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  • 12 Coolest Items At The PGA Show

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    Ashley Mayo
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Slideshow: Ashley Mayo introduces must-have items from the PGA Merchandise Show

  • 2012 PGA Merchandise Show: Demo Day

    Blogs
    Marty Hackel
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Mr. Style shows you the latest golf apparel and designer collections at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.

  • On Par: Mickelson Misses Cut at Torrey Pines

    NYT > Golf
    By KAREN CROUSE
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pm
    It was a short work week for Phil Mickelson at the course he grew up playing.

  • Double fault! McIlroy takes his eye off the (golf) ball

    Waggle Room
    Emily Kay
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am
    Rory McIlroy may want to get his mind off the court and back on the course. After incurring a careless two-stroke penalty in the second round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship that dropped him out of a share of the lead and into a tie with Tiger Woods for fourth at 5-under, the reigning U.S. Open champ tweeted that his concentration may have been elsewhere. * "Apparently I missed an unbelievable tennis match today! Was busy making birdies, bogeys and others!!"* @McIlroyRory tweeted Friday. *"Need to limit mistakes at the weekend!*" Rory McIlroy has become a huge tennis fan since hooking up…

  • Friday Fun: Ladies Talk Trash, Phil's Angry, and More

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    Adam Fonseca
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am
    Ah, Friday! The end of the week has once again arrived and not a moment too soon. It seems to me that the week following a holiday week (for us Americans, at least) always seems much longer than just 5 working days. The world of golf has kept us all thoroughly entertained, however, thanks to a gaggle of trash-talking Solheim Cuppers, a pathetic Hall of Famer on the PGA TOUR, and other interesting stories. Click on the jump to read this week's Friday Fun. Meg Mallon Named US Captain at Solheim, Euro Players Respond- What's a team competition without a little friendly, lighthearted…
 
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  • My Top 30 Predictions for 2012

    Tony Jesselli (Tonyj5)
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:11 pm
    We are two weeks away from the first LPGA tournament of the year. Here are my top 30 picks for the 2012 Player of the Year.1- Yani Tseng2- Suzanne Petterson3- Paula Creamer4- Stacy Lewis5- Na Yeon Choi6- Cristie Kerr7- Brittany Lincicome8- I.K. Kim9- Ai Miyazato10- Jiyai Shin11- Angela Stanford12- Morgan Pressel13- Lexi Thompson14- So Yeon Ryu15- Amy Yang16- Michelle Wie17- Mika Miyazato18- Brittany Lang19- Maria Hjorth20- Catriona Matthew21- Anna Nordqvist22- Karrie Webb23- Sun Young Yoo24- Sandra Gal25- Hee Kyeong Seo26- Azahara Munoz27- Caroline Hedwall28- Junthima Gulyanamitta29- Inbee…

  • Come One, Come All: Now Accepting Entries for the 2012 LPGA Prognostication Derby

    The Constructivist
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm
    A growing group of us have been playing a little game over here at Mostly Harmless for each of the last several years, a contest to see who's best at predicting the top 30 golfers on the LPGA at the end of each season, christened by Hound Dog the LPGA Prognostication Derby.  Check out the links in the previous sentence for rules and results from 2008, 2009, and 2010, which Mulligan Stu, Hound Dog, and rjay won, respectively.  I was hoping to have the 2011 results ready to announce today, but what with the start of my spring 2012 semester coming up tomorrow, my hoping…

  • Recommended Reading: Happy Fan, Dave Andrews, Lisa Mickey

    The Constructivist
    19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Time for some more recommended reading from Mostly Harmless.  First up is Happy Fan's 2-part look back at the 2011 season on the LPGA and KLPGA, with his usual focus on what stood out in the play of the Korean and Korean-American golfers on both tours.  Here are part 1 and part 2 of the annual Seoul Sisters Awards, the "Seoulies."Dave Andrews's look back on LPGA rookie Hannah Yun's career got picked up by a British site, golfmagic.com.Last but not least, some of my regular readers may have heard that Lisa Mickey, a long-time writer for the Futures Tour and LPGA, who's…

  • So Who Did Well at LET Q-School?

    The Constructivist
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    A few days ago, I listed the players North American fans of women's golf might be familiar with who were trying their luck across the pond in the LET's Final Qualifying Tournament.  Let's run down how they did.  The following players got full status on the LET:Esther Choe (Group A medallist):  T26 at +6Carlota Ciganda (#257 on LPGA Priority Status List):  3rd at -4Valentine Derrey (#158 on LPGA Priority Status List):  T26 at +6Kendall Dye:  T9 at +2Jodi Ewart (#101 on LPGA Priority Status List):  medallist at -11Meaghan Francella (#98 on LPGA Priority Status…

  • Ranking the LPGA's Rookie Class of 2010

    The Constructivist
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am
    Azahara Munoz was Rookie of the Year in the Class of 2010, the 2nd of 3 classes in what I'm calling the "New Blood" generation on the LPGA.  Could anybody pass her by the end of the 2011 season?  Or begin approaching the feats of the best in the Class of 2009?  Or stay ahead of last year's rookies?  So far, this class has a lot of survivors, which is another way of saying that there are a lot in it who have been hanging onto their cards by the skin of their teeth.  How many of them will retain or regain their membership in 2013?  Read on!Simply the…
 
 
 
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  • Callaway's 2012 Lineup

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
    Callaway Golf used its time at the ongoing PGA Merchandise Show to unwrap its lineup of new clubs and balls for 2012. The headliner was the RAZR Fit driver, which ...Read Full Post

  • Mallon Named 2013 Solheim Captain for US

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:59 am
    Meg Mallon will captain the United States team at the 2013 Solheim Cup, the LPGA announced on Thursday. The 2013 Solheim Cup takes place at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo., ...Read Full Post

  • Big Break's Maiya Tanaka On Next 'Amazing Race'

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    Professional golfer Maiya Tanaka is one of the contestants on the The Amazing Race 20, the Emmy-winning CBS reality series that sends 2-person teams racing each other across the globe. Tanaka ...Read Full Post

  • Bubba Busts Out All-Pink Driver for Charity

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:34 am
    Bubba Watson loves pink. He's long had a pink shaft in his Ping drivers. We've seen him in pink shirts, pink pants, pink socks. "Pink has always made me stand ...Read Full Post

  • Poll: What's In Store for Woods in 2012?

    23 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Tiger Woods tees off his 2012 season this week at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. He ended 2011 by winning his own tournament, the Chevron World Challenge - his ...Read Full Post
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  • Stanley leads at Torrey as Mickelson heads home (AP)

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:49 am
    Phil Mickelson doesn't lack faith in his game. He just doesn't have an explanation for a shoddy start to his season. One week after he had to rally to make the cut in his 2012 debut at the Humana Challenge, he didn't come close to making the cut at Torrey Pines, getting the weekend off at his hometown event for the first time in 10 years.

  • Stanley takes lead at Torrey Pines (AP)

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm
    Kyle Stanley overcame a double bogey early in Friday's round by running off four birdies on the front nine for a 4-under 68, giving him a one-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open going into the weekend. Brandt Snedeker, who first gained fame as a rookie at Torrey Pines when he shot 61 on the North Course, had a 64 on the North again to make a swift climb up to second.

  • Daily Wrap-up: Round 2, Farmers Insurance Open (PGATOUR.com)

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pm
    Daily Wrap-up: Round 2, Farmers Insurance Open

  • Tour Report: Tidbits from the second round (PGATOUR.com)

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 pm
    LA JOLLA, Calif. — News and notes from the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open: • Cut: 79 players made the cut at 2-under 142 from a field of 155 professionals and one amateur. Since more than 78 players made the cut a second cut will be made following the third round to the [...]

  • Tour Report: Women’s Day: Business meets golf (PGATOUR.com)

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:52 pm
    LA JOLLA, Calif. — A sell-out crowd of 140 attended Friday’s second annual Women’s Day presented by Torrey Pines Bank at the Farmers Insurance Open. The theme for the event was “Making the Cut: the Ability to Achieve” and Lisa Nichols, the author of the nationally acclaimed best-selling book “Chicken Soup for the Soul” was [...]
 
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  • Residents excited about Manulife Financial LPGA Classic

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pm
    LPGA Classic fills 1,200 volunteer openings in 30 hours By Mark Bryson The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic, which put out a call for volunteers on Monday of last week, needed only 30 hours to fill about 1,200 available positions. Residents still interested in volunteering for the $1.3-million tournament can put their names on a waiting list at www.manulifeclassic.ca, but there are no guarantees that additional positions will be created. It's a clear sign that Waterloo Region residents are eager to support the June 20-24 event at the city-owned Grey Silo Golf Course, said tournament director…

  • This week it is all about... Alena Sharp

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:47 am
    This week is our third “Player of the Week” feature on LPGA.com. Every week throughout 2012, we will spotlight one LPGA player and provide an in depth look into her life -- both on the course and off of it. Keep coming back each day to learn more about Alena Sharp.   FUN FACTS Q: If you had one day to do anything you’d like, what would you be doing? A: A lawyer, taking part in trials, etc. Q: What is your go-to shot under pressure? A: A small cut. It is controllable, it lands soft and I can hit it very easily with my style of swing. My best travel tip is…. Drink…

  • Mallon thrilled to be 2013 U.S. Solheim Cup Team Captain

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:07 am
    Untitled Document Eighteen-time LPGA winner and nine-time Solheim Cup participant Meg Mallon was introduced as Captain of the 2013 U.S. squad at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando on Jan. 26. The four-time major champion was humbled by the honor and said she will take the role very seriously as the U.S. Team attempts to win back the cup from the European Team, Aug. 16-18, at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. Former LPGA media relations coordinator and 2013 Solheim Cup PR Manager Neal Reid caught up with Mallon to get her thoughts on her selection. Q: How did you find out about your…

  • Alena Sharp's Media Buzz

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:55 am
    Untitled Document Sharp wins Canadian Women's PGA Championship Alena Sharp wins Canadian Women's PGA Championship in playoff By Daniel Girard Alena Sharp last won in Canada in 2005. Since then, the Hamilton native has become a regular on the LPGA Tour, where she has secured four top-10 finishes and pocketed nearly $850,000 (U.S.) in career earnings. But returning home has not been profitable. Sharp has, for the most part, struggled in tournaments on Canadian soil, most recently at last week's annual LPGA stop, the CN Canadian Women's Open in Quebec, where she missed the cut for the third…

  • Stupples Signs Deal to Represent Wilson Golf as Staff Advisory Member

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am
    CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2012 - Wilson Golf, the Chicago-based company with more Major victories than any other golf club manufacturer (61), today announced that it has signed a deal with LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour (LET) Player Karen Stupples to represent the company as a Wilson Staff Advisory Member. Stupples, a native of Kent, England, joins PGA Tour stars Ricky Barnes, Kevin Streelman and three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington as a Wilson Staff Advisory Member. “We are excited to welcome Karen Stupples as a Wilson Staff Advisory Member,” said Tim Clarke, general manager at…
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    Waggle Room

  • Double fault! McIlroy takes his eye off the (golf) ball

    Emily Kay
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am
    Rory McIlroy may want to get his mind off the court and back on the course. After incurring a careless two-stroke penalty in the second round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship that dropped him out of a share of the lead and into a tie with Tiger Woods for fourth at 5-under, the reigning U.S. Open champ tweeted that his concentration may have been elsewhere. * "Apparently I missed an unbelievable tennis match today! Was busy making birdies, bogeys and others!!"* @McIlroyRory tweeted Friday. *"Need to limit mistakes at the weekend!*" Rory McIlroy has become a huge tennis fan since hooking up…

  • Friday Fun: Ladies Talk Trash, Phil's Angry, and More

    Adam Fonseca
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am
    Ah, Friday! The end of the week has once again arrived and not a moment too soon. It seems to me that the week following a holiday week (for us Americans, at least) always seems much longer than just 5 working days. The world of golf has kept us all thoroughly entertained, however, thanks to a gaggle of trash-talking Solheim Cuppers, a pathetic Hall of Famer on the PGA TOUR, and other interesting stories. Click on the jump to read this week's Friday Fun. Meg Mallon Named US Captain at Solheim, Euro Players Respond- What's a team competition without a little friendly, lighthearted…

  • Haney: Tiger Woods book is "fair and honest"

    Emily Kay
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pm
    Orlando, Fla. -- Despite what Tiger Woods may believe, Hank Haney said his upcoming book "The Big Miss" will present a "fair and honest" look at the six years he spent coaching the former ace. "I know that [Woods] has said it’s unprofessional but I don’t really know how you can make a comment like that when you haven’t read the book," Haney told us Thursday from the floor of the PGA Merchandise Show after finishing a demonstration for TaylorMade. "I had the opportunity to write an unprofessional book but I didn’t do that. I feel it’s a fair and honest book." Hank…

  • U.S. Solheim Cup captain Mallon predicts Patriots' Super Bowl win

    Emily Kay
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Orlando, Fla. -- Newly anointed U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon may be taking her 2013 team into Tim Tebow territory, but the Massachusetts native wears both her U.S.A. and New England Patriots red, white, and blue colors on her sleeve. "Go, Patriots!" Mallon exclaimed after Thursday’s announcement during this week’s PGA Merchandise Show that the four-time major champion would try to get the Americans back into the winning column at Colorado Golf Club next August. "You know Tom Brady’s not going to have two bad games in a row, that’s all I can say. That’s not…

  • Woods: Fairways, Greens and Two-Putts

    Charles Boyer
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:05 am
    Tiger Woods made his long-awaited first start after his only win of last season -- and once again played well tee-to-green. His putter seemed to have jet-lag, however. That led to a 70, not bad, but perhaps not what fans were looking for. His two under round leaves him three adrift of Rory MicIlroy and Robert Karslson. "[I] hit the ball well all day today. It was a good ball-striking round," Woods said afterward. "I had a hard time reading the greens out there. The greens were pretty grainy and I just had a hard time getting a feel for it. Toward the end I hit some pretty good putts, but…
 
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  • The Golf Blog: Rory McIlroy bests Tiger Woods in first round at Abu Dhabi

    mulligan
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:56 am
    The Golf Blog says: Rory McIlroy was paired with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald in a marquee group at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Tiger played a steady 2-under par, while McIlroy shot a 5-under, 67. Tiger looked good, but he couldn’t buy a birdie–not even with the $1 million appearance fee he will receive. Tweet This Post

  • The Golf Blog: Phil Mickelson hits 1,500 balls with wedge per week, 90% within 1 yard of target

    mulligan
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:31 pm
    The Golf Blog says: Phil Mickelson had his pre-tournament interview at the Farmers’ Open at Torrey Pines. Last year, he had his caddie Jim “Bones” Mackay tend the pin on 18 as Phil tried to hole out with his wedge from the fairway. He almost did. When asked about that shot a year later, Phil said he wasn’t surprised he almost holed out because he practices hitting 1,500 balls with his wedge a week. Phil claimed that he hits 90% of the 1,500 balls–or 1,350 of the 1,500 balls–within 1 yard of his target. Wow! Tweet This Post

  • The Golf Blog: Tim Tebow can’t play with Tiger Woods in AT&T Pebble Beach

    mulligan
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:10 pm
    The Golf Blog says: Sorry, golf fans, it looks like Tim Tebow won’t be able to join Tiger Woods and Tony Romo at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Tebow suffered a punctured lung and torn cartilage in his playoff loss to the New England Patriots. More here. Maybe next year for Tebow Time, and Tiger. Tweet This Post

  • The Golf Blog: Bill Clinton pars No. 9 at Humana Challenge (video)

    mulligan
    22 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pm
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  • Video: Michelle Wie clever Kia Soul commercial

    mulligan
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:04 am
    The Golf Blog says: Michelle Wie hasn’t yet lived up to her hype. But this is a cool commercial. Tweet This Post
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  • Ahmad Al Musharrakh - An Emirati Golf Star On The Rise

    Patricia Hannigan
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:45 am
    Ahmad Al Musharrakh                      Image Credit: Grace Paras/ANMHe was recently referred to as "the Emirati answer to Tiger Woods", however, when we wrote about Ahmad Al Musharrakh in 2010,  he was getting ready for his first Abu Dhabi Championship appearance, and as he tells it, "still very inexperienced". Now, two years later, as the 2012 Abu Dhabi Championship gets underway, the 21 year-old is the UAE's top ranked national players, and determined to make history.Al…

  • Drama at La Manga - A 6 Way Playoff Decides LET Q-School

    Patricia Hannigan
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:02 pm
    Ladies European Tour Class of 2012When the grueling "Q-School grind" (as it's known across tours and around the world) finally came to an end today on the pastoral fairways of La Manga Golf Club, thirty golfers from 15 countries had won full playing rights on the Ladies European Tour for the 2012 season.England’s Jodi Ewart, who earned her LPGA card in December, claimed a two stroke victory, with Swiss amateur Anais Maggetti and Spain’s Carlota Ciganda taking second and third, but the real nail-biter... with so much is at stake... was the six-player playoff for the last two cards.As it…

  • Golf, The Guy's Girl & The Enduring Issue of the Grass Ceiling

    Patricia Hannigan
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:44 pm
    For what's basically a recreational activity, the game of golf has an odd knack for inciting controversy and contentiousness.Do a search for the phrase "golf has a reputation", and you'll see this kind of thing:"...for being anachronistic in its social attitudes and etiquette.""...for being a very white sport..." "...for being elitist and traditionalist and ladies, in particular, can find it difficult getting involved in the sport.""...of causing problems in marriages rather than assisting in reconciliation.""...as a rather snooty sport enjoyed primarily by the upper-class.""...for being…

  • Sharmila Nicollet Shines in Spain at LET Qualifying School

    Patricia Hannigan
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:37 pm
    Sharmila Nicollet...... walking    -    photo: Golf Digest OnlineWe first wrote about Sharmila Nicollet in December of 2007 when she won a challenge match, paired with Laura Davies, at the EMAAR-MGF Ladies Masters, India's first ever LET event.Just 16 at the time, the talented Bangalore beauty impressed Davies who told reporters, "I played with this 16-year-old girl and I can say from my experience she has the potential to become a really good player".Four years later Nicollet is 20,  and she'll have "the whole of India" behind her as she enters the third round…

  • Golf for Global Understanding & The Axis of Eagle Golf Circuit

    Patricia Hannigan
    15 Jan 2012 | 2:34 am
    A few weeks ago I told you about adventure travel entrepreneur, Dylan Harris, and the Inaugural Iranian Amateur Open.The tournament is set to take place from the 20th through 22nd of April, when golfers from around the globe will meet at Teheran's Enghelab Golf Course for three days of competition.Golf's rapidly growing global reach makes this possible, and the fact that The Iranian Amateur Open will allow a diverse group of international players to rise above the current cacophony of geopolitical saber rattling and get together on a golf course, makes the event exceptionally pertinent,…
 
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  • Ask the Rules Guy - Sand Slide

    sbeslow
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pm
    SAND SLIDE Rules Guy, I hit a drive into a bunker with a steep slope and carefully made my way down to my ball. Apparently I wasn’t quite as careful as I thought though, because the sand started to slide out from under my feet, all the way to the ball, moving it several inches back away from the hole. Not knowing what to do, I asked my (very competitive) friend/opponent, who said that I had to take a penalty stroke for moving my ball., and replace it in the original spot I decided to believe him, even though it seemed fishy since I didn’t actually touch the ball and since it moved…

