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Hawaii without LPGA Tour events in 2010

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm
Tiger moves into the lead at Congressional

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm
Woods to play exhibition to help Begay charity

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm
Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm
Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead

2 Jul 2009 | 10:15 pm

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After hosting three LPGA events in 2008, Hawaii to have none in 2010

2 Jul 2009 | 8:03 pm

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With 64s, Pressel, Kim and Diaz share first-round lead at Jamie Farr

2 Jul 2009 | 7:59 pm

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Kim leads AT&T National by 3 after course-record 62 at Congressional

2 Jul 2009 | 4:19 pm

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Kaymer overcomes blister and bogey to tie course record in French Open

2 Jul 2009 | 4:18 pm

PARIS -- Martin Kaymer tied a course record with a 9-under 62 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Alstom French Open on the European Tour.
Final results from the 42nd PGA Professional National Championship

1 Jul 2009 | 10:04 pm

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. -- Here are the final scores and earnings from the 42nd PGA Professional National Championship, played at Twin Warriors Golf Club:

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Final results from the 42nd PGA Professional National Championship

1 Jul 2009 | 10:04 pm

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. -- Here are the final scores and earnings from the 42nd PGA Professional National Championship, played at Twin Warriors Golf Club:
Haney and PGA.com sign deal for exclusive golf instruction series

30 Jun 2009 | 2:28 pm

PGA.com, the Official Site of The PGA of America, announced today a development deal to air an exclusive online series of golf instructional segments from world renowned golf coach and 25-year PGA member Hank Haney. As part of this Hank Haney-branded instructional platform, this webisode series is expected to begin production in the next few months and will include golf tips on all aspects of the game, both mental and physical.
Facilities nationwide offer diverse menu of family activities in July

30 Jun 2009 | 2:26 pm

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Throughout the month of July, affordable family fun is just a short par 3 away as PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide encourage families to hit the links through special activities during the fourth annual Family Golf Month.
Native American youngsters receive expert instruction at clinic

30 Jun 2009 | 2:23 pm

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. -- With a heritage of building its own success stories in growing the game, some 20 Sun Country PGA Professionals met 90 Native American junior golfers Saturday for more than a traditional afternoon of golf instruction.
Santa Ana Pueblo's Paquin continues quest to grow golf in Southwest

30 Jun 2009 | 2:22 pm

SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. -- The long and winding road of growing the game of golf among the tribal members of Santa Ana Pueblo -- one of 19 pueblos in New Mexico -- nears its second decade.

PGA.COM :: PGA Tour Headlines
Kim leads AT&T National by 3 after course-record 62 at Congressional

2 Jul 2009 | 4:19 pm

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Woods doubles as host and star attraction as AT&T National starts

1 Jul 2009 | 3:15 pm

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On 1-year anniversary of drug testing, PGA Tour is clean, says Finchem

1 Jul 2009 | 3:11 pm

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PGA Tour to go ahead with groove changes for irons and wedges in 2010

30 Jun 2009 | 10:05 pm

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Tiger learned to chase par via game his father devised for him

30 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pm

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PGA.COM :: LPGA Tour Headlines
After hosting three LPGA events in 2008, Hawaii to have none in 2010

2 Jul 2009 | 8:03 pm

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With 64s, Pressel, Kim and Diaz share first-round lead at Jamie Farr

2 Jul 2009 | 7:59 pm

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Shin captures Wegmans LPGA by seven for her fifth win in last year

28 Jun 2009 | 4:09 pm

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Shin extends her margin to four over Pressel on Day 3 at Wegmans LPGA

27 Jun 2009 | 5:09 pm

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Shin builds narrow lead over Pressel and Wie at stormy Wegmans LPGA

26 Jun 2009 | 8:42 pm

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PGA.COM :: Nationwide Tour Headlines
Gillis breaks from pack to capture first win at Nationwide Players Cup

28 Jun 2009 | 4:04 pm

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- Tom Gillis broke from the pack early in the final round of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup on Sunday and went on to fire a 2-under-par 70 and earn his first Nationwide Tour win.
Birdies on four of last five holes put Gillis up by one at Players Cup

27 Jun 2009 | 5:11 pm

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- Tom Gillis birdied four of his final five holes Saturday to move into the lead after three rounds of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup. Gillis posted a 6-under 66 at the Pete Dye Golf Club to get to 13-under 203 and a one-stroke lead over Kyle Reifers (64) and Jeff Gove (68).
Nearing Champions Tour, Peoples grabs halfway lead at Players Cup

26 Jun 2009 | 4:55 pm

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- David Peoples turns 50 next January and is looking forward to a long and productive career with his peers on the Champions Tour. For now, the soon-to-be senior is honing his game with a younger crowd on the Nationwide Tour and faring quite well.
Sporting new persona, Iles grabs lead at Nationwide Tour Players Cup

25 Jun 2009 | 5:40 pm

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- New Zealand's Brad Iles posted a 7-under-par 65 late Thursday afternoon and grabbed the first-round lead at the Nationwide Tour Players Cup. Iles holds a one-stroke margin over Canadian Brad Fritsch and a two-shot edge over Ron Whittaker, Steve Wheatcroft and Brian Stuard.
Enloe wins Nationwide Fort Smith Classic over Tidland in sudden death

21 Jun 2009 | 4:29 pm

FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Jason Enloe calmly sank a two-foot par putt on the first hole of a playoff Sunday to beat Chris Tidland and win the Fort Smith Classic for his second career Nationwide Tour triumph.

PGA.COM :: Industry News Headlines
Ballesteros launches cancer foundation as he continues recovery

25 Jun 2009 | 1:54 pm

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PGA Tour player Smith in shock after wife's death in SUV-bus accident

23 Jun 2009 | 2:53 pm

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PGA Tour player Smith's wife killed, children hurt in SUV-bus accident

22 Jun 2009 | 10:41 pm

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Course catering to military veterans inspires Nicklaus and others

16 Jun 2009 | 5:05 pm

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Green has lower right leg amputated, is listed in good condition

15 Jun 2009 | 1:01 pm

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Rosaforte: Quiet Please!

Tim Rosaforte

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

With two wins already this season but more on his mind, Brian Gay is preparing for the British Open
Bonk: Holiday Traditions

Thomas Bonk

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Players at the AT&T National planned to spend this weekend on the golf course, but they still relish their own boyhood 4th of July traditions
August 2009 Table of Contents

Golf Digest

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

PGA Championship Preview, America's 50 Greatest Teachers, 10 Rules from Corey Pavin, Geoff Ogilvy: Swing Sequence, Tiger Woods: High irons, low chips, Breaking 100-90-80, Little Bubba, Big Bubba, U.S. Open Challenge, Public golf
The Search Is On For New Hot List Testers

Stina Sternberg

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Do you have what it takes to become a member of the exclusive Golf Digest Hot List testing panel? Then here's a mission for you.
Tiger Woods: Try My 4-Iron Chip Shot

Tiger Woods

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Bump it over the fringe, and let it roll out

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Jamie Farr Classic/Se Ri Pak Shootout Thursday: The Fireworks Are Starting Early, But Paula Creamer's Sitting Them Out

The Constructivist

2 Jul 2009 | 8:56 am

I guess Paula Creamer decided that resting her injured thumb for another week would be the best way to prepare for the U.S. Women's Open, because she's listed as a DNS (Did Not Start) on the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic leaderboard. Too bad for her, as the birdies are coming fast and furious so far in the morning pairings. And Suzann Pettersen just topped everyone by acing the 2nd hole to jump to -4 on her day and pull within 2 shots of the leader, Inbee Park, who seems to always heat up around Open time. The 68 that Shi Hyun Ahn just posted--putting her at -3 at the end of her 1st day on…
Walking the Wegmans with Onechan

The Constructivist

1 Jul 2009 | 4:21 am

No, this is not a post about taking my 5-and-a-half-year-old daughter to the grocery store. Sorry to disappoint you.What this is about is the road trip a jet-lagged onechan and I took to the Rochester area to spend Saturday and Sunday at the Wegmans LPGA tournament at Locust Hills Golf Club. We got to hook up with my mom and dad for a little while, follow Mika Miyazato and then Ai Miyazato, play in the Sports Zone, meet Meredith Duncan, face off in Wii golf, and avoid every single drop of rain that fell on Pittsford that weekend. What I didn't get to do was try out the LPGA's new blogger…
Onechan, Wegmans LPGA Sketch Artist

The Constructivist

1 Jul 2009 | 3:21 am

Onechan: 1st Green, Locust HillsOriginally uploaded by the_constructivist18Here's onechan's take on what she had seen on the 1st hole of the Locust Hills Golf Club, while following Mika Miyazato, Na Yeon Choi, and Reilly Rankin. For context, click here.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Preview/Predictions/Pairings

The Constructivist

30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

The Se Ri Pak Shootout, so nicknamed after its 5-time winner--otherwise known as the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic--is the lead-in to the U.S. Women's Open this season, so the field is a particularly strong one, augmented by top college players and now new pros Amanda Blumenherst and Maria Hernandez.Last year, Paula Creamer opened with a 60 and barely held on for a wire-to-wire win. This year, she's coming off a WD at the Wegmans due to a thumb injury and has dropped to #8 on Hound Dog's list of the hottest 20 players on the LPGA, so this week's PakPicker's going to be a challenge,…
The Best of the Young Guns: Senior Standouts, June 2009 Edition

The Constructivist

30 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

With the rookie class of 2009 rocking the Wegmans and Ji-Yai Shin getting her 2nd LPGA victory as a rookie (and 5th overall) last week, Hound Dog's suggestion that the reign of the rookie class of 2006 as the LPGA's best ever may be a short one is well taken. But even if the '09ers surpass the '06ers over the course of a single season, what about the long run? Let's put it this way: the Senior Standouts have 7 players in the million-dollar club in career winnings (and 3 more could get there by season's end). How many other rookie classes are that deep? We'll check in on their closest…

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Diaz, Kemp Share Farr Lead

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Jul 2009 | 3:40 pm

SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) -- With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Tiger Moves Into Lead at Congressional

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Jul 2009 | 3:10 pm

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.
Woods to Play Exhibition to Help Begay Charity

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Jul 2009 | 1:40 pm

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Tiger Woods is helping out longtime friend Notah Begay III, agreeing to play in his charity Skins Game at Turning Stone Resort next month to support Native American youth.
Echenique Leads After 2nd Round of French Open

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 Jul 2009 | 1:20 pm

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) -- Rafa Echenique of Argentina took a two-stroke lead at the French Open after shooting a 4-under 67 on Friday.
Rejuvenated Kim Sets a Course Record

By LARRY DORMAN

3 Jul 2009 | 7:38 am

Anthony Kim, who has battled shoulder and thumb injuries, shot a Congressional Country Club course-record 62 on Thursday, finishing eight shots under par.

Golf Digest News
Rosaforte: Quiet Please!

Tim Rosaforte

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

With two wins already this season but more on his mind, Brian Gay is preparing for the British Open
Bonk: Holiday Traditions

Thomas Bonk

2 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Players at the AT&T National planned to spend this weekend on the golf course, but they still relish their own boyhood 4th of July traditions
August 2009 Table of Contents

Golf Digest

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

PGA Championship Preview, America's 50 Greatest Teachers, 10 Rules from Corey Pavin, Geoff Ogilvy: Swing Sequence, Tiger Woods: High irons, low chips, Breaking 100-90-80, Little Bubba, Big Bubba, U.S. Open Challenge, Public golf
LPGA: Three Tied For Lead

AP

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Morgan Pressel, Song-Hee Kim and Laura Diaz each shot a seven-under 64 to claim a share of the first-round lead
The Search Is On For New Hot List Testers

Stina Sternberg

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Do you have what it takes to become a member of the exclusive Golf Digest Hot List testing panel? Then here's a mission for you.

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Rafa Echenique stays hot, lead French Open by two

Associated Press

3 Jul 2009 | 3:34 pm

Rafa Echenique of Argentina leads the French Open by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 67 in the second round.
Tiger Woods moves into AT&T National lead with 4-under 66

Associated Press

3 Jul 2009 | 3:32 pm

Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66.
Tiger Woods to play exhibition to help Begay charity

Associated Press

3 Jul 2009 | 2:15 pm

Tiger Woods is helping out longtime friend Notah Begay III, agreeing to play in his charity Skins Game at Turning Stone Resort next month to support Native American youth.
Paula Creamer says she'll play in U.S. Women's Open

Associated Press

3 Jul 2009 | 9:17 am

Paula Creamer plans to play in the U.S. Women's Open next week despite a sore thumb.
AT&T National: Tiger Woods has that sinking feeling in Round 1

Jason Sobel

2 Jul 2009 | 10:54 pm

Tiger Woods seemed to drain every putt he looked at in Round 1 of the AT&T National on Thursday. Had he been able to roll the rock like that at Bethpage Black, he'd be basking in the glow of his 15th major victory, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.

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600 Holes in 16 Hours

3 Jul 2009 | 3:39 am

In the world of golf marathoners, you have your tortoises and your hares. Several weeks ago I wrote about Bob Kurtz, an Alabama golf marathoner who completed a 500-hole outing....
Gallery: Turnberry Ailsa Course

2 Jul 2009 | 8:33 am

The 2009 British Open is the next major on the schedule, and it takes place July 16-19 on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry. The Turnberry Resort is on the Ayshire coastline...
Is the LPGA Dying?

1 Jul 2009 | 10:18 am

Is the LPGA dying? That question is asked in our Golf Forum by forum member "gohawaii," who happens to be About.com's Hawaii guide John Fischer. John is an avid LPGA fan...
LPGA Loses October Tournament After Organizers Drop Out

1 Jul 2009 | 4:10 am

Another tournament down for the LPGA Tour. Kapalua Land Company, the organizers of the LPGA Kapalua Classic played at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii, informed the LPGA the company will not...
New Equipment from Adams, Tour Edge, KZG, More

30 Jun 2009 | 6:46 am

Time for another gallery rounding up new golf equipment coming to retail markets now. The Adams Speedline 9032LS driver leads off, and is joined by the Adams Speedline 9032Ti fairway...

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Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead (AP)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:34 pm

With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Diaz looked discouraged with the putt halfway to the final hole but then hopped in celebration when the 12-foot birdie try went in, giving her a 4-under 67 and a share of the lead with Kemp (63) at 11-under 131.
Round 2, AT&T National (PGATOUR.com)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

Round 2, AT&T National
Golf Capsules (AP)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:10 pm

Tiger Woods lived up to his hopes of being a "greedy host" Friday when he salvaged his round during a shaky stretch and shot 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead at his AT&T National with the lowest 36-hole ever at Congressional. Woods was at 10-under 130, breaking by one shot the previous 36-hole record set last year by Tom Pernice Jr.
Tiger moves into lead at Congressional (AP)

3 Jul 2009 | 3:02 pm

The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. Woods lived up to his hopes of being a "greedy host" when he salvaged his round during a shaky stretch in the middle and shot 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead at his AT&T National with the lowest 36-hole ever at Congressional Country Club.
Woods to play exhibition to help Begay charity (AP)

3 Jul 2009 | 1:28 pm

Tiger Woods is helping out longtime friend Notah Begay III, agreeing to play in his charity Skins Game at Turning Stone Resort next month to support Native American youth. Begay declined to comment and kept his head down when asked if Woods was playing in his event, then stopped 20 yards later and said with a smile, "I need to win some skins." Woods' agent at IMG confirmed he would...

PGATOUR.com News
Round 2, AT&T National

3 Jul 2009 | 3:26 pm

KIM, FURYK, ROUND 2 FINISHED FOR DAY (5:45 p.m.): Three birdies, three bogeys. That was Anthony Kim's round today. It was not only eight shots worse than yesterday's round, it was far from a flag-hunting day.
Woods to play exhibition to help pal Begay's charity

3 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pm

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Echenique grabs 36-hole lead in French Open

3 Jul 2009 | 1:08 pm

Read full story for latest details.
What they said: Rod Pampling

3 Jul 2009 | 11:13 am

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What they said: Tiger Woods

3 Jul 2009 | 11:12 am

MORE INTERVIEWS: AT&T National transcript archive

LPGA.com News & Entertainment
Choi, Mayorkas sign on as LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Tour captains

3 Jul 2009 | 1:47 pm
Wegmans LPGA First-round notes and interviews

2 Jul 2009 | 6:42 pm

At 8:35 p.m., first round action of the 33rd playing of the Wegmans LPGA was suspended due to darkness, and play will resume first thing in the morning.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger First-round notes and interviews

2 Jul 2009 | 6:34 pm

Laura Diaz, Morgan Pressel and Song-Hee Kim all fired 7-under-par 64s in the opening round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger, and all will take a one-stroke advantage into round two.
Single day tickets now available for the 2009 Solheim Cup

2 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

Single day tickets for the 2009 Solheim Cup at Rich Harvest Farms are now available for purchase while supplies last at all Jewel-Osco locations and at www.SolheimCup.com. Weekly Grounds and PING Pavilion may still be purchased online only for $125 & $350 respectively.
South Korean players donate time to Ronald McDonald House

2 Jul 2009 | 7:41 am

On Monday, June 29th in Toledo, a “crowd” of thirty South Korean LPGA players paid a visit to the Ronald McDonald House of NW Ohio. The South Korean player base, which makes up about one-third of international players on Tour, had been searching for a U.S.-based community and charity that they could directly impact to show their support and gratitude for fans and sponsors here in the states.

