Bob DeStefano

04/10/17 2:07pm

Column: A Masters to remember

COURTESY PHOTO Living the dream — Islanders Bill Hannabury and his son Shane at the 2015 Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

When you talk about the four major professional golf tournaments, the Masters is talked about the most. Maybe that’s because it’s the first major of the year. Or perhaps it’s the most beautiful venue. Or possibly that it’s held at the same course every year, the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. (more…)

Justin Rose, Lexi Thompson, LPGA, Sergio Garcia, Seve Ballesteros, Sid Beckwith

04/01/17 3:00pm

Eye on the Ball: March Madness, Island style

Atlantic Coast Conference, March Madness, Mike Singletary, NCAA Hockey Tournament, Super Bowls, World Series

COURTESY PHOTO From left, Jon Kilb, Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum and Darrell Griffith outside the Barclays Center during the ACC Tournament.

I suppose when you’re watching a sport and not playing it, people label you a fan. But since I only watch playoff games — World Series, Super Bowls, March Madness and major golf tournaments — I don’t feel I should be called a “loyal” fan.

However, here on Shelter Island, I know a man who qualifies as what I call a “true” fan of all sports. (more…)

03/19/17 3:00pm

Eye on the Ball: What makes Tiger tick?

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Golfers of all ages are wondering — what happened to one of the sport’s greatest players?

What is going on with the man who is arguably the greatest golfer who ever lived? (more…)

Arnold Palmer, Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Elin Nordegren, Green Beret, Jack Nicklaus, Palmer Invitational, Sam Snead

03/04/17 8:00am

Eye on the Ball: Battle of the brainiest