  • Big Play: Mark Wilson's visualization technique in final round at Humana Challenge

    jritter
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    WHO: Mark Wilson WHAT: 279-yard drive into the fairway WHERE: 543-yard par-5 18th hole at the Palmer Course at PGA West WHEN: Final round of the Humana Challenge Mark is playing great golf because he's projecting so well, and he has become an expert at a skill that I call Target Projection. In his pre-shot routine, Mark visualizes the entire shot: impact, the starting point (the spot the ball flies over 20 feet out from impact), the ball flight, where the ball lands and finally how the ball bounces and rolls to its final target. Mark uses this precise Target Projection technique with…

  • Dave Pelz Golf Clinic Dates for 2012

    jritter
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:40 pm
    THREE-DAY SCHOOLS Boca Raton Resort & Club; Boca Raton, Fla.; Weekly, through May 26 PGA National Resort & Spa; Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Weekly – May 19 Cimarron Golf Resort; Palm Springs, Calif.; Weekly – May 19 Chateau Elan Winery & Resort; Atlanta, Ga.; Now – May 27 Centennial Golf Club, Carmel, N.Y.; May 25 – July 2 The Homestead, Traverse City, Mich., June 8 – Aug. 25 TWO-DAY SCHOOLS (Wedge Only) PGA National Resort & Spa; Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Mar. 13 – 14; April 17 - 18 Chateau Elan Winery & Resort; Atlanta, Ga.; Mar. 15 - 16;…

  • Big Play: Johnson Wagner's solid bunker play at Sony Open

    jritter
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pm
    WHO: Johnson Wagner WHAT: 34-yard shot from a bunker to 11 feet from the hole WHERE: 351-yard par 4 10th hole at Waialae Country Club WHEN: Final round of the Sony Open   After the round, Johnson said that his up-and-downs from greenside bunkers at the 9th and 10th holes were the key shots of his round. At nine, he made a great up-and-down after blasting out from 36 feet for a tap-in birdie. At 10, he holed his 11-footer for birdie. So Johnson made two straight birdies from bunkers, which is darn good. Johnson's bunker stats haven't been good (he was 134th in 2011), but he's…

  • Ask the Rules Guy: Boundary Issues

    kcunningham
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:38 pm
    BOUNDARY ISSUES Rules Guy, I hit my drive close to a fence and the only way to advance my ball would be to stand on the other side of the fence (out of bounds) and hit it from there. Is this possible to do without penalty? -- Michael Munday, via Facebook This is a shockingly common question, as a lot of players are confused by the rules regarding out of bounds. These players are easily recognized, as they can be seen scurrying to their rulebooks every time their ball comes within a few yards of an OB marker. Assuming that you are able to actually swing at your ball "through" the…
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  • For Gary Woodland, a special "practice driver" helps with swing changes

    ddusek
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:31 am
    LA JOLLA, Calif. — When a golf club traveling at 130 miles per hour hits a ball, the effect can not only be seen and heard, but also felt. If you stand10 feet away from Gary Woodland when he hits a drive, you can literally feel the collision as the ball screams off the tee and becomes a tiny white dot in the distance. It's as if a giant balloon pops. When you tinker with that kind of power, even the slightest adjustments can have big implications, but Woodland, who started working with Butch Harmon just two weeks ago, is…

  • Course of Style: Ryan Moore channels the Arnold Palmer look

    ddusek
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:24 pm
    Whatever you thought of his funky apparel, you had to respect Ryan Moore, that rare Tour pro who has eschewed apparel sponsorship in order to develop an individual style all his own. He tends toward skinny neckties and cardigans, like something out of a different era. Now Moore has signed an endorsement deal to wear the new Arnie line, based on the clothes Arnold Palmer wore in his heyday. The line has been created by Geoff Tait and Bobbie Pasternak, the guys who make Quagmire, a golf and lifestyle brand with the motto “Not fit for the fairway.” But somehow Tait and Pasternak have…

  • Ping i20 Driver

    ddusek
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:02 am
    Hidden underneath a black, matte finish that looks like it was taken off a stealth fighter, the Ping i20 driver, the company's newest offering for better-players, is made using three different materials.   The body is cast from a titanium alloy that has been infused with aluminum to make it lighter. Ping engineers shifted the weight saved by blending the aluminum and titanium together and moved it into two tungsten pads located in the back sections of the sole.   Marty Jertson, Ping Golf's Senior Design Engineer, says moving the weight to those spots helps to improve the…

  • Course of Style: Adidas to unveil its first "natural motion" golf shoes

    ddusek
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    The golf world is experimenting with "natural motion" footwear, as companies like TRUE Linkswear and Nike adopt golf shoe designs loosely based on the "five finger" concept that has swept the running and hiking fields. This approach brings the foot into closer contact with the ground and eliminates much of the superstructure of advanced athletic shoes. Ryan Moore and Tiger Woods have been early adaptors of this trend.   Now Adidas is introducing its own version, with two new models that play up the idea of "freedom and control" and "natural…

  • Cobra AMP Driver

    ddusek
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pm
    Rickie Fowler's influence on Cobra-Puma Golf is undeniable. While rumors swirl that Fowler is joining Cobra's Tour staff, nothing official has been released yet. However, Puma's apparel line is already awash with Fowler's favorite colors, and now even the accent colors on Cobra's latest clubs are getting the Rickie treatment.   But if you look past the orange highlights on the new AMP (Advanced Material Placement) driver, you'll see an innovative approach to customization. Instead of an adjustable weight system, Cobra has manufactured the drivers with the weight…
 
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    Instruction

  • Swing Sequence: Charley Hoffman

    Ron Kaspriske with swing analysis by Shawn Callahan
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Ball-striking has always been a strength of Hoffman's game. See a frame-by-frame look at his swing with analysis by Shawn Callahan.

  • Golf & Football: The NFL's Top Gridiron Golfers

    Alex Myers
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    We are at that point in the calendar when the remaining NFL teams are desperately hoping to extend their season a couple of weeks and into the Super Bowl. But that's not to say life is so bad in the off-season, especially when there is golf involved. Here we look at how some of football's best measure up when trading their cleats for soft spikes.

  • Steal My Feel

    Luke Donald
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    When chipping, don't get good at just one shot.

  • Leadbetter: Narrow Your Stance For Crisp Chips

    David Leadbetter
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    One simple setup change for crisp chip shots.

  • My Checklist: Exploding it from the sand.

    Ernie Els
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Ernie Els has won 64 professional tournaments worldwide, including three majors. Read his checklist for putting with confidence.
 
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    ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG

  • Thomas Bjorn Eager to Defend in Qatar

    The Armchair Golfer
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:08 pm
    By Alan EwensBjorn cherishes Qatar trophy.AFTER ENJOYING ONE OF THE MOST successful years in his European Tour career, Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn is fired up to defend his title at the 2012 Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy, being staged from February 2-5.For the World Number 35 it will be a welcome return to the Doha Golf Club, a venue where his stellar 2011 season took off with a four shot victory over a world-class field. It was a victory that set up the Dane for a year that would see him win twice more and finish the season ranked ninth on Tour.“Qatar was a turning…

  • 2012 Farmers Insurance Open TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

    The Armchair Golfer
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    THE 2012 FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN is underway at Torrey Pines (North and South courses) in La Jolla, California. Four players on the North Course, including Bill Haas, currently lead at 5 under. It’s still way early in the first round, though.UPDATE: Spencer Levin and Kyle Stanley are in with 62s, 10 under par. Both played the North Course in round one.Purse: $6 millionWinner’s share: $1.044 millionDefending champion: Bubba WatsonInside the fieldTee timesInside the coursesPlayer interviewsTournament overviewTour reportTournament newsFarmers Insurance Open website2012 Farmers Insurance Open…

  • Is Tiger Ready to Roar Again?

    The Armchair Golfer
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pm
    By Brian KeoghSpecial to ARMCHAIR GOLFBrian Keogh is a golf correspondent for The Irish Sun and a contributor to The Irish Times, Golf Digest Ireland and other golf publications. The following excerpt from Brian’s Irish Golf Desk is used with permission. Tiger Woods is fit and determined.TIGER WOODS IS BACK ON THE PROWL again—fitter, stronger and more determined than ever.At least, that’s the message he sent to his potential rivals when he gave a trademark, combative press conference before his well-rewarded appearance in this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.Whether he is…

  • Torrey Pines Is Bubba Long

    The Armchair Golfer
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:29 pm
    The long par-4 12th hole on the South Course at Torrey Pines. (Courtesy of D.Hilgart)THERE ARE HORSES FOR COURSES, as the saying goes, so it makes a lot of sense that long-hitting Bubba Watson won last year’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Of course, Torrey Pines is two 18-hole tracks, the short North Course and the long South Course. How long? At 7,698 yards, the South Course was the longest course on the PGA Tour in 2011. Next was Cog Hill, site of the BMW Championship, at 7,616 yards followed by Congressional Country Club, site of Rory McIlroy’s record-breaking U.S. Open win,…

  • Els and Goosen Overcome by Grace

    The Armchair Golfer
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:55 pm
    Branden GraceA MONTH AGO SOUTH AFRICAN BRANDEN GRACE was in European Tour Qualifying School. Less than two weeks ago Grace was ranked 258th in the world. Now the 23-year-old sits atop the European Tour money list and is ranked No. 92 in the Official World Golf Ranking after beating boyhood idols Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in a sudden-death playoff at the Volvo Golf Champions, a winners-only event in George, South Africa.Grace got into the 35-man field by winning the Joburg Open the preceding week in Johannesburg. That makes it two wins in a row for young Grace, who now moves on to the United…
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    Aussie Golfer: The Australian Golf Blog

  • 14-year-old poised to make history at NSW Open

    Aussie Golfer
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    A 14-year old amateur golfer could make history by winning the Samsung/Bing Lee Women's NSW Open tomorrow. Lydia Ko is the world's number one ranked female amateur golfer, and at only 14-years of age she is set to become the youngest female to win a tournament on one of the five recognised women's professional tours. This time last year, Ko had a putt on the final hole to win the same tournament but ended up three putting, gifting the tournament to Sweden's Caroline Hedwall. The New Zeakland teenager is on target to erase the memory of last year. She posted a remarkable…

  • Women's NSW Open Round 2: video highlights

    Aussie Golfer
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:38 am

  • Women's NSW Open Round 1: video highlights

    Aussie Golfer
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am
    Rachel Bailey and Karen Lunn lead the Samsung/Bing Lee Women's NSW Open after the first round. Here are the opening round highlights from a blustery Oatlands golf course in Sydney.

  • Lunn and Bailey share lead at Women's NSW Open

    Aussie Golfer
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:12 am
    New South Wales’ Karen Lunn has continued on her great start to the year with a four-under par 68 today to share the lead with Sydney’s Rachel Bailey after the opening round of the Bing Lee / Samsung Women’s NSW Open being played at Oatlands Golf Club. Both Lunn and Bailey sit atop of a jam packed leaderboard, with 21 players under within three of the co-leaders. The morning players had to contend with persistent showers, while the afternoon players played in overcast and blustery conditions . Lunn said after her round “I’ve been playing well for a while, I’m hitting the ball…

  • Laid back Laura Davies looking for another major

    Aussie Golfer
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:26 pm
    We featured a video interview with Katherine Hull earlier in the lead up to the Women's NSW Open that begins today, but there have been a few other very interesting interviews. None more so than Laura Davies. She's no stranger to Australian shores and much like the Foo Fighters, Arj Barker and a whole host of other international entertainers, she seems to spend as much time here as she does in other countries. Always entertaining, this is a great insight into Laura Davies. She mentions he battles with the putter and he desire to grab another major victory or two despite being a veteran on the…
 
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    Buzzin Golf

  • Golfing Holidays in Europe

    Edwin Huxley
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:06 am
    For amateur golfers there are now everlasting possibilities when it comes to short breaks or holidays abroad to play golf until the sun goes down.  As golf holidays & travel has become more widespread, so tourism has become more and more important to the economy of every country in the world. Golfing holidays Europe is the most popular destination. Excellent facilities and pristine golf courses now litter Europe.  From France to Turkey, Bulgaria to the Spanish Islands. The choice has never been greater. A quick day trip across the English Channel and you can be playing golf in France,…

  • The Algarve – perfect for a Winter Golf Break

    Terry Lane
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:52 am
    After the last two long, cold winters it has been relatively mild with just the odd few days being too bitter or wet for golf in the south of England.  But it takes more than mild weather to get me playing in December & January throughout the winter months. Friends tell me golf is an all-year-round game; and for them it is, but not for me. I love a round of golf, but as much as I enjoy the game itself, I equally enjoy the relaxation, the fresh air, exercise, walk amongst countryside as an alternative to work and stress, the quiet over the madden crowd… and the sunshine and warmth…

  • Winter Golf – English weather or Mediterranean sun?

    Edwin Huxley
    28 Dec 2011 | 5:00 am
    You may have all heard the story about how one of the new crop of young Japanese golfers who was making his first appearance at the British Open was heard to ask why the championship isn’t played in the summer only to be told, it was summer! The winter months divide amateur British Golfers between those that play all year round, however cold or wet; and those who prefer to escape the winter with a holiday or golf break to warmer climates such as Turkey, Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.  Letting family and friends know your preference well in advance is a good idea when it comes to…

  • Luke Donald becomes the first golfer to win US PGA & the European PGA Tour Money List

    Terry Lane
    12 Dec 2011 | 2:48 am
    Yesterday Luke Donald became the first golfer to officially win the US PGA & the European PGA Tour Money List in the same season. Donald added the European Order Of Merit, or Race to Dubai as it has become known, by finishing third in the Dubai World Championship yesterday.  The only player that was able to stop him was Rory McIlroy.  But he failed to win the event and finished 10 strokes off the lead following a poor final round. The event was won by Spaniard Alvaro Quiros, by two shots with an excellent 19 under. The US PGA & the European PGA Tour Money List awards are given to…

  • Rory McIlroy wins the Hong Kong Open

    Terry Lane
    4 Dec 2011 | 9:23 am
    Rory McIlroy wins the Hong Kong Open to keep alive his contest with Luke Donald at the top of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai. Rory McIlroy made an impressive comeback in the fourth and final round to win the Hong Kong Open today and with it keeps the pressure on Englishman Luke Donald for the coveted European Tour’s Race to Dubai championship. Rory McIlroy won with a final round of 65 by two strokes with a 5 under score.  The 22 year old from Northern Ireland was delighted to seal the victory and told reporters: “It is very special to win this. No matter how prestigious…
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    GeoffShackelford.com

  • "Apps May Kill Golf As We Know It"

    Geoff
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pm
    Roger Groves thinks smart phone apps will eventually kill the game. I'm not sure I'm buying it, but he certainly makes an interesting case that they could, at some point, add to golf's slow play woes.

  • Tiger Has A Ways To Catch Sergio...

    Geoff
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:33 pm

  • Now We're Talking: Some 21st Century PGA Show Coverage

    Geoff
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:57 am
    I blogged too soon...various media outlets have gotten the golf and socializing out of their system and have filed some 21st-century style (video!) reports from the PGA Show.

  • "Rory rues 'stupid' sand error"

    Geoff
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    An unbylined Irish Examiner story explains Rory McIlroy's Friday rules violation in Abu Dhab, brushing sand away from his line when he was off the 9th green.

  • Olympic Design Derby Preview

    Geoff
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:51 am
    Thanks to reader Chris for John Paul Newport's reminder that next Tuesday and Wednesday the Olympic golf architecture finalists will be making their pitches to the jury panel, with a decision to come on the winning bid later in the week. Just a month ago, I handicapped the finalists here.
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    Golf Babes

  • Say Bonjour to Bonjoc's 'Seema Sparkle' Line

    The Squire
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:51 am
    Seema Sadekar has sparkled her entire life. Now she's ready to help the rest of us sparkle with the "Seema Sparkle" line of shimmering ballmarkers from Bonjoc.Bonjoc Ball Markers have been around for a while; they use Swarovski elements to create sparkly ballmarkers for golfers who want something a bit more fun than the typical, boring ballmarker. Seema has long had an interest in fashion, which

  • Maiya Tanaka

    The Squire
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:22 pm
    Maiya Tanaka has been on a reality show before; she was one of the golfers on Big Break Sandals Resorts a couple years ago. But now, she's on a much bigger show: The Amazing Race.Teaming with her sister Misa, Maiya is one of the cast members on the 20th season of Amazing Race, which begins airing on CBS on Feb. 19.From the show's website on CBS.com:What scares you most about traveling? Getting a

  • Lara Baldesarra

    The Squire
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:22 am
    On the day I'm writing this, Lara Baldesarra is probably pretty much unknown to golf fans. But that will change just a few days later - on Jan. 26, to be exact - when Baldesarra joins the Golf Channel to host Grey Goose 19th Hole. The announcement hasn't been made yet by Golf Channel, but Grey Goose included the news in a recent press release, and Lara confirmed it on her Facebook and Twitter

  • Jodi Ewart

    The Squire
    19 Jan 2012 | 6:04 pm
    Congratulations to Jodi Ewart, the winner of the LET's 2012 Q-School tournament. Jodi finished at 11-under par over the five rounds at La Manga Club in Spain, winning by two strokes over amateur Anais Maggetti."It feels good," Ewart said afterward. "I mean, fourth on the LPGA and now winning the LET: it’s a pretty good off-season if you ask me. It feels good and I’m really looking forward to this

  • Sandra Gal

    The Squire
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pm
    Is Sandra Gal the sexiest golfer in the game? That's what the readers of Golf Digest have declared. The tall Teuton was voted was voted Golf Digest's Hottest Golfer in a just-concluded online competition.More Sandra Gal pics <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><!-- AddThis Button END -->
 
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    Hooked On Golf Blog

  • Shots from the PGA Merchandise Show

    Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm
    I’ve been busy at the PGA Show today.  I’ve been uploading more pictures from the show, like this one below.  Could be a good caption contest pic: For more 2012...

  • Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship TV Schedule

    Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Below is the info and TV schedule on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.  Coverage starts TONIGHT. Players in the field include Tiger Woods, world No. 1 Luke Donald, Rory...

  • PGA Merchandise Show – Demo day today

    Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:41 am
    I’m now on the way to the PGA Merchandise Show demo day at Orange County National Golf Club. This is golf’s largest demo day on a gigantic circular driving range....

  • Nike media event is about speed

    Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pm
    I had a fun evening tonight for my first night in Orlando for the PGA Show at the Nike media event.  Sitting on the front row I joined some of...

  • HOG World Tour – Travel day to PGA Show in Orlando

    Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Greetings from gate C2, Salt Lake International airport. I’m waiting to board my flight to Minneapolis, where I’ll change planes to Orlando. Yes as a blogger who has to pay...
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    Kiel Christianson

  • "Two Good Rounds" dishes on Tour pros' favorite drinks

    Kiel Christianson
    22 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pm
    There have been almost as many memorable stories told about the 19th Hole as there have about the other 18 combined. In case you aren't familiar with the term, the 19th Hole refers to the clubhouse bar, where wins are celebrated, losses are consoled, an…

  • What happened when U-grooves were banned? Scores went down, actually

    Kiel Christianson
    11 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pm
    Remember the ruckus when the USGA and R and A banned U-grooves? Remember why they dd it? I seem to recall that the reason was that the grooves produced too much spin, so they made the game too easy -- players were just having too easy a time of things,…

  • New golf shirts: Best Christmas present ever?

