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  • Ken Venturi, 82, dies 11 days after Hall of Fame induction

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    GolfDigest.com
    17 May 2013 | 4:14 pm
    By John Strege His was a life in two acts, neither of which he would have scripted for himself. It was not particularly easy, and often not fair, but Ken Venturi took his cues from its challenges. "Fate," his friend and colleague Jack Whitaker once told him by way of encouragement, "has a way of bending the twig and fashioning a man to his better instincts." Fate cast Venturi with "an incurable" stutter that had him seek the isolation of golf and he became a U.S. Open champion. Fate robbed him of the dexterity in his hands and he became the longest-running lead analyst in television sports…

  • Ping i20 Irons Review

    South Florida Golf Magazine
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    17 May 2013 | 6:48 am
    Ping i20 irons reviewed after a good year of use… The Ping i20 irons reviewed here are the direct descendents of the long and traditional i-line series that has always been geared specifically to players who are looking for a mix of performance and forgiveness. The i-irons sit comfortably between the G-series (game improvement) and the players, blade-like S-series. Since their introduction to the market last year the irons have been in the hands of many Ping Golf Tour staffers like Angel Cabrera, Mark Wilson, Lee Westwood, Doug Labelle II, Scott Langley, Richard Lee and many other PGA…

  • DEAL OF THE MONTH: March

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    Don Shell
    15 Mar 2013 | 8:47 pm
    Every weekend in March, Golf Galaxy stores invite you to take Nike’s Covert Challenge, giving you a free sleeve of Nike balls just for testing the new VR_S Covert driver. Photo courtesy Golf Galaxy. Golf Galaxy + Nike = Out-of-this-World Offer By Don Shell You’ve seen the commercials. Average Joes and Janes hitting the new Nike VR_S Covert driver, followed by yells of “Sorry!” as they hit into the group ahead of them. Thanks to Golf Galaxy, you can try it for yourself — and get a sleeve of Nike balls for free, just for trying it. The Nike VR_S Covert driver might be the…

  • 3 Great Beginner Golf Tips To Get Your Handicap Down

    Slice of Golf
    dustin
    8 Apr 2013 | 12:22 pm
    I have been playing club golf now for around forty years and over that time I have read numerous books and watched hundreds of videos on how to improve my golf swing. Although the equipment used has progressed dramatically over that period of time, the best bits of advice and the most useful beginner golf tips that I have received are really quite simple in terms of how to put them into practice. In this short article I would like to share with you my three favorite golfing tips of all time: Practice Gripping The Club Practice gripping a golf club on a very regular basis. When I was 16 years…

  • 5 Tips on How to Putt Better and Become More Consistent on The Greens

    Slice of Golf
    dustin
    12 May 2013 | 2:05 am
    If you have played golf for any amount of time – beginner or a life long player. You understand how important it is to learn how to putt and you also know that becoming consistent on the putting surface will ultimately lower your scores more than any other aspect of the game. Putting strokes account for more than 40% of a rounds total stokes on average, so finding that perfect putting stroke that works for you is critical if you want to lower your scores. If you look at any great putter – you will see consistency and a simple stroke with the fewest possible movements throughout…
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  • Ken Venturi, 82, dies 11 days after Hall of Fame induction

    golfdigest.com
    17 May 2013 | 4:14 pm
    By John Strege His was a life in two acts, neither of which he would have scripted for himself. It was not particularly easy, and often not fair, but Ken Venturi took his cues from its challenges. "Fate," his friend and colleague Jack Whitaker once told him by way of encouragement, "has a way of bending the twig and fashioning a man to his better instincts." Fate cast Venturi with "an incurable" stutter that had him seek the isolation of golf and he became a U.S. Open champion. Fate robbed him of the dexterity in his hands and he became the longest-running lead analyst in television sports…

  • Brex Golf's putter offers interchangable hosel

    John Strege
    17 May 2013 | 8:50 am
    By John Strege Alignment aids are an important consideration in putters and adjustability is the order of the day in golf equipment. A new putter company, Brex Golf, has addressed both issues with the...

  • Tips for Her: Focus on speed control

    Ashley Mayo
    17 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Editor's note: Each week, Megan Padua, a teaching professional at Maidstone Club (East Hampton, N.Y.) and Belfair Plantation (Bluffton, S.C.), and one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers, offers tips and advice for women...

  • Don't fear the rain with Gorilla Gold

    Derek Evers
    17 May 2013 | 5:52 am
    By Jeff Patterson Admittedly, I've gone ape over Gorilla Gold, a $5 towel that adds tackiness to your grips. At the national golf writers' tournament, it poured so hard that by the second tee,...

  • Fitness Friday: A Golfer's Guide To Massages (Not That Kind)

    Liz Bergren
    17 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    By Ron Kaspriske Most amateur golfers think of massages as a way to relax or to put the cherry on top of a great vacation. PGA Tour pros think of massages as a necessity to...
 
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  • Mobile Bay LPGA Class Thursday: The Young Americans Step Up

    The Constructivist
    17 May 2013 | 4:07 am
    You gotta love the leaderboard at the end of the 1st round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic!  Lexi Thompson: 65. Jessica Korda: 66. Mina Harigae and Jennifer Johnson: 67. Vicky Hurst, Lauren Doughtie, Dori Carter, and Amelia Lewis: 68.  I know I've focused a lot on the globalization of women's golf here at Mostly Harmless.  With the rise of Lydia Ko, Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn, Hyo-Joo Kim, and other young international stars, it's been easy to see that the days of an American monopoly on the top talent on the planet are over.  Which makes it all the more gratifying to see…

  • The Road to Sebonack: May 15th Results for 2013 U.S. Women's Open Sectional Qualifying

    The Constructivist
    15 May 2013 | 6:18 pm
    Here's a link to the USGA's overview of the sectional qualifiers for the 2013 U.S. Women's Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, NY.  Since the official USGA results page is often slow to be updated--at least judging by recent history--I'm sharing results from today's qualifiers below and on my overview post from last week.Oak Valley Golf Club, Beaumont, Calif. [pairings]The biggest names in the field include Cheyenne Woods, Stephanie Na, Cathryn Bristow, Tiffany Lua, Ani Gulugian, and Allison Lee....  If anyone finds out the…

  • Who Are Your Picks for the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic?

