Bob West, Author at Port Arthur News

College/Pro Sports

Babe Zaharias legacy resurfaces at U.S. Women’s Open  

As regular readers of this column have come to recognize, any time is a good time to dive into Babe Zaharias’ incomparable legacy. All the ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12:06 am

College/Pro Sports

Andrew Landry shoots record-tying 63; talks professional golf resurgence

No, that wasn’t a typo in the score list from the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic last Friday in Detroit. Port Neches-Groves ex ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:36 am

College/Pro Sports

BOB WEST CHIP SHOTS — Local pros, area golfers finding success

Lamar ex MJ Daffue had a solid showing in the Rocket Mortgage, shooting rounds of 66-70-70-68 to tie 24th at 14-under 274. He pocketed $73,480 ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 12:04 am

College/Pro Sports

FATHERS DAY TOP TEN — Former Southeast Texas star Jack Burke scores big finish

Former Little Cypress-Mauriceville star Jack Burke did himself proud in the 114th Texas Amateur played last Thursday through Sunday at The Clubs at Houston Oaks ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:06 am

College/Pro Sports

Perfect time to look back on SETX’s impact at U.S. Open

Though Southeast Texas’ history on golf’s biggest stage – the U.S. Open – is limited, there have been some truly special and memorable moments authored ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:04 am

Golf

Incoming Hardin-Jefferson freshman explodes onto Southeast Texas golf landscape

Based on what transpired at Henry Homberg Golf Club in a Southern Texas PGA Junior Tour event Monday, perhaps it’s a bit early to concede ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 12:06 am

College/Pro Sports

CHIP SHOTS — Port Neches golfer notches another Babe Zaharias ace; locals find success

Aces continue to be dealt right and left at Babe Zaharias. The latest to celebrate is Craig Geoffroy of Port Neches who sank a pitching ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 12:04 am

College/Pro Sports

Flagstick rule still being debated at all levels of golf  

Golf’s complicated and sometimes tricky rules, at least for those who follow them to the letter of the law, can produce some cruel outcomes. One ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:02 am

Columns

Xander Parks leaves no doubt as state 3A champion  

It didn’t take Xander Parks long Tuesday morning to send an intimidating message that he had no intention of returning to Orangefield without the 3A ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:04 am

College/Pro Sports

BOB WEST — 5 Under Golf Center hosting pro hopefuls, high school stars

It’s going to be a busy second half of the month for Austin Williams and 5 Under Golf Center, with the Beaumont facility literally living ... Read more

by Bob West, Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:04 am

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