    Kiel Christianson
    19 Dec 2011 | 7:58 pm
    Well, here we go again. Less than one week until Christmas, and I've only just now sold enough plasma to afford to buy gifts. Needless to say, I'm way behind in my shopping (and pretty darn light-headed, too.) For those of you looking for the perfect…

  • Kikkor Golf shoes: All the other golfers with their old-school kicks

    Kiel Christianson
    10 Dec 2011 | 5:06 pm
    Over the years, I've lost count of the number of people that have told me they wouldn't golf simply because the shoes were so homely. Or uncomfortable. Or both. There are now several options for golf shoes that are both comfy and stylish, but a new c…

  • Swing Trust Oil: Aromatherapy for your golf swing

    Brandon
    9 Dec 2011 | 4:11 am
    Over the past decade of writing about golf equipment for WorldGolf.com, some pretty bizarre stuff has come across my desk. There was that putter crafted from a shellacked bull phallus. And that wedge in the shape of a foot. Recently another head-scra…
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    Ron Mon

  • RTJ II firm nails 10 Theses to golf house door in Palo Alto

    Ron Mon
    4 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    Not since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door at the Castle Church in Wittenberg has such a polemic developed around a statement of purpose. Robert Trent Jones II, golf course architect based in Palo Alto, California (and one of the finalists…

  • Golf Without Fear from Dave Pelz-Latest Contribution To Golf Instruction

    Ron Mon
    29 Dec 2011 | 11:32 am
    We all benefit from a kick in the pants as much as we despise its taste and sensation. While I don't believe that Dave Pelz ever rested too much on his laurels, the arrival of Stan Utley on the short game-instruction scene in the mid 2000s served as the…

  • Two Shirts I'm Dying To Try: Antigua & Tommy Hilfiger

    Ron Mon
    17 Dec 2011 | 12:42 pm
    Wouldn't you know that Antigua and Tommy Hilfigger would debut new shirts as the snow settled down a second time across the Niagara Frontier? Wouldn't you know that a writer buddy would text from Belleair Country Club in Clearwater,Florida, with tal…

  • Major Championships and Generations

    Ron Mon
    12 Dec 2011 | 6:22 pm
    I was driving home to some PGA Tour radio on XM when I came to a realization...the Masters is not a major and will be the first one to go. Go when? When the paradigm shift to the east takes place. You see, it makes no sense to have three out of four maj…

  • The first snow, the last tournament: Central Illinois Charity Classic dissolves on LPGA Tour

    Ron Mon
    10 Dec 2011 | 6:51 am
    That dreaded first snowfall arrived on December 9th here. Golfers suspect that a few more rounds might truly be stolen in western New York, but the consistent call to play is now restricted to golf domes and simulator locations. The same day, I recei…
 
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    SPEEDCAT HOLLYDALE PAGE

  • The FOX and the CAT and a Shallot at THAT

    Speedcat Hollydale
    14 Jan 2012 | 6:41 am
    The Fox and The CatA CAT was bragging to a FOX of his clever ways of facebooking, photoshopping, posts, and 1005 ways of cooking chiken."I have an LG full of pictures to mutate, 1005 ways of cooking chiken" the CAT said, "and a hundred ways of being funny with words. I know A LOT of technology, and I'm very very clever.""I have only one way, and I'm a blonde," said the FOX; "but I can generally manage with that, and with the help of a highlighting here and there."So time went on, the FOX saw how very clever and funny the CAT was, and loved his videos, his texts, posts, and all things CAT. The…

  • Snow Golf in Boots

    Speedcat Hollydale
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:40 am
    Snow Golf in Boots / Riverwood National / January Golf MinnesotaRiverwood National Golf Course in Otsego Minnesota MN - 18 hole www.riverwoodnational.com/Riverwood National Golf Course in Otsego Minnesota MN. 18 hole championship golf course and banquet facility. Golf leagues, lessons, golf memberships

  • Pee on some Bushes and Trees

    Speedcat Hollydale
    7 Jan 2012 | 1:21 am
    Pee on some Bushes and Trees the have hot chickenTaco Bell chihuahua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahuaGidget "The Taco Bell chihuahua" Chipperton (February 7, 1994 - July 21, 2009) was a popular advertising figure and mascot, voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, and Amanda the Amazing Talking Chihuahua!!! | Facebookwww.facebook.com/pages/...the...Talking-Chihuahua/358300891030Amanda the Amazing Talking Chihuahua!!! - ARF! ARF!! ARF!!! | Facebook.Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) - IMDbHollydale International Group inc. |…

  • Lahzagnee n Gooda Cheese Repeat

    Speedcat Hollydale
    6 Jan 2012 | 4:04 am
    Like a bridgeover troubled LasagnaI will have Goooda cheeseThe noodles will be wide.. and thin like TwiggyI am like linggueeniewith a nice orange sauceYou can be the bosscause I love you like Lasagna!When you weary and smallWhen tears are in your eyesI will dry them allI am on your side like tetrazeeeni... friends just can't be foundLike a bridge over LasagnaI will lay me downLike a bridge over troubled LasagnaI will lay me downWhen you down and out ...When you on the street,When evening falls so hardI will comfort youI'll take your partWhen darkness comesAnd meat juice is all aroundLike a…

  • Wild Late Night Kitty Show 2

    Speedcat Hollydale
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pm
    ANOTHER GREAT CAT POST HERE: Wordless Wednesday: Funny Faces!Speedcat Hollydale Wild Late Night Kitty Show / Episode #2 ; The Letters Show
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    Aspiring Golfer

  • YourGolfTravel.com honoured for third year running

    paul
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:58 am
    Officials at YourGolfTravel.com, the largest golf travel retailer in Europe, are celebrating after being named in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 for the third year in a row. The Fast Track 100 lists the top 100 private fastest-growing companies in Britain in terms of sales growth over three years. It is released every December and yet again YourGolfTravel.com has performed well, finishing an impressive 26th overall. Providing Algarve golf packages and breaks to all manner of destinations around the world as well as offering players the chance to book tee times online,…

  • Scottish golf on the up

    paul
    22 Dec 2011 | 9:26 am
    When it comes to taking European golf breaks, Scotland has been a popular choice for years. Granted, the weather is better in places like Spain and Portugal, but it’s the chance of following in the footsteps of the game’s greats on iconic courses such as Carnoustie, Gleneagles andSt Andrews, the home of golf, that makes Scotland such a coveted destination for players of all ages and abilities.  Image: Longshotgolf.com Scotland’s golfing profile is set to increase significantly over the coming years as Gleneagles prepares to host the 2014 Ryder Cup, which represents the first time in…

  • Nike Lunar Golf Shoes

    paul
    15 Dec 2011 | 6:45 am
    Occasionally Aspiring Golfer is invited to review Golf merchandise and this time we were asked to review the Nike Lunar Golf Shoes. We thought it would be nice for someone else to benefit, so we asked one of England’s top junior golfers, George Howard, if he would put the Nike Lunar Golf Shoes through their paces. This is what he had to say…. Age: 18 Handicap: 0 Honours: British Colleges Gold Medalist, Faldo Series World Final Competitor 2009, Lagonda Trophy last 32, Gogs Junior Champion 2010 and 2011, Boys County Champion 2010, Boys County Captain 2011 Current Shoe: Footjoy Icon…

  • Bookies Pick Woods for Masters Title

    paul
    28 Nov 2011 | 7:02 am
    Rory McIlroy, a man who became the youngest golfer in history to claim the lead on the opening day of the Masters Tournament, earlier this year, has had his position as favourite for the 2012 instalment of the competition snatched from his grasp by resurgent golfer, Tiger Woods. On the back of his recent run of form, which saw him help the United States team to victory in the Presidents Cup, Tiger Woods has witnessed his popularity with the bookmakers soar. The fourteen-time Majors winner currently stands at 7/1 in the best Masters golf odds , compared to McIlroy on 9/1, and the…

  • The five best tips for golf beginners

    paul
    14 Nov 2011 | 4:46 am
    Golf is seen by many people as a rather tame and fairly easy game, but for those who actually play golf, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While playing a round of Sunday golf can be a relaxing way to spend the day, it is certainly not easy, and it requires a high level of skill and precision. The following five tips will help you get started off on the right foot and avoid a few common newbie mistakes. 1. Practice First Before you rush out to purchase a gleaming set of new golf clubs, remember that as a beginner you probably have no idea what will work for you. If you…
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    Golf Views

  • Rickie Fowler Signs with Cobra Golf

    Rob
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    Today COBRA Golf made it official, golfing sensation, Rickie Fowler, will join their worldwide roster of professional golfers. COBRA Golf will supply Rickie with the latest golf clubs as well as Tour Staff Bags and a selection of accessories. Rickie, who signed with PUMA Golf in 2009, will now represent the full COBRA PUMA GOLF brand both on and off the course. Rickie will also be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns for both COBRA and PUMA Golf. “Rickie’s focus, determination and performance combined with his stand out style and joy for the game make him a perfect match for COBRA…

  • Nike Golf Introduces the Nike Lunar Ascend

    Rob
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pm
    [View with PicLens] Leveraging the success of the Nike Lunar Control men’s golf shoe, Nike Golf is expanding its Lunar offering with the addition of the new Nike Lunar Ascend men’s golf shoe. Loaded with innovative Nike technology, the Nike Lunar Ascend features Nike’s Hyperfuse construction and Integrated Traction. Available on January 1, 2012, The Nike Lunar Ascend is engineered with the ingredients of the perfect lightweight and breathable golf shoe that combines stability and the comfort of Lunar cushioning. To achieve these optimal combinations, Nike Golf collaborated with Nike…

  • Arnie Signs PGA Tour Star Ryan Moore

    Rob
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pm
      Arnie — a partnership between Arnold Palmer Enterprises and the co-founders of Quagmire Golf clothing — announces that PGA Tour star and style icon Ryan Moore has become the brand ambassador for the new golf and lifestyle apparel line directly inspired by Arnold Palmer’s classic looks from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. As part of this multi-year agreement, Moore will exclusively wear Arnie during all competitions, display the logo on his shirts, make appearances on behalf of the company and be featured in its marketing initiatives. “Mr. Palmer is among my all-time…

  • Hands-On: Cleveland Classic Driver

    Rob
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:46 pm
    It’s funny how in life, what’s old is new and what’s new is old, and this is evident with the new Cleveland Golf Classic line of drivers. The Cleveland Classic driver takes its cues from the old persimmon drivers of golf’s past, with its color scheme and sole design, that reminded me of the old wood driver from my first set of golf clubs. But, don’t let its old school style fool you, this driver is packed with performance features you’d expect in a titanium driver. [View with PicLens] Look and Feel What I love about the Cleveland Classic is its pear-shaped…

  • Tommy Hilfiger Announce Keegan Bradley as Global Ambassador for Golf Collection

    Rob
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm
    The Tommy Hilfiger Group, is pleased to announce that Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, will serve as global ambassador for the Tommy Hilfiger golf line through 2014. Commencing January 2012, Bradley will represent the brand by wearing select pieces from the men’s golf collection. “I am thrilled to have Keegan Bradley as the global ambassador for our golf collection,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “His energy both on and off the course is inspiring and a wonderful fit for our brand. We wish Keegan the very best on his upcoming…
 
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    Mike Pedersen Golf

  • Get Fit For Golf In 2012

    Mike
    2 Jan 2012 | 12:21 pm
    Okay…this is New Year’s resolution time so I couldn’t help myself. Do you have some new goals this year? Maybe it’s weight loss. Or, maybe you’ve seen a big drop in your driving distance and want to get stronger for longer drives. I know that the majority of golfers put fitness at the bottom of their list, but what price can you put on your health? And do you really want to keep playing golf at a level you know is below your capabilities? I interact with dozens if not hundreds of golfers a day via the net, and many of them are not satisfied with their golf. The…

  • Scottsdale In-Home Golf Fitness Training

    Mike
    31 Oct 2011 | 11:30 pm
    In the past several years I’ve received dozens of emails asking if I do private, one-on-one training for golf, and I wanted to do this quick post to let you know I am going to take on a few new golf clients here in Scottsdale and the surrounding area. Golfers looking for golf fitness in Scottsdale can contact me to set up a FREE initial consultation to discuss golf and fitness goals. I currently work with a few select golfers here in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, privately in their homes, saving the time, so they can practice and play more. I have designed in-home golf fitness gyms…

  • Golf Office Stretches – Lower Back Pain Relief

    Mike
    21 Aug 2011 | 11:34 am
    I am constantly trying to show golfers how quick and easy it is to do golf stretches, and now you can even do them in your office. And get lower back pain relief as an added bonus. How much time do you spend sitting in a chair in front of your computer? If you’re like me, you don’t want to count the hours because it’s a lot. I never thought I’d be sitting in front of my PC as part of my job, but here I am. So why not make the best of it right in your office? Why not break of the monotony and possibly boredom with some simple golf stretching exercises that will improve…

  • Golf Blog Round Up

    Mike
    20 Aug 2011 | 10:32 pm
    There are a lot of great golf blogs out there, so I wanted to mention some of there recent posts for your enjoyment. In no particular order. Geoff Schackelford Tiger Trails Paris Hilton, Kanye, Arnold, Charlie Sheen In Unpopularity Race Tour Golf Blog What do Steve Williams & Pat Perez Have In Common…? The Golf Chick Breaking 80 Golf Game Progress Report – Getting Closer! Grouchy Golf Adam Scott Copies Tiger Woods Again! Waggle Room Forget Tiger Woods; Couples is a more deserving Prez Cup pick If you’ve come across a golf blog post, let me know below. No spam please as I…

  • PGA Championship Iphone App

    Mike
    12 Aug 2011 | 8:16 am
    I had a little hiccup with my Iphone when I first got it, but I’m loving it now. Just added the PGA Championship Iphone app and it’s pretty cool. Shows streaming videos, what holes the players are on, scoring, a course tour, and a ton of other cool things. And it’s a FREE app!
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    My Daily Slice of Golf...the Blog

  • The Art of Golf

    MyDailySlice
    8 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    An upcoming event in Atlanta that I'm looking forward to seeing is The Art of Golf a collection of unique masterpieces depicting golf though artists eyes and brushstrokes.From The High: "the program is organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, in collaboration with the National Galleries of Scotland.The exhibition is made possible by Lead Sponsor Sotheby’s. Additional support is provided by the Friends of Scotland, The Imlay Foundation, The Fay and Barrett Howell Exhibition Fund and The Eleanor McDonald Storza Exhibition Endowment Fund. The managing curator of the exhibition is Julia…

  • Planking and Tebowing on the golf course

    MyDailySlice
    18 Dec 2011 | 4:49 pm
    Played St Marlo today in Norcross GA. Beautiful layout...bring you A game...and your poses!

  • Lights at Life University

    MyDailySlice
    10 Dec 2011 | 9:13 am
    Oh come all yee faithful...to the annual Christmas lights at Life University in Atlanta GA. Make sure to check out the lighted golfer...unlike me, he always holes-out on a chip-in, must be the golf clubs!Thanks for reading. Happy Holidays, and keep it in the short-grass.JFB

  • Legacy on Lanier Golf Club

    MyDailySlice
    26 Nov 2011 | 3:47 pm
    This course we just played today. It is a feature of the Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Georgia. Great course, and would highly recommend it. You can golf in the mornings, then see the Festival of Lights at night during the Christmas season!Thanks for reading. Keep it in the short grass,JFB

  • Why Tiger Woods will file for bankruptcy

    MyDailySlice
    12 Aug 2011 | 9:31 pm
    Last week, our country passed legislation to increase the debt ceiling. Something that is possible when you print money. "Hey boys! Chief pushed the' save our asses' button again...put down your union placards, and help me find the copier button!"Tiger Woods does not print money. Oh sure, back in the day when he was first featured on a Wheaties box, you could send away box-tops for a sleeve of "autographed" Titleist balls... his star was rising, and you (and his Dad) could see the yellowbrick road paved with millions, and we were glad to pay up for viewing his greatness.It almost…
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    Ottawa Golf Blog

  • The Party I'm Going To Miss The Most #PGAM12

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:15 pm
    One of these years I'm going to make it to Orlando for the PGA Merchandise Show. This year the Arnie Wear Launch Party will be the place to be this Friday at the show. This one hurts the most:

  • Crazy Crane's Lost Love Video

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Ben Crane is at it again with his crazy brand of humor. What's your take? The great thing about the video is for every 100,000 views, Farmers will donate $1000 to charity on behalf of Ben Crane up to $5000. Ben Crane (PGA Golfer) was once a promising gymnast, but quit in his early years to play golf. This is the first and only time Ben reveals his "Lost Love".