    The Constructivist
    14 May 2013 | 7:18 pm
    As Tony Jesselli recently pointed out, many top players are skipping the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic, but for me that just means that I get to root for youngsters like Tiffany Joh, Mina Harigae, Jennifer Song, Mitsuki Katahira, and Hannah Yun, not to mention more experienced players trying to restart their hikes up the comeback trail like Seon Hwa Lee, Moira Dunn, Jane Park, Song-Hee Kim, and Laura Diaz.  With lots of recent additions to the U.S. Women's Open field playing this week, it'll be interesting to see which of them can keep it rolling in Alabama (so to speak).Here are my picks:1.

  • The Road to Sebonack: May 14th Results for 2013 U.S. Women's Open Sectional Qualifying

    The Constructivist
    14 May 2013 | 4:33 pm
    Here's a link to the USGA's overview of the sectional qualifiers for the 2013 U.S. Women's Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, NY.  Since the official USGA results page is often slow to be updated--at least judging by recent history--I'm sharing results from today's qualifiers below and on my overview post from last week.Cantigny Golf, Wheaton, Ill. [pairingsCamilla Hedberg and Isabelle Lendl were among the 7 golfers to withdraw from this event.  After the 1st round, Caroline Powers (71) leads Abbey Carlson and Prima…

  • The Road to Sebonack: May 13th Results for 2013 U.S. Women's Open Sectional Qualifying

    The Constructivist
    13 May 2013 | 6:39 pm
    Here's a link to the USGA's overview of the sectional qualifiers for the 2013 U.S. Women's Open at Sebonack Golf Club in Southampton, NY.  Since the official USGA results page is often slow to be updated--at least judging by recent history--I'm sharing results from today's qualifiers below and on my overview post from last week.Butler Country Club, Butler, Pa.[Update (5/14/13, 7:27 pm): From the USGA's page!]Erica Herr(a) - NEW HOPE, PA.152Rachel Rohanna - WAYNESBURG, PA.153A - Garrett Phillips - ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA.156A - Kathleen Ekey - SHARON…
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  • Ken Venturi, 82, dies 11 days after Hall of Fame induction

    GolfDigest.com
    17 May 2013 | 4:14 pm
    By John Strege His was a life in two acts, neither of which he would have scripted for himself. It was not particularly easy, and often not fair, but Ken Venturi took his cues from its challenges. "Fate," his friend and colleague Jack Whitaker once told him by way of encouragement, "has a way of bending the twig and fashioning a man to his better instincts." Fate cast Venturi with "an incurable" stutter that had him seek the isolation of golf and he became a U.S. Open champion. Fate robbed him of the dexterity in his hands and he became the longest-running lead analyst in television sports…

  • Brex Golf's putter offers interchangable hosel

    John Strege
    17 May 2013 | 8:50 am
    By John Strege Alignment aids are an important consideration in putters and adjustability is the order of the day in golf equipment. A new putter company, Brex Golf, has addressed both issues with the...

  • Tips for Her: Focus on speed control

    Ashley Mayo
    17 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Editor's note: Each week, Megan Padua, a teaching professional at Maidstone Club (East Hampton, N.Y.) and Belfair Plantation (Bluffton, S.C.), and one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers, offers tips and advice for women...

  • Don't fear the rain with Gorilla Gold

    Derek Evers
    17 May 2013 | 5:52 am
    By Jeff Patterson Admittedly, I've gone ape over Gorilla Gold, a $5 towel that adds tackiness to your grips. At the national golf writers' tournament, it poured so hard that by the second tee,...

  • Fitness Friday: A Golfer's Guide To Massages (Not That Kind)

    Liz Bergren
    17 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    By Ron Kaspriske Most amateur golfers think of massages as a way to relax or to put the cherry on top of a great vacation. PGA Tour pros think of massages as a necessity to...
 
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  • New Initiative: Time For Nine

    Bob Carney
    15 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Golf Digest, the USGA and the PGA of America team up on a crusade that says a little golf is better than none at all.

  • Hey Sergio, Get Over It

    Ron Sirak
    14 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The recent spat between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods says a lot about the two players' respective careers.

  • Photo Essay: Eye on the Players

    GolfDigest.com
    13 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Exclusive images from Senior Staff photographer J.D. Cuban at TPC Sawgrass

  • The Week In Style: 05.14.13

    Marty Hackel
    12 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Mr. Style's weekly look at what people are wearing on and off the golf course takes us to TPC Sawgrass for The Players Championship.