Waggle Room
Spotlight Hole: Congressional's Par 3 10th

Ryan Ballengee

3 Jul 2009 | 1:21 pm

A view of the 10th hole from green level As you know, I like to find one particular hole at each tournament that I go to and spend a good amount of time watching groups pass through. It helps give me a sense of the tournament field and how they're playing, but also helps me to experience the tournament by being surrounded by a single gallery.I had my fiancee here with me today - her first tournament ever - so I wanted to find a fun hole for her. She also wanted to see Anthony Kim roll through, so we picked the par 3 10th hole. On the card it plays 218 yards. It's a…
2009 US Women's Open Grouping & Tee Times

Ryan Ballengee

3 Jul 2009 | 12:57 pm

The USGA released the groupings and tee times for the US Women's Open, which is next week at Saucon Valley CC in Bethlehem, PA. Here are some of my favorite groupings: Karrie Webb, Australia; Pat Hurst, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Ai Miyazato, Japan Song-Hee Kim, Korea; Katherine Hull, Australia; Angela Stanford, Saginaw, Texas Irene Cho, La Habra, Calif.; Tbd Tbd, Far Hills, N.J.; A-Katherine Perry, Cary, N.C. Paula Creamer, Pleasanton, Calif.; In-Kyung Kim, Korea; Lorena Ochoa, Mexico A-Alexis Thompson, Coral Springs, Fla.; A-Jessica Korda, Bradenton, Fla.; A-Kimberly Kim, Hilo, Hawaii Morgan…
A Good Weekend for Scoring Ahead at the AT&T National

Ryan Ballengee

3 Jul 2009 | 9:24 am

The bunched leaderboard at the AT&T National suggests two things: the best players in the world are largely on their games and that there may be more fireworks on the course than off of it this Indepdence Day weekend. Anthony Kim kicked off the festivities early yesterday by shooting a course record 62 at Congressional. As defending champion, Kim is clearly comfortable at this golf course - perhaps a sign of good fortune for the US Open in two years' time. It may be an ever better sign for the present. Kim has not registered a top ten finish since the season opening…
Vijay Singh's New Putting Grip

TheGreenBlazer

2 Jul 2009 | 3:35 pm

When it comes to the putting grips of the game's top players, there should be no surprises nowadays. Vijay Singh reinforced that notion at the AT&T National on Thursday by debuting a cross-handed grip on his belly putter with a dash of claw. Don't be surprised if he adds a SuperStroke prototype to the mix next week. Vijay has made more putting grip changes than perhaps anyone in the game. Now he has decided to combine every grip change he has ever made.
A Sobering Preview of the 2010 LPGA Tour Schedule

Ryan Ballengee

2 Jul 2009 | 8:33 am

A couple of days ago, we found out that the LPGA Tour's Kapalua LPGA Classic tournament will not be held this year after the resort was unable to find a title sponsor. The tournament was held last year (and signed through 2012) under the pretenses that Kapalua would be able to find a title sponsor this season. Further, last week's Tour stop - the Wegmans LPGA up in Rochester, NY - is not certain that they will return next season. Given the increased tournament fees that the LPGA Tour is imposing upon all of its tournaments, Wegmans is only willing to continue as a sponsor if they…

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Jamie Farr Classic - 1st Round

hound dog

2 Jul 2009 | 8:13 pm

Laura Diaz, Morgan Pressel and Song-Hee Kim opened with 64s to lead at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Suzann Pettersen and Michelle Wie are tied for fourth one shot behind while six others are two shots back. There were birdies aplenty today as an incredible 65 players scored in the 60s and 115 shot even par or better. Only six of the 146 players who started the day shot worse than +3 74. For Diaz, it was her best round of the season by four shots as she played the back nine in -5 31. It was Pressel's best round of the year by two strokes and it matched her…
No Vacancy

hound dog

1 Jul 2009 | 4:33 am

As Commissioner Bivens has made clearer her vision of growing the LPGA brand, it was presumed by a few (myself not included) that she was going to shrink the Tour's rank and file and feed them to the Futures Tour. While that hasn't exactly happened, we do seem to be heading towards a similar situation. The sparse schedule during the first half of the 2009 season has shown me a trend that, while I was aware of its primary effect, had escaped me when I first realized the number of off-weeks. Take a look at the Tour leaders in Events Played going into the Farr. 11 players have…
Kapalua Kaput

hound dog

1 Jul 2009 | 4:09 am

First Caddie Larry reported the rumor, then The Constructivist found confirmation. Here's another report on the demise of the Kapalua LPGA Classic. We're down to 28 events now. There will be a two-week break in the schedule this October between Navistar and China (which BTW still doesn't have a host course determined). If I weren't going on vacation Friday I would really be depressed right now.
Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Preview

hound dog

30 Jun 2009 | 3:00 pm

Defending Champion - Paula Creamer Highland Meadows Golf Club Sylvania, Ohio 72 holes, begins Thursday Par 71, 6428 yards Field Score - 95 Tournament Odds - from Oddschecker.com Last Player In - Michelle Ellis (#165) First Players Out -Becky Lucidi (#167), Carri Wood Scoring Averages - 71.48 (2008), 72.04 (2007), 71.56 (2006) 2009 Scoring Average to date - 72.78 U.S TV coverage (all times EDT): Fri 4p-6p ESPN2 Sat 3p-5p ESPN2 Sun 4p-6p ESPN2 One of my favorite events, the Klinger Klassic in Toledo will be contested for the 25th time beginning…
Who Stands Out Among the Senior Standouts?

The Constructivist

30 Jun 2009 | 10:51 am

For Hound Dog's readers, here are the top 12 members of the LPGA's Class of 2006. Simply the Best1. Seon Hwa Lee: She's suffering through the 1st so-so season of her career. But if she can just start hitting a few more greens per tournament, she could be back in the winner's circle any given week. Her putting's been pretty solid and has been improving of late, so she just needs to give herself more birdie chances to get back to contending. She's hitting an astounding 82.7% of her fairways and has average distance, so clearly it's time to work on her irons. Check out Happy Fan's career…

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Diaz, Kemp share 1-shot lead in Farr

3 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pm

A 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole gives Laura Diaz, winless since 2002, a share of the Jamie Farr lead after 36 holes in Ohio.
Tiger takes round 2, leads Congressional

3 Jul 2009 | 3:31 pm

Tiger is on top of the leaderboard with 10-under at the conclusion of round 2. First-round leader Anthony Kim falls 2 back.
Tiger moves into lead at Congressional

3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pm

Tiger Woods salvaged his round during a shaky stretch in the middle and shot 4-under 66 Friday to take a one-shot lead at the AT&T National with the lowest 36-hole ever at Congressional Country Club. "Either I hit it pretty close to the hole, within 10 feet, or I was missing greens," Woods said. "So it was a little bit of two ends today. It was nice to actually get a score out of it.
Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead; Pressel 1 back

3 Jul 2009 | 3:25 pm

With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. Diaz looked discouraged with the putt halfway to the final hole but then hopped in celebration when the 12-foot birdie try went in, giving her a 4-under 67 and a share of the lead with Kemp (63) at 11-under 131. Kemp had never led in her year and a half as a pro, while Diaz is winless since two victories in 2002.
Scores

3 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pm

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The Golf Blog
Tiger Woods tourney: AT&T National this week

Chunkedit

30 Jun 2009 | 2:54 pm
Win McMurry recaps Kenny Perry's win at Traveler's

mulligan

30 Jun 2009 | 4:22 am
Lucas Glover delivers Top 10 Letterman

mulligan

24 Jun 2009 | 2:34 pm
Ricky Barnes looked so strong for 3 rounds, but his swing did not hold up

mulligan

24 Jun 2009 | 4:52 am

Ricky Barnes made the most of the favorable draw on Friday. At one point, Barnes was at -11, with a 6 shot lead. He played well, but his swing has a lot of moving parts that rely heavily on timing. By Monday, that timing was just a little off, and his swing, to be honest, did not look good. Playing next to Lucas Glover, it seemed pretty obvious who had the better shot to win on Monday.
David Duval's stellar U.S. Open at Bethpage

mulligan

24 Jun 2009 | 4:48 am

Welcome back, David Duval. Crazy stat: Duval apparently had the most birdies this week, with 19. If he didn't have a triple bogey from a plugged ball in the bunker on 3, he would have won the U.S. Open at -5.

Golf Girl's Diary
Awesome Austin: NTPGA Junior Golfer With Game

Patricia Hannigan

3 Jul 2009 | 9:35 am

.This proud young man, in patriotic colors, is Austin Escamilla. He's been playing golf for a couple of years now, and is sometimes even referred to as a prodigy. Before Austin ever entered a competition he'd spent countless hours at golf tournaments with his Dad, observing players like Camilo Villegas (who was playing on the Nationwide tour at the time) and absorbing the competitive golf spirit.
Synchronized Golfing with Ryan Moore & Jarrod Lyle

Patricia Hannigan

2 Jul 2009 | 7:44 am

.Synchronized Golfing is a hybrid form of golf and dance, consisting of golfers performing a synchronized routine of elaborate moves on fairways and greens, accompanied by music. Once known as Golf Ballet, this rarefied discipline demands advanced golf skills, and requires great strength, endurance, flexibility, grace, artistry and precise timing. Here Ryan Moore and Jarrod Lyle demonstrate the
Miss Golf - A Beauty Contest for Golf Girls

Patricia Hannigan

1 Jul 2009 | 8:25 am

.The girls are all more or less gorgeous, and it looks like a number of them can actually play the game. Others pose very seductively athletically in ultra-cute golf outfits, gripping gold-plated golf clubs.They're contestants in the 2009 Miss Golf Contest, and they've got names like Markéta and Eliška and Taťána. Yep, you guessed it...or maybe not...this purposeful pageant takes place in the
2009 Travelers Championship Impressions - Part II

Patricia Hannigan

29 Jun 2009 | 7:09 pm

.The photos in the gallery above are just an overview, but I think they capture the lighthearted vibe that was the 2009 Travelers Championship. Obviously I'm biased, but it's my favorite PGA event. The way this tournament is put together and presented makes it an ideal event for introducing golf to a whole new swath of the population. I met numerous spectators who'd never played golf, or even
2009 Travelers Championship Impressions - Part I

Patricia Hannigan

29 Jun 2009 | 9:14 am

.The 2009 Travelers Championship is in the books and the PGA Tour has packed up and headed south. Today I'll be sharing my impressions in a couple of quick posts. As a CT native and resident, The Travelers is special to me. It's our state's biggest sporting event and I feel a connection to it that goes back to my childhood when, even as a non-golfer, one week of each summer was subliminally

The Golf Chick Golf Blog
A Halo of Stylish Sun Protection: Hat for Golf

golfchick

11 Jun 2009 | 10:16 am

Tired of the same old baseball caps and visors? Want to protect yourself from the sun in style while you play golf? Sun protection hats and clothing with UPF 50+ ratings are starting to be seen more and more but I haven’t found many items that suit my style on the golf course. You might have noticed the hat I had on in the picture from my last round at the Mesquite Amateur. (I usually like to stay behind the camera but thanks to Kathy Lee for taking these photos.) Lots of golfers noticed my hat that day! Here are some closer looks at it: I received several comments on the unique,…
Oasis Palmer at the Mesquite Amateur

golfchick

9 Jun 2009 | 11:00 am

Of all the new courses I played golf at the Mesquite Amateur, I was most delightfully surprised with both courses at Oasis - Canyons and Palmer. Hardly unheralded especially with the name Palmer associated with one of them, but for some reason I was expecting their layout and terrain to be more akin to The Palms or Casablanca Golf Club. That wasn’t the case at all. The rocks, hills, canyons, and overall scenery were beautiful and the designs quite challenging. Not the picturesque beauty of Wolf Creek or even Falcon Ridge (the poor man’s Wolf Creek), but not the flat and wide city…
Coral Canyon and Decadent Delight at the Mesquite Am

golfchick

6 Jun 2009 | 8:31 pm

The second golf course on my rotation at the Mesquite Amateur was Coral Canyon, a course I’d been wanting to play for some time. It’s actually in St. George, UT, about a 45 minute drive from Mesquite. I’d been there before to play Ledges, and I just love the area. I’m a sucker for the red rocks and sand and have long thought Utah to be the prettiest state in the country. Coral Canyon did not let me down. I got into some trouble on the course and found myself in the desert on more than one occasion. I was concerned about snakes but it was wildlife of another variety…
What is the Mesquite Amateur?

golfchick

2 Jun 2009 | 1:43 pm

I think I got ahead of myself. I just jumped right into my experience at the Mesquite Amateur without explaining what it is. After all, it wasn’t that long ago I didn’t know what it was myself and I try to stay up on such things what with this blog and all so perhaps some of you are wondering just what the heck this thing is. The golf The Mesquite Amateur is a fun, well organized golf tournament that takes place in Mesquite, NV and the surrounding areas. Mesquite is about an hour northeast of Las Vegas. Amateur golfers of all skill levels bring their established handicaps (along…
Mesquite Amateur 2009

golfchick

31 May 2009 | 12:06 pm

I’m home from my Golf Mesquite experience and what a trip it was! After four days of golf in the heat of the desert, late nights and early mornings, I was feeling pretty good. I guess the high of the trip wore off a bit because now that I’m caught up on my sleep my lower back is trying to tell me something. I’m not fluent in back but I think it’s got something to do with age so I’ll just do my stretches and ignore the nag. My own performance in the tournament was embarrassingly poor (17th gross, T22nd net out of 31 players in the flight) but I had an incredible…

Brandon Tucker
After Independence Day golf in Myrtle Beach, take the foursome to Freestyle Music Park for $17.76

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3 Jul 2009 | 8:11 am

When I lived in Myrtle Beach, my favorite weekend was probably July 4th weekend. Friends were in town, the bars were packed, and on the night of the 4th, going out to the beach at night was a pretty wild scene. With all the explosions lighting up the sky for miles both up and down the beach, I felt like I was in the last scene of Glory when the Union troops were storming the Confederate Fort under intense cannon fire. If you’re in Myrtle Beach for the 4th of July weekend, for golf or just hanging on the beach, check out this offer from the newly-opened Freestyle Music Park: Go on the…
Turnberry illustrated: Open Championship host undoubtedly one of Scotland's prettiest golf links

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2 Jul 2009 | 8:44 am

Just about anyone who has toured the links of Scotland has a soft spot for Turnberry. I have my own little soft spot, as it was the first ever U.K. links I ever played, back in the fall of 2006. I especially enjoyed the little pitch ‘n putt course outside the hotel, which also has an 18-hole putting course on the front lawn. Surely there’s some wagering going on after dinner nightly here… Part of Turnberry’s appeal is in the links land itself, including seaside holes around the lighthouse, like the tee shot on the 10th. I’m also a big fan of the heavy dunes on…
Walking off those French desserts in France's Rhone-Alpes region at superb Grenoble International

Blogger

27 Jun 2009 | 12:52 am

It feels a little bit like off-season as we’re touring France’s Rhones-Alpes region this week. This is skiing country for the most part, but in the summertime, it’s still a very scenic and leisurely place to enjoy France, whether you’re on the hike and bike trails or teeing it up on an area golf course. It also seems somewhat void of tourist crowds, which I often associate France with, at least in the south of France and Paris. We’ve been in St. Etienne, Grenoble and now Correncon, and there hasn’t been much of a commercial tourist feel at all, though in…
Play Pebble Beach Golf Links dirt cheap while benefitting the San Francisco Zoo

Blogger

23 Jun 2009 | 10:20 am

If you’re a golfer who’s always dreamed of playing for Pebble Beach Golf Links but didn’t want to pony up the dough, you might want to listen up. If you’ve always had a soft spot for animals as well, you may as well get your credit card out. That’s because a special has just been released at Pebble Beach that doesn’t come around very often. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the San Francisco Zoo up the road, a generous benefactor has bought rooms in the Pebble Beach Lodge and blocks of tee times on Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill and are opening them…
18th hole of Bethpage Black is the major letdown at the U.S. Open - not Phil Mickelson or David Duval

Blogger

22 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am

It seemed like right when Hunter Mahan’s approach to the 16th green of Bethpage Black struck the flagstick and catapulted about 60 feet off the green, it began an anticlimactic backslide at the U.S. Open, going from a classic finish to one that won’t be remembered for much else besides bad weather that practically rendered half the field out contention by Friday afternoon. Instead of a finish that had crowd favorites Phil Mickelson and David Duval, plus a surging Mahan and the lead group fighting to keep their ships afloat, we saw a remarkably stable two-shot win from relative…

Dot Wong
Lucas Glover wins U.S. Open; Mickelson's dramatic bid falls short

Dot Wong

22 Jun 2009 | 12:28 pm

Lucas Glover finished with a 3-over-par 73 today to win the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. He defeated Phil Mickelson, trying to win the title for his wife as she battles breast cancer, by two strokes … “It was a test of patience, that’s for sure,” Glover, who had never made a cut at the U.S. Open before last week, told the media. “It was just heart today.” Mickelson made a late charge in the final round, with a birdie on the 12th and an eagle on 13, but two missed par putts on 15 and 17 put the trophy out of reach … “Certainly I’m…
Life after baseball: Greg Maddux on the World Series of Golf, his favorite Las Vegas golf courses, more

Blogger

18 May 2009 | 10:02 am

Last week, baseball great Greg Maddux played in the World Series of Golf at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. Although, he was eliminated the first day, The future Hall of Fame member tells LasVegasGolf.com writer Bill Bowman he had a ball and really enjoyed the Series format, which is a high-octane hybrid of golf and poker. Click here to read the complete Q&A with Maddux.
O'Hair wins at Quail Hollow; Ballesteros makes first appearance since surgery

Dot Wong

5 May 2009 | 7:13 am

Sean O’Hair won the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday. He closed with a 3-under-par 69 to defeat Lucas Glover and Bubba Watson by a stroke. This is O’Hair’s third PGA Tour victory … Meanwhile, golfing legend Seve Ballesteros made his first public appearance this weekend after undergoing surgery late last year to remove a brain tumor. The five-time major winner attended a Spanish league match at Racing Santander’s El Sardinero stadium … In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Brandon Tucker, who is on an epic…
Brian Gay destroys field at Verizon Heritage; Price wins Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am

Dot Wong

20 Apr 2009 | 12:24 am

Brian Gay closed with a 7-under-par 64 Sunday to win the Verizon Heritage by 10 shots. He finished at 20-under 264 – a new scoring record – for his second PGA Tour victory … “Just another unbelievable day,” Gay told reporters. Gay’s victory dashed Boo Weekley’s hopes of a third consecutive win at Harbour Town Golf Links … “I just hate that I didn’t get to win again,” Weekley told the media Sunday. Meanwhile, Nick Price won his first Champions Tour event Sunday, the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Price defeated Larry Nelson by two…
Alex Cejka leads Verizon; Sergio Garcia apologizes for Masters comments

Dot Wong

17 Apr 2009 | 2:17 am

Alex Cejka carded a 7-under-par 64 yesterday to lead the Verizon Heritage. Cejka, who missed more than three months of action on the PGA Tour last year after neck surgery, leads Lee Janzen by a stroke. Trevor Immelman is two shots back … Meanwhile, Sergio Garcia has apologized for negative comments he made about August National following the Masters … “Following my final round at the Masters, I made comments in an interview that I regret and want to apologize for,” he told the media Monday. “Out of frustration, I blamed the golf course instead of putting the…

Golf for Beginners
Tiger loses twice in NY, the LPGA needs Woods versus Wie and handy golf rules to keep in your bag.

