Robert J Gillespie

Freelance writer and former sportswriter for The State (Columbia, S.C.). Co-authored "South Carolina Golf" with Tommy Braswell in 2020.

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@bportnoy15 So ... Scottie shaved the beard?

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@bportnoy15 @SBJ Excellent tale on the Longhorns' AD, @bportnoy15. I hadn't seen anything about this guy before, but his time at TCU suggests he brushed shoulders with former Gamecocks AD Eric Hyman -- not a bad mentor if so. And the TCU SID, Mark Cohen, is a treasure; former Wofford SID.

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@WadePotter19 @TheCaptain_03 @GamecockMBB Chicago, city of the big shoulders and former home of Michael Jordan.

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@PGATOUR @wesleybryangolf @bryanbrosgolf Same swing with each club, to the naked (untrained) eye. Sweet move, @wesleybryangolf. Now go win, bubba.

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@kevinmarkham @EnniscroneGolf As you know, @kevinmarkham, I do love Enniscrone ... and Carne. And Strandhill. And ... here we go again ...

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@PGATOUR @SacramentoKings @harryhiggs1991 @wesleybryangolf @FirstTee @JDCLASSIC Work on the short game, and the glass, Wesley.

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@theTeddyHeffner @JimToman1 Sorry I couldn't make it there today, @theTeddyHeffner. Next week shouldn't be a problem. You know what I'm talking about.

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@IrlLinksGolf Plans to visit Belmullet post-Open Championship are complete (I think/hope). Look forward to seeing the crew at Carne pro shop, and perhaps a day at Enniscrone depending on transportation.

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@IrlLinksGolf @Failte_Ireland @TourismIreland @golf_ireland Got my copy recently. Such a treat to recall past visits and contemplate future ones. Thanks, @irlLinksGolf. Especially Carne and Enniscrone. And Strandhill. And ... well, the list goes on.

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@SteveFink_SID @AdamZuckerCBS "Back to the Future" with Steve Fink. So ... return to the three Spurrier seasons of 11-2, 11-2 and 11-2?

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@bportnoy15 Ben, here's a link to the story I mentioned to you about Clifford Ray, former NBA player and savior of dolphins (okay, one dolphin). It's up on this site for a week, gone after next Monday, so bore yourself quickly. Enjoy Destin.
https://t.co/6enx6G5A8d

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@IrlLinksGolf @golf_ireland @Failte_Ireland @TourismIreland Played six of the dozen named including Carne (four times) and Enniscrone (twice); not bad for an old guy from South Carolina. Love the Wild Atlantic Way and its wonderful courses ... and people.

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@bportnoy15 I remember this story well from two years ago, @bportnoy15. You did yourself proud on it. Sorry I missed you there this time around. Some day soon, we'll hit the links together.

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@APSE_sportmedia Congrats to Payton Titus and her boss, Dwayne "D-Mac" McLemore, for this singular annual honor. Welcome to the APSE award ranks (from one who only managed second place, 2001 and 2009. The State alumnus here. Regards to another alum, @PMOWriter, part of the selection crew.

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@dwayne_mclemore @thestatesports @APSE_sportmedia Congrats to @dwayne_mclemore and The State sports department for a spectacular showing in this year's APSE awards. And don't forget such alums as Kent Babb and Patrick Obley, still killing it at the WaPo and in sunny Port Charlotte, Fla. Bravo all from this wizened retiree.

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@GolfDigest A bit confusing, as the photo accompanying the Golf Digest has both Bryans depicted. Please clarify for those of us who actually read the piece. Thanks.

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@GolfDigest Having read the story, to be clear: Wesley isn't included in this (he's not listed), presumably because he's already a Tour member and has other ways to qualify?

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@HistoryGuy111 @All_Good_Books @Piercy36 @USCPress A fun and enjoyable session with @Piercy36 at @All_Good_Books earlier tonight (Friday). Also got the author to sign copies I plan to gift to Gamecocks friends. Y'all know who you are ... or maybe not. If that's the case, SURPRISE!

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@bportnoy15 B.J. is the best. Dream concert: back-to-back pianos onstage with Elton John.

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@kevinmarkham @Strandhill_GC @FairwaysFundays @StrandhillGC @KevRedCon @greenkeepingire Fondly remembering our round there in 2018, @kevinmarkham, with the amazing John Garrity. Hope to be back this July following the Open at Royal Troon.