  • 13 Horribly-Timed Water Balls

    Luke Kerr-Dineen
    12 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Recounting shots that found the drink at inopportune moments
 
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  • Ken Venturi Dies at Age 82

    17 May 2013 | 11:59 am
    Little more than a week after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Ken Venturi is dead. He died Friday afternoon at the age of 82. Venturi - ...Read Full Post

  • Anchoring Decision Coming May 21, Televised Live

    17 May 2013 | 6:40 am
    The USGA and R&A will conduct a news conference on Tuesday, May 21, to announce the final decision on the proposed anchoring ban. And we can all watch it live, ...Read Full Post

  • That Year Byron Nelson Almost Won Everything

    17 May 2013 | 1:57 am
    Keegan Bradley got the 2013 HP Byron Nelson Championship off to a hot start with a 60 in the first round. Scores of 60 are still pretty rare on the ...Read Full Post

  • Swing 'Up the Hill' to Fight a Slice

    13 May 2013 | 9:51 pm
    The Up the Hill Drill helps golfers who are fighting a slice learn the feel of an inside-to-outside swing path, one that will help them stop cutting across the face ...Read Full Post

  • Sergio, Tiger and Money Lists

    13 May 2013 | 2:02 am
    Two quick money list observations in the aftermath of The Players Championship: Sergio Garcia, despite that terrible meltdown late, won enough money to enter the Top 10 on the PGA Tour's career money list. Garcia is No. 10: 1. Tiger Woods, $106,800,300 2. Phil Mickelson, $69,864,978 3. Vijay Singh, $67,479,870 4. Jim Furyk, $53,607,650 5. Ernie Els, $45,284,541 6. Davis Love III, $42,232,090 7. David Toms, $39,111,635 8. Steve Stricker, $37,056,701 9. Justin Leonard, $32,291,095 10. Sergio Garcia, $31,939,217 Career money lists are, really, pretty meaningless. But they do tell you which…
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  • Bradley has 3-stroke lead after 2 rounds at Nelson (The Associated Press)

    18 May 2013 | 12:16 am
    IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The last thing Keegan Bradley wanted to do at the 18th hole with a cozy lead was flirt with the water on the left.

  • Venturi, US Open champion and CBS analyst, dies (The Associated Press)

    17 May 2013 | 7:14 pm
    Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82.

  • Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits (Reuters)

    17 May 2013 | 6:14 pm
    (Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly tricky conditions. Three ahead of the chasing pack overnight after opening with a blistering course record 60, Bradley had to contend with strengthening winds and firming greens at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas en route to an 11-under total of 129. ...

  • Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship scores (Reuters)

    17 May 2013 | 6:12 pm
    May 18 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship at the par-70 course on Friday in Irving, Texas. The cut was set at 140. 129 Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 60 69 132 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 69 63 Bae Sang-Moon (South Korea) 66 66 133 John Huh (U.S.) 69 64 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 65 68 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 63 70 134 Graham DeLaet (Canada) 67 67 Angel Cabrera (Argentina) 65 69 Ted Potter Jr. (U.S.) 64 70 Scott Piercy (U.S.) 66 68 Gary Woodland (U.S.) 69 65 Harris English (U.S.) 64 70 135 Erik Compton (U.S. ...

  • Golf-Bradley stays in charge, Guan exits (Reuters)

    17 May 2013 | 6:10 pm
    * Bradley remains three ahead after carding a 69 * American Gillis and Korean Bae tied for second * Chinese teenager Guan misses the cut (Updates at end of round) May 17 (Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley maintained a three-shot lead in Friday's second round of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas after grinding his way to a one-under-par 69 in increasingly tricky conditions. ...
 
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  • International Crown

    21 Jul 2014 | 1:00 am
    The International Crown is a first-of-its-kind, biennial, global match play competition featuring teams from eight countries battling for the right to be "Crowned" the world's best golf nation. Each of the countries will be represented by four players. The inaugural tournament will debut July 21-27, 2014 at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland, outside Baltimore. In 2016, the Crown will be played at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, host of The 2009 Solheim Cup.

  • CME Group Titleholders

    20 Nov 2013 | 10:00 pm
    In 2012, South Korean standout Na Yeon Choi managed to hold onto her third-round lead to capture her seventh-career LPGA victory at the season-ending CME Group Titleholders at The TwinEagles Club in Naples, Fla. Choi takes home the $500,000 first-place check after firing rounds of 67-68-69-70 to finish with a 14-under 274. Finishing two shots behind Choi is fellow Korean and Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year So Yeon Ryu.

  • Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Jalisco

    14 Nov 2013 | 1:00 am
    In 2012, Rolex Rankings No. 15 Cristie Kerr fired a final-round 3-under 69 and overcame a two stroke deficit to win this year’s Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Jalisco. Kerr entered the final round two-strokes behind second round leader Angela Stanford but carded six birdies and three bogeys to secure her first LPGA Tour victory in two years. The Floridian fired rounds of 67-69-67-69 to take home her 15th win on the LPGA.

  • MIZUNO CLASSIC

    7 Nov 2013 | 10:30 pm
    In 2012, Stacy Lewis made a powerful charge in the final round to beat second-round leader Bo-Mee Lee by one stroke at the Mizuno Classic. Lewis sat seven shots behind Lee entering Sunday’s round but carded 10 birdies and two bogeys to finish at 8-under par 64. The Texan posted rounds of 71-70-64 to finish 11-under 205 for the week. This marks her fifth-career victory and her fourth this season.

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    Reynolds Golf Academy

  • Golf Rules: Cleaning the Ball

    Golf Web Design
    10 May 2013 | 8:40 am
    Knowing the rules of golf is not only beneficial in preventing penalty strokes, but also helpful in those sticky situations when you are unsure of how to proceed. Today we are going to talk about cleaning the golf ball – most amateurs don’t exactly know to what extent they can clean their ball during a round of golf. It might surprise you when it’s legal to clean your golf ball. The most obvious time permitted to clean your golf ball is between holes – when the ball is not in play. The other obvious time is on the putting green – after you have marked your golf…

  • Running Late to the Tee? Try this Stretch.