golfforbeginners@aol.com

30 Jun 2009 | 1:55 pm

Click here to listen. Tiger Woods was defeated at Bethpage Black not once but twice in one month! The first loss came at the 2009 U.S. Open where Woods’ putter let him down. Lucas Glover, a relative “apprentice” on the PGA Tour, defeated the top brass there and Tiger probably needed to convince himself that it was the man, not the course, that kicked his butt. Seeking out a “rematch” of sorts, Woods took on SNL comedian Jimmy Fallon where it seemed certain that Tiger would triumph and gain bragging rights on the ‘Black’. But this match did not…
Can Michelle Wie and Natalie Gulbis find happiness outside the ropes of the U.S. Women's Open? Also weight shift drill

golfforbeginners@aol.com

22 Jun 2009 | 2:06 pm

Click here to listen. After watching the struggles of both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson (among the other great golfers) at the 109th US Open, it can be said that this was the year of the initiate, not the veteran. Lucas Glover, who had only won once in his career on the PGA Tour astounded and amazed the crowd with his steely gaze, focus and lack of emotion while both Woods and Mickelson fell short of the basic skills needed to get the job done. One can almost compare Glover to the lovely Natalie Gulbis who has also had a single victory but who, along with Michelle Wie, failed to qualify for…
Woods, Mickelson pairing at U.S. Open? Kodak golf shots worth $1 million, casting drill

golfforbeginners@aol.com

15 Jun 2009 | 9:54 am

Click here to listen. What do Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington and Angel Cabrera all have in common? Aside from major victories in 2008, all three will be grouped together during the first two rounds of the 109th U.S. Open. This was a smart pairing by tournament officials as each has a story to tell. Tiger Woods is not only the defending champion (holding off Rocco Mediate and a bum knee) but also held on to victory (and a score of par) in 2002 at Bethpage with Phil Mickelson on his tail. With fourteen majors under his belt, a fresh win at the Memorial and a great family behind him “I…
John Daly interview. Also an environmentally-friendly insect repellent that works!

golfforbeginners@aol.com

7 Jun 2009 | 8:19 am

Click here to listen. John Daly says that he is finally done with the “drama” in his life, has signed an endorsement deal with both an energy drink company and Loudmouth Clothes and is returning to the PGA Tour at the St. Jude Championship next week courtesy of a sponsor’s exemption. He will also attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open. Another major win? Daly maintains that his confidence, his fighting spirit and his “feel for the game” will direct him in a positive direction. John has played solidly in Europe, honing his skills with the assistance of golf…
Would trash talking tweets help Michelle Wie's performance? Also the cheapest putter may be right for you.

golfforbeginners@aol.com

2 Jun 2009 | 6:30 am

Click here to listen. The public usually sees LPGA and PGA Tour golfers as an illustrious and highly regarded group, quotable and predictable in their demeanor. You rarely hear about an offensive or derogatory slur and, if you do, it is quietly handled by the powers-that-be (unless John Daly is involved and then it becomes fodder). Michelle Wie, for example, is becoming one of the more quotable golfers on the LPGA Tour. She is highly visible to the media and her public image is full of aplomb. Her most recent stylized excerpt? “You know, like I always say, dream high and stuff, set your…

Golf.com: Instruction
How to Make Bad Lies Look Good

2 Jul 2009 | 6:15 am

A little house cleaning turns recovery situations into green-light opportunities
How to Stop Missing Four-Footers

2 Jul 2009 | 6:15 am

Follow these 4 setup keys to make short work of the short ones.
How to Grip It for Power

2 Jul 2009 | 6:15 am

Waggle like a Tour pro to get more acceleration and better control.
How to hit Phil Mickelson's backward bunker shot

29 Jun 2009 | 6:30 am

How to hit it, with a video demonstration.
Lay It Open In Sand

26 Jun 2009 | 6:10 am

Aim your clubface to the right and swing to the left for good results from sand.

Golf.com: Videos
Video flyover of Bethpage Black

David Dusek

12 Jun 2009 | 6:30 am

Golf.com: Equipment
The Course of Style: Block Those Bold Colors

2 Jul 2009 | 9:25 pm
PGA Tour's Policy Board accepts new groove regulations for 2010

30 Jun 2009 | 6:45 am

Pros will have some changes to make under the new groove rule for 2010.
TaylorMade R9 460 driver

29 Jun 2009 | 7:10 am

Full-size driver adjustability from the market leader
Course of Style: Fashion mix at Bethpage Black

23 Jun 2009 | 6:10 am

The most notable fashion trends at the U.S. Open were seen on the fans, not the players.
Course of Style: Ogilvy Goes Ska at Bethpage

12 Jun 2009 | 6:00 am

Geoff Ogilvy's Puma Golf apparel for 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black - Course of Style

Golf Digest Instruction
Tiger Woods: Try My 4-Iron Chip Shot

Tiger Woods

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

Bump it over the fringe, and let it roll out
August 2009 Table of Contents

Golf Digest

1 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pm

PGA Championship Preview, America's 50 Greatest Teachers, 10 Rules from Corey Pavin, Geoff Ogilvy: Swing Sequence, Tiger Woods: High irons, low chips, Breaking 100-90-80, Little Bubba, Big Bubba, U.S. Open Challenge, Public golf
Swing Sequence: Rory McIlroy

John Huggan with swing analysis by Michael Bannon

23 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Not since the arrival of Sergio Garcia a decade ago has a young European golfer made such a dramatic and immediate impact on the world of professional golf. Find out how Northern Ireland's can't-miss kid finds his power.
Video Library: July Tips Plus

Golf Digest

16 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

Our video feature Tips Plus continues this month with videos designed to help you better understand the golf instruction presented in each issue. Senior Editors Stina Sternberg and Peter Morrice break down each of these tips and demonstrate the key elements of these lessons.
July 2009 Table of Contents

Golf Digest

16 Jun 2009 | 9:00 pm

British Open Preview, Travel Tips That Save Money, Hot List: Golf Bags, 10 Rules from Sean O'Hair, Rory McIlroy: Swing Sequence, Haney's Full-Swing Do's & Don'ts

Golf Circuit Specials
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Golf Circuit - New Products
Cobra Tour Visor

26 Jun 2009 | 3:47 pm

The Cobra Tour Visor is the same design as worn by Cobra PGA Staff professional Ian Poulter. Features a contrast stitch, adjustable, soft cottn tw...
How to Master the Inner Game of Golf

24 Jun 2009 | 3:47 pm

How to Master the Inner Game of Golf by Maxine Van Evera Lupo was written as a motivational book with emphasis on how golfers themselves con...
Taylor Made Women's r9 Fairway Wood

23 Jun 2009 | 3:47 pm

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Adidas Mesh Golf Visor

18 Jun 2009 | 3:47 pm

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Taylor Made Burner Junior Set

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ARMCHAIR GOLF BLOG
2009 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic TV Schedule and Notes

The Armchair Golfer

3 Jul 2009 | 11:44 am

THE 2009 JAMIE FARR OWENS CORNING CLASSIC is being played at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. Sarah Kemp currently leads at 11 under. Defending champion Paula Creamer withdrew to rest a sore thumb.Purse: $1.4 millionDefending champion: Paula CreamerTournament previewTournament interviewsFinal field2009 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic LeaderboardTV SCHEDULESix hours of TV coverage are on tap for the 2009 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.Fri, Jul 034:00-6:00 PM ET ESPN2Sat, Jul 043:00-5:00 PM ET ESPN2Sun, Jul 054:00-6:00 PM ET ESPN2−The Armchair Golfer
2009 AT&T National TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

The Armchair Golfer

3 Jul 2009 | 11:29 am

THE 2009 AT&T NATIONAL is being played at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Tiger Woods currently leads his own tournament at 10-under par after following his first-round 64 with a four-under 66.Purse: $6 millionWinner’s share: $1.08 millionDefending champion: Anthony KimInside the fieldInside the course2009 AT&T National LeaderboardTV SCHEDULEMore than twelve hours of TV coverage are on tap for the 2009 AT&T National.Thu, 7/2:GOLF 3p - 6p ET Fri, 7/3:GOLF 3p - 6p ET Sat, 7/4:CBS 3p - 6p ET Sun, 7/5:CBS 3p - 6:30p ETPGA Tour radio coverage−The Armchair Golfer
Q&A: Radford University’s Megan Leineweber

The Armchair Golfer

2 Jul 2009 | 6:43 pm

(Courtesy of Radford University)Editor’s note: There are hundreds of men’s and women’s college golf programs. Thanks to a tip from Anne Clelland of Handshake 2.0 − and her husband, a university professor − I had the opportunity to do an email interview in the spring with collegiate golfer Megan Leineweber of Radford University, located in Radford, Virginia, near where I live. The Radford Highlanders compete in the Big South Conference against schools such as Winthrop, Gardner-Webb, VMI, UNC Asheville and Charleston Southern. I hope you enjoy this slice of college golf with…
Meet the 5 Winners of Rocco’s Book, ‘ARE YOU KIDDING ME?’

The Armchair Golfer

1 Jul 2009 | 1:32 pm

THERE WERE FIVE LUCKY winners of a free drawing for a hardcover edition of ARE YOU KIDDING ME? The Story of Rocco Mediate’s Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open. The book is by Rocco and bestselling author John Feinstein.And here they are:Terri Quinn, New JerseyMy husband already told me that he gets to read the book first when it arrives. He’s a huge John Feinstein fan, and the main golfer in our family. I’m his partner when he can’t find anyone else to play with him. He was actually able to play the Old Course in St. Andrews while I walked the first two and last…
Ho-Hum: Another Win for Kenny Perry

The Armchair Golfer

30 Jun 2009 | 10:36 am

Kentucky thunder: J.B. Holmes and Kenny Perry at the Ryder Cup.(proforged/Flickr)I DON’T CARE HOW WELL you hit the ball, it’s the putter that makes the difference between good scores and great scores, near misses and trophies. Just ask Kenny Perry, who notched his second win this season at the Traveler’s Championship last weekend.Perry hits it about as well as anybody, and is especially smitten with his TaylorMade golf clubs, including his new R9 driver. But it was the switch to a PING mallet-style putter that enabled Kenny to light up leaderboards.Case in point: The “old” man, soon…

Aussie Golfer: The Australian Golf Blog
Tiger or Shark?

Aussie Golfer

2 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pm

At a recent golf event a fellow competitor made what at first sounded like a a ridiculous thing to say, but on hindsight deserves some merit.He pulled out quotes by Steve Williams last year where he said that Greg Norman was as good a golfer as Tiger Woods and went on to add he'd much rather watch Greg Norman play.After this week's announcement that Greg Norman and Tiger Woods will be playing on Australian shores this year, I'm interested to know the answer to this question:If you had the choice, would you go see The Shark circling at the Australian Open at the stunning New South Wales Golf…
Norman commits for 3 years

Aussie Golfer

30 Jun 2009 | 2:58 pm

The year 2009 may turn out to be a watershed one for Australian Golf. Along with Tiger Woods appearing at the 2009 Australian Masters in November, politicians meeting with Golf Australia representatives last week and the formation of the OneAsia Tour, Greg Norman yesterday announced he will play in the Australian Open in Sydney for the next three years. The Australian Open is now a part of the OneAsia Tour and the tournament was once considered very prestigious on the world stage. Norman is committed to ensuring it returns to it's rightful world ranking. Despite being a banana-bender, he has…
Aussie Golfer's 2nd Birthday

Aussie Golfer

29 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pm

To little fanfare, Aussie Golfer celebrated its 2nd birthday last week and I'd just like to take time out to thank all readers for your continued support and feedback. I started this little project as a fun outlet for my writing but it's evolved into something much bigger than I first envisaged.There's been many good and bad appraisals’ of the website and I welcome more of them in order to steer this golfing ship in the right direction.If anyone was thinking of sending Aussie Golfer a birthday present, passing on the website with a kind word to fellow Australian golfers would be much…
Cheyenne Woods - Tiger's Niece

Aussie Golfer

28 Jun 2009 | 2:42 pm
Australian Golf talks politics

Aussie Golfer

24 Jun 2009 | 2:43 pm

Claiming no other sport contributes as much to the Australian economy as golf, leading figures from the Australian Golf industry including five time Open winner, Peter Thomson went to Canberra this week to ensure politicians are aware of the impact of the game.Following in the footsteps of Fred Couples and Greg Norman who lobbied US government on the impact of golf in the US economy last month, chairman of Australian Golf Industry Max Garske and Golf Australia CEO Stephen Pitt, took the game to the top.They met with a whole range of Australian politicians including sports minister Kate Ellis…

Buzzin Golf
US Open hit by rain

Terry Lane

22 Jun 2009 | 1:36 am

The US Open was plagued by torrential rain yesterday and as a result, the final round will be completed today starting at 2pm UK time. The Bethpage State Park public course is difficult enough to play at the best of times. But the weather made it harder still. That said, unknown American Ricky Barnes, currently ranked 519th in the world rankings is still in the lead on a very respectable -7 after completing just one hole of their fourth round yesterday. A lead he now shares with fellow American, Lucas Glover. Phil Mickelson is still in with a shout on -2 along with Hunter Mahan and the…
Luke Donald is ready for the Wentworth PGA Championship

Thomas Rooney

22 May 2009 | 4:26 am

Luke Donald believes the wrist injury which cut short his 2008 season could end up being a blessing in disguise. The Englishman missed the final two majors and the Ryder Cup at the end of last year, but is now preparing for his comeback. Luke Donald is set to take part in the Wentworth PGA Championship alongside Darren Clarke and Jeev Milkha Singh this week. Speaking before the event, the 31-year-old spoke of the wrist surgery he had and revealed that rather than hinder his game, the injury could actually have ‘helped’. Luke Donald will certainly hope this is the case because he hasn’t…
Help Your Golf Swing with the PowerSwing Trainer

Terry Lane

11 May 2009 | 2:58 am

The PowerSwing Trainer can improve your golf swing With regular use, the Golf Gym PowerSwing Trainer can improve your golf swing and help you exercise, too. The PowerSwing Trainer comes in two editions- Masters Edition and the Personal Edition. Each one includes a very strong rubber “PowerCord” with either a left or right-handed grip, an illustrated exercise program, an exercise DVD and a neat pouch to keep the PowerCord clean and tidy.The PowerSwing Trainer Masters Edition includes the same contents as the Personal Edition but includes three PowerCord resistance levels: green lighter…
Henrik Stenson Wins Players Championship

Terry Lane

11 May 2009 | 12:48 am

Henrik Stenson became only the third European golfer to win the US PGA flagship event, The Players Championship in Sawgrass, last night with an excellent 12 under par. The other European winners were Sandy Lyle (1987) and Sergio Garcia (2008). The 33 year-old Swede was joint second with Ian Poulter and Tiger Woods going into the final round, five shots behind German Alex Cejka. But Cejka had a disastrous start to his fourth round and never recovered his game, leaving the door wide open for the chasing pack. Stenson hit six birdies in a very impressive final round to finish on 66 (-12) and…
Tiger Woods eyes improvement at Sawgrass

Thomas Rooney

6 May 2009 | 3:31 am

Tiger Woods is determined to put right a poor recent record at the Players Championship at Sawgrass. The American is yet to register a top-ten finish at the tournament since winning the so called ‘fifth major’ back in 2001. The Stadium Course at Sawgrass is one of the most famous in golf and Tiger Woods admits that even though it is ‘the best field’ around, it is also a ‘very demanding’ 18 holes. Since returning from a long term injury, Tiger Woods has managed to finish ninth, first, sixth and fourth in his four strokeplay tournaments. This is far from a spectacular comeback, but…

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Geoff

2 Jul 2009 | 8:20 pm
"Awkward" Tees At Congressional

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2 Jul 2009 | 8:07 pm
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Golf Babes
Sarah Kemp

The Squire

3 Jul 2009 | 10:20 am

Sarah Kemp shot a blistering 63 that included nine birdies in the second round of the LPGA Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic on Friday.After a great junior and amateur career in her native Australia, Sarah is in her second season on the LPGA Tour. She struggled a bit in her rookie year, making the transition from ALPG and LET tournaments to LPGA competition. But she's stepping up in 2009.So far this year, Sarah has made all but one cut, and she's coming off a 15th-place finish at the Wegmans LPGA, the second-best finish of her young LPGA career.More Sarah Kemp
Morgan Pressel

The Squire

2 Jul 2009 | 4:04 pm

Morgan Pressel looks a little scowly in this photo, which is courtesy of GolfBlogger.com. Not sure why, since she carded a 64 today in the opening round of the Jamie Farr.Golf Blogger, by the way, is one of the longest-running golf blogs on the 'net - one of the originals. And the Golf Blogger his own self is spending time at the Farr snapping phots, which will be posted over the next few days at GolfBlogger.com. Check 'em out.More Morgan Pressel pics on Golf Babes
Tiffany Joh's Blog

The Squire

2 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pm

If you want to get to know Tiffany Joh a little bit better - and you should, she's hilarious - then check out her new blog at tiffjoh.wordpress.com. Tiffany is a multiple All-America selection at UCLA, a member of the 2008 U.S. Curtis Cup team, a two-time champion at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship, who has just embarked on her professional career. She's now playing the Futures Tour.Some of you may remember Tiffany's posts at Waggle Room. Her new blog includes musings, musical interludes and video clips. Sometimes, as in the clip above, all three in one.More Tiffany Joh
Blair O'Neal

The Squire

30 Jun 2009 | 9:24 am

Blair O'Neal came this close to winning "Big Break Prince Edward Island" and the $100,000 first prize. But, alas, she lost in the championship match to Derek Gillespie.But it was a fantastic showing for Blair. Let's face it, many people who have seen Blair on various sports blogs or modeling in the pages of a magazine the past couple years probably had no idea that could actually play the game. As her modeling career took off over those years, she pulled back from competitive golf.But she's getting back into competition these days. Not just through her "Big Break" appearance, but also playing…
Diana Luna

The Squire

28 Jun 2009 | 1:49 pm

Diana Luna is the winner of the 2009 AIB Ladies Irish Open, played at Portmarnock, on the Ladies European Tour. Luna, from Italy, finished four strokes clear of the runners-up, which includes Sophie Gustafson.Luna finished second earlier this year at the ABN AMRO Ladies Open, and the Irish Open win is her second on the LET. She also won the Tenerife Ladies Open in 2004, which was the year of her best showing on the money list (13th).