  • Rickie Fowler's WITB For Torrey Pines

    Sean
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:16 pm
    It's was great finally hearing this week that Rickie Fowler was making the switch from Titleist to Cobra clubs to compliment his Puma apparel. Now we get some great pics/info from the folks over at Golf.com ( David Dusek) and GolfWrx.com on what Rickie will be gaming at Torrey Pines this week at the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open. Driver - Cobra Amp 8.3* open with a Mitsubishi Diamana White Board 73X shaft Fairway. - Amp 13.5* neutral with a Mitsubishi Diamana 'Ahina 80X shaft Hybrid - Adams Pro Blk 20* with a Matrix OZIK HM2 Hybrid shaft Irons - Amp Pro PROTO (4-9) True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour…

  • It's Go Time For Rickie Fowler And Cobra Golf

    Sean
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:17 pm
    Delivering the mail today, finally got that long waited email on my iPhone from my Puma Cobra Golf Guy. All the speculation that was being talked about on various golf forums and blogs including mine came true. It's Official: COBRA Golf will supply Rickie with the latest golf clubs as well as Tour Staff Bags and a selection of accessories. Rickie, will now represent the full COBRA PUMA GOLF brand both on and off the course. Rickie will also be featured in upcoming marketing campaigns for both COBRA and PUMA Golf. Press Release RICKIE FOWLER AND COBRA GOLF – IT’S GO TIME Golfing Superstar,…

  • Margaritaville Eyewear Review – Made In The Shade

    Sean
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    Late in the Fall I received some polarized sunglasses from Margaritaville Sunglasses.  It was great timing as my second pair of Oakley Monster Dog sunglasses had basically worn out. Jimmy Buffet’s companies market many different products but I was curious how some shades would perform. I got to use them for the last few remaining rounds of golf the year. Here’s my feedback from some late season golf. I got to choose which style of Margaritaville Sunglasses to test out and there are 8 styles to choose from including the Kingston style which I chose. The Kingston is a very similar…
 
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    PutterZone.com - Best Putter Reviews

  • MxV1 Putter Promises True Roll

    PutterZone.com
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am
    One of the more intriguing putters to debut in 2012 is the MxV1 putter by MXV Golf.According to creator Brian Wittman, "The MxV1 is a precision engineered, unique round-faced heavyweight putter featuring Center Strike Technology. The MxV1 putter offers true roll, no backspin with increased accuracy...The face is the exact diameter of a golf ball. It is tubular in shape with regulation grooves designed to deliver a confident, direct strike with no backspin anywhere on its surface."As Wittman explained in an earlier interview on PutterZone.com, the concept was inspired by "Newton's Cradle," a…

  • TaylorMade's Newest Ghost: The Manta Putter

    PutterZone.com
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:46 am
    The Ghost family continues to grow, as TaylorMade is set to roll out the new Ghost Manta putter starting in March. In the meantime, you can expect to see it on tour in the coming weeks. The Ghost Manta is the latest entry in our ongoing preview of the PGA Merchandise show, which begins this week. According to TaylorMade, “The neo-mallet-shaped Ghost Manta takes a very clean and classic Tour-proven look, along with an advanced and modern technology that often comes in a quirky head shape, and combines them into one comprehensive putter.” Also: “The weighting system of two 50-gram…

  • Yes! Golf Returns with 12 Series Putters

    PutterZone.com
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:18 am
    After a brief hiatus, Yes! Golf is back under new ownership at Adams Golf and charging into 2012 with a new line of putters: The Yes! 12 Series. Today, as part of our continuing preview coverage of the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show, we turn the spotlight on one of the leading models of the Yes! 12 Series: The Sandy 12 face-balanced mallet. Happily, Yes! Golf is sticking with the proprietary concentric C-Grooves upon which the brand was built. These grooves are positioned at a 20-degree upward slant to lift the ball out of its resting position and impart topspin for enhanced accuracy and…

  • The Greenside: Bettinardi, Never Compromise, SCOR and More

    PutterZone.com
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:38 am
    We are pleased to announce that the latest episode of The Greenside radio show is now airing at The Hacker's Paradise. Co-hosted by THP and PutterZone.com, The Greenside focuses on the short game with an emphasis on putters. This latest episode delves into the new Never Compromise Sub30 putters, the Bettinardi Queen B putter (pictured here) and SCOR wedges. It also covers belly putters, and also teases a "hot" next show.Please have a listen and share your feedback or suggestions for future shows:

  • TopSpin Putter Gets in Gear

    PutterZone.com
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    The TopSpin Putter is the latest entry in our ongoing preview of the 2012 PGA Merchandise show, promising to add a unique twist to the proceedings. According to the company, "The TopSpin Putter is designed to get the ball rolling immediately. The putter face is curved at top and bottom, with a flat, grooved area in the center. Its curved upper section produces a gear effect, and the ball starts rolling immediately without any skidding, backspinning, or hopping. This is important because rolling balls create self-rotating energy and are less affected by grass."In other words, the TopSpin…
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    The Kokopelli Golf Stance

  • Olympic Golf

    Cactus Dave
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:58 am
    The ancient game of golf is on its way to the ultimate global forum: the Olympics. Next up: building a golf course worthy of the occasion. By the end of next week, after months of jockeying, a winner will be chosen in a world-wide competition to create the course that the world's elite golfers will play at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Eight of the biggest names in golf design, including Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Gary Player and Tom Doak, will make their final, 45-minute presentations to the selection jury on Tuesday and Wednesday. Soon after, a contract will be awarded for what is…

  • Jersey Meadow, Houston

    Cactus Dave
    15 Jan 2012 | 2:53 am
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  • Brackenridge Park, San Antonio

    Cactus Dave
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:22 am
    6243 Yds, Par 71, Slope 126, by A.W.Tillinghast, re-fit by John Colligan,   http://www.sanantoniogolf.com/courses/brackenridge/ They say:"Brackenridge Park Golf Course, which is the oldest public golf  course in Texas, was the first ever host to the Texas Open Golf  Tournament in 1922. This historic golf course has the honor of being  the first inductee into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame."It's hard for me to say how the original Tillinghast design has been  changed . . . and whether it could be considered an improvement,  except in this way: I have also…

  • Golf Lesson

    Cactus Dave
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:43 am
    http://framework.latimes.com/2012/01/11/bing-crosby-golf-lesson/

  • Mr Science Recommends

    Cactus Dave
    11 Jan 2012 | 1:28 am
      Here.  You can get a video every day, almost, with a few sales promos a month added.  Not bad. Subject: [Video] How to stop hitting fat while staying back In this tip I address the problem of hitting fat shots while trying to work on staying behind the ball.  Staying behind the ball is critical in a good swing but it must be done right.  Check out this tip to help you stop hitting these shots fat. To see how to stay behind the ball, but not hit it fat, click the big orange button below.  http://www.revolutiongolf.com/home/video/1344786803001
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    SCORZONE by SCOR Golf

  • It’s PGA Show Week

    The Wedge Guy
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:25 am
    It’s finally here . . . the big “coming out party” for SCOR Golf.  We’ve been working toward this week for several months, and now it’s time to show our new stuff to the golf professionals, retailers, international distributors who make this annual sabbatical to Orlando, Florida.  Our trade show exhibit area is mostly set up, with some more tweaking to do today. Tomorrow is the Demo Day at Orange County National, where we get to put the SCOR4161 wedges and short irons in the hands of those future trade partners who are going to fit them to golfers across the country in 2012.  [If…

  • Pushing Your Weight Around

    The Wedge Guy
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:38 am
    One of the most glaring errors I witness in the swings of most amateur golfers who are not low single digit players is an incorrect or almost non-existent weight shift through the downswing.  Whether it is a chip, short pitch or full swing shot, the weight has to be moving toward the target and predominantly on the left side at impact.  That’s the only way you can “stay ahead” of the club so that proper impact can be made. What I see in mid- to high-handicap players is that they initiate the downswing with the arms and hands, which forces the body turn to be stopped as a counteragent…

  • Thinking Your Way To Better Golf

    The Wedge Guy
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:12 am
    Here’s the point I was trying to make with last Friday’s post – Your mind is the most powerful route to playing your best golf ever.  But that takes many aspects of the mental side of the game.  There are volumes written about getting your mind right when you are playing a round of golf, and nearly every tour player these days has a “mental coach” to help them optimize their attitude and focus, stay out of their own way, etc.  Certainly, that’s all very important, but what I’m trying to share with you are the other aspects of the mental game. 1.     Truly understand your…

  • The Mind Game

    The Wedge Guy
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am
    There certainly have been plenty of books written about the mental side of golf, and I don’t profess to have the education and experience of Dr. Rotella and the other experts in this field.  But I do have a very healthy respect for the role the mind plays in our ability to score and to enjoy the game.  It’s really no different from any other aspect in our lives – family life, business, etc.  It all yields to us only that which we allow it to yield. So, I’m not going to delve into the psychology of golf the way these other experts have.  What I want to do this morning is expand…

  • Realistic Expectations

    The Wedge Guy
    10 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
    One of the great regrets of my life is that I missed the fatherhood experience, never having had children of my own.  As I get older, I find that I gravitate to the younger folks, and offer my help whenever I can, whether on the golf course, hunting fields or just life in general.  One of my joys is working with younger kids on their golf.  That includes instruction, of course, but what I think is more important for them in the developmental stages is to learn to manage their expectations.  Actually, we all could benefit from that bit of advice. On Sunday, I had the joy of playing with…
 
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    Golf Forum - Golf Blog (MyGolfSpy.com)

  • CONTEST – “Design The Next BIG Customizable Putter Product!”

    mygolfspy
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:32 am
    CALLING ALL GOLFERS, PUTTER NUTS & INVENTORS! Calling all golfers, putter gurus and inventors! Do you have the next big customizable product for the putter industry bubbling up and ready to explode on the scene? Well, SuperStroke/Sizemore Putters is ready to possibly launch your idea and begin marketing it and distributing it in their product line.  Whether its a new ball marker design, divot tool, grip idea, alignment aid or something no one has ever thought of before…now is the time for you to have a chance at seeing your idea come to life!  So…do you have the next big…

  • SPY PICS! – STX xForm Milled Putters

    mygolfspy
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pm
    Amazes Me The Response We Get On Putters It always amazes me the responses we get when we post pictures of new putters yet to be released to the public on the blog or forum.  Putters as a whole are generally extremely polarizing…people either love them or hate them…and golfers form their opinions fairly quickly. Typically if the putter looks similar to a past design with simple modifications (finish, slightly wider flange, milling, etc.) the overall response is more widely accepted.  Although if a designer tries to think outside the box and create something with a new…

  • SPY PICS! – 2012 YES! Putters

    GolfSpy X
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:38 am
    YES! Putter Lovers…Rejoice! YES! putter lovers can breath a sigh of relief..not only was the brand brought back from the dead by Adams Golf…they also kept the same look and feel including the C-Groove technology their cult like followers grew to love.  Sounds pretty simple in theory when you think about it.  ”Don’t fix what ain’t broke” …but more often than not new owners have other plans for brands they purchase on the cheap.  This could have easily become a house brand at your local Dick’s Sporting Goods and would have been all but…

  • MGS Labs – Is Longer Really Longer?

    GolfSpy T
    12 Jan 2012 | 11:07 am
    Getting more distance of the tee is easy right? Getting more distance off the tee is easy right?  Well, golf companies sure would like you to believe that…they have us feeling as if the equation is as simple as…longer drivers = longer drives.   Not so fast cowboy! As recently as the early-90s, most standard off-the-rack drivers were 43″ – 43.5″.  That number has since jumped up to around 46″.  But, remember humans don’t evolve that quickly…we aren’t getting taller but clubs sure are getting longer.  So the question we wanted to…

  • SPY PICS! – 2012 Odyssey ProType Putters

    mygolfspy
    9 Jan 2012 | 1:34 pm
    Insert or No-Insert? Question: Insert or no insert in your putters?  Which do you prefer? Well…for most of you out there…one of the first things you think about when the name Odyssey putters comes to mind is the insert.  Actually they started plopping them into their putters “way back in 1999….they called it a “Stronomic Insert”  But the material actually got its start back in 1991 when they made an entire mallet putter from the elastomer material.  And there is a very interesting story behind how it got the name “Stronomic”…which by…
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    Golfers Golf

  • Golfers Golf is Now on Google+

    14 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Golfers Golf now has a Google+ page on Google+. Google+ is a new social network from Google. You can follow us on Google+ by clicking on the Google+ button below and adding us to one of your circles. Golfers Golf is also on Facebook and Twitter. Permalink | News Feeds

  • Movie Trailer for Golf in the Kingdom

    15 Oct 2011 | 2:00 pm
    Golf in the Kingdom is a film based on Michael Murphy's 1972 novel. The novel has sold millions of copies in many languages. The film stars David O'Hara, Malcolm McDowell and Frances Fisher. En route to India in 1956 in search of enlightenment, a young American philosophy student - Michael Murphy - takes a Scottish detour to the "Links of Burningbush." Seeking to enjoy one last round before giving up his beloved game, he is unexpectedly paired with the mysterious and mischievous golf pro - Shivas Irons. A wild adventure on and off the links ensues, where Murphy's perception of golf and life…

  • Sharks Have Infested Lake at Australian Golf Course

    9 Oct 2011 | 9:00 pm
    Several Bull sharks have infested a lake at the Carbrook Golf Club in Brisbane, Australia. The sharks found their way into the lake several years ago when a river overflowed. The sharks became stranded in the lake. They have survived and breeded. A sign posted outside the lake warns people not to swim in the lake. Don't bother trying to retrieve any lost balls either. Take a look: Permalink | News Feeds

  • Video: President Obama and Former President Bill Clinton Go Golfing

    24 Sep 2011 | 9:00 pm
    President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took up a round golf today at the Andrews Air Force Base golf course. The course in located just outside of Washington. Obama and Clinton golfed for four hours. Clinton wore a red shirt and opted not to wear a sun visor. Obama wore a blue shirt with a cap. They looked pretty relaxed on the course. Here is some raw footage of the golf outing. Take a look: Permalink | News Feeds

  • Dustin Johnson and Ernie Banks Golf From Wrigley Field Stands

    12 Sep 2011 | 3:00 pm
    BMW Championship defending champion Dustin Johnson and "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks teed off from a platform built in the stands at Wrigley Field to mark the start of the 2011 BMW Championship. BMW pledged to donate a $100,000 college scholarship to the Evans Scholars Foundation, a national charity, if either one was successful. Johnson and Banks made alternating attempts at the 139-yard hole. Johnson came closest to the pin at 25 feet 2 inches and earned a $10,000 donation to the Evans Scholars Foundation in his name. The 2011 BMW Championship will be played from Thursday, September 15 through…
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    Scot Duke

  • Is SEO Dead?:Things Change

    Scot Duke
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:33 am
    I still see a lot of content being published online talking about SEO this and SEO that.  This use to be interesting reading back a couple of years, but things have changed.  What has changed?  Well, first of all consumers’ thinking has changed.  Consumers are better educated about how the internet works and most know all about the tricks many businesses use to get in front of them to push their services or products.  This includes search engine results.Consumers are real people and they have brains.   Today, the consumer have learned nearly every search…

  • Golf Economy: Tough Recovery?

    Scot Duke
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:08 am
    As the new year begins the reports start rolling in on how 2011 shaped up for the Golf Economy.  In a recent article posted on USA Today web site titled, As golf declines, life on links ain’t what it used to be, there was reference to a report from the National Golf Foundation reporting a 13% decrease in the number of golfers in the US.  Though this reported number of golfers in the US could be, and probably is, worse it does state a fact that any recover for the golf economy will be very tough to develop. There are a number of other factors involved with the sagging golf…

  • Viewers’ REAL Perception of News Media’s Social Media

    Scot Duke
    12 Jan 2012 | 8:33 am
    Have you ever really thought about what you are seeing online as being Real or Not?  Better yet, have you really thought about the Twitter and Facebook streams the mainstream media..Television and Radio…show during their broadcast? Of course, like you, I have and those News Media programs using a mockup stream of their online social spaces during their Live broadcast  paints a sad picture of their lack of understanding of how those LIVE feeds make them look to their viewers.I hear all the time from people attempting to convinces me they are profiting from their Twitter and…

  • Linksters: Definition

    Scot Duke
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:05 am
    If you have been following me on Twitter and Facebook you know I use the term ‘Linkster’ frequently.  Since I get so many people emailing me asking what I mean when I refer to someone as a ‘Linkster’ I thought I would provide a brief definition I could refer to when I am asked this question.Linkster: A person who:plays Golfposts in the social spaces (Twitter, Facebook..etc) online Links to blogs or articles posted by someone else and has no communication to those who respond to their posts nor cares to respond to any response or comment made to their any of their posts.Obviously, I…

  • Great Sipping for the New Year: Jack Daniels Style

    Scot Duke
    31 Dec 2011 | 7:30 am
    The end of the year Holidays just seems to be the best time to enjoy a drink with friends and family.  This year’s festivities was no exception.  Since I was so impressed with the New Jack Daniel Tennessee Whiskey you might want to try bringing in the New Year with a little ‘Sip’, or two!Since early summer I had been hearing about Jack Daniels’ new brand of whiskey..Tennessee Honey  Just the name gets my taste buds starting up a Tea Party caucus and organizing an Occupy group to sit in my mouth until I buy a bottle.Tasting is GOOD!I finally got around to picking up a bottle of JD…
 
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    Pink Diva Golf

  • Tiffany Joh Interview with Pink Diva Golf!

    admin
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    Pink Diva is continuing our series of interviews with LPGA and Symetra Tour players in 2012. I am super excited to have the opportunity to interview Tiffany Joh! Tiffany’s rookie year on the LPGA was in 2011, and if your a golf fan you’ve probably watched her very entertaining rap videos “She Beats It” and “Grip It”. Tiffany is super duper funnnnnny – an extremely talented golfer with lots of personality – on and off the course! Her Twitter bio says she’s a “LPGA rookie, turtle-lover, and fine peace-loving citizen. drop beats not…

  • LPGA announces 2012 schedule with four more events!!

    admin
    12 Jan 2012 | 1:46 am
    The 2012 LPGA Schedule has been released!  And with the addition of four more events! One big surprise: a return to Williamsburg, Va., for the Sept. 6-9 Kingsmill Championship. Kingsmill. “I’m so thrilled to be returning to Kingsmill this year,” said Cristie Kerr, a past champion. “It’s one of my favorite tournaments and it was a shame when it went away a few years ago. I really look forward to going back!”. The Wegmans LPGA Championship moved two weeks earlier, to June 7-10, allowing more breathing room before the U.S. Women’s Open. The Ricoh Women’s British Open has moved…

  • 2012 PGA Tour Kickoff!

    admin
    6 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    Are you ready for some……. GOLF!  The 2012 PGA Tour starts TODAY January 6 with Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii.  AHOLA! Watch all the action on the Golf Channel: 2012 PGA Tour The Hyundai-sponsored event is worth 500 points in the FedEx Cup and has a $5.6 million purse with the winner being able to take home $1,120,000.  Follow the tournament on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HyundaiTOC and on Twitter @HyundaiTOC1 to get updates and a behind-the-scenes look at the tournament. Check out the PGA 2012 Schedule here:…

  • GolfNow. Go Play Myrtle Beach!

    admin
    6 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    Golf enthusiasts planning their Myrtle Beach golf vacation now have a one-stop shop to conveniently book tee times – www.GolfNow.com.  More than 50 courses in Myrtle Beach – long recognized as one of the world’s premiere golf vacation destinations – have been added to Golf Channel’s online tee-time service, offering golfers the opportunity to book exclusive tee times directly through the website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GolfNow.com is the first national tee time booking service to enter the Myrtle Beach market.  Top area courses, such as Barefoot Resort’s Dye, Fazio…

  • Mike Whan Recaps the LPGA 2011 Season

    admin
    6 Jan 2012 | 1:29 am
    Golfing World catches up with Mike Whan at the CME Group Titleholders in Orlando, FL. Whan talks about the Founders Cup, Yani Tseng and he recaps 2011.  Nice recap from Mike Whan – there’s a fire burning at the top of the Rolex Rankings!  Can’t wait for the 2012 season to start.  Although I’m super-duper disappointed the LPGA still can’t seem to bring a tournament back to Northern California.  Read the article to get the scoop.  I’m still hoping next year they can make it happen! …
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    SeeMore Putters Blog

  • Johnson (FGP Blade) birdies No. 10 in Round 4 of Humana Challenge

    SeeMore Admin
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pm
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  • Myth of Face Balanced Putters

    SeeMore Admin
    18 Jan 2012 | 3:48 pm
    By John Higgins - SPi Certified Platinum Instructor Everyone is looking to improve.  Besides utilizing the benefits of RifleScope Technology for consistent alignment and set up, there is another instrumental design feature with many SeeMore Putters.  We call it, “Face Balanced at Impact.”  Golfers regularly test the weight distribution of a putter by holding the shaft parallel to the ground.  If the face points evenly to the sky, they often consider the putter to be, “face balanced.”  The benefits of this weighting are a myth!  This test would only be beneficial if someone…

  • Points (FGP Blade) eagles No. 5 in Round 2 of Hyundai - www.pgatour.com

    SeeMore Admin
    7 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pm
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  • SeeMore m1 Belly Putter Review - by www.puttingzone.com

    SeeMore Admin
    5 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    As we turn the corner into a new year, belly putter mania shows no signs of abating. Indeed, many golfers remain anxious to bag a belly, inspired by the remarkable success of the belly putter in the later half of the PGA Tour's most recent season. Among the major players in the surging belly putter market is the SeeMore Putter Company, led by the m1 ($350), a signature SeeMore model that could be considered the crown jewel of the company's belly putter portfolio.  Does the original SeeMore m1 get lost in translation to the belly putter format, or is it a smooth transition? Following is…

  • Happy Holidays from our entire family at the SeeMore Putter Company!

