IMPORTANT NOTICE: On May 15, 2009 from 9AM to 11AM, Dr. Paul Schienberg will appear on TruTV's "In Session" as a forensic psychology expert.

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An Amateur Golfer From Long Island Plays With the Big Boys At The 2007 Bob Hope Dessert Classic

By Paul Schienberg, PhD My brother, Mark, plays out of the Muttontown Country Club on Long Island. On January 13, of 2007, he and I set out on a journey that would result in him playing as an amateur golfer in the Bob Hope Pro-Am Dessert Classic in Palm Springs. Mark had never played in a golf tournament, let alone one that includes celebrities, professional golfers, press coverage and a national television audience. I accompanied Mark for a number of reasons: I wanted him to have a fan club: Mark's birthday is January 19th and we could celebrate it together; and as ...

Interview: Phil Michelson

With Paul Schienberg, PhD At the 2007 Bob Hope Pro-Am Dessert Classic Golf Tournament Phil was asked about his somewhat erratic play after the loss at Wingfoot. Did he think about the loss at the Open? Was it driving him to distraction? Phil said he didn't think about the loss at Wingfoot until after the entire season of golf had been completed. His erratic play was not in any way related to being upset at the loss. In fact, he said there were two majors where he played at a level that was okay with him. Although he didn't win in either ...

Interview: Jeff Sluman

With Paul Schienberg, PhD At The 2007 Bob Hope Pro-Am Dessert Classic Jesper Parnevik hit an extremely large number of golf balls with one club. He was clearly trying to work out something that he didn't like in the morning practice round. Jesper looked frustrated with each shot, even though from this amateur golfer's point of view, they seemed to be flying beautifully. At some point, Jeff Sluman, who was practicing at the next driving range tee, came over to where Parnevik was swinging. They talked and laughed. It seemed to break the ice surrounding Jesper's head. Parnevik loosened up as the ...