Golf with Shanks
Nothing Like Professional Golf for Lazarus Stories

Shanks

23 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

The Steve Stricker saga of 3 years ago was fantastic as he totally lost his confidence and his PGA Tour Card with it. Then, like a phoenix slowly rising from the ashes, he successfully navigated the horrors of Qualifying School and played well enough afterwards to be named Comeback Player of the Year two years on the bounce. He went from PGA Tour winner and major championship contender, to the depths of despair, and back again. Unbelievable. But that has nothing on what we’re seeing now. As I predicted four years ago, David Duval just finished second in the US Open and made that story…
Your Golf Course Should Follow the Lead of US Open at Bethpage Black

Shanks

17 Jun 2009 | 6:45 am

Under the direction of the USGA, the groundskeepers at Bethpage Black are cutting back the rough to a manageable level for about 20 feet from the fairway. Now, to be fair, the USGA’s idea of exactly what is manageable is a bit extreme but they are making it more playable than years past, nonetheless. Which brings me to my point: Local greenskeepers should instruct their crews to keep the rough lower than 2 inches at all times, save perhaps around club championship time. Such a direction in course maintenance would provide many positives, the most important of which is speeding up play.
Wonderful and Horrible Golf Decisions on the Same Day from the USGA

Shanks

16 Jun 2009 | 9:16 am

Only the blue bloods of New Jersey could manage to both elate and grate on the same day. The USGA announcement of holding the 2014 Women’s US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 on the week following the men’s Open is the kind of bold and innovative thinking you’d want from a national governing body. Personally, I think this will prove to be a brilliant move. The only potential stumbling block is if there is the out-dated Monday 18 hole playoff to the men’s championship. Perhaps, if we’re lucky, infringing on the Women’s Open will provide them with a convenient…
PGA Tour's Shot Tracker is Great but Has Minor Problems

Shanks

11 Jun 2009 | 11:24 am

If you are any kind of a golf fan, and you have high speed internet access, you’ve likely tried Shot Tracker, the newest feature on the official website of the PGA Tour. At first glance it appears to be the next best thing to watching a live broadcast. Upon closer inspection, I’ve noticed a couple of annoying glitches that could be cleaned up. Before I make my minor complaints, let me say that it really looks magnificent, detailing shot by shot each player’s round as it occurs and all at the same time. For those of us accustomed to looking at their Live Leaderboard, this a…
Shane Lowry Gives Irish Golf a Very Young Dynamic Duo

Shanks

20 May 2009 | 6:25 am

The leader in the clubhouse for best golf story of 2009 is 22 year old Irish amateur Shane Lowry’s sudden death win over Robert Rock in the Irish Open at County Louth last weekend. The field was strong, including many of Europe’s top players. Mother Nature threw every type of condition at them that you might expect on a links course. It was alternately sunny, windy, cold and raining, and sometimes a combination of these conditions. I hope some of you were able to watch the final round and playoff, as it was pure Irish magic. But better than the competition was the response of the…

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My best friend checks in from St. Andrews Scotland!

Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru

3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pm

Just got off the phone. The call was from St. Andrews SCOTLAND. My best friend, who just celebrated his birthday a few days ago, was calling. He was having a pint with my pal Boynie! Boynie is a friend I’ve met online through The Golf Space. He’s a caddy at St. Andrews. Boynie and my friend [...]
SUMI-G Divot Tool

Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru

3 Jul 2009 | 1:23 am

The SUMI-G divot tool is not for every golfer. For golfer’s on a budget, a cheap plastic divot tool will do. After all, we just want to make more putts and have better greens. But for the discerning golfer, the $24 SUMI-G divot tool is as elegant as it is [...]
The Club Caddy keeps your grips dry

Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru

2 Jul 2009 | 7:25 pm

If you only knew how many golf gadgets I have in my house… It is tough to pick which one I’ll try out each day I go to the course. With all the rain here lately in Seattle Salt Lake it has been a good opportunity to put The Club Caddy into play [...]
The two two highest paid athletes are golfers

Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru

2 Jul 2009 | 7:24 am

Sports Illustrated has released a top 50 list of the highest paid athletes in America. This includes salary and endorsements. Hey, they should get together with Golf Digest since they love doing lists like that. Anyway, Tiger Woods ($99.7 million) and Phil Mickelson ($52.9 million) are the top two highest paid athletes! Tiger [...]
Fantasy Golf 2009 – Weeks 19-24 Results and Spring winner

Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru

1 Jul 2009 | 10:17 am

We’re 2/3 of the way done with the fantasy season! Fore Heaven has won the Spring leg of HOG Space 2009 Fantasy golf and wins a pair of VedaloHD sunglasses! Week 19: Deadly Eight Iron Week 20: Cal Birdies Week 21: Bogeys ‘n Better Week 22: Grass On The Green Week 23: Apollo Kid & Wiggle Waggle Week 24: Big [...]

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The Batman of golf needs an iPhone

Kiel Christianson

30 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm

It has become clear that if I am truly going to elevate my golf gadgetry to a Batman-like level, I need an iPhone. Sadly, this goal seems as unrealistic as my ever attaining a scratch handicap. I hate phones in general, even ones with handy “apps.” If I were to get an iPhone, though, I would definitely buy the Wind Meter app (99 cents). The app measures wind velocity through the microphone of the iPhone and converts it into wind speed. No more tossing blades of grass into the air like Tarzan, that cretin in a superhero-wanna-be loincloth. Maybe there’s an app that would tell…
Use Pop-Up-Protector to guard against unsightly "idiot marks"

Kiel Christianson

29 Jun 2009 | 10:57 am

Although whiffing might damage your ego, the dreaded pop-up or sky ball is infinitely more injurious to your club. How many of us have swung too steeply on the tee, only to send athe ball 40 feet high straight off the crown of a brand new $400 driver? (Way more of us than we’ll ever admit, that’s how many.) Fortunately, the Batman of golf is now armed with Pop-Up-Protector. Pop-Up-Protector is an adhesive film that fits on the leading edge of the crown of any golf club, providing a tough shield against so-called “idiot marks.” Importantly, PUP (for short) is the only…
Get a (new) grip on your game with Softspikes ClubGrip

Kiel Christianson

28 Jun 2009 | 9:35 am

My game is inexplicably deader than any number of entertainment icons, but the dream of becoming golf’s Batman is alive and well. A recent practice session in 90+ degree heat and 80% humidity taught me one thing: My suddenly terrible swing gets even worse when my grips are so sweaty that my clubs fly out of my hands. (But only just barely worse.) To combat slick grips, I’ve stocked my Batbag with Bat-tape, a.k.a. Softspikes ClubGrip. ClubGrip is the first golf “grip wrap” that meets USGA specifications. The tape provides superior tack, more comfort, and greater…
Golf's Batman finds that Bug Bam! bracelets battle bugs

Kiel Christianson

23 Jun 2009 | 11:12 am

The Batman of golf cannot be mauled by mosquitoes while in the process of duck-hooking yet another drive. To protect against pernicious pestilence, I’ve stocked my utility bag with Bug Bam! bracelets. Although extremely pungent, the bracelets are preferable to messy bug sprays (which also smell pretty foul), and last for several days. They do, however, lose their effectiveness with time (after about 100 hours), so the order of 16 wristbands for $20 available at the website is recommended. Bug Bam! won’t stop bullets (or duck-hooks), but it’ll protect the Capped Crusader from…
Tiger slumping at U.S. Open

Kiel Christianson

18 Jun 2009 | 5:30 am

Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:06 (EDT): Tiger Woods snap-hooked his drive on the first tee at the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. Golf pundits, pedants, and poobahs have begun asking the tough questions: Is Tiger in a slump? Is Tiger’s knee healthy? Is Elin pregnant again? The random speculations and minute analyses will not end any time soon…or at least not until his next good shot…

Luke Swilor's Road to the Tour
20 Jun 2009 | 8:46 pm

Luke Swilor

20 Jun 2009 | 8:46 pm

I got off to a rough start in Canada. Two missed cuts before the "US Open Break" hurt. I withdrew from the Calgary event yesterday. My game wasn't bad. It wasn't good either. Something just wasn't there. I wasn't sharp. I can't point out any glaring mistakes, but I didn't score. So I'm going to try to make some money around home for a few weeks. We'll see how things go, but I hope to be back in action as soon as possible. Canadian Tour status is there when I'm ready. Hope to get it worked out soon. Not worried about things, thankful for everything I have.Luke
Surrey, BC

Luke Swilor

9 Jun 2009 | 8:30 pm

I struggled to score last week in Victoria. I played decent, but I couldn't save the bad holes. 74 the first round left me struggling to make the cut, while not being out of the tournament.I got off to a mediocre start the second round, but got hot. I birdied 7,8,10, and 12, missing short putts at 9 and 11. Then I made a bogey from 120 in the fairway on 13 to put me in a rough spot. A pathetic double at 16 ended it. 74-70--144. Cut was 142.So it was a rough week. I was planning on staying in Victoria to practice, but Friday night was rough. I had people pounding on my hotel door all night,…
BC Manana

Luke Swilor

31 May 2009 | 10:03 pm

I'm making my way back to Canada. This week I'll be in Victoria for the Times Colonist Open. Next week in Surrey. I'm really excited to be going back to the great white north. The game seems really good. Never have I worked so hard. A few breaks and I'll be heaving trophies. The stats and results are up to date at lukeswilor.com. I really played pretty good this week in Provo, just had some weird things happen...I'm on the road a couple weeks in a row, so hopefully I'll actually post on the blog. I'm planning on it at least. Seek the shade ;)Luke
Road Trip

Luke Swilor

19 May 2009 | 8:01 am

Quick little update. I shot 74 in the US Open qualifier, 71 played off. I hit the ball well, chipped and putted good enough, but my decision making cost me. Not playing any tournament golf has hurt me two tournaments in a row. Every time I play, I play either a skins game or match play. They don't punish short siding yourself and too much aggression in the same way as stroke play. So I learned a good lesson, and I need to pick my way through the golf course when I get into real tournament rounds. Heading this weekend to the Saltwater Classic in Wyoming for my first multiple day tournament…
Bethpage???

Luke Swilor

10 May 2009 | 8:43 pm

Wow, haven't been posting in awhile. US Open Qualifying in the morning. I've started to really play well, and I'm looking forward to it.I've played one local tournament since we've last talked. Hit the ball great, struggled with the putter, tied for 7th. Lost by just three. I think I've locked my putter in since then...I've got 4 confirmed tournaments on the schedule. Saltwater Classic, Provo Open, Victoria Canadian Tour, and the Vancouver Canadian Tour. Hopefully I'll start to put up some more info!Luke

Ron Mon
LPGA players looking healthy as a horse, fit as a fiddle

Ron Mon

2 Jul 2009 | 5:49 pm

Take a look at the first-round leaderboard of the Jamie Farr Classic and you’ll see Carolyn Bivens’ dream come to life. You have the wily veteran (Laura Diaz), the Nordic queens (Suzann Pettersen and Minea Blomqvist), the Korean trio (Song Hee Kim, Jiyai Shin and Jee Young Lee), the American upstarts (Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie) and a couple more lasses (Inbee Park and Cristie Kerr) to make things interesting. After the failed “You Must Learn English” coup, the constant criticism of Bivens’ exorcising the smaller-market events (Corning, Toledo, et al.) from…
Rafael Echenique wanted for attempted robbery

Ron Mon

28 Jun 2009 | 8:57 am

Rafael Echenique played his final eight holes at the BMW Championship in eagle-birdie-birdie-par-birdie-par-birdie-DOUBLE EAGLE. The temerity of the thief, attempting to steal a tournament that Nick Dougherty had seized by the throat with a nearly-flawless first 15 holes of 8-under par. Nearly-flawless Nick, the annointed successor to Nick Faldo as best British Professional Nick, has been close before but had never assumed leadership as he did today. In Echenique’s defense, the Argentine testified that he was merely attempting to follow the example set by countryman Angel Cabrera, who…
You aint seen nothing yet from Tiger, John Seibel

Ron Mon

27 Jun 2009 | 8:29 pm

I was driving home tonight, debating whether to listen to Vanessa Carlton sing -A Thousand Miles- again (always gets to me, makes me think of Latrell in White Chicks) or check out some John Seibel on the radio. Imagine my surprise when JS seized the opportunity laid bare by Jim Brown to slap Tiger Woods with a backhanded compliment. Goes something like this: JB says Tiger could do better. Says Tiger teaches kids to play golf and that’s all. What I want to know is, was JB effecting change while still active in the NFL? Was he wearing the cool subcontinent clothing and headware? I’m…
You aint seen nothing yet from Tiger, John Seibel

Ron Mon

27 Jun 2009 | 8:27 pm

I was driving home tonight, debating whether to listen to Vanessa Carlton sing “A Thousand Miles” again (always gets to me, makes me think of Latrell in White Chicks) or check out some John Seibel on the radio. Imagine my surprise when JS seized the opportunity laid bare by Jim Brown to slap Tiger Woods with a backhanded compliment. Goes something like this: JB says Tiger could do better. Says Tiger teaches kids to play golf and that’s all. What I want to know is, was JB effecting change while still active in the NFL? Was he wearing the cool subcontinent clothing and…
USGA Womens Amateur Public Links Final: A Great Performance

Ron Mon

27 Jun 2009 | 11:26 am

One of the great USGA final match performances is taking place as I type. Jennifer Song, an underdog heading into the championship match with Kimberly Kim, is currently nine under par through 28 holes of the scheduled 36 holer. That performance places her 7 up with 8 to play, as close to dormie as one can imagine. The command performance is taking place at Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, Massachusetts. Song has marked 10 birdies, 1 bogey and 17 pars on her scorecard. Kim is one under on her own card, but has been unable to restrict the bogey train from its unfortunately appointed rounds. Seems…

SPEEDCAT HOLLYDALE PAGE
Like Forrest Gump

Speedcat Hollydale

22 Jun 2009 | 6:09 pm

OMGosh my life is gone crazy. So many things going on at once, my head is spinning. I was thinking of creating a post, but I just have some time here at the office and decided to banter on about absolutely nothing. Well, it is something, just not very interesting. At the moment I am in the process of moving and 10 billion other things, some really good, some bad. Stress is taking it's toll, and I am looking forward to next month when the dust will settle.After this life tornado blows over, I hope to be back here blogging more often, and visiting the friends I have on line. Till then, I'll be…
Sidebar Mini Blogging

Speedcat Hollydale

14 Jun 2009 | 9:23 pm

I will be traveling for work this week, so my blog will be over there to the right on my sidebar. ( In photos and 140 character bursts ) Any comment here will be answered over there ... on the sidebar. Makes perfect sense, right? Ha haaaa !!!
PEZ Candy Speedcat Hollydale Summer Daze & Music Monday

Speedcat Hollydale

14 Jun 2009 | 8:58 pm

I often wonder just how I arrived to where I am today. It seems like the greatest summer of my life (1985) was just not that long ago!There were no worries, I fell in love every month, and enjoyed every moment of life. Of course, I always had some PEZ in my pokit to share ...DOUBLE PARTICIPATION WORLD WIDE !!!!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without…
Montecappulates and the Hollydale's Love Battles and Love Heartbreakers

Speedcat Hollydale

12 Jun 2009 | 10:48 pm

First aired in 2008 ...Juliet: Dost en a Capulate? Whomever-est thine eyes shine upon thee.Rommecat: Your family stinks ... go away. Gosh, kinda cute though! Juliet: Rommecat, Rommecat, where fort art thouest Rommecat???Rommecat: Here I am. Even though I am supposed hate you, a find a burning desire. Is it wrong to love!!! Juliet: Taketh me to the parlor Rommecat! You nomenclature you...Rommecat: Well, OK. Make sure my cousins are not looking. If loving you is wrong, I DON'T WANT TO BE RIGHT! BooyhaaaJerk Guy Capulate: You werest in bedding with a Montegue. Surley you will live no longesteth.
Hollydale 911

Speedcat Hollydale

10 Jun 2009 | 6:03 pm

With the law on my side, you might think I am always a sure fire winner, but danger lurks around each and every corner.Deputy Travis Junior Doctor Shoal ... can you save Speedcat from the bullet wound? (panic look)Doctor Shoal Well let me see here, sit still Speedy .... Uh, you are not required you to disrobe. I'm not sure why you're sitting here in your underwear.Deputy S. Jones Sheriff Speedcat was in his underwear when we all got here!Deputy Travis Junior Yeah, what's the deal, Speedcat?Sheriff Speedcat Hollydale: I don't feel the need to explain myself ... why are you idiots not concerned…

Travelling Golfer
Industry’s First Adjustable Plastic Golf Cleat

On the heels of the recent launch of Black Widow Tour, golf's first adjustable cleat that enables golfers to custom match their golf cleats to their swing, balance and weight distribution, Softspikes today unveiled www.blackwidowtour.com. The new micro-site, along with a related Facebook page and other online marketing initiatives created by ...
Evansville’s Finest: Cambridge Golf Club

A few days ago the Travelling Golfer and 3 friends had the extreme privilege to play a round of golf just outside of the metro part of Evansville, Indiana, at Cambridge Golf Club. It's always been one of my favorite places to play and this round was no different. The new Pro ...
Planet Jack - Jack Nicklaus and The Golf Channel Span The Globe

Planet Jack is a first-class seat on the ultimate road trip - a 12-day, eight-country, 25,000-mile journey with Hall-of-Famer Jack Nicklaus. The two-part, GOLF CHANNEL special airing Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET will treat viewers to an intimate look into Nicklaus' business life and show how he is ...
Amphibian Towel and BrushPro Review

Now that I have 'em, I'm never giving 'em up! How many golf related items can you say that about? Your driver? Nope. Your putter? Nope. Your wedges? Not til they wear out. My Martini Golf tees? DO NOT TOUCH 'EM OR YOU'll HAVE BIG TROUBLE! My Amphibian Towel and my BrushPro? You have no chance ...
South Carolina and Golf Love Each Other

My buddy Pete, from Columbia, SC, say's to tell y'all that The Palmetto State placed 11 courses in the new Golf Digest rankings, followed by California with nine. Florida and North Carolina had five each. The rankings are based on extensive criteria established by Golf Digest and used by hundreds of ...

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Golf Clothing for Women

To the apparent delight of woman golfers everywhere, ardent Golfer Alison Doorst has opened the doors to www.PinksandGreens.com to fill a void in the women’s golf apparel market. As well as providing an online boutique for women who love golf, Alison hopes to establish a community and blog (The Back ...
Amateur Golfers nationwide begin journey to Pinehurst

AMATEUR GOLFERS NATIONWIDE BEGIN PATH TO PINEHURST WITH REGISTRATION FOR THE 2009 McGLADREY TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP Local Qualifying Events for the Third Annual McGladrey Team Championship will be conducted throughout all 41 PGA sections from now through September. To see a complete schedule and/or register to participate in a Local Qualifying ...
Women in Golf

Golf Datatech, a golf trend, research company unveiled its first-ever Women’s Golf Market Study. Among the revealing results of attitudes of women golfers to the game, is startling fact that the average golf course is considered to be “a very male oriented place”.... no shit! All this, despite the ...
Golf can damage your hearing

In a new article in the British Medical Journal ear specialists have claimed that golfing can damage your hearing.....I said,"CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEARING!" The doctors' suspicions were aroused when they treated a keen golfer (3 times a week for 18 months) who had unexplained tinnitus and reduced hearing. Further tests ...
Golf Idea for Christmas

Got a golfing geek in the family? Don't know what to buy them for Christmas? Well, it doesn't get any better than this - The HandGrip iPhone Charger. This nifty little device allows you to analyze your swing and recharge your iPhone in the comfort of your own home. Brought to ...