    SeeMore Admin
    20 Dec 2011 | 3:43 pm
    Through you and golfers at all levels, we continue to gain exposure as players recognize the benefits of having a system for improvement.   We are very thankful for another great year of growing our company around the world.     Remember to watch the ADT Skills Challenge prominently featuring SeeMore and PGA Tour players, as at the last big event, the Chevron World Challenge. NBC Sports will televise the ADT Skills Challenge on Saturday, December 24, and Sunday, December 25, from 4-6 p.m. ET as the only golf on network television that holiday weekend, the final full weekend of the…
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    Australian Senior Golfer

  • Day, Ogilvy, Woods, McIlroy back in action for 2012

    Brian O'Hare
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm
    MORE of golf’s international big guns are back in action this week with Australia’s Jason Day and Geoff Ogilvy joining class fields on the European and US PGA Tours. Big things are expected of Jason Day this year and he will kick off his 2012 campaign along with season debuts by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday. The European Tour event boasts the current world top four, McIlroy at 3, Luke Donald (1), Lee Westwood (2) and Martin Kaymer (4). Woods is rearing to go for the year and says he’s in his best physical shape at the start of a season…

  • Sydney Vets a golfing treat

    Brian O'Hare
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:04 am
    Rick Butler, SVGA Captain John Newberry and Ian Baker at The CoastTHERE can be few better ways for older golfers to play competitive but friendly golf at some of Sydney’s best courses than by joining the Sydney Veteran Golfers Association (SVGA). The association boasts around 1,500 members and each year organises over 40 events in the greater Sydney area. Members can play most of the best courses Sydney has to offer and usually at very attractive discounted rates. The other big positive is that you are playing with fellow club golfers aged 55 years and over in a very social environment…

  • Your own backyard golf course

    Brian O'Hare
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:51 pm
    HOW is your short game going? Perhaps the problem is you are not getting enough quality practice. The very logical answer could be to buy this five bedroom Gold Coast home that has its own nine hole “Hazzard Golf” style short game course. From a look at the photos (obviously taken by a real estate agent and not a golfer – there’s too much house in them and not enough golf course) there are some seriously difficult holes here. A few hours practice here a day and you will be able to get up and down from anywhere. At my former residence I constructed my own short course golfing complex…

  • Forsman wins season opening 2012 Champions Tour event

    Brian O'Hare
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm
    DAN FORSMAN has taken the first event of the 2012 US Champions Tour with a two stroke victory at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii. The American closed with a 3-under 69 in windy conditions Sunday (local time) for his third Champions Tour title. Jay Don Blake (67) was runner-up with defending champion John Cook and Michael Allen sharing third a further shot back. Forsman, a five-time winner on the PGA TOUR, finished with a 15-under tournament total to take the US$307,000 winners cheque in the 41-man event. He opened with rounds of 67 and 65 to take a two-stroke lead into the…

  • 2012 PGA Legends Tour School graduates

    Brian O'Hare
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:14 pm
    THE 2012 PGA Legends Tour has four new members following the recent Legends Tour School at the Camden Lakeside Country Club. In blustery conditions Victorian Kym Olsen was the standout with three consecutive sub-par rounds of 71 for a 3-under par total to finish fourteen shots clear of the field. The others to gain cards were Queensland’s Gary Schofield (227) and John Kirchner (228), and New Zealand’s Davitt Lavery (231). Lavery had to survive a sudden death play-off against Victoria’s Mick Asami for his place on the tour. The newcomers are already making their mark on the tour with the…
 
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  • Singh vs. Sabbatini Fist Fight – Who Wins?

    Christian
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:58 am
    With the Golf Channel reporting that Vijay Singh and Rory Sabbatini had engaged in some sort of verbal altercation during the final round of the Sony Open, it begs the question;  who would win in fist fight between these two?  I realize that golf is supposed to be a gentleman's game and all, but lets [...]

  • Rule Fourteen Invisibrush Golf Towel by Rule Golf

    Christian
    30 Nov 2011 | 10:02 am
    If you're like me, you probably don't give much thought when it comes to your golf towel.  After all, it's just a rag to wipe down your clubs, grips and occasionally blow your nose in right? Well you're about to re-think your choice in golf towels.  The guys at Rule Golf sent me over one [...]

  • The Omen Metal Core Golf Ball Follow Up

    Christian
    31 Oct 2011 | 9:44 am
    I received a lot of emails from you guys after my post about the Omen metal core golf ball.  Seems that there's quite a bit of interest in this product, so I wanted to send a little more information your way.  Check out this Kickstart video from the guys at OnCore golf.  It should help [...]

  • Project X Shaft Review

    Christian
    19 Oct 2011 | 11:34 am
    Recently I made the switch from True Temper Dynamic Golf shafts, which I had been playing ever since I can remember, over to the Project X shafts that you see many of the tour players using these days.  I couple years ago I purchased a set of Nike irons which came with Project X's installed [...]

  • The Omen Metal Core Golf Ball by OnCore Golf

    Christian
    12 Oct 2011 | 12:44 pm
    Now here's something you probably haven't seen before, a new metal core golf ball by OnCore Golf called "the Omen".  Yes you read correctly, this ball has a metal core, which is unlike all other golf balls you've ever played, which generally feature solid, polymer cores of varying characteristics.  So what's the theory behind the [...]
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  • Use A Golf Plane Training Tool To Improve Distance

    Mike Pedersen
    9 Jan 2012 | 8:40 am
    One of the most important factors in distance is golf swing plane. Using a golf plane training tool will quickly give you the proper feel of an on-plane golf swing. For the majority of high handicap golfers, it is nearly impossible to understand and achieve a swing that is on-plane. I know for me personally, I’ve struggled with this for 20 years, and I’m a single-digit golfer. You see…if you do not get your club on plane, you will have to make additional compensations to hit the golf ball. Most likely with your hands in the form of a flip, or handsy release. This adds a…

  • Left Arm In Golf Swing

    Mike Pedersen
    12 Dec 2011 | 3:20 pm
    I’ve been working a lot lately on my swing, and the left arm has been a focal point. Learn how the left arm moves in your golf swing is critical to better ball striking, as well as producing maximum power and distance with all your clubs. You see…I have hyper mobile elbows and shoulders, and as that was very good for my javelin throwing days, in golf I’m finding it’s not so good. Especially in the left elbow. After nearly 20 years of studying the golf swing, taking hundreds of lessons, buying all the instruction DVDs, etc., I recently came across a fault that I think…

  • How To Release Your Hands Through Impact

    Mike Pedersen
    1 Dec 2011 | 9:38 am
    The most important point in the golf swing is impact. Learning how to release your hands is critical to better ball striking, power, accuracy and consistency. Most amateurs (myself included) have never learned the very fine movements of the lower arm, wrists and hands through impact, and when you do, you’ll be amazed at how different it is from what you’re doing now. We’re going to focus on the critical area of 2 feet before impact, and 2 feet after impact. Take a look at pre-impact below. Notice how the right upper arm is connected to body, with the right elbow directly in…

  • Golf Fitness Training In Scottsdale

    Mike Pedersen
    2 Nov 2011 | 12:31 pm
    Throughout all the years that I’ve been online, I receive dozens of emails asking me if I do private, golf fitness training, so I thought I’d do a quick post regarding this request. Because my schedule is so busy, I only work with a few golfers here in Scottsdale, in their homes. I do not have a fitness studio, so I come to you. You don’t need a fancy home gym to do a golf fitness program. I have time in my schedule for 1-2 golfers who are serious about their golf game, and improving their golf swing power. I normally work 2-3 times per week with each client to oversee, and…

  • How To Use Your Arms In The Golf Swing

    Mike Pedersen
    10 Oct 2011 | 11:05 am
    Learning how to use your arms in the golf swing is crucial to hitting solid shots that go a maximum distance. I have been struggling (and working) with this for a while now, as I have a lot of independent (wasted) arm motion in my golf swing. “The dog waggling the tail” If you think of the above statement, you can directly apply it to how your arms move in your golf swing. The body should control the arms, not the arms control the body. When you apply the pivot of your body into your swing, you will be amazed at how consistent and powerful you hit the golf ball. Golf Swing…
 
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  • Choose Your Irons Part 2

    22 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    In this tutorial, Shawn Clement will give you tips on how to pick the right golf irons for you by discussing about the lie angle, grip and shaft length. To test the correct lie angle, put some impact tape at the sole of the club and do a couple of swings on a deflector board. If the mark at the impact tape is too much toward the toe that means that the club is too flat and if it is towards the heel it means that the club is too inclined. It is necessary to have a good grip on the club to make sure that you have the right fit. Lastly, the shaft length…

  • Watchdog Blog Get some Lag

    15 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    In this tutorial, Shawn Clement will teach you how to lag the club in two ways. The first is by letting the club gall through the ball and not to the ball and the second is by doing the sequence power drills that will increase the lag of the club and at the same time gets rid of the old chicken wing on the way through the golf shot. This tutorial also talks about a soldier who lost his leg and how he learned how to move around his center of gravity to be able to play golf amazingly.

  • Uphill Chip Shot and Short Pitch

    8 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    In this tutorial, Shawn Clement will teach you how to do an uphill chip shot in two ways. When chipping from a less severe lie, put your weight on the left leg with your head behind the ball. This technique will have a tendency to skip slightly into the slope that will give the ball more spin. When chipping from a severe lie, keep the weight on the right leg with the head still behind the ball. Keep the weight inside the right hip, right knee and right ankle. This will give you the stability chipping on sever lie and will also land the ball nice and soft…

  • Arms in Front of Body

    1 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    In this tutorial, Shawn Clement will teach you how to keep your arms in front of you throughout the golf swing by visualizing two wood planks extending from your shoulder and keeping your arms inside the wood plans. Another technique is by raising the club and resting it on your right shoulder and then turning your body and extending your arms out. The last technique to keep your arms in front of your body is by keeping the shoulders close together.

  • Golf Swing Medicine Ball Drill

    25 Dec 2011 | 9:00 pm
    In this tutorial, Shawn Clement and his senior golf instructor will teach you two drills using a medicine ball that will greatly improve your backswing and takeaway. These drills will also help you develop and find rhythm in your golf swing.
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  • 2012 Tour Predictions

    John
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:48 am
    Francis & Eddie 1913 US Open Is there anything that can be predicted about a pro golf season with much certainty? Not really, such is the nature of the game. One thing I do feel certain about, Tiger will win at least one major in 2012 – if he’s healthy! After that, how will things pan out? I wouldn’t be surprised to see Rory McIlroy win multiple times. He has the tools to be great, but does he have the intangibles to put him with the golfers who win more than 6 majors in the course of their careers? It takes more than great skill, history has taught us that if nothing…

  • You Have To Laugh – Rocketballz!

    John
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:40 pm
    I have no idea whether the hype behind the new Taylor Made club line called Rocketballz is for real or just another sad carrot dangled in front of us amateurs who want to believe that technology can make us better. The Rocketballz line is just beginning to be marketed now for the 2012 season. Whether it works or not, my hat goes off to the marketing folks at TaylorMade, because the videos they’re releasing with pros like Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and Sean O’Hair are great. I found myself laughing during the testing session with DJ because he’s laughing after hitting a 3…

  • Improve Your Golf Swing Transition

    doug
    7 Jan 2012 | 10:56 am
    Creating a smooth, integrated and powerful golf swing transition is one of the real keys to hitting solid, piercing golf shots. The trick is how can we better “feel” it so we can apply it to our golf swing. Sean Foley is undoubtedly one of the hottest instructors on the planet today. Of course, being Tiger Wood’s swing coach doesn’t hurt either. The more I watch and learn from Mr. Foley the more I really like his teaching philosophy. Everything he teaches or most of the videos I view just seem really on the money and simple to me. Maybe, it’s just me and I…

  • New Year, New Shoes

    doug
    29 Dec 2011 | 9:03 am
    With the new year fast approaching it means that golf season and the Master’s are just around the corner. The new year brings a chance for change and buying the latest, coolest equipment for the upcoming season. If you’re heading into your garage or garden shed to find a dusty, neglected pair of golf shoes, it’s probably the time to start looking for a shiny, new pair.   Golf shoes need plenty of care and attention to keep them at their best performance, and if yours are looking a little dated, and your just not getting the performance out of them you’re looking for, you may…

  • Swing Keys vs Swing Thought

    John
    24 Dec 2011 | 11:53 am
    Golf Cards at www.stonehousecollection.com If you’re reading this you’re probably a student of the game. Come to think of it, anyone who plays more than 5 times a year is a student of the game. Golf is just that way. How many things are there to learn about playing golf? I don’t think anyone has come up with that number yet, at least if you read the ‘how to’s’ in today’s golf magazines. You’ll drive yourself crazy with ideas if you can’t narrow it down. In keeping with the holiday spirit I’d like to share my Swing Keys and Swing…
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  • Golf Simulators Offer Winter Golf Opportunity

    store@golfaid.com
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm
    Winter is the time when golfers in cold weather climates usually turn their thoughts toward golf simulators. As this market grows, so does the technology and the level of realism. Interactive Sports Technologies, a leading developer of golf simulators, has recently launched a series of spectacular High Definition Golf™ simulator models that feature curved “wrap-around” screens. This stunning new technology offers a wider field of view and enhanced high resolution graphics. The realism offered by these new wide screen simulators makes it easy to forget that you’re playing…

  • Tim Tebow Could Join Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach

    store@golfaid.com
    14 Jan 2012 | 3:39 pm
    The odd couple of Tiger Woods and Tim Tebow could become a reality on the golf course according to a recent report. PGATour.com is reporting that Tim Tebow could be joining Woods at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am once the Broncos finish their season. Woods is already commited to play with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, with whom Woods shared a round at Torrey Pines in 2008. Whether Woods would play with Romo or Tebow is still up in the air. Tebow grew up playing golf in the Jacksonville, Florida area. He played golf a couple years ago with four-time major champion Phil…

  • WE ARE GOLF Coalition Honored by Department of Labor

    store@golfaid.com
    7 Jan 2012 | 6:59 pm
    The industry coaltion known as WE ARE GOLF recently was honored by the Department of Labor for its strong participation in the Administration’s 2011 summer jobs initiative. It’s anticipated that WE ARE GOLF’s commitment to the 2012 summer jobs effort shows the coalition’s members plan to fill tens of thousands of jobs this summer. WE ARE GOLF was formed to tell the story of the people who work in all facets of the golf business. Member organizations include the Club Managers Association of America, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National…

  • 2012 PGA Merchandise Show to Offer New Look

    store@golfaid.com
    1 Jan 2012 | 2:13 pm
    The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show has made some major changes to their show floor and overall program. If you’re attending the event January 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, here’s what to expect. Every major golf brand will be represented at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, which has not been the case over the past few years. Additionally, new destinations on the show floor will include the Fashion E Studio, Golf Business Solutions Zone and the ICG Connections Center. These features join popular destinations such as the Equipment Test Center, PGA Forum Stage and…

  • 2012 PGA Merchandise Show to Feature Jack Nicklaus

    store@golfaid.com
    25 Dec 2011 | 11:03 am
    The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show will once again host the biggest brands in golf, and this year will host one of the biggest names in golf – Jack Nicklaus. The Golden Bear will be on hand to launch Golf 2.0, the golf industry’s new strategic plan to grow participation in the game. Jack will take the stage on Thursday morning, January 26, 2012 to help present this dramatic new plan. With over 50 years of experience as a player, teacher, golf course designer, industry executive and global ambassador, there is perhaps no one more qualified to help lead the charge to bring golf into the…
 
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  • Improve Your Golf Game - Avoiding Obstacles to Improve Your Golf Game

    underpar
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Even the best players in the world want to improve their golf game. I don’t care how good you are, there are going to be times when you have to try avoiding Obstacles. I spotted this video from PurePoint Golf that offers some good tips on how to avoid those obstacles that seem to popup out [...]

  • Custom Golf Cart – Sheepskin Seat Covers for My Custom Golf Cart

    underpar
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:30 am
    I was shopping around for a new golf cart and started looking at custom golf carts. Living on a country club that allows you to own your golf cart has its perks and owning your own golf cart is one of them. Ride around on any given day and you will see all different varieties [...]

  • Playing Golf in Hawaii

    underpar
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm
    It’s January and the only golf I have been able to enjoy has been on TV.  Quite honestly, I would much rather play golf than watch the pros play.  This year I am planning a vacation to get away from all the snow and cold weather. I have never been to Hawaii, so I am [...]

  • Links for 2012-01-17 [Digg]

    18 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Golf Swing, Are You Making This Deadly Mistake in Your Golf Swing?

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    14 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Are You Making Any 2012 FedEx Cup Predictions?
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  • Stiff vs Regular Flex – Which One Should You Choose?

    Rob
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    One of the questions I get asked most often is “should I buy clubs with a stiff flex or clubs with a regular flex?” The answer is simple, it depends entirely on your swing speed. As you can imagine, the faster your swing the more the shaft of the club is going to flex, so [...]Stiff vs Regular Flex – Which One Should You Choose? was originally posted on GolfingValley

  • Don’t Let Golf Carts Spoil a Good Walk

    Daniel
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:28 am
    For a golfer, it’s tough to beat life in Palm Beach County, Fla. Its boundaries contain more than 100 courses, and the glorious weather allows year-round play (provided you can survive the 92-degree, 70-percent humidity summer days and know to get your arse indoors when the air’s crackling with killer bolts). There’s a reason tour [...]Don’t Let Golf Carts Spoil a Good Walk was originally posted on GolfingValley

  • Etiquette Around the Tee Box: Video

    Rob
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:51 am
    This video on golf tee box etiquette is from Kerry Snider on behalf of ExpertVillage. This video shares info such as how to act around the tee box. You may also like:Playing Golf in Rough Weather ConditionsUsing Information Gathered to Improve DrivesLesson on Topping the Golf BallHow to Release the Golf Club CorrectlyCorrect Tee Height [...]Etiquette Around the Tee Box: Video was originally posted on GolfingValley

  • Shocking Revelations in Haney’s Book on Tiger

    Daniel
    15 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am
    The big news in golf this week was the announcement of Hank Haney’s forthcoming book about his days coaching Tiger Woods, titled The Big Miss. Haney has refused to discuss any details about the contents before its March 27 release, but your oh-so-connected blogger snagged a copy – and was shocked by what’s inside. Here [...]Shocking Revelations in Haney’s Book on Tiger was originally posted on GolfingValley

  • Tiger 4.0 to Debut, Anna Rawson Upset & Other Golf News

    Daniel
    6 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm
    A quick dash around the golf world as the game swings into New Year’s form: The 2012 PGA Tour schedule opens today with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Maybe they should call it the Tournament of Some Champions, since Keegan Bradley is the lone 2011 major winner in the field. Regardless of who’s playing, the [...]Tiger 4.0 to Debut, Anna Rawson Upset & Other Golf News was originally posted on GolfingValley
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  • Most Training Aids Are Useless

    22 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    As golfers, we all have one objective in mind: to get better! There are numerous ways to help accomplish this, but I think the biggest hoax today for golfers are the hundreds of so-called training aids that will promise you everything from getting more distance to making every 3-foot putt you're...

