’d like to explain to you. But I really can’t. …
Read More »Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Softball’s Dominant Start In NCAA Tourney
The Back Nine comes at you after what was one of those elite weekends in Gainesville if you like to sweat and win. 10. Yes, we were at the Saturday softball game and after almost getting in an altercation with a vociferous FAU fan who thought he knew the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Baseball Has Real Chance To Host Regional
The Back Nine comes at you after a weird weekend that featured a little bit of everything, including much needed rain drops. 10. Let us start with baseball — although there are about four things I could have started with — but baseball got a much-needed series win at the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Greatest Senior Day At Florida Men’s Basketball
The Back Nine comes at you after a rainy weekend that was pretty special for a lot of people. Actually, it was really special. 10. If you are like me – and I feel bad for you if you are – you were nervous about Saturday’s basketball game against Ole …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Needs To Play From Ahead
The Back Nine comes at you after a great Saturday where everything kind of fell my way, including the Gators not losing. 10. So, what do we take from UCF’s pounding at the hands of Colorado? Well, the UF coaches had better take something, but we really can take nothing, …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Olympics Are Just Different
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend of watching sports and hunkering down for another storm. 10. Sorry, but my goosebumps have goosebumps after watching a Gator set a world record in what they are saying has been a slow pool. (How is water slow?) Bobby Finke won …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Former Florida Standout Does Us Proud
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that was all about golf. Playing, watching. I need a nap. 10. Obviously, this was a weekend to be watching, because it was the final major of the year and especially because our guy was leading after 54 holes. And then …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Vegas Not Betting On Florida Winning Much
The Back Nine comes at you after a weird weekend. I know we have them all the time, but when Gator sports are over for the academic year, I feel a little lost. 10. Hey, we do have the Olympics, although, if they are as boring as the Trials …
Read More »McIlroy, Cantlay Share Early U.S. Open Lead; Former Gator Horschel Opens With 73
PINEHURST, N.C. — One hundred and fifty-six golfers, 75 types of plants lining the course and a mere 15 rounds under par in Round 1. Pinehurst’s No. 2 course left no man unscathed in the first round Thursday, unless your name is Sergio Garcia or Rory McIlroy, proving once again …
Read More »U.S. Open Golf Championship Preview
The 2024 U.S. Open Golf Championship commences tomorrow and will last through Sunday. The 124 U.S. Open is being held at Pinehurst’s Number Two Course in North Carolina. Pinehurst awaits. pic.twitter.com/HU6uXer2Ro — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 10, 2024 Pinehurst has held the championship four times over the last 25 years. …
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