Golf Fore the Good
More Than Fair Weather Friends

v

23 Jun 2009 | 1:50 pm

It has been raining so often this spring in south eastern New England that most of us have simply given up on seeing the sun. It’s been great weather for ducks but not for golf. So when the Weather Channel said “chance of a few showers” and the radar looked clear of any huge lurking green globs, we thought we’d take a chance and hit the links. Rained out of our usual Friday golf match for the past few weeks, my two friends and I were desperate for some stress relief. Kids, grand-kids, job issues, health issues - the tension had pooled up inside us like the puddles in…
The Freedom of the Game

v

25 May 2009 | 7:11 am

The Memorial Day holiday means more to me than every other holiday wrapped up together. It is more scared than Easter; more blessed than Christmas; more important than any President’s Day and - forgive me, Mom, but I know you’ll understand – more emotional than Mother’s Day. I do not mean to subvert the importance of this day by tying it together with a silly blog post about golf. I need to make it clear that I feel it is because of this day that I have the opportunity to play golf. As much as we’d like it to be, golf is not one of our basic freedoms as set forth within the…
Match Play - Don’t Do the Math

v

18 May 2009 | 2:06 pm

I am pretty good at math. Unfortunately, that isn’t a positive for me on the golf course. Even without a score card in hand, I usually know where my score stands. Doing too much math is the kiss of death on the golf course. One should look only as far as the next shot, and no further. Whether it is just me against the golf course, or me and my playing partner vs. our opponents, I have a hard time not letting the numbers get in my head. Stroke play events terrify me. I have a fear of many things, but posting a 13 on any given hole (yup, I’ve actually been there) is something that…
The Importance of the Game of Golf

v

9 May 2009 | 11:42 am

What would we golfers do if we couldn’t get out to whack that little ball around once in a while? I’m sure our blood pressure would be higher, our temperaments more finicky, and that we would find our spouses far less charming. There is no doubt, golf is good. It’s good for us, both for our bodies and brains. My friend was on the driving range not long ago, banging away at a bucket of balls. She was hours away from the unveiling of a major project, an undertaking in which she had been heavily involved for a long period of time. She is fabulous at her job, having won many major…
Making a Commitment to the Game

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29 Apr 2009 | 12:30 pm

It has become a rite of spring, a sacred ritual that marks the start of a new season, a fresh beginning. After a year’s engagement, at the end of a long and tedious winter layoff, we join together in the company of friends and celebrate the start of a new tournament season at our local municipal golf course. The two-person scramble my friend and I play each April is hardly a serious format. Still, we plan ahead from year to year and look forward to the day. We enjoy the tournament to such a degree that when I received an invitation to a friend’s wedding for the same date, I had…

Golf Views
IZZO SWAMI 1500 GPS Review

Rob

30 Jun 2009 | 6:28 am

If your on the market for golf GPS, there are tons of options available to choose from and at varying price points. What if your looking for a basic golf GPS unit that only gives you Front, Middle, Back of green measurements, and has only 4 buttons? You might want to check out the new IZZO SWAMI 1500 GPS. [View with PicLens] Look and Feel The Swami is IZZO Golf’s answer to a simple golf GPS that is utilitarian in design and easy to us. The SWAMI is about the size of a garage door opener and features a large easy to read display with four buttons to operate the unit. The up and down…
Adidas Tour360 Sport Golf Shoe Review

Rob

27 Jun 2009 | 7:26 am

Golf shoes come in all sorts of styles, from the classic saddle shoe or those that look like gym shoes. I own quite a few pairs of golf shoes and they all are the same style, which is more classic in design. I always liked the look of the gym shoe style golf shoe, but I had my reservations about how much support and performance they could truly provide. [View with PicLens] Look and Feel The Tour360 Sport has the look and the feel of a performance gym shoe, that has a bold look which utilizes tour-proven 360Wrap and ThinTec. One of the key features of the Tour 360 Sport is its 50/50 Protect,…
Nike Golfers Support the Livestrong Foundation with Custom Yellow Golf Bags and Shirts

Rob

25 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am

Nike athletes playing in the Travelers Championship (Kris Blanks, Stewart Cink, U.S. open champion Lucas Glover, Justin Leonard, Carl Pettersson, Brendon Todd and Bob Tway) this week as well as the women playing in the Wegmans LPGA Tournament (Amanda Blumenherst, Paige MacKenzie and Ashley Simon) are joining athletes, celebrities and people around the world this summer in support of LIVESTRONG and cancer awareness. The Nike Golfers will be carrying a custom made LIVESTRONG golf bag this week to support the LIVESTRONG campaign and at the end of the week will autograph these bags to be…
Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT Driver Review

Rob

22 Jun 2009 | 8:31 pm

At the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show I had the opportunity to try out the new Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT (pronounced “straight fit”) driver, which is Nike Golf’s first adjustable driver, that allows you to change the golf club face, loft, and lie angle. Over the past few months I’ve been playing the Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT driver and like the results I’ve been seeing on the golf course. [View with PicLens] Look and Feel At first glance the Nike SQ Dymo STR8-Fit has a nice round shape that features a shiny black finish, which has that stealth bomber look. The 460cc clubhead setups…
TaylorMade R9 Driver Review

Rob

22 Jun 2009 | 7:25 pm

TaylorMade-adidas Golf is a pioneer in golf club adjustability when it introduced its r7 quad driver in 2004. The r7 quad incorporated TaylorMade’s Movable Weight Technology(MWT), which gave golfers the ability to change the clubhead’s center of gravity to promote different ball flights. [View with PicLens] 2009 marks a dawn of a new era in golf club design and adjustability with the introduction of the R9 driver, that not only allows you to adjust the center of gravity, but also the face angle, loft, and lie angle of the R9 through its Flight Control Technology (FCT). The…

Lefty Links Blog
2009 AT&T National Picks

admin

29 Jun 2009 | 7:19 pm

Hello again, folks. This week the pros are at the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club, hosted by Tiger Woods. It’s a tough week for those of us who like to factor in past results—this is only the third year of the tournament. The Booz Allen Classic was played on this track in ’05, so we can throw those results into the mix, but still, we’re only looking at three years of recent results—not much to find promising track record patterns. Still, if you’re interested, I’ve posted the results for the ’08 and ’07 AT&T National and ’05 Booz Allen on my…
2009 Travelers Championship Picks

admin

23 Jun 2009 | 7:44 pm

It’s all business this week for the Travelers Championship. Not feeling great, little time. I’ll be back to my usual inanities next week. First, as usual, if you’re interested you can take a look at my research page for past leaderboards and multiple top-10 and top-25 golfers. Here you go, my picks for the Travelers Championship: Woody Austin: Only one MC all year, and two top-10s in his last four starts. Won this event in ’04, and has top-10 finishes in ’05 and ’06. Stewart Cink: T22, T8, T27 last three events. The defending champion here at the Travelers. Also won in ’97, has…
2009 U.S. Open Picks

admin

15 Jun 2009 | 5:27 pm

It’s majors time again, folks. This week the pros are in for a brutal test–at over 7,400 yards and a par 70, with tight fairways and punishing rough, Bethpage Black is a beast. And to top it off, it’ll be wet all week, making the course even longer. So, no problem—all you need this week is to be long, accurate, putt well, and scramble. I’ve put together my usual research sheet (sorry for the ugly formatting–I’ll fix it when I get the chance), with the caveat that the U.S. Open has been at Bethpage only one other time (2002), so decide for yourself how important past…
2009 St. Jude Classic Picks

admin

9 Jun 2009 | 8:44 am

Most casual golf fans are waiting for the U.S. Open at this point—but for the fantasy golfers out there, and other obsessive golf fans, this week hosts the St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Actually there are two intriguing storylines—First, Phil Mickelson. Mickelson is returning to competition for the first time since taking a break for his wife’s cancer. How will he react? Certainly he hasn’t been practicing much golf for the past few weeks, and mentally I’m sure he’s had a hell of a rollercoaster ride. On the other hand, he has more raw talent than just…
2009 The Memorial Tournament Picks

admin

2 Jun 2009 | 2:16 pm

Moving on, this week the pros are at the 2009 Memorial Tournament, played at Muirfield Village Golf Club. One of the toughest courses on Tour, Muirfield was ranked 5th (of 54) in difficulty in 2008. It’s a stacked field, with players starting to get serious about their U.S. Open tuneups. And yes, Woods is playing, and no, I won’t be listing him in my 10 picks. Not because he’d be a bad pick—hell no—it’s just that nobody needs me to tell them that Woods has a good chance of winning. So who did make my list? First, as always, if you’re interested you can see my Research Sheet…

Life in the Rough
Develop Creativity Around the Practice Green

Double Eagle

25 Jun 2009 | 7:36 pm

Practice is not something we golfers seem to like much. Of course, most of us would rather be out on the course than at the driving range or practice green. That’s only natural. But we put in the time anyway, so that we can play better golf. Unfortunately, we don’t tend to have the best practice habits. We often approach it like a chore, instead of looking at it like critical preparation for what we really love to do. You can see it clearly at the driving range. Watch as people aimlessly beat balls down range with no target, no desired shot, and no purpose. We tend to…
The 8>9 Challenge: Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT vs. TaylorMade R9

Double Eagle

16 Jun 2009 | 7:04 pm

I love a challenge. There’s nothing better than laying down the gauntlet and doing battle. For this reason, I was intrigued to learn about the 8>9 challenge. Nike Golf is so confident that the SQ Dymo STR8-FIT driver is longer than the TaylorMade R9, that it asked consumers to hit both and see for themselves. I was happy to participate when a representative of Nike Golf asked me to take the challenge. STR8-FIT driver in hand, I went out and procured an R9, and then it was ON. For those not familiar, these two drivers are the latest in the blossoming trend of adjustable…
U.S. Open Preview Interview with Alan Shipnuck

Double Eagle

11 Jun 2009 | 6:51 pm

I don’t often cover pro golf, but sometimes I just can’t resist, especially because I love the majors so much. Today I was fortunate to have an opportunity to sit down and have a telephone chat with Alan Shipnuck, Sports Illustrated senior writer, about the upcoming 2009 U.S. Open tournament, ready to kick off next week at Bethpage Black on Long Island. The U.S. Open was last there in 2002, where Tiger Woods won by three strokes over Phil Mickelson and was the only player to finish the tournament under par. We discussed a variety of topics, including: The course Tiger Phil Is…
From the Publicity Wire: AT&T’s “Favorite Foursome” Sweepstakes

Double Eagle

10 Jun 2009 | 7:17 pm

I get a lot of publicity-type information flowing into my inbox and I like to share the ones that you all might find interesting. Recently, I heard about a contest that AT&T is running. Here are the particulars: Between now and June 22nd, golf fans can enter AT&T’s “Favorite Foursome” Sweepstakes through AT&T’s Facebook page or by texting to win. One lucky winner will receive four VIP tickets to the final two days of the 2009 AT&T National Tournament, four round-trip flights, two hotel rooms, transportation passes, access to the Grey Goose® Lounge, and more. Ways…
If Tiger Needs More Loft, You Probably Do Too

Double Eagle

9 Jun 2009 | 6:54 pm

Club gurus have been screaming for a long time that amateur players don’t play enough loft in their drivers. If you’ve ever read Tom Wishon’s books, you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever been fitted for clubs by a skilled club fitter, then you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve ever had a launch analysis done with fancy technology then you know what I’m talking about. Yet people still play low-lofted drivers, at the expense of distance. Maybe that will change, now that Tiger Woods has switched to a more lofted driver, going…

Mike Pedersen Golf
Control Your Clubface For Better Golf

Mike

7 Jun 2009 | 8:13 am

It all comes down to impact! A square clubface will hit the golf ball straight! Your path and clubface angle at impact determines your outcome. Control your clubface and your golf gets automatically better. The only thing for most golfers is they don’t have a clue what their clubface is doing, what it should be doing, and where it’s at in their golf swing. Learning how to “feel” your clubface will be an “ah ha” moment for you! I am no expert, but I have recently come across a website that is the most comprehensive website regarding clubface I’ve ever…
Pivot Your Way To A Better Golf Swing

Mike

19 May 2009 | 4:49 pm

How much frustration do we need to finally either quit the game or accept our mediocre scores and go about life? I know I’ve been there for the better part of 10 years. Luckily I’m the golfer struggling to get to low single digits, but it’s all relative isn’t it What I want to do is come up with a swing method that is simple to do and more important, FEEL. You’ve got to be able to visualize it and get the right FEEL to successfully do it on the course when it matters. What I’ve come across recently is the concept of a pivot golf swing. Line up a dozen…
Golfers Who Twitter

Mike

19 Apr 2009 | 6:55 am

I don’t know if you’ve heard of Twitter, but it’s “blowing up” to say the least. It’s a great way to keep in touch with golfing friends and family. If you want to follow me on twitter, go to Golf Trainer and hit the follow button. You’ll find out what I’m doing on a daily basis, and you’ll get firsthand knowledge of new product releases, etc… But back to Twitter Golfers. This social network is really cool. You can post golf videos, pictures and meet a ton of passionate golfers. Visit TwitR Golfers - for golfers who twitter
Power Golf Swing Tubing

Mike

23 Mar 2009 | 8:41 pm

If you want to quickly improve your golf swing power, speed and distance, making golf swings with resistance (golf tubing) is one of the most effective ways to do it. Whatever is your weak phase in your golf swing, you can isolate it with tubing. Also, this tubing can be used in your home, office and even while traveling. I’ve put together a golf training package with a pocket guide included.
No Backswing Golf Swing

Mike

15 Mar 2009 | 11:59 pm

Another swing method! Are you ready for it? The No Backswing Golf Swing. This is yet again another name for a simple drill many of us have done for years. I know one of my many pros had me do it, as I was struggling to make a consistent swing with good sequence of motion. It’s kind of funny, because the Stack and Tilt Golf Swing was the BIG new way to swing a club and it became popular nearly overnight. Now the no backswing method to better golf has been presented by Golf Magazine. I want to get your feedback on this golf swing method. Have you tried it? If so, did it help you? Do you…

My Daily Slice of Golf Blog
Kickin' it...old school

MyDailySlice

30 Jun 2009 | 4:17 pm

Last weekend I went back in time...to 1981 exact. The last time that I had played with a bag of Persimmon.Now, Persimmon...for those who are to young to remember (man, that makes me feel old to say that), is the genesis of the golf-word "wood". Not to be confused with the wood pencil that comes with your scorecard, the "wood" was the Mona Lisa of golf. A seductress that defined an era in golf of great craftsmanship. Names like MacGregor, Hogan and Cleveland made some of the finest woods for the sport. There were even more smaller craftsmen, like Ofer in Canton Ohio, who were able to hone…
David Duval looks (and sounds) like old self at U.S. Open

MyDailySlice

23 Jun 2009 | 4:59 am

David Duval looks (and sounds) like old self at U.S. OpenShared via AddThis
Father's Day

MyDailySlice

21 Jun 2009 | 2:39 pm

Small bucket of balls at the driving range: $5.00.One round of Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf: $6.00 (Dad's play for free).Two fruit smoothies: $7.50.Spending all day with your 6 year-old son: priceless!Here's wishing all father's and father's-to-be a great day.Thanks for reading, keep it in the short-grass,JFB
An Open letter from the USGA to its members:

MyDailySlice

19 Jun 2009 | 3:53 pm

"In the past two days, you may have seen some news reports regarding the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open.I wanted our USGA Members to be the first to know that it’s now official: Today we are announcing the unique pairing of the 2014 U.S. Open and 2014 U.S. Women’s Open, with the two national championships to be played in consecutive weeks on the No. 2 course at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.This is the first time in history that the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open will be contested on the same course in back-to-back weeks. The 2014 U.S.
Hearts all...a...twitter

MyDailySlice

17 Jun 2009 | 3:55 pm

Taking a page right out of Babe Ruth's called home-run shot in the '32 World Series to make good on a promise to a hospital-bed-ridden young boy, Amy Mickelson has drawn a line in the sandtrap to all US Open contestants this year at Bethpage...She texted Phil.This wasn't just a Tweet to the world, no, she has been texting Phil with numerous hints that she wants this years' US Open trophy in her hospital room while she recovers from her July 1st surgery from her cancer diagnosis.Obviously, he said he'd "try to accommodate that."As a married man, I can tell you, that was a great response by…

Ottawa Golf Blog
Canadian Open Shaping Up NIce

Ottawa Golf Blog

1 Jul 2009 | 6:16 pm

Happy again this year to be attending the Canadian Open being played at Glen Abbey Golf Course in Oakville July 20th-26th again for second straight year . Really pleased with the list of confirmed players the event organizers are putting together and have just recently released. Last year it was great to see Anthony Kim, Retief Goosen, Charley Hoffman up close at the tournament. Very cool that it was my first PGA Tour experience as well as a my first volunteering experience.This year I'm not volunteering but will be taking in a few days, early in the week to get you the inside scoop from the…
Happy Canada Day!