  • Bill Clinton stamps his imprint on Humana Challenge

    21 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pm
    If Bill Clinton ever tires of having the best job in the world, he might want to consider running for office. The avid golfer and uber-popular former denizen of the Oval Office, who teed it up Saturday as Greg Norman’s amateur partner in the third round of the Humana Challenge, has charmed pl...

  • Forest Dunes: Bargain of the Century

    16 Jan 2012 | 8:29 am
    Forest Dunes Golf Club, a 1,300-acre development in north central Michigan with a superb Tom Weiskopf-designed course at its core, was completed in 1999 for a reported $40 million but was abandoned before it ever opened. Conceived as an upscale real estate development, the club was later revived by ...

  • The Wynn Course

    15 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
    The Wynn Course was in perfect condition last week. Winter in the desert is fantastic! Located on the property of the old Desert Inn Country Club this course was totally redone by Tom Fazio. Located right on the Strip, The Wynn Hotel is a great place to stay, and you do not have to drive miles to play a great round of golf. Simply walk through the lobby to play championship golf, in perfect winter sunshine. Hole 15 Hole 18 Hole 10 Hole 4

  • The Wynn Course

    15 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
    The Wynn Course was in perfect condition last week. Winter in the desert is fantastic! Located on the property of the old Desert Inn Country Club this course was totally redone by Tom Fazio. Located right on the Strip, The Wynn Hotel is a great place to stay, and you do not have to drive miles to play a great round of golf. Simply walk through the lobby to play championship golf, in perfect winter sunshine. Hole 15 Hole 18 Hole 10 Hole 4
 
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  • The PGA Merchandise Show - 3 Trends for 2012

    Nick Green
    12 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Here we go again, another PGA Merchandise Show or simply "The Show" as it is called in the business. As product launch cycles have been completely turned on their heads by TaylorMade, we already know what to expect to see at the show, which is a shame. However, that's the commercial reality we live in and with the advent of social media and sites like GolfWRX and Golfspy posting pro range pictures (all supported and even paid for by the major manufacturers) there is very little at the show that we haven't seen. Hopefully some of the lesser known manufacturers with smaller budgets will give us…

  • What NOT to ask at The PGA Merchandise Show - Redux!

    Nick Green
    10 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
    The PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is just around the corner and we are in final planning for clients and meeting schedules. Last year I wrote about "What not to ask at the show" and it's worth revisiting with a couple of updates. Some have remained the same - No's 1-4 - please, please avoid asking these!,  No. 5 is still in play, No. 6 - there have been some improvements, notably the "moving ball at address" rule, No. 7, the answer was millions and this year people will be buying a white 3 wood and No. 8  - substitute the name Titleist with Adams. 1. Are you having a good show?

  • TaylorMade - Marketing 101

    Nick Green
    14 Dec 2011 | 12:19 pm
    You have to hand it to the west coast dudes at TaylorMade Golf, because once again they have come up with something that has the golf world buzzing. Over the last few days it's been hard to avoid the name of their new club in the chat rooms and online golf sites. ROCKETBALLZ! Yes, you read that right, Rocketballz! That's the crazy name that allegedly came through their R & D department and some how stuck as the club went into production. Personally, I think the name is awful and the "RBZ" on the bottom of the club would have been better, but the name generated the PR they were looking…

  • Cleveland knows Marketing! A Titanium Retro Driver!

    Nick Green
    14 Nov 2011 | 10:28 am
    The folks at Cleveland Golf have come up with a cool idea! A retro titanium driver! What's that you say? Take a look at this 50's style all titanium driver with a paint job reminiscent of a Hogan driver. I have yet to see it in person and as it doesn't launch until 2012, we'll have to wait for the Orlando Golf Show in January. The epitome of cool and a great idea from CEO Greg Hopkins and his team!

  • The year of the Trues!

    Nick Green
    24 Oct 2011 | 10:53 am
    Truly, it was the years of the shoes shown above, TRUE Linkswear. A terrible pun, but the best new shoes on the market!These are shoes you can actually use straight out of the box without getting blisters and they feel like your old slippers from the first tee to the eighteenth green. I've been a Footjoy Classics (now Icon) user for 25 years, but 2011 has changed all that.First came Freddie at the Masters and the Ecco Street shoes. I bought them, I liked them but the white suede "tips" proved to be a nightmare to keep clean. I hoped someone could do better and they did! I had high hope for…
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  • Top VFTF Posts From 2011

    David Horne
    10 Jan 2012 | 10:39 pm
    The 2012 golf season kicked off last week with the Tournament of Champions. Steve Stricker showed why he is on the short list for best players in the world with an impressive win. We are getting things kicked off here at View from the Fringe too. There are some exciting upcoming changes to the site to make sure we give you the best content about the golfing life on the … Read More No related posts.

  • President’s Cup Predictions

    David Horne
    19 Nov 2011 | 10:01 am
    This President’s cup has been pretty exciting. It is great to see the future of international and American golf show us what we have in store for decades to come. Here are my predictions for President’s Cup singles matches. Webb Simpson 3 & 2  K.T. Kim Dustin Johnson 1up Charles Schwartzel Bubba Watson Halve Ryo Ishikawa Bill Haas 2 Down Geoff Ogilvy  Hunter Mahan 1 & 2 Jason Day Nick Watney Halve K.J. … Read More Related posts: PGA Tour Predictions

  • Why Luke Donald is Number 1

    David Horne
    25 Oct 2011 | 12:17 am
    Luke Donald showed why he is the top ranked player in the world on Sunday. Needing to win the tournament to claim the money title, Luke carded a back 30 for a final round 64. That is clutch. That is what #1 ranked players do. They perform at will. Congrats Luke! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFImb_LR-7w if you can’t see the video, click here. Related posts: A Golfer’s Creed Revisited … Read More Related posts: A Golfer’s Creed Revisited

  • A Golfer’s Creed Revisited

    David Horne
    31 Aug 2011 | 10:51 pm
      This week I played at one of my favorite courses in NC, Old Town GC. It is a Perry Maxwell gem that few have had the opportunity to enjoy. In the clubhouse this time, I stumbled across something I haven’t seen in a while. It is “A Golfer’s Creed”, by David Forgan. This prose is as true today for the golfer as it was then. If you … Read More Related posts: The Wyndham and Freddie revisited

  • Another Golf Film? Seven Days In Utopia Looks Promising

    David Horne
    25 Aug 2011 | 12:14 am
    I love golf but another film? Who remembers Caddyshack II? Ugh! But when I saw the trailer for the upcoming film, Seven Days in Utopia, I became hopeful. Lucas Black (Thank goodness it is better than Matt Damon’s) looks like he has a pretty good swing and Robert Duvall doesn’t disappoint. So who else is going to see it? Here is the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uR3BXN9ybk   I am sure on September … Read More Related posts: Playing Through
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    Irish Golf Desk

  • Maybin faultless as Rory pays for Abu Dhabi don't

    Brian Keogh
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:39 pm
    Rory McIlroy had plenty of problems with sand in the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Picture Stuart Adams www.golftourimages.comGareth Maybin is a stroke off the lead in the $2.5m Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - just seven weeks after struggling to keep his card in his last tournament appearance. But his bogey-free 36 holes was still overshadowed by a two-stroke penalty for Rory McIlroy and positive performances for Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and former world No 1 Tiger Woods.

  • Coughlan to skipper Home International team in Cork

    Brian Keogh
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm
    Claire Coughlan-Ryan Cork’s Claire Coughlan will captain the Irish team when the Women’s Home International Matches at held at her home club from September 4-6. It is the first time the Home Internationals have been played in Ireland since 2005, when former Curtis Cup player Coughlan was a member of the side seeking a hat-trick of wins at Dundalk.

  • Leona Maguire six off the lead in Portugal

    Brian Keogh
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Leona MaguireDefending champion Leona Maguire is six shots off the pace at the halfway stage of the Portuguese Ladies Amateur at Montado Golf Resort near Lisbon. The 17-year old from Slieve Russell posted a two-over par 74 on a bright and breezy day, reaching the turn in level par before the wind strengthened on the tougher inward nine. Her sister Lisa played well but was left to rue double bogeys at her first and last holes as she posted a frustrating 76 to finish the second round nine strokes behind Germany’s Rebecca Roeller, who leads the field by four after adding a 74 to her…

  • Rory all grown up - but still kid at heart

    Brian Keogh
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:39 am
    Rory McIlroy shows of his powerfully built forearms in Abu Dhabi. Picture by Fran Caffrey/www.golffile.ieIt seems like only yesterday that Rory McIlroy was watching Tiger Woods play in Dubai, dashing around the grounds of the Emirates Club with pal Harry Diamond like a couple of schoolboys after the final class of summer term.

  • O'Donovan and Whitson start well at Belmont

    Brian Keogh
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:22 am
    Reeve Whitson made a good start in the Lake Macquarie Amateur in Australia. Picture by Pat Cashman (courtesy Golfing Union of Ireland/www.gui.ie)Richard O’Donovan (70) and Reeve Whitson (71) made steady starts at the Lake Macquarie Amateur Open Championship in Belmont.
 
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    The Midwest Golf Blog

  • Great Golf in the Great Gulf

    Don Shell
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:42 pm
    The killer Kiva Dunes in Gulf Shores, Alabama is a Top 100 treat, and the crown jewel in the star-studded lineup called Golf Gulf Shores. Photo by Nile Young, Jr. Gulf Shores, Alabama a sweet home for an affordable off-season golf getaway By Don Shell GULF SHORES, ALABAMA — Rolling along under the shining sun, past the rows and rows of palm trees, surf shops and pastel pink and blue beach houses, any preconceived notions we have go right out the rolled-down windows and into the bay breeze. If we didn’t know better, we’d think this was the outskirts of Naples or Clearwater (or if we…

  • Let’s Start the Show

    Don Shell
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:50 pm
    There's no shortage of great deals on golf clubs, golf courses, equipment, apparel and more at the Midwest's great golf shows. It’s Time to Kick Off the 2012 Golf Season With Great Golf Shows By Don Shell THE CROWDS. THE CLUBS. THE COURSES. The bags, balls and row after row of beautiful booths. Ah, it’s that special time of year, full of anticipation and excitement, otherwise known as The Golf Show Season. There’s no shortage of great golf shows going on around the Midwest this winter, giving golfers a chance to pick up some new clubs and check out the cool courses…

  • Deal or No Deal: LochenHeath Not For Sale

    Don Shell
    11 Jan 2012 | 12:43 pm
    LochenHeath Golf Club is very much alive and well — and looking forward to its best season ever in 2012. Photos courtesy Brian Walters. Northern Michigan Golf Club Looking Forward to a Great 2012, Not a New Owner By Don Shell Three-hundred and fifty-six home sites on 291 awesome Northern Michigan acres: $8.5 million. Eighteen holes with a cart during the peak summer season on lovely LochenHeath Golf Club: $80. Planning on your best season ever, despite an erroneous report your club’s for sale? Priceless. LochenHeath Golf Club’s Mike Husby was too busy to breathe Monday, let alone talk,…

  • A New Future For Forest Dunes

    Don Shell
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm
    The Top 100-ranked Forest Dunes Golf Club in Roscommon, Mich., has a new owner in Lew Thompson and a new outlook, with a 22-room lodge planned for 2012. Photos by Nile Young, Jr. www.nileyoung.com Top-100 golf club in Roscommon, Mich., has a new owner & new outlook By Don Shell IT’S GOT BEAUTY. IT’S GOT PEDIGREE. IT’S GOT AWARDS by the truckload, and a trucking-magnate new owner, to boot. Anybody who’s ever seen it in person would agree, Forest Dunes Golf Club has it all. Except enough traffic. New owner Lew Thompson, a successful trucking company owner from Huntsville, Ark.,…

  • Deal of the Week: Great Golf Show + Free Golf

    Don Shell
    2 Jan 2012 | 10:01 pm
    As if all the other deals weren't enought, West Michigan Golf Show attendees also get a free round at Treetops Resort this year. See you there! West Michigan Golf Show attendees receive free golf at Treetops Resort HOW DO YOU FOLLOW UP A RECORD-BREAKING “rounds-played” golf season? If you’re Gaylord, Michigan’s terrific Treetops Resort, you keep the pedal to the metal in the incentive department. And that means offering free golf to every attendee at the West Michigan Golf Show Feb. 10-12, 2012. Coming off an unprecedented and record-breaking year for rounds played, Treetops…
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    Golfgal

  • A free Valentine's Gift for the golfer you love

    Golfgal Vancouver
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm
    I'm not a big fan of January.  The excitement of  Xmas is over and all we have to look forward to is snow, sleet and freezing rain.  Oh and did I mention darkness?  It's dark when I leave for work and dark when I come home at night.  And to top it off there are no more statuatory holidays until March. No wonder bears hibernate at this time of year! Oh and what about taxes?  For the self-employed like me, I enjoy visiting my tax accountant at this time of year about as much as having a root canal done.  Sigh... No discretionary…

  • Do your golf clubs suffer from S.A.D.?

    Golfgal Vancouver
    21 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pm
    It's January 21, 2012 -- almost two months since I lifted a golf club.  I remember the last time as if it was yesterday.  18th hole, Ka'anapali Kai...  My golfguy and I were reminiscing about the last 3 weeks when we played golf every day in paradise. We were moaning a bit that we were down to our last 2 or 3 shots for a very long time.  It never occurred to us at the time that someone was listening, until I picked up my sand wedge, took an easy swing and proceeded to shank my new Prov V1 into the water.  Sandy was misbehaving.  No way was she going to let me par…

  • Is it adios time for the Aloha season?

    Golfgal Vancouver
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm
    Every January I count down the days to the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.  Imagine an event where only winners are invited to play - what could be more exciting than that? Well, actually almost anything this year. Last weekend I had it on in the background while I did more stimulating things - like tallying year end expenses for my taxes. Normally when the Aloha season kicks off on the PGA Tour on Maui, I’m glued to the TV, looking to see how the best of the best play Kapalua.  But this season, with so many of the world’s best taking a pass on this event, I…

  • Add this CLUB to your golf fitness regime

    Golfgal Vancouver
    12 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    How often have we heard people complain that golf is an elitist sport for the wealthy?  Well, I'm not wealthy by any means and I play golf as much as I can.  But I do have to admit some golf courses charge so much for green fees I feel like I have to use my house as collateral before handing over my credit card in the pro shop. Golf can be an expensive sport if one is not careful. This is especially true of championship resort courses; you can pay a hefty premium to play during prime time in high season.  And January through March is very high for those of us…

  • If it's good enough for Annika, it's good enough for me!

    Golfgal Vancouver
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    Back in 2010 I was very focused on improving my golf handicap.  I put together a 10 step program to better golf and dropped 3 points off my index.  It was a very good year. 2011?  Not so much... Last year my handicap remained flat even though my game felt okay and I shot my lowest score twice while vacationing on Maui.  I realized when I got home that it wasn't my golf fundamentals that went sour in 2011, it was my fitness program. In 2010 I had a personal trainer for most the year.  It paid off, but it was an expensive investment.  When my trainer resigned and…
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    Golf Course of Rhymes [Now Also Title of My New Book on Amazon]

  • The Haskell-Gutty Controversy in Verse

    golfpoet
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    “The Haskellisation of Golf” is the title of an article by the famous English amateur golfer and writer, Horace G. Hutchinson, that appeared in the October 17, 1902 issue of Golf Illustrated, a weekly golf magazine. Hutchinson discusses the question of whether the gutty ball should be replaced by the recently invented Haskell ball. For background see a previous Blog entry, Haskell on the Brain, http://golfpoet.com/2010/07/05/haskell-on-the-brain/. At the same time, Hutchinson wrote his piece, a poet with the initials F.J.K. wrote a poem to the editor (they did such things 100 or…

  • A Not So Happy New Year from Golf Illustrated 1900

    golfpoet
    28 Dec 2011 | 3:20 pm
    New Years 1900 for the English was not all happiness. The second Boar War was under way between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics, the  Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic. The war did not end until 1902 when the Boer republics became British colonies. These colonies later became part of the Union of South Africa. Golf Illustrated, a new English golf weekly, greeted 1900 by beginning its January 5th edition with a poem and a few hopeful and sober remarks. A gude (good) New Year an’ health an’ cheer, Tae ilka (To every) gowfin’ loon, An’ may we…

  • “Golf Course of Rhymes” – Great Gift for the Ardent Golfer

    golfpoet
    5 Dec 2011 | 1:45 pm
    The Post below appeared December 2nd on the Golfgal’s Blog, www.Golfgal-blog.com. I reprinted it because it is absolutely the best review of my book that I could imagine. I hope that you find it compelling.  Great Gift for the Ardent Golfer Legs like Buttah! I’ve always thought that Ernie Els’ swing was poetry in motion.It looks completely effortless and rhythmic; some might even go so far as to say it is as smooth as Barbra Streisand’s legs… “Like buttah!” (Ooops, I think I’m dating myself ).Anyway, back to golf…Except for my comments…

  • Joys of Golf

    golfpoet
    9 Nov 2011 | 10:30 am
    Dear Blog reader: I hope that you won’t mind if, from time to time, I post a short excerpt from my book, Golf Course of Rhymes – Links between Golf and Poetry Through the Ages. The book provides a lyrical view of golf and its history through the words of golfing poets from publications dated 1638 to the present. It will make a great present for any golfer who loves the game. The book is available on Amazon.com. The book is organized like a golf course – it has an Introduction, the Practice Tee, and then 18 Holes (chapters); it ends on the 19th Hole. The 3rd Hole, titled…

  • Marketing Golf Poetry

    golfpoet
    14 Oct 2011 | 12:00 pm
    Marketing golf poetry—talk about a tough assignment. That’s what I have been doing with this Blog for almost three years. And now with my book as well. I have had some success with about 54,000 Blog page views and a spot on some of the top 50 golf blog lists. But just recently, I zeroed in on what I’m “selling.” Let me explain it this way. Products and services are now thought of by marketers as means to an end. And the end has to be a great, memorable, unique, (you put in the adjective) experience. For example, a golf course wants to create an unforgettable…
 
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    Swedish Golf Online

  • Sörenstam Shines at Seminar

    18 Jan 2012 | 2:54 am
    A must read for me every morning is the blog of Geoff Shackelford. Geoff is an author of numerous books on golf and his blog is usually the first thing I read in the morning, after my overnight e-mails. Any one who is interested in golf and golf course design or the issues facing golf today and tomorrow should make a point of heading over to his website. Today he is doing a re-cap of the Clinton Foundation's hosting a conference on all things health and wellness. Among the distinguished panel, hosted by President Clinton, was Sweden's own Annika Sörenstam. I'll let Geoff tell you, himself.

