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College/Pro Sports

BOB WEST — Babe Zaharias salutes continue following Medal of Freedom

It’s been over a month since W.L. Pate received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Babe Zaharias’ behalf at the White House, and the accolades ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 12:10 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — Landry receives coveted invitation from Jim Nantz

Andrew Landry was scheduled to collect an extra special perk today over his signing to wear CBS announcing star Jim Nantz’ Vineyard Vines clothing line. ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 12:03 am

Golf

CHIP SHOTS — Braden Bailey finishes tied for 5th; local competition heats up at Zaharias

Braden Bailey knocked some competitive rust off with a solid showing Monday and Tuesday in the North Texas PGA Players Tour event at Hackberry Creek ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:02 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — Leading clubmakers headed our way for professional fitting experiences

Thumb through a golf magazine this time of year and one of the first things to literally jump out at you are the ads for ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:01 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — Time to test your knowledge of golf terminology

Having been around golf for over 70 years, and written about it for over 50, I would have bet you couldn’t stump me on anything ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 12:01 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — Landry set to hear magical words ‘Defending Champion’

Sometime Thursday in La Quinta, California, the announcer on No. 1 will say, “On the tee from Austin, Texas, the defending champion of the American ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:04 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — 5 Under Golf receives national validation

Most anyone who has spent time at 5 Under Golf Center knows that the old Games People Play on College Street in Beaumont has been ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:03 am

Golf

PA-born Babe Zaharias receives posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

Despite all the turmoil swirling in Washington D.C. Thursday, the posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom presentation to Port Arthur born Babe Didrikson Zaharias went off ... Read more

by Bob West, Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:10 am

Columns

BOB WEST ON GOLF — New year brings new assets for Andrew Landry

Andrew Landry launches the 2021 portion of the PGA Tour this week in Hawaii with a second son on the way, a new putting coach ... Read more

by Bob West, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 12:02 am

Local

Port Arthur’s Babe Didrikson Zaharias to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Wonder Girl’s legend is returning to the White House. Port Arthur born Babe Didrikson Zaharias is scheduled to be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of ... Read more

by Bob West, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:10 pm

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