    Golf Web Design
    1 May 2013 | 6:35 am
    We’ve all had that kind of morning that never seems to start out right. Your alarm never goes off in the morning, you spill coffee on your new pants, you trip over the dog on the way out the door – and suddenly you only have 5 minutes to warm up before you tee off. You’re in a rush and bad thoughts start to enter your mind because you didn’t have a chance to hit a few balls on the range before your round. It’s not an uncommon theme for most amateurs – the warm-up is usually an after-thought. “If I have time for it, then sure I’ll hit a small…

  • Masters 2013: How To Mathematically Win The Masters

    Golf Web Design
    20 Apr 2013 | 9:18 am
    Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters, and he did it by the book. With all the story lines at this years Masters – from 14 year old Tianlang Guan and his slow play penalty / making the cut, to having the world exposed to Rule 33-7 – how Adam Scott won the Masters involved no secret formula. Adam did what pretty much ever Masters champion has done to put on the green jacket. He hit 76.39% of the fairways (Field Average: 60.2%) and putted like a champion (1.67 Putts Per Green). He also only found one greenside bunker all week. The stat that you shouldn’t be…

  • Master Edition: Navigating Fast Greens

    Golf Web Design
    11 Apr 2013 | 7:03 am
    It’s Masters week. One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about the Augusta National Golf Club is their beautifully manicured golf course. They spend millions of dollars every year to keep it looking great. The most famous course element is the greens at Augusta. They are fast, undulating, and require a large imagination to navigate. Most of us will never play on greens that quick, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to learn from watching the best in the world trying to solve their mystery. There are a few tips when putting on faster greens. Play more break.

  • Practicing During Your Round

    Golf Web Design
    3 Apr 2013 | 1:37 pm
    Defining what “practice” on the golf course is can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the rules. It is okay to practice during a round of golf as long as you adhere to The Rules of Golf 7-2: A player must not make a practice stroke during play of a hole. Between the play of two holes a player must not make a practice stroke, except that he may practice putting or chipping on or near: the putting green of the hole last played, any practice putting green, or the teeing ground of the next hole to be played in the round, provided a practice stroke is not made from a hazard and does not…
 
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    The Golf Blog

  • The Golf Blog: Tiger Woods catches some sun with Lindsey Vonn

    mulligan
    16 May 2013 | 4:32 pm
    Tiger Woods & Lindsey Vonn — The TOPLESS Boat Party tmz.me/18LACT6 — TMZ (@TMZ) May 15, 2013 Tweet This Post

  • The Golf Blog: Yahoo! Sports sinks to new low by insinuating Tiger Woods “cheated” with improper ball drop on 14th hole of Players Championship

    mulligan
    13 May 2013 | 7:14 pm
    The Golf Blog says: Yahoo! Sports has sunk to a new low by insinuating that Tiger Woods cheated during the final round of his victory at the Players Championship. On its home page, Yahoo! has a headline “Tiger Woods’s controversial move,” with the byline: “Questions bubble up about whether the golfer cheated en route to a win at the Players Championship.” While it’s true Johnny Miller and other commentators questioned whether Tiger Woods’ drop on the 14th hole was “borderline” (because it may have been too far ahead instead of where the…

  • The Golf Blog: Tiger Woods’ wins infographic: ridiculous

    mulligan
    13 May 2013 | 6:39 pm
    “@usatodaysports: After his latest win, a look at Tiger’s career in numbers: usat.ly/13fx8SJ // twitter.com/USATODAYsports…” holy cow! — thegolfblog (@thegolfblog) May 13, 2013 Tweet This Post

  • The Golf Blog: Tiger Woods wins Players Championship after Sergio Garcia quadruples 17th hole

    mulligan
    12 May 2013 | 4:00 pm
    The Golf Blog says: Tiger Woods won his second Players Championship, a dozen years after his first. He hit his ball into the water on the 14th hole (ending up with a double bogey), which let everyone back into the tourney. After that, he and Sergio Garcia battled shot for shot, and were tied at -13 going down the last 2 holes. Until Sergio got to the 17th hole, where Sergio hit one of the best shots of his career to win the 2008 Players in a playoff with Paul Goydos with the same (far right) pin location. This time, things were different. Far different. Sergio dunked his 1st wedge shot into…

  • The Golf Blog: Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods get into cat fight over crowd noise

    mulligan
    12 May 2013 | 2:55 am
    The Golf Blog says: During the rain delay at the Players Championship during the third round and following the rain suspended round, Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods got into a minor cat fight about crowd noise around Tiger Woods while Sergio Garcia was hitting his second shot on the second hole. Sergio Garcia: “Well, obviously, Tiger was on the left, and it was my shot to hit. He moved all the crowd that he needed to move. I waited for that. I wouldn’t say that he didn’t see that I was ready, but you do have a feel when the other guy is going to hit, and right as I was in the…
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    Golf Girl's Diary

  • The Travelers Championship Means Much More Than Golf to Nutmeggers

    Patricia Hannigan
    15 May 2013 | 5:10 pm
    The Travelers Championship - A CT Golf Event That Transcends Golf    via TravelersChampionship.comWhile the golf is certainly stellar, for Connecticut residents, the Travelers Championship is also synonymous with history, community and charity.For over fifty years the PGA Tour has come to the Hartford area for this annual event. It brings together sports fans of all stripes for a celebratory week of activities; a week that transcends the game and touches the lives of many. The Travelers Championship is Connecticut's largest professional sporting event and as the infographic above…