  • I Got a "Kikk" Out of These

    13 Jan 2012 | 3:34 am
    First post of the year, and we began the 2012 campaign with a New Year's jaunt down to Costa del Sol. The area lived up to its name, as the area around Estepona gave us warm and sunny days and cool and clear nights, perfect for golf and we took advantage. I'll be filing some reports over the next few days. But as winter finally settles in here in Sweden, golfers will be thinking of warmer days to come, or like I did, escape for some time to warmer climes for a few rounds of golf. Whatever the reason, a new season might mean you'll be looking to upgrade your equipment, and a new pair of golf…

  • Särö Has a Different Idea

    22 Nov 2011 | 4:22 pm
    Golf clubs in Sweden are fighting against the lack of interest in the sport of golf and feel they need to increase their membership fees to make ends meet financially. Some clubs are also raising daily green fees for guests, as well. Särö Golf Club is doing something contrary. They are making their club more accessible. Golf Digest (Sweden) did a story on Särö a few years ago. The Club had just upgraded its par three course greens to USGA standards and redesigned the layout by a rather ingenious way. The Director of Golf at Särö was Johan Hampf. Johan's father, Jan had founded the club…
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    Play Golf Better

  • Golf Resorts Offer Much More Than Golf

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:47 pm
    by Jacob & Kiki Hantla Article by Barney Garcia Golf called gowf in Scots, originated in Scotland during the 15th century. Over the years, it has gradually developed to its present form from the earlier practice of hitting a pebble with a primitive club in the sand dunes. The popularity of Golf has made it a universal game. Golf resorts have sprung up all over the world and each has its own unique features. Extra Facilities at Golf Resorts Golf resorts are not merely golf courses but they are resorts that offer enjoyable vacations as well. Generally golf resorts offer many other…

  • The Modern Swing (Modern Golf Instruction)

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:47 pm
    The Modern Swing (Modern Golf Instruction) Golf manual teaching the modern golf swing of todays top players. Fully illustrated and demonstrated by ex European Tour Player, Chris. J. Ellis. Pushing forward the “Modern golf swing working alongside modern technology” An easy to follow step by step personal golf lesson packed into a short manual. This golf manual will change your golf swing for the better forever. “This is how the modern Top Tour Players swing the golf club, and its so SIMPLE!!” Learn the way the pros play !! Chris. J. Ellis Price: Your browser does not…

  • Are you happy with your job?

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pm
    by Jacob & Kiki Hantla Question by askmeanything: Are you happy with your job? For me…. Overall– 7 out of a 10 on the happiness level. I’ve been there 6 1/2 years in a restaurant….. cooking. I make somewhere between $ 11.25 and $ 11.50 an hour, about 40 hrs a week(about 42 1/2 in summer). It’s not too bad of money, to get me by in life——In a couple more years I will be 30 years old. No college degree. I just can’t take the crap(politics) and the ignorant decisions that are being made by upper management(not the owner–he’s never…

  • Golf Equipment – Golf Discount – Golf Clubs – Golf Drivers – Cobra Golf – Golf Irons – Golf Shoes – Golf Putter – Golf Accessories

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm
    by Erik Anestad Article by Matthews Wills Many online stores offer golf equipments online. But you have to take immense care in choosing the online store to purchase golf equipments. Those who are more about the look of their golf equipments than the ability of their golf equipment may find that they want to personalize as much as possible. They will want a personalized golf bag, a personalized towel, personalized grips and personalized balls. The Internet is an incredibly resource for everything revolving around personalization. By looking toward the Internet, you can find nearly every piece…

  • Callaway Men’s C-Tech Saddle Golf Shoe ,White/White,8.5 M US Reviews

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    Callaway Men’s C-Tech Saddle Golf Shoe ,White/White,8.5 M US Waterproof leather upper Ortholite foam inserts increase breathability and are anti-microbial Moisture-wicking lining and breathable waterproof system Callaway Chevron Comfort Spike provides superior traction and helps prevent clogging Callaway Mens C-Tech Saddle Golf Shoes List Price: $ 79.95 Price: $ 49.98 Your browser does not support iframes.
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    Ken Jowdy News

  • Tiger to Kick Off 2012 PGA Tour at Pebble Beach

    kenjowdynews
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Ken Jowdy News brings you this news on Tiger Woods’ PGA 2012 season.  The former number one announced Monday that he will make his season debut at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am next month.  Woods has started his 2012 campaign at the Jan. 26-29 Abu Dhabi Championship.  Woods last played at Pebble Beach in the 2010 U.S. Open,where he tied for fourth. For more read here: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/09/golf-woods-idUKL3E8C9B6920120109

  • New Orleans Golf Course Set To Reopen Six Years After Katrina

    kenjowdynews
    23 Nov 2011 | 10:41 am
    Ken Jowdy News brings you this happy news.  An 18-hole course designed by African-American New Orleans-born golfer Joseph M. Bartholomew designed in 1956 is reopening  six years after it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. The article states, “The city-owned course, known as the Pontchartrain Park golf course, opens Friday in conjunction with the annual Bayou Classic football showdown between Grambling State and Southern University. The city spent $9 million renovating a course that includes a series of lakes.”  For more read below.

  • U.S. Looks to Build Lead at Presidents Cup

    kenjowdynews
    17 Nov 2011 | 9:49 pm
    Ken Jowdy News brings you this update from The Presidents Cup.  The U.S. team, ahead 4-2 on points after Thursday’s six foursomes matches led in three of six fourballs matches after the leading group had played nine holes Friday.  The Internationals led in two with Woods’ match all square.  For more read the article below. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10766968

  • President Obama Golfs at Mamala Bay

    kenjowdynews
    14 Nov 2011 | 8:22 pm
    Ken Jowdy News brings you this news.  President Barack Obama played golf this afternoon at the Mamala Bay golf course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.  The president’s foursome includes White House trip director Marvin Nicolson, White House advance man Pete Selfridge, his longtime friend Robert “Bobby” Titcomb.  For more read here.     http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/President_Obama_playing_golf_at_Hickam_this_afternoon.html

  • Ken Duke Wins Season-Ending Nationwide Tour Championship

    kenjowdynews
    31 Oct 2011 | 9:36 pm
    Ken Jowdy News brings you this item from the Nationwide Tour.  Ken Duke  shot a 4-under 68 on Sunday at the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island Club .   Duke jumped from 36th on the money list to seventh. Duke and the Nationwide Tour’s other 24 leading money winners earned PGA TOUR cards for 2012.  For more read here. http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=pgatour_com-rd4-recap-20111030
 
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    Ken Jowdy Report

  • WE ARE GOLF Spearheads White House Summer Youth Jobs Program

    intern1
    5 Jan 2012 | 9:53 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Report brings you this news.  Golf Course Industry reports that the organization WE ARE GOLF helped spearhead the White House’s announcement of Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for America’s youth in the summer of 2012. For more read here:  http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/gci-010512-we-are-golf-jobs.aspx

  • Tiger Still Has Nicklaus Record in His Sights

    intern1
    27 Dec 2011 | 4:41 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Report brings you this news.  Tiger Woods will turn 36 this week.  He hasn't won a major since 2008.  Back then he was three years ahead of Jack Nicklaus' pace to win 18 majors.  Now, once he celebrates his birthday he will be exactly where Nicklaus was when he turned 36 — at 14 majors.  For more read here: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/story/2011-12-27/tiger-woods-birthday-jack-nicklaus-record/52243380/1

  • Tiger Ends Two Year Drought

    intern1
    5 Dec 2011 | 9:21 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Report brings you this news about Tiger Woods.  Tiger Woods won at the Chevron World Challenge ending a 749-day drought.  He shot a 3-under-par 69 to finish the tournament he hosts at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California. For more read here: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-12-05/tiger-woods-wins-chevron-to-end-749-day-winless-drought.html

  • Montgomerie Plays Favorites with Luke Donald

    intern1
    21 Nov 2011 | 9:37 pm
    Ken Jowdy File delivers this news about European Golfer of the Year candidate Luke Donald.  Colin Montgomerie’s is casting his vote for Luke Donald for European Golfer of the Year despite Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke both surpassing the Englishman by winning majors. For more read below. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/donald_s_display_makes_him_scot_s_pick_for...

  • Tiger Positive on Golf Game and Brand

    intern1
    21 Nov 2011 | 9:27 pm
    Ken Jowdy Review found this interesting piece.  After helping the U.S. clinch the President's Cup in Australia, Tiger Woods is understandbly upbeat about his game and his brand.  He sat down with CNBC's Darren Rovell to talk about golf and business.  For more read below. Read More http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/blogs/local-knowledge/2011/11/woods-upbeat-about-golf-game-and-brand.html#ixzz1eOufoyLg  
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    Ken Jowdy Update

  • Tiger's Coach Pens Book

    9 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm
    Ken Jowdy Update brings you this news from the Columbus Dispatch.  The Ohio newspaper is reporting that Hank Haney has written a book about the six years he spent as Tiger Woods’ swing coach.  The tome, The Big Miss goes on sale in the spring.  For more read here: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2012/01/09/ex-coach-pens-book-on-woods.html

  • PGA Tour Golfer Dustin Johnson has Knee Surgery

    29 Nov 2011 | 10:13 pm
    Ken Jowdy Update.  The world’s number five gofer Dustin John had knee surgery on Tuesday and is expected to be out until early January,  The five-timer winner on the U.S. PGA Tour underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage.  For more read here. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/30/us-golf-pga-johnson-idUSTRE7AT03420111130

  • Montgomerie Plays Favorites with Luke Donald

    21 Nov 2011 | 9:37 pm
    Ken Jowdy File delivers this news about European Golfer of the Year candidate Luke Donald.  Colin Montgomerie’s is casting his vote for Luke Donald for European Golfer of the Year despite Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke both surpassing the Englishman by winning majors. For more read below. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/donald_s_display_makes_him_scot_s_pick_for…

  • Tiger Positive on Golf Game and Brand

    21 Nov 2011 | 9:27 pm
    Ken Jowdy Review found this interesting piece.  After helping the U.S. clinch the President’s Cup in Australia, Tiger Woods is understandbly upbeat about his game and his brand.  He sat down with CNBC’s Darren Rovell to talk about golf and business.  For more read below. Read More http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/blogs/local-knowledge/2011/11/woods-upbeat-about-golf-game-and-brand.html#ixzz1eOufoyLg

  • A Look at the Most Unwieldy PGA Tournament Names

    15 Nov 2011 | 10:03 pm
    The Ken Jowdy File brings you this fun piece. With the rise of corporate sponsors and celebrity hosts, PGA Tournament names have taken on a life of their own.  The Bleacher Report brings you the most ridiculous tournament names such as the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.  For the full list, read here. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/940985-most-unwieldy-pga-tour-tournament-n…
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    Ken Jowdy Bulletin

  • GPS Golf Computer May Replace Your Caddy

    kenjowdynews
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
    Ken Jowdy Bulletin found this piece on Gizmodo.coom  Garmin’s new GPS golf computer is loaded with maps for thousands of golf courses world wide and can track almost anything game related, from scores to club efficiency. Gizmodo.com reports “The $300 Garmin Approach G6 is loaded up with detailed maps for more than 25,000 gold courses worldwide—and counting, the company will continue to add more with firmware updates—to let golfers know exactly where they are on a course and how far they are from the pin.” For more read here:…

  • Lee Westwood to Rejoin PGA Tour in 2012

    kenjowdynews
    23 Nov 2011 | 10:49 am
    Ken Jowdy Bulletin brings you this PGA news.   Englishman Le Westwood World  will rejoin the PGA Tour in 2012.   One the main reasons for the move is  he desire to challenge for the $10 million FedEx Cup next season. For more head here. http://www.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/122906.html

  • Hollis Stacy to be in Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

    kenjowdynews
    17 Nov 2011 | 10:02 pm
    Ken Jowdy Bulletin brings you this news from The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum.   Four-time LPGA major winner  Hollis Stacy will be enshrined in The World Golf Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2012.   Stacy will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at its Induction Ceremony on May 7, 2012 at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla.  For more read below. http://www.pgatour.com/2011/r/11/17/hollis-stacy/  

  • A Look at Bandon Dunes

    kenjowdynews
    14 Nov 2011 | 8:34 pm
    Ken Jowdy Bulletin brings you this golf resort news.  The Bandon Dunes  was recently rated by Golf Digest magazine as the number one golf resort in America, topping the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links for the first time. There are many reasons why this coastal club in Bandon, Ore., was rated the best.  For more read here. http://www.times-standard.com/sports/ci_19331564

  • Golfweek Announces 2011 Best New Courses

    kenjowdynews
    31 Oct 2011 | 9:47 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Bulletin brings you this Golfweek feature.  The magazine announced the 2011 best new courses.   The Best New list takes into consideration courses that have opened within the past two years.  For the list read here. http://www.golfweek.com/news/2011/oct/27/golfweeks-best-2011-new-courses/
 
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    Ken Jowdy Journal

  • Nick Bonfield's 10 golfers to watch in 2012

    intern1
    5 Jan 2012 | 9:41 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Journal brings you this look at the 2012 PGA Tour season.The Sports Review's Nick Bonfield looks at 10 golfers to keep an eye on in 2012. For more read here: Photo: Martin Kaymer http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/01/golf-feature-ten-golfers-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2012/

  • Australian Golfer Gives Thanks After Earning Tour Card

    intern1
    28 Dec 2011 | 8:50 am
    The Ken Jowdy Journal brings you this nice story from The Australian. Queenslander Rod Pampling recently retained his US PGA Tour membership by the narrowest of margins. Pampling made it into the top 125 and earned a full card for 2012 when he finished 124th on the season money list, with just $2033 to spare. But it was what he did after that has made an impression around the sport. Pampling spent the next month trying to contact every tournament director who gave him a sponsor exemption, thanking them for helping him get his card again. For more read…

  • Rory McIlroy Roars Back to Win Hong Kong Open

    intern1
    5 Dec 2011 | 9:45 pm
    The Ken Jowdy Journal brings you this golf news from Hong Kong. Rory McIlroy rallied to win the Hong Kong Open, holing out on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65.McIlroy started the final round three strokes behind Alvaro Quiros at the Hong Kong Country Club. For more read here. http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/7314687/rory-mcilroy-rallies-claim-hong-kong-open-2

  • Invention Helps Golfers Improve Their Swing

    intern1
    29 Nov 2011 | 7:07 am
    The Ken Jowdy Journal found this item about a cool little invention. Maryland resident Bob McGinnes invented the Golf Addresser, which easily folds and fits in a golf bag. "When opened and laid out, the collapsible plastic tool helps golfers adjust their feet and improve their swing." For more read here.http://www.wtop.com/?nid=70&sid=2649570

  • Montgomerie Plays Favorites with Luke Donald

    intern1
    21 Nov 2011 | 9:37 pm
    Ken Jowdy File delivers this news about European Golfer of the Year candidate Luke Donald.  Colin Montgomerie’s is casting his vote for Luke Donald for European Golfer of the Year despite Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke both surpassing the Englishman by winning majors. For more read below. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/donald_s_display_makes_him_scot_s_pick_for...
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  • Golf Swing Path- Knowing the Model Is Going to Assist Your Golf Swing

    peter
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pm
     Powered by Max Banner Ads You will discover many swing keys to focus on when discussing Correct Golf Swing mechanics, but one which provided you can comprehend and get better at is going to result in more steady golf. The swing plane has been discussed a lot but definately not well understood, so optimistically this article [...] Related posts:What About About Golf Swing Plane? What would you say is an important element of a... Fix Your Swing With The Medicus Dual Hinge Driver The Medicus dual hinge driver is one of the greatest... Golf Buddy World Platinum Golf GPS Model Helps…

  • Essentials Of Golf Swing Instruction Go With Exercises

    peter
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:32 am
    Golfing swing instruction starts with a understanding of the numerous segments of the golfing swing. Understanding the golf swing segments will give anybody a sound foundation to learn all of the tricks of the trade from others and therefore be able to understand any golf swing instruction aimed towards helping them improve their game. There [...] Related posts:Golf Related Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur for the reason that condition... Is There Any Difference Between Nike Golf Clubs And The Discounted Ones Is There Any Difference Between Nike Golf Clubs And The...

  • Improve Your Golfing Swing With Pro Golfing Lessons

    peter
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:04 am
    Golfing Lessons – A Do or Don’t? Not everybody lives in a very populated town that offers a comprehensive supply of golf instructors; fortuitously there are golflessons for newbs and seasoned golfers in L. A. Are available to anybody. If you39;ve thought about golf lessons for newbies, you might be wondering about whether or not [...] Related posts:Making Your Golf Lessons More Efficient With A Golfing Journal You’ll be surprised that many those who take golfing lessons... Improving Your Golf Experience With Golfing Lessons If you have been playing the game of golfing for...

  • This SkyCaddie SGX Is Really Awesome, Read About It Here

    peter
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    SkyCaddie SGX Are you aware the most HOT and probably the most sought after GOLF GPS these days? We introduce you “SkyCaddie SGX”. Also Read SkyCaddie SGX Review Here.   This GOLF GPS is actually an unbelievable GOLF GPS. Many people were talking approximately it lately. They share their evaluations and reviews approximately this product. [...] Related posts:This SkyCaddie SGX Is Really Awesome, Read About It Here SkyCaddie SGX Do you need to shop for a new... This SkyCaddie SG5 Is Really Awesome, Read About It Here SkyCaddie SG5 Are you aware the most HOT and probably... This Bushnell…

  • Izzo Swami 1500 For Specific Playing

    peter
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pm
    There are a number of options which might be available possibly at modifying prices if you’re planning to own for golf GPS. Read this innovative IZZO SWAMI 1500 GPS if you’re going to decide for a necessary golf GPS system that can supply you with the Front, Middle, Back of green options and has solely [...] Related posts:Varieties Of Bags Meant For Playing Golf Alongside golf clubs, a golf bag is one of the... Golf Related Injuries: Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur for the reason that condition... Is There Any Difference Between Nike Golf Clubs And The Discounted Ones…
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  • PGA TOUR Wives Golf Classic

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    The 14th playing of the PGA TOUR Wives Golf Classic raised 000 for the local charity, Hilton Head Heroes. Learn more about the organization at www.pgatourwives.org

  • Golf: Pitch Shot

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am
    Learn the key to hitting a solid pitch shot.

  • Golf Swing Tip: Correcting your reverse pivot & hit the ball farther

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:53 am
    This is the final MtG episode for the year, so remember to tune back in next year for our next season. This episode is devoted entirely to correcting your reverse pivot.Video Rating: 4 / 5

  • Learn English H358 (Hugosite.com)

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:08 pm
    Learn to read and speak English. Free American accent English language lessons for beginners, from Hugosite.comVideo Rating: 4 / 5

  • Golf Swing Drill: Golf Glove Underneath Arm Drill

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:52 am
    Golf Swing Drill: Do you hit good drives, but struggle with the irons? If so, the club is most likely behind you. Use the glove underneath the armpit drill to correct this fault and develop a controlled finish. It’s a great golf swing practice drill to add to your arsenal. If you like…
 
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  • The Swing Path Pump Drill

    22 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    Your swing path is one of the major contributors to the starting direction of your golf shot. Getting your swing to the point where your swing path is consistent is one of the best ways to take your game to the next level. This consistency helps eliminate pull and pushes from your swing, and helps you improve your overall ball striking. Sometimes, visualizing the proper path is difficult – that’s why today we’re sharing with you this great drill that enables you to “see” your path more effectively. Read more...

  • Odyssey Flip-Face Putter

    20 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Source: Odyssey Introduces New Flip Face Putters | The Golf Exchange SirShanksAlot Comments: Alright, this may be gimmicky, but it's still pretty cool - the ultimate transformer of golf clubs is the recently released Odyssey Flip Face Putter. This new putter, available in three different models has two face plate options to choose from - the Metal X insert and the more traditional White Ice. You can switch them by literally pulling the toe and heel apart, and flipping the face over (see pics below). Gotta hand it to Odyssey - this is pretty creative. Retails at $349.99. Read more...