Ottawa Golf Blog

1 Jul 2009 | 5:13 pm

I know my Canada Day was great hope yours was too. Spent time with the family at our local towns Canada Day festivities. Lots of games for the kids to do, a kid bike parade, good food, nice weather what more could you ask for. Hope you all had a good one whether it was with family or out on the links. Oh Canada!
Golf To Impress - Pretty Impressive

Ottawa Golf Blog

27 Jun 2009 | 9:54 pm

Here's a shout out to our friend Chris over at TourSpecGolf.com for starting up GolfToImpress.com a site he just launched June 8th with a focus on golf news both from the Japanese and U.S. markets. He'll be also involved in equipment reviews, the inside scoop on new gear, equipment testing and more. Be sure to follow him on Twitter as you can expect some contests in the near future. A wealth of golf knowledge by Chris and his staff I know I'm impressed be sure to check out Golf To Impress today.
Puma Golf's 18-Hole Golf Checked Bermuda Shorts Review

Ottawa Golf Blog

24 Jun 2009 | 2:40 am

Puma Golf's 18-Hole Golf Checked Bermuda Shorts ReviewRegardless of the weather here in Ottawa when I golf I like to wear shorts. So I was quite happy when Puma sent me some of their Check Bermuda Shorts to review. Here's the scoop on Puma Golf's 18-Hole Golf Checked Bermuda Shorts.FeaturesThese shorts I received form Puma were a Steel Gray but they also come in White/Angel Blue • White/Flame Orange. The fabric is a nice subtle plaid and goes with just about any style and color of polo including the white Invisibonding Polo I reviewed a few weeks ago and the soon to be review Flame Orange…
Lucas Glover Wins 2009 U.S. Open -Bethpage Black - w/ Video

Ottawa Golf Blog

23 Jun 2009 | 1:50 am

It maybe wasn't the prettiest final rounds of a Major but Lucas Glover made the putts when he needed to and played some smart golf in closing with a final round 73 and a two stroke victory over Phil, Duval and Ricky Barnes. It made for some great TV as there was a motley bunch of diverse golfers in the hunt and at any given point golfers were in and out of contention.A few guys came over and watched the final hours of the golf, it was easy for them to make up excuses. To get away from making wedding invitations, chores around the house and general work. Hell this was the U.S. Open and it was…

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TaylorMade Spider Balero Putter Review

PutterZone.com

30 Jun 2009 | 9:21 pm

TaylorMade continues to spin its web of Spider putters with the addition of the new Rossa Monza Spider Balero putter, the third putter in the Spider line. But don't expect more of the same, because this Spider comes with a whole new set of features, as well as a new price tag ($159) that beats its two predecessors by $40. Is the Balero a worthy successor to the Spider throne? Following is PutterZone.com's TaylorMade Spider Balero putter review. This review also inaugurates the new PutterZone.com video review series, as shown below. The StorylineThe original Spider made quite a splash on the…
The Fringe: Antigua Desert Dry Review

PutterZone.com

24 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am

The notion of placing the word “technology” in the same sentence as “shirt” seems patently absurd, doesn’t it? But then again, there was a time when “putter technology” or “shoe technology” would have seemed equally laughable. And now look at you, Mr. Interchangeable Tungsten Weight Putter Guy and Mrs. Shock-Absorbing Waterproof Golf Shoe Gal. The times, they are a changin’, indeed. Which brings us to the Desert Dry line of golf apparel by Antigua. The Desert Dry polos claim to reside at the cutting edge of—you guessed it—“shirt technology.” Ha, ha, ha, you say?
The Back Nine Movie Debuts on Thursday

PutterZone.com

23 Jun 2009 | 7:01 am

You know you are taking golf seriously when you're reading Stan Utley's TheArt of Putting while playing ball with your dog. Such is one of the scenes in the trailer for the new movie The Back Nine, which stages its one-day nationwide theatrical release on June 25.The movie follows filmmaker Jon Fitzgerald in his quest to become a professional golfer...at age 40. A self-described "above-average" golfer, Fitzgerald was still light years from professional status when he embarked on his journey. He hired a team of experts, including a swing coach, a yoga instructor and a sports psychologist. He…
SeeMore's Hat Full of Rabbits

PutterZone.com

17 Jun 2009 | 8:25 pm

The SeeMore Putter Company is already enjoying a successful U.S. Open—and the tournament hasn’t even started yet. Indeed, three out of the 30 players who qualified for this week’s U.S. Open at the local and sectional levels did it with SeeMore putters in their hands. Josh Brock of University of North Carolina Wilmington qualified as an amateur. Charlie Beljan of the Gateway Tour sank a putt in sudden death at the Colorado sectional qualifier to earn his ticket. And Matt Nagy, who is ranked just 773rd in the college circuit, got a last-second call as a qualifier alternate and promptly…
Remembering Payne Stewart 10 Years Later

PutterZone.com

17 Jun 2009 | 6:58 am

Ten years ago this week, the late Payne Stewart staged an epic putting performance to win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, generating highlights that will remain in our golfing memories forever. Sadly, Stewart passed away later that year in a tragic airplane accident. This month, the Payne Stewart Golf Club opened in Branson, Missouri, paying tribute to the man, the golfer and the father. The most enduring memories from Stewart's U.S. Open victory in 1999 are his lengthy putt to win the tournament (video below) and his ensuing celebration, but he also sank dramatic one-putts on holes 16 and 17 to…

The Kokopelli Golf Stance
1st Tournament, 1st Place

Cactus Dave

20 Jun 2009 | 9:26 am

My first tournament in the Czech Republic: I intended to confound the Czech Bureacracy that had consigned me to the depths of Dufferdom with a 54 handicap by shooting a 90 in the tournament, thus netting a 36 for 18 holes . . . despite my lingering premonition that this might lead to unpleasantness -- I don't know what the penalty for sandbagging in CZ is, but I bet it's pretty severe! . . .8^D . . .It didn't work out that way . . . http://bohemianduffer.blogspot.com/2009/06/prevni-tournaj-prevni-misto.html
FW: Golf Blogger Outreach Project

Cactus Dave

18 Jun 2009 | 7:04 am

-----Original Message-----From: grace@searchandsocial.com [mailto:grace@searchandsocial.com] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:36 PMTo: David E Matthews (DHL CZ)Subject: Golf Blogger Outreach ProjectHello,Click here to SHOW the ImagesI'm writing to let you know that VacationRentals.com is giving away a weekend in Las Vegas which includes a golf game with PGA pro Charley Hoffman. We feel that your blog readers would be very interested in this contest and chance to hit some balls with Charley, and would like to know if you could cover it on your blog?It will take place in Las Vegas, and the…
In The Rough

Cactus Dave

15 Jun 2009 | 9:08 am

Mr Science:http://www.golfdigest.com/golfworld/columnists/2009/06/golf_memorial_kenny_perry_controversy_verdiThe duffer takes his 3-wood out of the bag, and sets it down behind the ball, in deep rough. He lifts it, waggles, sets it down again a little harder. And again and again. Steps on the grass behind the ball, looks at the green and at the 200-yard marker, and says to his caddy: "What do you think, 3 wood?" http://bohemianduffer.blogspot.com/2009/06/in-rough.html
Green Card

Cactus Dave

15 Jun 2009 | 8:38 am

Playing golf in CZ is not as easy as in the US, where you just show up and flash some green . . . here, you must be accredited by the Czech Golf Federation (CGF) . . . in some ways, it is entirely understandable & desirable . . . . I mean if most of your players are very new to the game, since golf was considered the foppish undertaking of the very wealthy, until very recently . . . as it was in the US many years ago . . . then you really do need some way to orient players to the game and ensure they have at least the minimal skills to get around the links . . . …
Kolf Per Club Praha

Cactus Dave

15 Jun 2009 | 8:36 am

From the clubhouse of Club Praha . . . a representation of the Dutch Game Kolf, played on ice, with hockey sticks . . . I always wondered: When they holed a putt, did the ball disappear into the canal, or was it a puck? http://bohemianduffer.blogspot.com/2009/06/kolf-per-club-praha.html

The Wedge Guy
The Most Special American Holiday

Terry Koehler

3 Jul 2009 | 1:48 am

A higher calling for true freedom inspired a few brave men to put it all on the line for independence.
Three Keys To Handling Pressure

Terry Koehler

30 Jun 2009 | 12:52 am

Whether you play competitively or not, “pressure” is a big part of this game, so how do you handle it and make the big shots that count?
What Really Is The "Secret To Scoring"?

Terry Koehler

26 Jun 2009 | 2:41 am

I’d like to discuss the major contributors to scoring. This seems pretty obvious, but I watch golfers practice one thing, when their game really needs another.
Tight Lies, Wet Sand And Other Scary Things

Terry Koehler

23 Jun 2009 | 2:42 am

The series on bunker play just doesn’t seem to want to end, so let’s keep talking about the various scary shots you can find in the bunkers.
The Lies Being Told About Grooves

Terry Koehler

19 Jun 2009 | 12:50 am

As the issue of the USGA Ruling on grooves has made its way into the news, I have never seen such a level of misinformation in my life.

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Olazabal heads to LFQ in search of Open place

3 Jul 2009 | 8:21 am

José Maria Olazábal is expected to line up in the field at Kilmarnock (Barassie) next Monday as he attempts to qualify for the 138th Open Championship along with 287 golfers hopeful at Local Final Qualifying.
Tour Players’ Foundation supports project in Kenya

3 Jul 2009 | 7:06 am

Street children in Mombasa, Kenya, will soon have the opportunity of a life on the golf course as trained caddies thanks to an exciting new project being supported by the Tour Players’ Foundation.
Captain's Blog: Moving on with Monty

3 Jul 2009 | 4:56 am

The second instalment of the Captain’s Blog, European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie once again gives his thoughts on a whole range of subjects, from his birthday celebrations to Olympic presentations. There's plenty to cover.
Skandia to partner the European Senior Tour

3 Jul 2009 | 3:08 am

Leading investment firm Skandia has joined forces with the European Senior Tour, becoming an Official Sponsor of The 2009 Senior Open Championship presented by MasterCard and a Partner Sponsor of the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters.
Jimenez hits 500 not out in France

2 Jul 2009 | 7:18 am

Miguel Angel Jiménez reached the special milestone of 500 appearances on The European Tour at this week’s Open de France ALSTOM. We pay tribute to one of the European Tour's most popular figures.

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CONTEST - Scratch Wedge Contest! - {Are You The Winner?}

mygolfspy

3 Jul 2009 | 5:26 am

Did You Win? We have already given away over $2400 worth of Scratch wedges since we started! So if you haven’t signed up yet…what are you waiting for? We are giving away the “#1 Wedge in Golf For 2009!” and they are seriously giving them away NO STRINGS ATTACHED! They even pay for the shipping to your door…you can’t beat that. The Week #16 Winner Is…. CONGRATS … Michael Grimes! And remember…Scratch is also throwing in 25% OFF all their 58 degree 2008 wedges and 10% OFF anything and everything at Scratch Golf just for signing up! IF YOU…
USGA 2010 Groove Rule - EXPLAINED!

GolfSpy X

30 Jun 2009 | 8:17 am

This article comes to you today because of all the confusion going on right now about the {New Groove Rule by the USGA}. Not many people know what it really means…and don’t worry if you don’t because neither did we until Terry Koehler set us and hopefully you straight about all the real truth behind the new rule. Also you might have heard that they are actually considering postponing the ruling due to all the issues it will cause with manufacturers. In fact Stewart Cink just Twitter’ed that he just went into the Groove rule meeting a few minutes ago and that they would…
Sneak-Peek! - Inside Wilson Golf’s R&D Center

GolfSpy X

30 Jun 2009 | 6:55 am

35,000 Top-Secret Test Facility at Wilson Golf Today we thought we would give you an inside look at another top-secret closed doors testing facility…today we bring you the Wilson Golf’s R&D Center. A couple weeks we gave you a behind the scenes look at the amazing Nike Golf “The Oven” testing facility…and you guys asked for more of the same…so here you go. The Wilson Golf R&D center is a massive 35,000 sq ft. lab where some of the most advanced technology is used to put all their new and upcoming ideas to the test. Their secret test labs even have…
{New Patent Application} - Callaway C-Shaped Driver - Part 2

GolfSpy X

27 Jun 2009 | 5:14 am

2nd Patent Released From Callaway For C-Shaped Driver Back in April we covered a patent application from Callaway for a very unusually shaped driver. One of our readers gave it the name “Callaway C-Drive” for its resemblance to a certain letter of the alphabet…are you starting to remember the driver we are talking about now? Well…Callaway surprisingly has applied for another patent application to give them broader coverage over this radical concept. David Dawsey from Golf-Patents.com says, “Well, when it comes to the giant golf companies it is easy to dismiss a…
CONTEST - Scratch Wedge Contest! - Week #15 Winner

mygolfspy

26 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

Another Week…Another Winner! We have already given away over $2250 worth of Scratch wedges since we started! So if you haven’t signed up yet…what are you waiting for? We are giving away the “#1 Wedge in Golf For 2009!” and they are seriously giving them away NO STRINGS ATTACHED! They even pay for the shipping to your door…you can’t beat that. The Week #15 Winner Is…. CONGRATS …Rob (Mainuh18!) And remember…Scratch is also throwing in 25% OFF all their 58 degree 2008 wedges and 10% OFF anything and everything at Scratch Golf just for…

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Lucas Glover Wins U.S. Open

22 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

Lucas Glover is the winner of the U.S. Open. The U.S. Open was already unusual this year as play extended into Monday because of rain delays. Lucas Glover built a small lead Monday as others around him struggled. With his challengers faltering ahead of him, he suddenly had a two-stroke advantage. After a par on the 17th, which had bedeviled Phil Mickelson and David Duval moments earlier, he walked to the par-four 18th leading by two. Eliminating any possibility of a Jean Van de Velde moment, he played safely, hitting a six-iron off the tee, then two-putting for par and a two-stroke win. It…
Phil Mickelson Returning to PGA Tour

2 Jun 2009 | 4:00 pm

The AP reports that Phil Mickelson is returning to the PGA Tour after stepping out to be with his wife, Amy Mickelson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. He will also be back in time for the U.S. Open. The Mickelson's say recent tests have given hope that Amy Mickelson will be able to fight the breast cancer. Hopefully, she will be able to make a full recover. Permalink | News Feeds
Phil Mickelson Suspends PGA Tour Play

21 May 2009 | 1:00 pm

The AP reports that three-time major champion Phil Mickelson has temporarily left the PGA Tour after learning his wife has Amy Mickelson has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is one of the most visible wives on the PGA Tour. It is not known how long Phil Mickelson will be out. Permalink | News Feeds
Designing the Perfect Golf Ball

11 Apr 2009 | 1:00 pm

The key to designing the perfect golf ball is all in the dimples. Today's golf balls have between 250 and 400 dimples. Reuters reports that a Japanese rubber company has found a way to create the perfect golf ball with the optimal dimple pattern using complex computer software. The company doesn't yet have the solution but they believe they will eventually find it. Permalink | News Feeds
Travel + Leisure Golf Folds

21 Mar 2009 | 4:00 pm

Media Life reports that Travel + Leisure Golf magazine will be folding. They say the ad pages for the publication plunged 14% in 2008 and 54% in the fourth quarter of last year. "While the award-winning editorial product has enjoyed a loyal and passionate following, the current advertising climate has severely impacted the magazine's bottom line to where the short-term and mid-term prospects for the magazine are not viable," president and CEO Ed Kelly said in a statement. The combination of the Internet and a recession is making print magazine closures a common thing but it's still sad when a…

Troon Golf
Celebrated Living’s 2009 “Readers’ Choice Platinum List.”

bbrooks

2 Jul 2009 | 9:29 am

The following slideshow highlights the five Troon Golf properties named to Celebrated Living’s 2009 “Readers’ Choice Platinum List.” Did they miss any of your favorite Troon courses? If so, tell us which courses you would have chosen and why. Top 20 U.S. Golf Courses No. 16 – Troon North Golf Club (Monument), Scottsdale, Ariz. No. 17 – Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, Calif. Top 20 International Golf Courses No. 4 – Ocean Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas Editor’s Choice – Top International Golf Courses (unranked) Turnberry (Ailsa), Ayrshire, Scotland – Host of The Open…
Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge: Q&A with contestant winner Larry Giebelhausen

bbrooks

22 Jun 2009 | 2:01 pm

If you followed the coverage of the 2009 U.S. Open, you probably recognize Phoenix police lieutenant Larry Giebelhausen. Larry, who calls Kierland Golf Club his home course, was selected out of 73,581contestants who submitted six-word essays on why they should be chosen for the Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge. Larry’s mission was to prove that an amateur could break 100 playing under U.S. Open conditions. His chance came the Friday before the Open when he played Bethpage Black alongside Michael Jordan, Ben Roethlisberger and Justin Timberlake. After coming within two shots of his goal,…
A big weekend coming up for the 2009 Troon Challenge

bbrooks

15 Jun 2009 | 4:43 pm

After a successful event at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale Ariz., the 2009 Troon Challenge is on the move with stops planned over three consecutive days in Florida, Arizona and Nevada. The weekend “trifecta” kicks off this Friday, June 19 at Legacy Golf Club, marking its final stop in Florida for 2009. The Cattail course at Whirlwind Golf Club will host the tournament when it heads back west to Arizona on Saturday, June 20. The Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas completes the tournament trio, which will be staged on the Lexington course on Sunday, June 21. All three golf courses are…
Golfweek’s “Best Tour Courses You Can Play” 2008-09

bbrooks

10 Jun 2009 | 5:11 pm

Golfweek recently published its second annual list of the “Best Tour Courses You Can Play.” The compilation of golf courses included the best public-access courses played on the PGA, Champions, Nationwide and LPGA tours in 2008-09. The list, which featured five Troon Golf-managed facilities, serves as a testament to what truly sets the game apart from other professional sports – “amateurs can test their games on the playing fields and iconic holes where the game’s greatest players have made history.” Featured in the slideshow are the following five Troon Golf facilities that made…
2009 Troon Challenge Moves on to Another Top Rated Course in Arizona

bbrooks

2 Jun 2009 | 2:51 pm

With three regional qualifiers down and 11 more to go, the 2009 Troon Challenge is moving on to Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale Ariz., which is still taking entries through Thursday for this Sunday’s competition. Steven Blackford and Joe Fox held off a challenging field of players at the latest event held at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Ariz. on May 24. Blackford and Fox won the Gross Division with a score of 67. Chris Park and Jeff Jennings played well enough to advance to the finals in the Net Division, scoring an impressive 62. After the Talking Stick qualifier is held on…

Mr Business Golf
No More Twitter Questions..Please

Since 2005, when I started the ‘Ask Mr Business Golf Show’ on Splashcast, I have been able to hold on to a following of REAL people who know I am not afraid to answer any question they throw at me. I have lost count on how many questions I have ...
Jump Start the Economy by Hiring Someone

I have been fielding a few questions this week from many of my fans here who read my blog.. Finding a Job thru Playing Business Golf I find the unemployment rate appalling since I also know many large businesses are cutting their forces purely because it has become ...
Business Networking: What Problems Does the Business Golf Country Club Solve?

Its is true business networking has drastically changed over the past year. I am glad to see the ‘One Minute Elevator Speech’ finally go. As impatient as most business people are and as crowded as the business networking arena is getting, you are lucky to get one word out about ...
Nike SQ DYMO STR8-Fit: Does the DANK Out Hit the Dunk?!

I was out on the driving range yesterday evening along with about 20 other hardy Texans…I know they must be near native Texans since they know to use the driving only after the sun goes behind the clubhouse and the tee box is in the shade. But I digress… ...
Nike SQ DYMO STR8 FIT: What’s in a Name?

As most of you know, I did a review of the Nike SQ DYMO STR8-FIT driver up against the TaylorMade R9. Both of these drives are representative of the New adjustable clubhead technology developed to adjust the ball flight to each players advantage. I still carry the driver in ...