  • Turfpath: An New Social App for Homeowners and Golf Course Managers

    Patricia Hannigan
    12 May 2013 | 8:41 pm
    Turfpath: a mobile-social app for grass lovers      photo: © Golf Girl MediaA lawn is defined as, "an area of land planted with grasses which are maintained at a short height and used for aesthetic and recreational purposes". Now to me, that sounds a bit like, well, a golf course... and if you happen to be a golfer who owns a home in a continental climate zone, chances are you often spend spring, summer and  autumn torn between the competing demands of your lawn and your game. Just as area courses begin open for the season's first rounds, a plethora of spring…

  • Jordan Baker: Golden Age Glamour Meets Golf in "The Great Gatsby"

    Patricia Hannigan
    9 May 2013 | 7:34 am
    Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker       Photo:Warner Bros PicturesName: Jordan BakerAge: 23Hometown: Louisville, KYOccupation: Professional GolferBody-type: Slim, AthleticPet Peeve: CarelessnessControversy: Accused of moving her ball from a bad lie to win her first tournament Quote: “It takes two to make an accident” When The Great Gatsby opens later this week it'll undoubtedly influence fashion and decor trends... and will inspire themed parties, weddings and events... across the globe.  The jazz age excesses portrayed in F. Scott…

  • Of Wing Tips & Weekenders - New Golf Shoe Styles From 'Equipt for Play'

    Patricia Hannigan
    6 May 2013 | 10:40 pm
    Just a few of the new styles from "Equipt for Play" It's Springtime in Connecticut and as you may know from reading Tennyson (and from perusing this blog) in Spring, "a fuller crimson comes upon the Robin's breast ... and a young man's this golfer's fancy turns to thoughts of love golf shoes".True to form, several red-breasted avians have appeared in our pear tree and I've got my eye on the season's latest golf footwear options.To be honest, my quest has just begun as Spring's late arrival had me in my winter golf uniform... black jacket/sweater, black pants, black shoes... till the end…

  • Miss Georgianna Bishop, The Connecticut Golf Girl Who Won at Merion

    Patricia Hannigan
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:52 am
    Georgianna Bishop In just a few weeks the 2013 U.S. Open Championship will tee off at one of the country's most iconic golf courses.Merion Golf Club is a National Historic Landmark and its East Course... where a hand-woven, red wicker basket tops each pin... has hosted the Open four times.The scene of some of golf's most memorable moments, fans of the sport tend to associate Merion with names like Hogan, Jones, Trevino and Nicklaus. Few, however, connect Merion with Georgianna Bishop.Miss Bishop, who can be observed in photos wearing ankle length skirts and swinging hickory shafted mashies,…
 
 
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  • Scott's Masters Win Boosts Rounds Down Under

    The Armchair Golfer
    17 May 2013 | 11:10 am
    Adam Scott (Flickr) THAT GREEN JACKET FOR ADAM SCOTT is sending positive ripples through Australia and its golf industry. John Holmes of PGA.com reports: The latest report from the Australian Golf Industry Council (AGIC), issued earlier today, indicated that April delivered the highest number of competition rounds played in any month over the entire financial year to date (July through June), while total rounds growth over the April 2012 period was just less than 1 percent. "April proved to be a positive month with the largest number of competition rounds recorded for a month in the year to…

  • 2013 HP Byron Nelson Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

    The Armchair Golfer
    16 May 2013 | 1:52 pm
    THE 2013 HP BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at TPC Four Seasons Resort in Irving, Texas. Keegan Bradley is the clubhouse leader after firing a 60. The first round is still in progress. Purse: $6.7 million Winner’s share: $1.17 million Defending champion: Jason Dufner 2013 HP Byron Nelson Championship Leaderboard The field Tee times The course Tournament overview Tour report HP Byron Nelson Championship website TV SCHEDULE TV coverage of the 2013 HP Byron Nelson Championship is on Golf Channel and CBS. All times ET. Thu, May 16 3:00-6:00p GOLF Fri, May 17 3:00-6:00p GOLF Sat, May 18…

  • Rocco to Tiger: Please Sign My Pin Sheet

    The Armchair Golfer
    15 May 2013 | 3:39 pm
    ROCCO MEDIATE RECENTLY APPEARED ON 'FEHERTY.' In the above clip, the six-time PGA Tour winner shares an anecdote about an autograph request to Tiger Woods after the two battled in an 18-hole playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open, which Woods famously won even though he was hopping around Torrey Pines on a broken leg. Golf Channel's Will Gray detailed Mediate's request at GolfTalkCentral: According to Mediate, at the 2009 Players Championship he placed in Woods' locker a picture of the two of them from the playoff, in addition to his copy of the pin sheet from the fifth day of competition at Torrey…

  • Rhonda Glenn: 'Giving Voice to Women's Game'

    The Armchair Golfer
    14 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
    Rhonda Glenn (USGA) LONGTIME JOURNALIST RHONDA GLENN has left the USGA, but she'll continue to write about women in golf. Glenn's so-called retirement will include working on her ninth book, an autobiography of LPGA great Nancy Lopez. Lisa Mickey profiled Glenn in "Giving Voice to Women's Game" in the New York Times: Glenn, 67, retired last week after nearly 50 years as a journalist and an employee of the United States Golf Association. Her desire to document the strokes, triumphs and challenges of players often far from public view shaped her career as a writer-historian.  Glenn…

  • Happy Mother's Day Win for Tiger Woods

    The Armchair Golfer
    13 May 2013 | 1:43 pm
    I'M COVERING THE MOTHER'S DAY angle of Tiger Woods's victory at The Players Championship. It might be the only angle left. Moderated by Laura Neal of the PGA Tour, Tiger talked to the media after he wrapped up his second win at TPC Sawgrass and 78th career title on the PGA Tour. "Tiger," Neal said, "you said you might have caused your mom (Kultida) a heart attack out there. Give us some reaction to the hard‑fought day you had out there." "Yeah, she's probably not too happy with me," Woods said, "especially after the tee shot at 14. But it was a tough battle. I mean, the golf course played…
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    Aussie Golfer

  • The amazing office golf putt: video

    Aussie Golfer
    16 May 2013 | 6:20 pm
    Bored at work this afternoon? Maybe you should try and better this putt. Related posts: US Masters, putt-putt style: video Augusta National, as nothing more than a putt-putt golf course.... How to make a 200ft putt Dave Pelz is a golf coach and writer who has... Amazing golf swing video I’m really not sure of what to say about this....

