Robert J Gillespie

@bportnoy15 So ... Scottie shaved the beard?

Checking in on Scottie Scheffler today

@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.

“He’s probably the best salesperson I’ve ever seen. We’ve joked he could sell heating equipment in Austin in the summer.” My cover story for this week's @SBJ on Texas AD Chris Del Conte, the man who brought the Longhorns "back" ahead of their SEC move sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/…

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

@TheCaptain_03 @GamecockMBB wtf is chi town?

Excited to have New Assistant Coach “Chill” #WillBailey from Chi-Town rocking with us now..Let’s Go!!🐔🤙🏾🏀

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

On the range with Wesley Bryan 🏌️ @wesleybryangolf | @bryanbrosgolf

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

And here are a couple of #iphone sunrise pics From this morning @EnniscroneGolf #AtlanticCoastChallenge

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

Spreading joy through golf 😁   @SacramentoKings forward Keegan Murray joined @HarryHiggs1991 and @WesleyBryanGolf to inspire the next generation of golfers yesterday at the @FirstTee Youth Clinic @JDClassic.

@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.

@JimToman1 joins Talking Sports this morning at 11; @scgolfguy Bob Gillespie is in his usual spot in the lineup at 10. Fox Sports Radio 1400 and worldwide on the iHeart radio app

@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.

Thanks Robert!! Enjoy!!

@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.

☘️ Like a Free Brochure to learn about our links? Just email dave@northandwestcoastlinks.com ⭐️ Carne ⭐️Enniscrone ⭐️Donegal ⭐️Northwest ⭐️Portsalon ⭐️Ballyliffin ⭐️Castlerock ⭐️Portstewart ⭐️Royal Portrush ⭐️Strandhill ⭐️County Louth ⭐️Jameson Links northandwestcoastlinks.com

@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?

@AdamZuckerCBS I'll let you know as soon as I figure out how to get into it!

Finally figured out what to do with that state pay raise!

@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. straightupsports.net/bob-gillespie/

Checking in from the Charlotte Airport en route to SEC Spring Meetings. A quick thread of stories from last week on the historic House settlement and what comes next. First, our main story on a seminal moment for college athletics: sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/…

@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.

We travel the World to spread the word about THE best links golf on Earth. ⭐️ Carne ⭐️Enniscrone ⭐️Donegal ⭐️North West GC ⭐️Portsalon ⭐️Ballyliffin ⭐️Castlerock ⭐️Portstewart ⭐️Royal Portrush ⭐️Strandhill ⭐️County Louth ⭐️Jameson Links northandwestcoastlinks.com

@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.

I'm not covering it this year, but I'm heading to Augusta National this morning for the day as a patron. The Masters holds a really special place in my heart. This story from 2022 explains why: thestate.com/sports/golf/ar…

@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.

Payton Titus of The State in Columbia, South Carolina, and Brett Wagner of the Lincoln Journal Star won first place in the 2023 Associated Press Sports Editors contest in the Division C Beat Writing category. apsportseditors.com/titus-wagner-s…

@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.

I'm excited to shout out @thestatesports team for a solid showing in the @APSE_sportmedia contest for journalism in 2023. apsportseditors.com/2023-apse-cont…

@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.

@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?

Your favorite YouTuber might be teeing off in the first PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach history. 👀 Learn more: glfdig.st/nQ2c50QEf67

@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!

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

Shoutout to the Grammys for letting Billy Joel cook

@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.

@FairwaysFundays @Strandhill_GC @StrandhillGC @KevRedCon @greenkeepingire At the top of the list for: "Best Links You've Probably Never Heard Of"

This is the stunning @Strandhill_GC located on the outskirts of Sligo City on the west coast of Ireland. This magnificent links offers a truly exhilarating golfing experience with inspirational views and magical course design🏌🏻‍♀️🇮🇪🏌️‍♂️☘️