Golf Swing Secrets Revealed
Where (Double) Eagles Dare

NickMackay

3 Jul 2009 | 8:40 am

Ponder this, if you would, dear golf fan. How many double eagles (albatrosses for those outside the U.S) have you seen with your very own eyes? Chances are none. I’ve been playing with some of the best amateurs and professionals around the world for the last ten years and I have yet to see one in person. How about on television? The PGA Tour and European Tour have provided the golfing world with a combined 31 Double Eagles since 2005. Vegas odds makers put the chances of the average golfer scoring a double eagle at around 6 million to one. Approximately 40,000 holes in one are recorded…
Fortysomething Perry wins 14th career title

Nazvi Careem

30 Jun 2009 | 8:47 am

Kenny Perry will not let people forget him. The hard-working professional, a cut above journeyman, was the best player in the world aged over 40 last year. After his loss to Angel Cabrera in the US Masters final, the Kentucky man returned to our collective conscious. And he refuses to go away, at 48 years old. Perry won his 14th career US PGA Tour victory in record style with his triumph at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut over the weekend. He steamed past fellow American Paul Goydos in the last round, shooting seven-under-par 63 for a record four-day total of 22-under-par…
Green Theme for Brunei Open

Nazvi Careem

27 Jun 2009 | 1:40 pm

Golf is a naturally green-friendly sport. After all, practically half of all strokes are played on a surface called “the green”. In some places around the world, the building of golf courses has been hailed as a boon to the environment. More than a decade ago, South African legend Gary Player said the island-course he designed for Hong Kong’s first public facility helped boost the population of birds and enhanced the surrounding environment. Tailor-made for a green theme is Brunei, the oil-rich sultanate in the heart of Borneo, which is home to some of the richest rain forests,…
For Shorter Putts…Keep It Simple

PatrickKeegan

25 Jun 2009 | 2:14 pm

Having been laid up with a knee injury sustained playing football (soccer), I haven’t been able to hit the golf course for over a month. With constant rain delays during the U.S. Open over the past week, I was coaxed to come out of temporary retirement for a quick nine holes on Saturday. I was fine, a little rusty, but all in all it just felt great to get back out on the course after a long layoff. My biggest concern, as usual, were the poor habits and fundamentals of my friends. All three of them can hit the ball, but none of them can putt to save their lives. This is not surprising…
Glover’s Paradise

Nazvi Careem

23 Jun 2009 | 1:58 pm

The US Open delivered so many great and poignant stories that, for not more than a moment, one may forget the best one of all – Lucas Glover’s emergence as a golf major winner. There was Tiger Woods – always a story no matter what, Phil Mickelson’s brave performance in the face of adversity and the return of David Duval to near the top of a leaderboard. We may even include Ricky Barnes’ final round collapse, though we would rather remember his amazing first three rounds. But the real tale was that of Glover, a qualifier for the tournament who held on to win his…

Pink Diva Golf
NEW Pink Diva Golf.com Site LIVE

3 Jul 2009 | 10:26 am

You may notice a new look at Pink Diva Golf.com! We just went LIVE with a new website & new Golf T-Shirts! This Blog is now over at www.pinkdivagolf.com - click on Blog. I'll have a new direct link for the blog very soon!This Google Blog will be redirected to the new site very soon!
New Pink Diva Golf Website coming....

4 Jun 2009 | 11:24 pm

I'll be moving my Pink Diva Golf website & blog over to Wordpress platform very soon! If you haven't heard of Wordpress it's a free open source web & blog publishing platform. I love the new look and feel of the site and it will allow me to have a more robust eCommerce Store. I will also be introducing many new products including a "Diva Golf Bling" line of t-shirts & hoodies. Along with new golf jewelry and fun golf accessories. Stay tuned for the launch of the new website & blog - it should be ready to go within the new few weeks!In LPGA news....The LPGA State Farm Classic 2009 is underway…
A Girl's On-Course Survival Guide to Golf

30 May 2009 | 10:33 pm

There are so many golf books, guides, and instructional resources on the market these days – but not many for women golfers. A Girl's On-Course Survival Guide to Golf is a portable guide that addresses every detail of a woman's golf game from tee to green and in-between. It's packed full of instructional, step-by-step photographs for every technical aspect of the game, while also covering course management, mental tools, rules and etiquette, and a jokes section for when all else fails.The portable 4x6 format makes the Guide suitable to clip on a golf bag or great to slip into your bag for…
Diva's Golf Recap & News

3 May 2009 | 11:05 pm

The month of April was a busy month for me and I've been a bit remiss on my blogging! I though I'd do a recap blog about the many golf events and happenings from April..The Golf Space celebrated their 3rd Anniversary in April – there are many social networking sites around these days – but if you love golf you gotta join The Golf Space! There’s no membership fee or catch – it’s just a great community of golfers with 4,100 members and growing everyday. Tony Korologos is the founder of The Golf Space (TGS) and is a golf blogger extraordinaire over at the Hooked on Golf Blog. I had the…
EWGA Charity Golf Tournament at Women’s U.S. Open 2009

25 Apr 2009 | 12:18 pm

The 7th Annual Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) at the U.S. Women’s Open is a charity golf tournament and silent auction fundraiser hosted annually by the EWGA Foundation in conjunction with the U.S. Women’s Open Championship. This tournament is the only Association wide EWGA Foundation fundraiser dedicated solely to raising funds to benefit LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a junior golfer developmental program for girls ages 7 - 17.The 7th Annual EWGA at the U.S. Women’s Open will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the Riverview Golf Club in Easton, PA. The EWGA Foundation is looking…

Golf is Hard
Golf is Hard TV - Episode 51 - Puttering Around

30 Jun 2009 | 12:47 pm

We're back with another episode talking about putting... Golf is Hard TV, episode 51 will have you puttering around.
Jimmy is Playing with his Wii

26 Jun 2009 | 6:37 am

Fun video from Jimmy Fallon's show playing the new (and amazing) Tiger Woods 10 on the Wii. I promise, my review is coming soon!
Golf is Hard TV - Episode 50 - Heavy Putter Part 2

23 Jun 2009 | 11:15 am

Dave continues his chat with Heavy Putter's Stephen Boccieri in Golf is Hard TV episode 50 (yes, 50!!).Links:Heavy PutterGolf is Hard TV websiteFollow us on Twitter
Golf is Hard TV - Episode 49 - Heavy Putter Part 1

20 Jun 2009 | 6:36 pm

We spent some time with the guys from Heavy Putter and are thrilled to present Golf is Hard TV episode #49 featuring owner Stephen Boccieri. Learn more at http://www.heavyputter.comGolf is Hard TV websiteFollow us on Twitter
Golf is Hard TV - Episode 48 - A Touch of Etiquette

17 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pm

Golf is a game of etiquette for sure. Episode 48 of Golf is Hard TV shows you some common errors and features a few live demonstrations of "bad etiquette.Don't forget to follow us on Twitter!

SeeMore Putters Blog
SeeMore mFGP & mFGP2 Review by www.thehackersparadise.com

SeeMore Admin

1 Jul 2009 | 6:50 am

Below is a review from The Hackers Paradise At www.thehackersparadise.com you can get your golfing fill 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We have equipment reviews, tour talk, a forum, and monthly giveaways from our supporters ranging from balls to clubs and everything in between. Come join the Forum so that we can all get to know each other and discuss everything related to golf. Registration is free and it is a lot of fun.The Hackers Paradise has been reviewing SeeMore putters for almost a year now and one thing has always been the same with them. The equipment testers really like the…
New putter sparks Points to career year on PGA Tour - Rockford Registar Star

SeeMore Admin

25 Jun 2009 | 6:42 am

By Matt TrowbridgeRRSTAR.COMPosted Jun 23, 2009 @ 07:16 PMD.A. Points had fallen off the PGA Tour for two years. Now his equipment sponsor had dropped him.It should have been one of the most difficult moments of the Pekin native’s golfing life. Instead, it turned into Points’ big break. Getting out of that contract with Ping helped Points finally establish himself on the PGA Tour, a decade after graduating as a third-team All-American at Illinois.Points ranks 53rd on the 2009 PGA Tour money list with $908,359, almost half of that earned with a third-place finish at the HP Byron Nelson…
DeMystifying the Putting Stroke, Preventing the Yips from Pat O'Brien - www.patobriengolf.com

SeeMore Admin

24 Jun 2009 | 6:40 am

Excerpt below take from www.patobriengolf.com Having just watched The U.S. Open, I want to share some observations on the putting stroke. I hear announcers constantly talk about the stroke and what should happen. They reference keeping the putter low, releasing the putter and acceleration, to name a few things. Frankly, I have heard enough and I feel compelled to offer a little common sense on the stroke. If you follow the advice about keeping the putter low, you may develop the yips or already have them. Here is why:You simply must understand the design of the golf club, or in…
Pat O'Brien Grip Post on www.patobriengolf.com - Putting Instructor for FEDEX Cup Leader - Zach Johnson

SeeMore Admin

15 Jun 2009 | 10:39 am

Excerpt taken from www.patobriengolf.com It has taken me awhile, and I apologize to those who have been waiting, to post some different shots of the grip. Attempting to teach someone a new grip through words and pictures alone is very challenging. I hope these additional pictures help.The first picture is taken from above to show you how much the grip in the left hand sits in the fingers. While the heel pad sits on the top of the grip, the thumb pad does not in fact make contact with the club. I could very easily run a finger underneath the thumb pad. There is absolutely no hand…
Briny Baird: Stop Swaying On Putts - PGA Tour Partners Newsletter

SeeMore Admin

11 Jun 2009 | 6:31 am

We found this nice little note from Briny Baird in the PGA Tour Partners eNewsletter where he talks about his unique style of putting. Of course Briny Baird uses a SeeMore FGP Blade and has for many years, with one notable experiments with a SeeMore m1 belly putter when Briny used it to finish second this year at the Verizon. But Briny feels very comfortable with his putting stroke and putter, and has made many millions of dollars and many thousands of birdies sticking with it, so it is worth understanding why he went to that style. The great thing about a SeeMore putter is that the…

IntoTheRough
The Hardest Golf Holes In The World

2 Jul 2009 | 1:45 am

You probably think you've played a few tough holes - maybe a 300 yard par 3 or a tricky dogleg par 4 at your local course. Maybe you've played all over the world and feel like you know a thing or two about golf. Either way, nothing can prepare you for these immense, challenging and in some cases beautiful golf holes. Extreme 19th hole - Legend Golf & Safari Resort, Africa The Extreme 19th is an optional 470 yard par 3 at the end of the magnificent Legend Golf and Safari Resort in Africa. The hole is so remote you can on...
10 Reasons To Take Up Golf

22 Jun 2009 | 7:54 am

Looking for a push in your decision to take up golf? Maybe you just want to settle an argument about why golf isn't just a good walk spoiled. Whatever your reasons, we're here to convince you golf is a great game, and here's 10 good reasons why. 1. Exercise Golf may be more physical than you think. Remove any image of overweight old men in golf buggies from your mind and look at fitness freaks like Tiger Woods. Golf is about walking - a hell of a lot of walking. Walking is great exercise and is low impact on your joint...
Us Open: Tiger Taunted By Drunks

22 Jun 2009 | 7:11 am

Tiger Woods had more than the usual water hazards to deal with at the US Open yesterday, sections of the crowd appeared to heckle players as they hit their shots on the Bethpage course. This year's US Open has been a strange affair, with awkward tee-off times thanks to buckets of rain and a schedule so tight many players have lost their normal rhythm and poise. "We're on Long Island baby, where men are men!" one spectator shouted. "Put that umbrella down!" The heckling, though none too severe by the standards of o...
Tiger Eyes Record Comeback

21 Jun 2009 | 2:54 am

Despite being in the half of the draw that got the worst of the weather, defending champion Tiger Woods is not throwing in the towel at Bethpage for this week's US Open. The only thing standing in Woods' way is 11 strokes - and a record comeback to boot. But this is Tiger we're talking about, right? Speaking of his chances of emulating Lou Graham - the last man to come from 11 shots down in a Major - Woods said: "I'd like to. There's no doubt. I'm hitting it well enough," "Unfortunately, my score ...
Sir Nick Faldo: Should Sports Stars Be Honoured?

13 Jun 2009 | 2:47 am

Six-time Major winner Nick Faldo is to be knighted by the queen for "services to golf". No-one can deny Faldo's impact on the game on this side of the pond; his duels with Greg Norman and others at a time when British golfers struggled will always be remembered fondly - and proved an inspiration to many budding youngsters. Why award Faldo now? His Ryder Cup tenure was an uncharacteristic failure and his playing days ended long ago. Were they struggling for stars to dole out awards to? Faldo is only he second Brit...

TeeOff Post
Three tied at Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic

TeeOff

2 Jul 2009 | 7:31 pm

Morgan Pressel, Laura Diaz and Song-Hee Kim are tied for the lead after the first round of play at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic in Ohio. The three players shot opening rounds of 64 to lead Suzann Pettersen and Michelle Wie by one shot. Defending champion Paula Creamer was forced to withdraw before she teed off due to a thumb injury that forced her to withdraw last week. Pressel started on the 10th hole and opened with three birdies on the side at the 13th, 16th and 18th holes. After three pars to open the back side, Pressel dropped four straight birdies on the fourth, fifth,…
Kim sets record at AT&T National

TeeOff

2 Jul 2009 | 7:14 pm

Anthony Kim started his title defense of the AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods, with a record setting opening round. Kim shot a course record 62, eight-under par, at Congressional Country Club to start the tournament with a two shot lead over Tiger Woods and two other golfers. Kim opened the first round with five pars from the 10th to 14th holes. He then made consecutive birdies and finished out the front side at two-under par. After a birdie on the first hole, Kim’s 10th, he added three straight on the third, fourth and fifth holes. Kim added two more on the seventh…
Picks: AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods

TeeOff

1 Jul 2009 | 8:15 am

The PGA TOUR is in Maryland for the AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods. Woods missed his event last year because of knee surgery but he is in the field this week as he tries to unseat Anthony Kim. Kim is coming off his two best consecutive starts and could be poised for a repeat this week at the Congressional Country Club. Top 3 Tiger Woods Hunter Mahan Sean O’Hair Watch List Vijay Singh Anthony Kim Paul Casey Nick Watney Jim Furyk
Preview: Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic

TeeOff

30 Jun 2009 | 9:00 am

The LPGA Tour moves to Ohio this week for the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club. Paula Creamer is the defending champion and will be playing despite the tendinitis in her thumb that caused her to withdraw from the Wegmans LPGA. Creamer will have her work cut out for her as nineteen of the top 20 golfers in the world (missing only Karrie Webb) are in attendance this week, including top ranked Lorena Ochoa. Other top ranked players that will be in Ohio this week include last week’s winner Jiyai Shin, Yani Tseng and Cristie Kerr. Also playing are fan…
Preview: AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods

TeeOff

30 Jun 2009 | 8:00 am

The PGA TOUR heads to Bethesda, Maryland for the AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods. Congressional Country Club plays host to the event won last year by Anthony Kim. Kim returns to defend his second title of the 2008 season coming off two solid starts at the U. S. Open at Bethpage Black and the Travelers Championship. Kim will have to fend off the tournament host – Tiger Woods – if he wants to repeat. Woods, who missed this event last season due to knee surgery, is joined by new U. S. Open champion Lucas Glover, Vijay Singh and Paul Casey. Also playing this week are…

Australian Senior Golfer
Can Greg Norman be lured to the revamped NSW Open?

Brian O'Hare

2 Jul 2009 | 9:22 pm

THE 2009 NSW OPEN could have a major profile boost with suggestions today that organisers are attempting to lure Greg Norman to the event. It has just been announced the NSW Open will be staged immediately prior to the Australian Open, an event the Shark has just committed to play for the next three years. As well as the convenient timing and the opportunity it would provide as a warm up, the state open is being played at the Vintage Golf Club at Pokolbin, a course the Shark designed himself. In a media release today spruiking the stepping up of the NSW Open to the newly rejuvenated PGA Tour…
Golf Rules Quiz No 6

Brian O'Hare

2 Jul 2009 | 8:28 pm

QUESTION: In a stableford round Tom putted up just 50 cm short of the hole, he properly marked his ball, put the ball in his pocket and tended the flag for the other players. By accident when replacing the ball on the mark he substituted another ball and subsequently sunk the putt? What is the ruling? Tom is penalized two strokes and must replace the proper ball on the mark before putting out Tom is penalized one stroke and must re-take the putt using the original ball Tom is penalized two strokes and the putt counts ANSWER: (3) Unfortunately, a penalty of two strokes in stroke play and loss…
Australian Open Golf Simulcast on 10

Brian O'Hare

1 Jul 2009 | 8:20 pm

THE Australian Open Golf will this year for the first time be simulcast on Network Ten and ONE, the network’s 24 hour digital sport channel. The Australian Open broadcast is part of a suite of new golf tournaments and extensions to existing agreements announced this week that will see TEN and ONE broadcast a minimum of 22 premium golf events in 2010 and beyond. The exclusive 3-year Australian Open deal will see all four days of the event simulcast on TEN and ONE. There will be unique content on ONE as well as replays of each day’s play. The 2009 Australian Open will be played this…
Greg Norman Bound for Australian Open 2009

Brian O'Hare

28 Jun 2009 | 5:12 pm

IN A MAJOR coup, Greg Norman has agreed to play in the next three Australian Open championships in Sydney. Australia’s greatest ever golfer will head the field in the 2009 Australian Open to be played at the NSW Golf Club at La Perouse from December 3 to 6. The 54 year old can expect to draw huge galleries to the event and the move will go some way to answering the signing of Tiger Woods for the Australian Masters in Melbourne. But both appearances will mean a big boost for the public profile for golf in Australia. Norman, a five-time winner of the Australian Open Stonehaven Cup, has a well…
The Power of Posture

Brian O'Hare

24 Jun 2009 | 9:29 pm

By Trent Malcolm HAVE you ever noticed how often golf coaches talk about the importance of good posture in a golf swing? Good posture is also very important in reducing the likelihood of injury, particularly to your back and neck. Unfortunately for many people, their general lifestyle and/or line of work lend themselves toward poor posture, with too many hours spent sitting down, either watching television, working on a computer or driving a car. Whilst some postural deterioration is expected with age, there are a number of exercises and stretches that can help rectify poor posture, which…

Tour Golf Blog
Caddie Confidential - Great Golf Stories from the PGA Tour

Christian

2 Jul 2009 | 2:02 pm

If your looking for a fun golf read that gives you some insight to the innerworld of the PGA Tour, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Caddie Confidential by Greg “Pidler” Martin. Martin has been Dan Forsman’s caddie for 23 years and he’s put together a great collection of stories and intriguing facts on some of the most popular PGA tour pros, directly from their caddies. Want to know who’s the best tipper on tour? Or which players are in need of some anger management? Caddie Confidential has ...
If you had $1000 to spend on golf…what would you buy?