  • 10 signs you might be a slow golfer

    Aussie Golfer
    16 May 2013 | 3:40 pm
    If any of these are familiar, you might want to think about playing a little quicker. 10 signs you might be a slow golfer A tree’s shadow moved across your line. Kevin Na just played through. Your playing partner’s have played through. Masters rules officials are following you around. Greenkeepers are re-mowing the greens. All your woods are petrified. Your caddy brings his own lunch… and dinner. Related posts: Merry Christmas from Aussie Golfer Aussie Golfer would like to wish all readers a... Australian golfer wins American Junior College Golf Championship Young…

  • Inside Golf piece: The golf trip yips

    Aussie Golfer
    15 May 2013 | 5:20 pm
    In addition to the daily running’s of Aussie Golfer, I also write a monthly column for Inside Golf magazine. Here is a snippet from the June issue about the trials and tribulations of a mates golf trip If we’re talking about a golf trip that has had at least six months of planning (primarily to give each golfer plenty of time to etch the event into the family calendar) then the anticipation will be palpable. Related posts: Is golf a sport? And what if it isn’t? The question of golf being a legitimate sport leaves me... Golf deserves better than this piss poor piece of journalism…

  • Some Sergio Garcia love: Feherty video interview

    Aussie Golfer
    15 May 2013 | 4:24 pm
    We thought Sergio probably need a bit of love this week after his stoush with Tiger and his capitulation at PLAYERS Championship last week. This is an old video from the Feherty show on the Golf Channel. Sergio comes across as extremely likeable in this interview (which I’ve heard he is) but he just gets a little too sullen for most people’s taste when he’s struggling on course. Related posts: Sergio Garcia chips in from four feet for par: video Sergio Garcia is forced to chip over a spike mark... Sergio Garcia ditches iron into lake: video Sergio Garcia loses his cool…

  • Let ‘em wear shorts: Ashworth golf advertisement video

    Aussie Golfer
    13 May 2013 | 10:46 pm
    Ashworth golf have come up with this great video advertisement. The call for pros to wear shorts. You know it makes sense. N.B. The petition isn’t real. It’s just for a competition to win Ashworth Golf gear. Open to US residents only by the looks of it. Related posts: Aussie Golfer on Facebook You can now connect to Aussie Golfer on Facebook. By... Aussie Golfer at the Australian Masters Aussie Golfer covering the Australian Masters Aussie Golfer will be... Benji Marshall launches new Tiger Woods golf video game Stars turn up for night golf at Tiger Woods PGA...
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    Buzzin Golf

  • Tommy Hilfiger Summer 2013 Golf Collection

    Edwin Huxley
    17 May 2013 | 8:32 am
    Online golf clothing store Function 18 has today announced the arrival of the new summer 2013 Tommy Hilfiger golf collection. Tommy Hilfiger Laurence Golf Polo Shirt The new collection, which incorporates the traditional, preppy Tommy Hilfiger styling, includes a wide range of golf polo’s, trousers and shorts ideal for keeping cool and looking stylish on the fairways this summer. The collection has a strong focus on pastel colours and stripes this season, putting a new spin on classic Hilfiger lifestyle designs. Tommy Hilfiger Grant Golf Polo Shirt If the collection’s great new colours…

  • Golf wear with technical designs to rival skiwear

    Edwin Huxley
    17 May 2013 | 8:13 am
    Strong waterproofing, full breathability and an unbeatable level of insulation – you would think that this was the design specification for the latest ski jacket, but no, we are talking about top quality golf wear. Many sportswear brands are increasingly finding that some of the technical design elements used in skiwear can actually be valuable qualities within the design of golf wear too. Unless you are playing golf on the greens of Florida or the south of Spain, weather conditions are never certain. That’s why using technical elements such as breathable and insulating fabrics within…

  • Health & Fitness is as important as Power to Improve Your Handicap

    Terry Lane
    2 Apr 2013 | 11:37 am
    Golf is defined as “playing a ball with a club from the teeing ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules.” The modern game originated in Scotland and can be dated back as far as the 16th century. Accuracy and consistency has always been the key to the success of a golfer of any level.  But the game has changed dramatically in recent years due to several advances in the sport. Manufacturers constantly compete to produce high quality golf clubs and balls that make it easier for golfers to hit harder and more accurate shots.  While the…

  • Free Competition – win a copy of An American Caddie in St. Andrews

    Terry Lane
    29 Mar 2013 | 4:48 am
    An American Caddie in St. Andrews An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course by Oliver Horovitz A caddie since he was 12 and a golfer sporting a 1.8 handicap, Oliver Horovitz decides to spend his gap year in St. Andrews – home to the Old Course, golf’s most famous eighteen holes, where he enrolls in the St. Andrews Links Trust caddie trainee program. An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course is an amusing behind-the-scenes insight at the world’s most celebrated golf course and its equally…

