Fred Larsen http://www.fredlarsen.com/ Fred Larsen is one of America's most well known Golf Pros,a member of several Golf and Sports Halls of Fame, was voted PGA Professional of the year in the Alabama and Dixie PGA and a celebrated author of stories, anecdotes, and humor. This website is a collection of past writings as well as the spot for Mr. Larsen's latest wisdom and wit. en-us 2009-12-19T15:10:29-05:00 THE TAIL OF THE TIGER http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000055.php Thanksgiving is a special time for all of us, but the Thanksgiving of 2009 carried a special significance to the golf world. OUR idol, the number one golfer in the world, turned out to be a mere mortal. Articles Fred Larsen 2009-12-19T15:10:29-05:00 A New Year http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000054.php Another year gone, and we are all still on the right side of the grass. Fred Larsen 2009-01-13T08:00:00-05:00 Observations http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000053.php Millions of dollars are spent by many people in order to find a means to slow down the appearance of aging. Politics Fred Larsen 2009-01-06T16:47:20-05:00 The Weapons of Mental Destruction http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000052.php The weapons of mental destruction are the 14 golf clubs in your golf bag. Articles Fred Larsen 2008-12-23T08:00:00-05:00 The Golf Hustlers http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000051.php The hustler is usually a very good golfer, but not good enough to make it on the big tours. Articles Fred Larsen 2008-12-16T08:00:00-05:00 Tigerless http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000050.php When I recently wrote, “A tournament without Tiger is like a day without sunshine,” little did I realize that he would turn the sun off so soon. Articles Fred Larsen 2008-12-09T08:00:00-05:00 The Characters http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000049.php Walter Hagen was not only a great golfer, but a master at destroying his opponents mind and concentration. Articles Fred Larsen 2008-12-02T08:00:00-05:00 Too Complicated http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000048.php I was raised in the country during those days we hear so much of today--The Great Depression.. Articles Fred Larsen 2008-11-25T16:03:08-05:00 Golfing 2007 http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000047.php With the exception of the pros, football season will soon be a thing of the past. Articles Fred Larsen 2007-04-11T15:43:19-05:00 The LPGA http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000046.php The recently played LPGA tournament that pitted Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa was a promoters dream. Articles Fred Larsen 2006-10-24T17:36:39-05:00 Skill Required http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000045.php Manufacturers spend millions of dollars in contracting players to hopefully play their entire product line. Articles Fred Larsen 2006-10-16T14:59:11-05:00 It Is Fall Again http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000044.php The Fall season is probably the most enjoyable time of the year for outdoor activities. Articles Fred Larsen 2006-10-13T04:28:28-05:00 Tour Problems http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000043.php In order to excite and entertain their audiences, all sports have made changes in order to do so. Articles Fred Larsen 2006-09-21T15:07:24-05:00 TV Golf Needs Heroes http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000040.php The lovers of TV sports are a restless breed. Articles Fred Larsen 2005-12-12T20:41:53-05:00 The Obnoxious Golfer http://www.fredlarsen.com/articles/000039.php Golf, in the early stages, was considered a “Rich” man’s, or a “Gentleman’s” game. Articles Fred Larsen 2005-08-20T20:06:38-05:00