  • Ping Nome Putter Spotted

    17 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm
    Source: Ping "Nome" putter spotted at 2012 Humana Challenge - GolfWRX SirShanksAlot comments: A new Ping putter was spotted out at the Humana Challenge and we've got some pictures below. This putter dubbed the "Nome" – a nickname I actually reserve for a fellow golfer of mine who stands a mere 5 feet tall... and almost the same around – is a pretty sleek looking mallet. Anyways, I digress, enjoy the pictures below (and more at the link above)! We'll try to gather more details as they come in. Read more...

  • A Lesson in Accuracy

    15 Jan 2012 | 2:22 pm
    Accuracy is a characteristic we all are looking to have in our games, especially with the shorter irons. Apart from some fundamental keys, like solid balance, there is one particular swing trait all accurate golfers seem to have adopted. On their downswing they get their shaft in line with their lead arm. If you can emulate this technique in your swing... you will notice how much easier control and keep the ball on-line. Although, some advocates of the two-plane swing may disagree, I like to see my students get into this position as it makes the rest of the downswing incredibly easy and…

  • Ping K15 3-Wood Review

    15 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by.  Today we'll share with you a review from an independent reviewer for the Ping K15 fairway woods.  This forgiving and effortless 3 wood made quite the impression on our reviewer.  See more details below.  Are you a fan of the K15? Or do you loath it? Share your review below! Performance The Ping K15 3 wood is one of the friendliest fairway woods to hit. The K15 could be classified as a game improvement club, yet even low handicapped players will benefit from its forgiveness. The club produces a high launch angle and ball flight which is great for…
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  • Golf Tips On How To Drive a Golf Ball Straight

    dre3325
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:01 am
    Golf Tips On How To Drive a Golf Ball Straight Article by Aaliyah Green Golf Tips On How To Drive a Golf Ball Straight As a golf beginner, it’s very important to learn some skills to drive a ball. Here are some infromative tips for you to learn. You May follow those four practical suggestions: Be Stress Free.We all…

  • Ben Hogan Golf Swing Vs Tiger Woods

    dre3325
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    Ben Hogan Golf Swing Vs Tiger Woods Article by Aaliyah Green Now, more and more golfers want to improve their golf swing. In this article, I would like to talk something about the different between Ben Hogan golf swing…

  • BOGOF Golf Tour 2008 with BBC commentary

    dre3325
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    BOGOF Golf Tour 2008 with BBC commentary – Peter Alliss, Sam Torrence, Ken Brown & Wayne GradyVideo Rating: 5 / 5

  • Downswing Impact Golf Lesson iPhone app Golf

    dre3325
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm
    iPhone app itunes.apple.com www.4golfonline.com Downswing Impact Golf Lesson iPhone app Golf by Mark Crossfield. Learn how the incorrect downswing can effect your golf shots and your ball striking. This is another golf video instruction video from the internet golf professional. Improve your golf with east and simple to understand golf tips…

  • Ping i20 Irons – Consistent Distance Control for the descerning golfer

    dre3325
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:41 am
    Visit bit.ly to learn more and buy the Ping i20 Irons at Golfsmith.comVideo Rating: 0 / 5
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  • Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Tee Times: 3rd Round

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:52 pm
    The 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship third round tee times are as follows: Tee Times Players Players Players 07:20 Alex Cejka Marc Warren Stuart Fee 07:30 Marcus Fraser Jamie Donaldson Richard Green 07:40 Simon Khan Rhys Davies Matthew Zions 07:50 S.S.P Chowrasia Andrew Dodt Søren Kjeldsen 08:00 Gary Boyd George Murray Carlos Del Moral 08:10 David Horsey Oliver Fisher Raphaël Jacquelin 08:20 Peter Lawrie Lee Slattery Shane Lowry 08:30 Michael Campbell Christian Cévaër Richard S. Johnson 08:40 Romain Wattel Jbe Kruger Bernd Wiesberger 08:50 Wen-chong Liang Jeev Milkha Singh Stephen…

  • Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship 2nd Round Leaderboard

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship After the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Thorbjorn Olesen leads the field at 7 under par. Olesen climbed the leaderboard into first place with a 5 under par second round score of 67. Matteo Manassero hit the lowest round score so far of 65 to join Gareth Maybin in 2nd place at 6 under par. See below for the full Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship second round results. Abu Dhabi Golf Championship 2nd Round Leaderboard Position Players Total Strokes Scores 1 Thorbjorn Olesen 137 -7 2 Gareth Maybin 138 -6 2 Matteo Manassero 138 -6 4…

  • Farmers Insurance Open Leaderboard: 1st Round

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:45 am
    Farmers Insurance Open Spencer Levin and Kyle Stanley share the lead after the first round of the 2012 Farmers Insurance Open after hitting 10 under par rounds of 62. Bill Haas ended the day in third place at 9 under par and Vijay Singh, Rod Pampling, Josh Teater and John Huh tied fourth place at 8 under par. Farmers Insurance Open First Round Leaderboard Position Players First Round Scores 1 Spencer Levin 62 -10 1 Kyle Stanley 62 -10 3 Bill Haas 63 -9 4 Vijay Singh 64 -8 4 Rod Pampling 64 -8 4 Josh Teater 64 -8 4 John Huh 64 -8 8 Sang-Moon Bae 65 -7 8 Greg Chalmers 65 -7 8 Justin Leonard 65…

  • Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Prize Money

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:50 am
    Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship The 2012 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship will be played at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates. The total prize fund for the tournament is $2,700,000. Part of the European Tour the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship will take place between Thursday the 26th of January and Sunday the 29th of January. The defending champion is Martin Kaymer who won last years tournament and collected the winner’s prize money which will be €347,024 for 2012. Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Prize Money Position Prize Money 1 €347,024 2 €231,349 3…

  • Farmers Insurance Open Prize Money

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:26 am
    Farmers Insurance Open The 2012 Farmers Insurance Open will have a total prize fund of $6 million. The winner’s prize money will be $1,044,000 and there is also 500 FedExCup points available. The Farmers Insurance Open will be held at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California on the North Course and South Course between Thursday January 26th and Sunday January 29th. The defending champion is Bubba Watson who finished a shot ahead of Phil Mickelson in the 2011 Farmers Insurance Open at 16 under par over the four rounds. Farmers Insurance Open Prize Money The full Farmers Insurance Open prize…
 
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  • Avoiding The Litigation Time Bomb

    Rob Harris
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:10 pm
    By: Rob Harris Michelle Tanzer and I will be speaking in Orlando tomorrow at the PGA Merchandise Show. Our presentation–entitled “Avoiding the Litigation Time Bomb”–will explore the ways that golf-related businesses can utilize their contracts to provide for mediation and arbitration, and thereby avoid the costs, disruptions and uncertainties of litigation. If anyone plans to be at the show, Michelle and I would be delighted to see you.

  • You Go, Girl

    Rob Harris
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:56 pm
    By: Rob Harris Elizabeth Roscoe has accomplished much. She was the first woman appointed to the Province’s Family Court, the second woman to be appointed to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Trial Division, and the first woman appointed to the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Appeal Division which later became the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal. In 2005 she received the Frances Fish Women Lawyers’ Achievement Award. Tonight, Golf Dispute Resolution recognizes Justice Roscoe with its inaugural Nothing Gets In The Way Of This Judge’s Golf Award. In March 2008, Justice Roscoe, a multi-sport…

  • Greenbrier Sued By Delta

    Rob Harris
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:04 pm
    By: Rob Harris Barely a year and a half ago, the West Virginia governor and other notables were out in force, celebrating the launch of Delta Air Lines’ daily, nonstop service from Atlanta and New York to the Greenbrier resort. Coupled with the inaugural Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament, then Governor Manchin was exuberant in welcoming Delta. ”I commend the Greenbrier County state and local officials, Jim Justice and Delta Air Lines for their partnership to bring this new air travel service to fruition. Air travel is one of the most convenient and key resources that will help…

  • Town Trusts Trump To Trim Trees

    Rob Harris
    22 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pm
    By: Rob Harris The website for Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes, California is worth a look. Especially from my confines in the wintertime Northeast, the oceanfront Pete Dye design looks magnificent. As with many things Trump-related, however, conflict is not far away. In the case of Palos Verdes, the Trump organization has been engaged in a five year struggle to plant a row of tall evergreen trees along the side of the club’s driving range.Neighborhood resistance has focused on concerns about the potential obstruction of ocean views. News reports suggest the landscaping…

  • Trump Deal Approved By NYC

    Rob Harris
    19 Jan 2012 | 11:12 pm
    By: Rob Harris UPDATE: We recently referred to the New York Times story regarding criticism over the proposed plan to permit the Trump organization to manage the new golf course that New York City is building near the Whitestone Bridge. The Times has just done a follow up story, announcing that the City has approved the plan. You can read the article here.
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    The Golf Geek

  • Could using GPS actually harm your golf game?

    Allan
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:59 pm
    Does Hi-Tech always equal good golf? Golfers all over the world will have been desperate for Santa to bring them a GPS or another distance measuring device (DMD). I wasn’t one of them. Yes, it would have an uphill struggle convincing Mrs Geek to buy me one. But that’s not why I didn’t ask. I [...]

  • The HitchHiker’s Guide to Golf Improvement

    Allan
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:12 pm
    Want to know WHAT to do to lower your golf scores? It’s easier than you think. Really. You already know it. Fans of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy know what I’m talking about. In a far-flung galaxy, a race of people given to philosophy build the greatest computer to get to The Answer. The [...]

  • A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

    Allan
    21 Dec 2011 | 5:56 pm
    I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time and comment on my posts. I’ve had a ball running this site, and your input is what’s made it so enjoyable. It’s been quite a year – I launched this site in March, and it’s been building ever since. I’m going to take a [...]

  • David Beckham’s Big Mistake – Can It Really Help Us Improve At Golf?

    Allan
    14 Dec 2011 | 7:03 pm
      A wee thought to supplement last week’s blog post… There’s an important point I didn’t make explicit. And David Beckham could tell you exactly what it is. What am I talking about? What does David Beckham have to do with why we golf? There was a time when Beckham had the sporting world at [...]

  • Surprisingly Simple Strategies for On-Course Satisfaction: A How-To Guide

    Allan
    7 Dec 2011 | 8:41 pm
      If you’re unhappy with your golf game, here are a few steps you can take right now to help you be happier on the course. Let’s start with a question. Why do you think so many recreational golfers are unhappy with their golf games? Why do you become unhappy? Is it because they’re incurable [...]
 
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    Peerless Golf

  • Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011

    Jordan J. Caron
    2 Jan 2012 | 10:24 pm
    Achieving a lower golf handicap is really easy. How can I say that? Because if you follow this blog on a regular basis and put some effort into your game, you will have all the tools you need. But before we get into my top 10 posts from 2011, Happy New Year! I truly hope [...]

  • Top 10 Clutchest shots on the PGA Tour in 2011

    Jordan J. Caron
    19 Dec 2011 | 10:05 pm
    These are some of the best golf shots in 2011. Instead of just listing the best, I thought it would be better to post what I think were the clutchest ones. Ranking them was tough but I tried to do so based on difficultly, significance of the event and moment during the round the shot occurred. #10 [...]

  • Why Do We Golf?

    Jordan J. Caron
    17 Dec 2011 | 6:47 pm
    I would highly suggest reading this book if you’re looking for golf books for beginners. It will give you a better understanding about the game why so many people get hooked on it. Many people have a hard time doing understanding why so many golf this sport. Originally I started up a blog called Beyond [...]

  • Astalavista shanks!

    Jordan J. Caron
    16 Dec 2011 | 2:26 pm
    So you’ve come here to learn how to cure the shanks in golf. Awesome! I have helped lots of players deal with this problem many times so have to fear, the shank curer is here! The dreaded “s” word is something just about every golfer has encountered at some point either on the range or [...]

  • Boost your golf course IQ after reading this

    Jordan J. Caron
    25 Nov 2011 | 11:38 pm
    This post on proper golf course strategy gave birth while I was thinking about adding onto my post on Royal Melbourne earlier in the week. But I discovered that I was coming up with a notable lesson on the importance of managing ones game around the golf course. Conditions at the Presidents Cup exemplified what [...]
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  • Farmers Insurance Open: Second Round Open Thread

    Conor
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Trev Immelman: luxury golf swing. Open thread time! The Torrey Pines North Course put up about as much fight as the 2004 US Ryder Cup team yesterday (what, too soon?), yielding two 62s, a 63 and host of 64s. Today, as those who dominated Thursday’s leaderboard transition to the trickier South Course, a degree of equilibrium should be restored. Points of (dis)interest: Phil Mickelson. Lefty teed off today in a tie for 147th place. Wherefore art his golf game? Remember when Andres Romero was the most exciting player in world golf? Say what you like, but Rod Pampling will forever be the…

  • A Presidential Pastime

    Conor
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Obama and Uncle Joe wiffling about on the Eisenhower putting green. Never the most populist of sports, golf takes on a problematic political connotation in times of crisis. Synonymous for a large chunk of the electorate with cronyism, indulgence and naivety, a taste for spending time on the links – as opposed, say, to clearing brush on a Texas ranch – can, it seems, prove a damaging habit for a President to entertain. But, as Martin Davis notes in a column for CNN, the magnitude of incumbent’s golf habit is dwarfed by those of a handful of 20th-century presidents. Did you…

  • Ouch! Callaway Posts Mammoth 2011 Loss

    Conor
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    "Shareholders, our fate is in the hands of this man..." Equipment manufacturer Callaway Golf has closed out a dismal 2011 by releasing its fourth-quarter financial results. The company, based in Carlsbad, California, recorded losses of $24 million in the final months of last year, contributing to an overall decline in year-on-year revenue of nearly $80 million and loss of approximately $30 million. Mike Freeman of the U-T San Diego has the details: “The golf equipment maker said it lost 41 cents a share in the quarter, excluding certain charges, compared with a 40 cent…

  • Day Two in Abu Dhabi: The Plot Thickens

    Conor
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am
    Thørbjorn Olesen, obviously. As expected, the 36-hole leader of the Abu Dhabi Championship is 22 years of age and the possessor of a world-beating long game. He doesn’t, however, go by the name of Rory McIlroy. Thørbjorn Olesen may not yet have reached the dizzying professional heights of his Northern Irish doppelganger, but his already enviable palmarès suggests a similar level of acclaim may not be long in arriving. After carding a promising opening round of 70 in the toughest of yesterday’s conditions, the Dane required a mere 67 shots to complete his round this morning.

  • Farmers Insurance Open: First Round Open Thread

    Conor
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Phil Mickelson: hmmmm... Golf’s biggest draw may be halfway around the world, but that doesn’t mean the PGA Tour has ground to a halt. I mean, we’ve been over this: there’s six million dollars on offer at Torrey Pines! In deference to PGA Tour logic (formula: prizemoney on offer is proportional to prestige of tournament), I am compelled to comment. And so are you. Possible points of (dis)interest: Crazy scoring. The trials of Phil Mickelson. Spencer Levin’s steady progression from fiery college stand-out to fiery PGA Tour cash hoover. Bill Haas: is he a big deal…
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    Yet Another Great Golf Blog

  • Need Help! – Have You Tried A Golf Simulator?

    Golf Newz
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    Hey There, We need your help with a project we’re working on. We need some reviews of golf simulators, it doesn’t matter where you used it or if you own one yourself, we need to know more about simulators of all sizes and costs! Some basic research has shown that they range in price from very inexpensive to very expensive. Price ranges from Opti Shot by “Dancin Dogg Golf” for $399, the P3 Proswing for $599 all the way up to very high end such as TruGolf Simulators and aboutGolf Simulators that are in the $20,000 to $40,000 range. It would be great if you could share…

  • Official 2012 Rules of Golf

    Golf Newz
    6 Jan 2012 | 5:26 am
    The Official 2012 rules of golf are in-depth, detailed and sometimes quite confusing. Regardless of how sticky some of the rules may appear it is still important to follow these rules in order to maintain integrity in golf, the handicapping system and of course, yourself. The R and A and the USGA made a few alterations to the rules of golf in 2012, most notably the Webb Simpson rule regarding a ball at rest on the putting green. In 2011 there was a major rule change regarding the disqualification for returning an incorrect score card after an obscure penalty. You can read about that rules…

  • Golf Etiquette – Video

    Golf Newz
    5 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am
    With the New Year upon us I thought it would be at least a little helpful to share a video on Golf Etiquette. I’ve been playing for almost 20 years now and I learned early on that a great way to gain respect on the course, particularly for young players, is to have an understanding of best practices of golf etiquette. When I was in my late teens, during the Pre-Tiger Era it was practically impossible to find younger players to play with and I commonly found myself on the course with players at least 3 times my age. A Game of Tradition The guys I played with had been playing since the 40’s…

  • Tigerians v Anti-Tigerians

    Golf Newz
    7 Dec 2011 | 10:51 am
    It’s become apparently evident just how divided the golf landscape is in regard to the like or dislike of Tiger Woods. I made every attempt to steer clear of the computer Sunday night after Tiger’s win, I figured I would give it some time, I didn’t believe that it was enough of an event to really get into the discussion. I finally gave into the temptation, after too much thought to ignore. I think it’s time we actually create political affiliations around this Tiger and Anti-Tiger issue. Tigerian – (ti-jar-e-en)An individual who understands the profound impact Tiger Woods…

  • It’s All About Putting

    Golf Newz
    25 Nov 2011 | 4:56 pm
    Guest Post – Dave Taylor “The Putting Clinic” After watching Mark O’Meara drain a 20 footer to win The Masters in 1998, then watching Phil making his 18 foot putt to win The Masters in 2004 and finally seeing Tiger sink that 12 footer to tie Rocco Mediate for The 2008 US Open, only one word came into my mind each of those times, “WOW”! In arguably two of the largest sporting arenas in the world, with thousands of people in attendance and millions watching on television, those gentlemen made those putts. How many times have you watched a PGA Tour Pro miss a 4 foot putt on the…
 
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  • LIVE from the PGA Merchandise Show

    FreeBirdee
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:59 pm

  • Bubba Watson's PINK Driver

    FreeBirdee
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pm
    Bubba Watson will be using a pink PING driver for the 2012 PGA season. It’s a left-handed G20 8.5º with a pink-colored True Temper BiMatrx shaft. Bubba is raising money for charity with every 300+ yard drive this year. Learn more at BubbaWatsonGolf.com Click here for photo gallery

  • The Best Moustaches in Golf

    FreeBirdee
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    Here are our favorite moustaches in the game, past and present. Vote for your favorite.

  • Miguel Angel Jimenez Pre-Round Warm Up

    FreeBirdee
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pm

  • Hank Haney's Tiger Woods Book Out 1 Week Before The Masters

    FreeBirdee
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Tiger Woods’ former swing coach Hank Haney will publish a book about the time he spent with the 14 time Major Champion. Haney coached the world’s former #1 player (current #25) from March 2004 to May 2010. Not surprisingly, Tiger isn’t too keen on the idea. “I think it’s unprofessional and very disappointing,” Woods told ESPN.com in a telephone interview, “especially because it’s someone I worked with and trusted as a friend.” Haney, the host of his own TV Show on Golf Channel, has defended his decision to publish a book, “I was a witness to…
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