  • Tiger Woods hopes to be out of the wood

    Edwin Huxley
    22 Mar 2013 | 10:23 am
    Playing at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida this weekend, former world number one, Tiger Woods, has stated that he will not be satisfied come Monday; even if he wins the event and finds himself back in the number one spot. With 23-year old Rory McIlroy not playing at the event, Woods is in good stead to win the invitational and reclaim the number one spot; a place that Woods’ name has not featured since October 2010. Speaking at a press conference earlier in the week, Tiger Woods said: “I don’t want to be as good as I once was, I want to become better.” The 14-time major…
 
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    Chuck Evans Golf

  • Scoring Zone School

    Admin
    16 May 2013 | 9:34 am

  • How To Control The Sweetspot Path

    Admin
    13 Mar 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Having a hard time controlling the path of your clubhead?  Or do you think the club goes straight back and straight through?  Take a look at this and learn how to control the path! Thanks to Bill Cuebas, Go Live Golf and GOLFinHD for this video. To get your Vision Track Pro simply go to Golf Shop Central.com  To book your session with Chuck Evans call 800.732.4995 or book online here.

  • 3 Types of Slices in Golf

    Admin
    22 Sep 2012 | 3:36 pm
    The club’s face is approximately 85% responsible for the initial starting direction of the ball’s flight. So, think about this one for a bit: If you want to hit a draw, your club face must be pointing to the right, for a right-handed player, which would make it open to the target at impact! Huh, say what! Yep, for an effective draw, the ball must begin its flight slightly to the right of the target in order to have room to curve back to the target. The clubs path (direction it is swinging at impact) must then be more from the inside than the face is open to the target. When these…

  • What Are The 5 Simple Keys

    Admin
    29 Jun 2012 | 1:40 pm
    In this video Dave and I discuss and demonstrate the 5 Simple Keys.      

  • Putting Stroke

    Admin
    8 Jun 2012 | 7:12 am
    Here is simple video discussing the putting stroke.
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    Golf Babes

  • More of the Ladies of 'Big Break Mexico'

    The Squire
    14 May 2013 | 6:34 am
    Big Break Mexico just had its premiere. We've featured the six women who are part of the cast in individual posts complete with video bios (click on Big Break Mexico tag to see them all), but thanks to the magic of Twitter, we have more photos. The cast members tweeted photos from various premiere watch parties and other show-related events, so here are the six ladies of Big Break Mexico again:

  • Lizette Salas

    The Squire
    13 May 2013 | 10:03 am
    Lizette Salas recently changed her Twitter avatar to this photo, and it's a good choice. Lizette is having quite a breakout year in 2013. She's a shoo-in to make the US Solheim Cup team, and seems right on the verge of posing her first LPGA victory. <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --> <!-- AddThis Button END -->

  • Jessica Korda

    The Squire
    2 May 2013 | 11:45 am
      Jessica Korda shared this lovely photo on Instagram, tweeting it out to her followers as well (@JessicaKorda).   Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Jessica. She is suffering from a wrist injury that hampered her play at the North Texas Shootout and caused her withdrawal from Kingsmill.

  • Big Break Mexico: Taylor Collins

    The Squire
    29 Apr 2013 | 7:22 am
    Photo Credit: Mark Ashman/Golf Channel Big Break Mexico begins airing on the Golf Channel on May 13, and this look at Taylor Collins concludes our series of posts about the six women are who included in the show's cast. Collins was a member of three Division II national championship teams at Nova Southeastern University, and won five tournaments individually while she was there. That

  • Big Break Mexico: Stefanie Kenoyer

    The Squire
    28 Apr 2013 | 5:39 am
    Photo credit: Mark Ashman/Golf Channel Stefanie Kenoyer is one of the golfers competing on Big Break Mexico, which begins airing May 13 on the Golf Channel. Stefanie, now 24 years old, played college golf at Furman University. She had 15 Top 10 finishes there, and her victories included wins at the Southern Conference women's championship tournament in 2008 and 2009. She was named the
 
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    GolfNow.com Blog

  • 14 Great Stay and Play Vacations From $70 a Night

    GolfNow.com
    15 May 2013 | 3:10 am
    With Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27) just around the corner, why not celebrate the red, white and blue and save some green with a last-minute stay and play golf getaway? You don’t have to travel far either with several GolfNow … View More ►

  • Great “Deals For Dad” Just in Time for Father’s Day

    GolfNow.com
    14 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    How excited would dad be if he opened his gift this year and found a Golf Channel polo shirt, a free round for two, GolfNow zero-friction tees and a SwingFix lesson inside? It’s just one of the great “Deals for … View More ►

  • 10 Games to Spice Up Your Weekend Round

    GolfNow.com
    13 May 2013 | 2:00 am
    Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a 20 handicap, many golfers enjoy the rush of competition. There are many, many ways to spice up your golf round with friends – new or old. Here are 10 formats sure to add … View More ►

  • This Week in Golf

    GolfNow.com
    10 May 2013 | 9:16 am
    It’s been one heck of a week leading into golf’s “fifth major,” with headlines detailing everything from red carpet galas to one major law suit. Here’s the latest news you need to know from the golf world this week. 1. … View More ►

  • Give Mom The Gift of Golf

    GolfNow.com
    9 May 2013 | 2:45 am
    If you want to know how important mothers are to golfers, ask Tiger Woods. While it was Earl Woods who encouraged his son to be the best golfer in the world from a very young age, it is Kultida Woods … View More ►
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    Grouchy Golf Blog

  • Improving Golf and Other Sports

    Golf Grouch
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:04 am
    I love virtually all sports. However, no sport is perfect and over the years I’ve thought of some ideas to improve specific sports:In baseball, reduce the number of fielders by one. I find that baseball can be excruciatingly boring. I attribute it to an imbalance between offense and defense. In my opinion, there are just too many fielders. Simply reducing the number of fielders by one would open up the game and introduce much more strategy. For instance, do you take out an infielder or an outfielder? If you only have 2 outfielders, do you position them favoring the left field or the right…

  • That's a Repeatable Swing!

