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 ...
Bob West, Author at Port Arthur News
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...