Archive for October, 2014

If you don't know Ted Bishop, I think this article gives a much better insight into the person... and professional... that he is.  Ted's heart and passion have always been in the right place.  In a few moments of expressing his thoughts on something, he made an extremely poor choice of words that, at least in my opinion, do not reflect on his view of women nor do they reflect in ANY way his view (or the view of the golf industry) on women in golf.  He has accepted the responsibility for what he did.  If I believed, or even suspected that Ted Bishop was "sexist", or that his intentions were to deliver a "sexist" message, I would be first in line calling for his removal. I support the Board of the PGA of America's decision because I believe in our process and I believe in the people we have elected to that position.  At the same time I am disappointed that we could not find a way to accommodate the need for the PGA of America to take decisive action yet still recognize the contributions Ted has made to be inclusive, his service as President of the PGA of America, and  his passion for his fellow PGA Professional.