Christian

2 Jul 2009 | 6:56 am

Ok, first let me say that I’m not giving away a thousand bucks…Sorry if I got your hopes up. But hypothetically speaking, if you had a grand, just burning a hole in your pocket, and you had to spend it on something golf related, what would you buy? A new driver? New irons? Lessons with a top golf coach? Or how about a trip to Pebble Beach or another golf destination? There’s hundreds if not thousands of possibilities for this one. So how would you spend $1000 bucks if someone had a ...
Payne Stewart’s son Aaron playing at Pinehurst

Christian

1 Jul 2009 | 10:54 am

Aaron Stewart, son of the late Payne Stewart, is playing at the Pinehurst No. 2 course in this weeks North South Amateur event. It’s only the second time the 20 year old has played the course where his father won the first U.S. Open played at that venue. “A lot of people talk about, ‘It’s been 10 years,’ (and) if this is going to be particularly hard because it’s been 10 years,” Aaron Stewart said. “Anybody that’s lost someone who has been such a big part of their lives, ...
What was in Tiger’s U.S. Open bag?

Christian

25 Jun 2009 | 5:24 am

Even though Tiger didn’t win this year’s U.S. Open, it’s still fun to see what he was playing. (We should really find out what was in Lucas Glover’s bag). While Tiger’s setup doesn’t change very often, the glaring change is the 10° Driver Here’s what TW used at Bethpage 2009 Driver: Nike SQ Dymo (10°) with a Mitsubishi Diamana White Board 83x shaft Fairway woods: Nike SasQuatch Sumo (15°, 19°) with Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 103g shafts Irons: Nike Forged Blades (3-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts Wedges: Nike Victory Red…
Is network golf coverage giving us the bird?

Christian

19 Jun 2009 | 10:03 am

Yesterday in early coverage of the U.S. Open (prior to the monsoon conditions) I happened to notice that the lovely bird sounds that you ordinarily hear in the background of any normal golf tournament seemed extremely amplified. This got me thinking about how one of the major T.V. networks was busted a few years ago during the Masters for "importing" bird sounds into the broadcast. If you didn't hear that story, apparently the bird noises they were using were from birds not native to the Augusta, Georgia region.

Swing Reminders Golf
Happy 4th of July

2 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pm

Just hoping everyone has a great 4th of July weekend. Get out and watch a parade, cook some dogs, play some golf, spend some time with your family. Say thanks for living in the best Country on Earth......Have a great weekend.
Weekly Swing Reminder - Pick Your Target

25 Jun 2009 | 7:38 am

Have you ever stood over the ball and thought“where am I aiming”? Take your time, have aroutine and pick something for a target.It doesn’t matter whether it is a tree in thedistance or leaf on the ground. Just picksomething to aim for. Never just walk up andhit a shot or a putt without picking a target.If you pick a target, it will help you focuson hitting the target and not so much on lookingup early to see where your ball has gone.Remember, you’re just swinging the club, and theball is getting in the way.
June Trivia Contest

21 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pm

The Monthly Trivia Contest is back for June. All you have to do is subscribe for the Swing Reminders Blog to besent to your e-mail and answer the trivia question correctly.You have a chance to win a dozen Callaway Tour ix golf balls or a piece of Swing Reminders Golf gear. Either an Ashworth Weather Systems pullover wind/rain jacket, a Monterey Club golf shirt, or a wide brim hat. The contest runs from June 21st - 30th, the winners willbe drawn on July 1st.Which Golf Course Has Been the Site of the Second Most U.S. Opens?(Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., has hosted the most U.S. Opens…
New Product - Life Reminders

17 Jun 2009 | 1:04 pm

JJJ Arizona, LLC has released their latest product, "Life Reminders". With a new website, www.lifereminders.net. Life Reminders are 1.5" round hardwood tokens, made in the USA. There are currently 35 different tokens with 70 different reminders.Life Reminders (www.lifereminders.net) are the follow up series to Swing Reminders Golf Tip Tokens (www.swingreminders.com). Life Reminders are for everyday life. They are inspirational, motivational and spiritual, providing positive thoughts to get you through life's daily challenges. I think we all need a little reminder from time to time and that is…
Weekly Swing Reminder - Chip Like You Putt

11 Jun 2009 | 10:16 pm

How many times have you stood over a chip shot and thoughtyou were going to chunk it or skull it over the green?I have a quick tip to help you have more confidence whenchipping. There are three keys to good chipping:(1) Ball back/hands forward, (2) Club upright, like youhold your putter, (3) Use your putting stroke.(1) You have to have this set up to hit ball first.(2) This keeps the club from being grabbed by the grass.(3) Straight back/straight through, no hands. Just thebig muscles. It’s that simple, try it next timeyou have a few minutes to practice.

Golf Rewind
A New Beginning

triencilt

3 Jul 2009 | 1:51 pm

Ever since I was in m late thirties I began to notice and keeping my weight in check became an impossible struggle, and I had to face it. I chose to avail of the available options. My best friend recommended that I buy generic zolpidem. I am eternally grateful for that recommendation.
Golf Near Brighton, MI

snmhanson

3 Jul 2009 | 7:54 am

I am going to be spending a week at Strawberry lake (near Brighton, 15 mins. north of Ann Arbor) with my wife, kids, my mom and dad, and my three bothers, their wives and all of their kids. Yeah, I'm really looking forward to it :rollup: . Actually, it will be nice to see my family and spend time with them. However, I am going to need regular escapes to have some downtime and a few hours on the golf course every couple of days or so will be just the ticket. It looks like there are plenty of options so I am hoping for some direction of which courses to look at. While I like nice interesting…
Head Cover Leash ?

Robert11

3 Jul 2009 | 5:15 am

Hello, Looking for an inexpensive gift. Saw the Head Cover Leash item at Amazon that appently helps secure a Driver club cover by means of a flexible strap to the cart. Helps prevent one's losing the cover. Comes in either a single clip, or with 3 clips. Do folks actually use these ? On Iron covers as well ? Or, just another gadget that is more trouble than it's worth ? Any opinions appreciated. Thanks, B.
Who makes the most comfortable golf shoe

Raider Nation

3 Jul 2009 | 1:23 am

Ecco, Nike, Adidas, or Foot Joy? Just looking for some opinions..
Ping G-10 Reviews

Buddyjay

2 Jul 2009 | 7:29 pm

Originally I bought a Callaway Diablo 21 deg. hybrid but returned it a few weeks later. Couldn't hit the ball at all. I thought it might be me but decided to try and demo a few more hybrids. I tried the Adams Pro and the Ping G-10. I had just purchased a new set of Ping irons and thought I'd give the hybrid a try. First, the Adams - I was at Golfsmith and hooked up to their computers. They didn't have a 21 deg., only an 18 deg. Initially, I didn't care for the look of the club but I did hit it well, averaging about 200 yards. My ball flight was indicating an off-line shot anywhere from 10 -…

Thought Free Golf
Perfection: The Golfers Error

Frank

25 Jun 2009 | 11:15 am

Here are 4 Tips for you when you find yourself seeking perfection in your golf game: Identify Strict Expectations That Impede Success. Expectations, especially strict ones such as to hit perfect shots, do more harm than good. Expectations, good or bad, high or low are harmful to performance because they keep you stuck. Placing high expectations on yourself puts you in a win-lose or success-failure situation. If you don’t reach your high expectations, it’s easy to judge your effort as a failure. Setting simple goals is a better option. Set simple manageable goals like hitting a certain…
The Basketball “Free Throw” Experiment

Frank

16 Jun 2009 | 8:40 am

A study was conducted on 30 basketball players. 10 were asked to practice one hour daily for a month on specific shots. Another 10 were asked to practice mentallymaking the same shots for an hour each day for a month. The last 10 were asked not to practice and to do nothing for a month. The results: ·The group that didn’t practice showed no improvement.   ·The group that practiced the shots daily saw an improvement of 24% . ·The group that practiced mentally improved equally 24%!  They were given one Simple instruction, “Practice mentally making …
Thought Free Endurance!

Frank

7 Jun 2009 | 6:08 am

Many of the pros at the Memorial Tournament aren’t grabbing the first jet out of town after today’s final round. They have to stick around an extra day to walk 36 holes on two courses they barely know in an attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open in two weeks at Bethpage Black. Among those sticking around to play are Davis Love III, David Duval and Jose Maria Olazabal. Sixty-one pros are in the 121-man field, with 16 earning spots in the Open. Should Davis Love III win the Memorial – he goes into the final round two shots back of the co-leaders – he could cancel the extra night of his…
Golfing Tips: Fix Your Putt

admin

6 May 2009 | 11:35 am

Golfing tips are usually a dime a dozen because everyone has their own opinions when it comes to what works and what doesn’t. Luckily for us, we have found extremely helpful tips from the gentlemen over at golf.com, and this week’s tip is great: how to fix a faulty putt. Golf.com: How To Fix A Faulty Putting Stroke Think back for a moment; when was the last time you hit an amazing tee shot where your next follow up shot was going to be from the green? It’s very common to get all “juiced up” after an amazing shot; however, too much “juice” can easily lead to a three putt…
Golfing Tips: Avoid Mexico For The Time Being

admin

30 Apr 2009 | 1:55 pm

We love Mexico, especially some of the golf courses that derive from its beautiful tropical landscape; however, it might not be a bad idea to postpone all traveling plans to Mexico until this big “swine flu” dilemma cools off a bit. Let us be clear about something first: We are not doctors, nor are we professional health regulators. However, we are avid golf enthusiasts and we deeply care about others who love the sport of golf as much as we do. If you’re still not sold on the severity of Mexico’s swine flu epidemic and still insist on traveling across the border…

Golf Life Television
Stewart Cink Profile

30 Jun 2009 | 8:05 am

Click to Play FOLLOW PGA TOUR PLAYER, STEWART CINK AS HE DESCRIBES HOW HE IS DOING THE BEST HE CAN TO BE THE PLAYER HE CAN BE. BETWEEN FAMILY, CAREER, STAYING FIT, PRACTICING AND SPONSORS ITS A BALANCING ACT FOR EVERYONE TO BE SUPPORTIVE AND LIVE WITH THE SITUATION. STEWART CINK TRYS TO ACHIEVE THE SMALL PICTURE GOALS TO BE THE MOST EFFECTIVE PLAYER ON THE TOUR.contact Michael Billingsley at video@colorado.net
Kellie Stenzel Top 100 Teacher Hitting Out of Green side bunkers

30 Jun 2009 | 8:03 am

Click to Play GOLF Magazine Top 100 teacher, Kellie Stenzel gives a quick look at how to achieve the perfect green side bunker shot with a large lip. Remembering your basic set up, the lie, the lip, and this expert motion to easily clear the lip, will help you to understand how your wedge works and give you a successful shot every time.contact Michael Billingsley at video@colorado.net
Hilton Head Island Golf Destination

30 Jun 2009 | 8:01 am

Click to Play FOR YOUR NEXT GOLF TRAVEL TRIP, BE SURE TO CHECK OUT HILTON HEAD ISLAND OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF HARBOUR TOWN PROVIDES A UNIQUE AND GORGEOUS SETTING. THE ISLAND FEATURES BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC GOLF COURSE INCLUDING THE GREG NORMAN COURSE, OLD FIELD GOLF CLUB AND THE ARNOLD PALMER, CRESCENT POINT GOLF CLUB. contact Michael Billingsley at video@colorado.net
Fujikura Driver Review

30 Jun 2009 | 7:59 am

Click to Play Go inside the Fujikura Demo Van with Mike Sposa as he gives Inside Golf an exclusive look at the newest driver technology. See PGA Tour Player, Briny Baird and how Fujikura develops the ultimate driver for his optimum swing through the newest shaft design and club head adjustments.contact Michael Billingsley at video@colorado.net
Brady Riggs Quick Tip Getting Rid of Golf Back Pain

30 Jun 2009 | 7:57 am

Click to Play GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs gives a quick tip on how to adjust your golf swing to eliminate and alleviate lower back pain.contact Michael Billingsley at video@colorado.net

REAL WOMEN GOLF
Learning to Win

2 Jul 2009 | 7:45 am

I was recently chatting emailing with a reader of mine. I mentioned that I won the first round of an Old Pal match play tourney at my course. He responded with, "Why don't you ever write about your wins?" Well, there's an easy answer: Because I don't have many.Sure I've won some Ladies Day events, a long drive contest here and there, but the truth is I don't have any big wins--YET. But my partner and I did win the first round of match play during a course tourney. It's a "W," but it doesn't come with a trophy or cash prize. If we get through the whole series, it will.Yesterday I posted Mike…
An Even Bigger Tiger Smile

1 Jul 2009 | 3:10 am

In case you missed it, PTI's Mike Wilbon conducted an insightful interview with Tiger Woods that aired yesterday. My favorite part is when Mr. Woods talks about bringing his daughter out on the golf course with him. It is hysterical and endearing. It sounds like she has a pretty good sense of humor for a two-year-old.I always knew Tiger had a great smile, but I didn't think it could actually get bigger. When he talks about his daughter, it does. Click on Real Women Golf for most recent posts.
When the Interviewer Becomes the Interviewee

30 Jun 2009 | 12:53 pm

Since becoming a blogger I've been interviewed many a couple of times, but I have never been the subject of an entire blog post until now. Thank you, Apryl DeLancey!I can barely keep up with one sport, but Apryl covers them all on her engaging Women Like Sports blog. I hope she and I can hit the links together someday because I think we'd have a blast. Apryl is a talented athlete (and writer) who has a really cool profile photo with a dolphin. Something tells me that this golfing gal has some great stories of her own.If you think you already know everything about me, then you should be able…
Blair O'Neal Making It BIG

28 Jun 2009 | 10:47 am

This week Blair O'Neal will tee off against Derek on June 29, at 9 p.m. EST, in the final challenge on Big Break. The winner will claim a cash prize of $100,000.I had the chance to touch base with Blair this weekend before the final show airs. One thing I'm sure about, Blair can keep up with any guy on the golf course and she has nerves of steel that I greatly admire. She is also a delight to talk to and very down to earth. Is the show the same as we see on TV?In the beginning of the season, some players were shown a lot more than others. We talked so much during those interviews, but the…
Cleveland Gone Wild

26 Jun 2009 | 3:52 am

I hate to write another post about white belts and white shoes. Okay I'm a total liar-head. I LOVE to babble about white belts, white shoes and dingleball socks whenever I have the chance.Obviously I am a big supporter of this powerful white duo on the golf course, otherwise known as the "full Cleveland." Some think I have gone too far with my new love of white. Others are convinced I'm currently funding this website with dirty money from the white belt industry. Today I need to call out a midlife crisis recently revived boy band for tarnishing the white belt's good image with the…

Macali Communications Blog
How Organizations Change Social Media Use

Kevin Donnellon

29 Jun 2009 | 1:00 pm

How companies use social media (Sm) is changing as businesses discover its value for customer engagement -- providing lead generation, immediate customer contact and consumer interaction. This is according to a recent research by Josh Gordon for socialmediatoday, an online social media community. Trends affecting these Sm changes: companies realizing that many of their customers are on Sm, that Sm can help break the ice as customers are online and dodge traditional lead generation and sales strategies and the recession is causing every company to rethink its customer…
Five Smart Facebook Strategies & Six Savvy Golf Applications

Kevin Donnellon

26 Jun 2009 | 7:33 am

Facebook (FB) marketing can be an asset for brand building and enhancement. Why it matters and five proven FB strategies were presented by FB marketing expert and co-author of the upcoming Facebook for Dummies Richard Krueger in a recent Webinar I've added golf applications after a quick FB search. You'll find them interesting: Why it Matters 1. 200M active FB users, twice size of Super Bowl audience and 25 times the size of US Open viewership. 2. Fastest growing segment is 35-54 demo, growing at 276% with over 55 close at 194% rate. 3. More than 6M become fan page users every…
Hey Golf Businesses, Social Technology Really is Growing!

Kevin Donnellon

23 Jun 2009 | 8:45 am

Here's a followup to an insightful National Golf Foundation study about golfers' social technology participation. Summary on this recent blog post. It's a foreshadowing of what's to come in the golf business. Remember golfers are not in a vacuum. They are using social media in their businesses, while buying cars and electronics and are talking to their peers. Consider this report from Forrester social media expert Josh Bernoff that reveals that social media participation is growing rapidly. Bernoff uses his Social Technographics Ladder to segment customers' social…
Report Shows Golfers Using Social Media

Kevin Donnellon

18 Jun 2009 | 9:20 am

Thanks to the National Golf Foundation (NGF) for its current study on golfers' social technology (ST) participation habits. It's encouraging to see more golfers (of all ages) participating in these important and emerging social media (SM) platforms: 1. Most core golfers (those 18 years old + who play 8 or more rounds yearly) are online/email every day (88% using it several times daily). 2. 83% go online just for fun/pass the time. 3. Younger golfers (18-34 age) are more active; as are those aged 35-49, 50-64 and 65+ participate from 84% to 76%. 4. Five of the top 10…
Six Best Practices to Getting Customers' Permission

Kevin Donnellon

10 Jun 2009 | 8:22 am

Nobody wants anything jammed down their throats. Everyone wants to be asked for their ideas, insights and business. That's called permission marketing, and without it you risk contaminating your digital communications and platforms by alienating customers and losing their trust. In DigiMarketing, the Essential Guide to New Media and DigiMarketing by Kent Vertime and Ian Fenwick, the authors explain that without trust, you can learn very little about your customers and can't customize marketing to them. Without permission, alienated customers will build barriers so you can't reach…

Golf in the Field of Time
Chapter 27 — Statues of Martyrs

Chris Collins

27 Jun 2009 | 8:16 am

Saturday again. A new chapter to Golf in the Field of Time is now up! This one is the 27th. It’s called “Statues of Martyrs.” GIFT1 is a 7-book series. This first, a short novel covering all of the 1st hole only, is titled Valley of Flowers Thanks for reading. Posted in 1
Bobby Jones at St. Andrews

Chris Collins

26 Jun 2009 | 8:54 am

Years ago, as it was my dream, I travelled by bus to play a lone course up in Scotland. It was nearly winter, the coldest in over 100 years, I was told. Out the taxi window heading in, the lifeless skies, overcast and miserable, along with no one out playing, the Old Course looked to have not one friend in the world. It looked like another thing, too. Like golf. I needed clubs. So I rented a set from the golf shop there, and hired a caddy as well. I wanted to have a caddy with me. I didn’t want to be out on the Old Course alone. I didn’t go into the famed clubhouse. If I remember…

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