    Golf Grouch
    31 Mar 2013 | 8:42 am
    There are uncountable differences between amateurs and pros. One of the main ones is that pros have repeatable swings developed over years of mashing the rock.Here's a cool Sport Science video analysis of the repeat-ability of Lexi Thompson's swing:

  • Slicefixer Reveals the Secret of Golf?

    Golf Grouch
    20 Feb 2013 | 8:08 am
    I played golf the other day with a guy who claimed to have just figured out golf. After struggling with this god-forsaken game for so long, I cautioned him to watch the words that sprang from his mouth. I explained to him that the purpose of golf was to drive us crazy. For some unknown reason, the Gods wanted to punish us mortals with an impossible to master game that would appear to be just the opposite. They called it golf and appointed the Golf Gods to maintain the game’s devilish deception. Anytime a mortal threatens to quit the game out of frustration, the Golf Gods will offer a tiny…

  • Nike Anoints Rory As Its Future Golf Hero

    Golf Grouch
    21 Jan 2013 | 4:04 pm
    Many people noticed the chummy relationship Tiger was forging with Rory last year. Some speculated that Tiger was buttering him up to join Team Nike. Well, the rumors and speculation were true as Nike announced last week that it signed Rory to a mega 5-year $100 million endorsement deal.Rory is now bathed from head-to-toe in Nike apparel. Like a superhero donning a costume to shield his identity, Rory wears a costume covered in swooshes. But the surprising aspect of Rory's deal is the equipment. Usually a golfer of Rory's stature adopts a new manufacturer's equipment gradually so it doesn't…

  • Re-Grip Golf Clubs With Air!

    Golf Grouch
    27 Dec 2012 | 8:42 am
    Playing golf with grips in good condition is important for your golf swing. Worn grips become slick and require greater than normal grip pressure to hold adequately. In turn, this can add tension throughout your golf swing causing all sorts of problems.The average golfer should regrip their golf clubs at least once per year. Aside from the cost of the grips, most golf shops will charge around $3 per club in labor cost. With 14 clubs in the bag, that cost can quickly add up over time. However, regripping is something that can be done quite easily at home with the right tools and equipment. The…
 
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    Kiel Christianson

  • Five months later, one golf resolution accomplished

    Kiel Christianson
    4 May 2013 | 2:36 pm
    On January 2, 2013, I wrote a blog about golf resolutions, noting that my two annual resolutions were usually (1) Shoot consistently in the 70s, and (2) Card a hole-in-one. Well, exactly five months later, on May 2, I actually accomplished the secon…

  • Flags at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Michigan flown at half-staff

    Kiel Christianson
    12 Apr 2013 | 4:58 am
    Spring will eventually arrive in the great golf country of northern Michigan. But the passing of a good man and loyal advocate for the Native peoples of northern Michigan has left many there feeling a little less springy this year. On March 30, Littl…

  • Bubba's Masters Champions Dinner children's menu

    Kiel Christianson
    10 Apr 2013 | 5:19 am
    Bubba Watson's "top-secret" Champions Dinner menu was revealed last night, and all the 10-year-old past champions were thrilled: "The menu: traditional Caesar salad, grilled chicken breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn, macaroni and cheese and…

  • Masters looks, amateur's hooks: Springtime arrives in the Midwest

    Kiel Christianson
    8 Apr 2013 | 5:32 pm
    Spring has finally arrived in the Midwest in all its spluttering, splattering, blustering glory. Not only has the gang of usual suspects emerged upon the fairways of my home course like so many thirsty, musty groundhogs from hibernation, squinting in th…

  • The best golf towel (or at least the most fun)

    Kiel Christianson
    24 Feb 2013 | 6:19 pm
    It's a toss up between the umbrella and towel for "most neglected golf accessory." As long as they keep us dry and clean, respectively, we don't usually pay them no never mind. But then, at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show, I ran across the Tribute to C…
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    Aspiring Golfer

  • Where to go for a swinging good golf holiday in Europe

    paul
    3 May 2013 | 4:08 am
    Listen up all you golf fanatics! We’ve got the top five courses you need to take a swing at right here. From the most difficult to the most picturesque, these five European courses are on par (pun intended) with the best from the US. So book a buggy, grab your plus-fours and get ready for tee time! Just keep in mind that if you’re packing your best clubs, you should probably take out some Allianz Golf Insurance to protect your best assets. Most Popular: Club de Golf Alcanada, Mallorca Voted the best golf course in Europe for a sixth time by 1golf.eu, this 18-hole course is a regular star…

  • Tips from The Masters

    paul
    2 May 2013 | 10:32 am
    If you want to hit the fairways like Masters champion Adam Scott, you should invest in a Driver with a graphite shaft. Light and durable, graphite shafted clubs are have the edge weight wise than their traditional steel shafted counterparts and most of the top players on the PGA Tour now have these golf clubs in their bag. But steer well clear of the controversial long putter that Scott used to sink his winning putt as a ban has been proposed on them by the R&A and USGA, which would come into effect in 2016. The semi-circular head on Scott’s putter is mounted on a 44.75 inch…

  • Bonus Boy Westwood eyes Green Jacket

    paul
    13 Apr 2013 | 9:26 am
    BRIT SET FOR £2 MILLION WINDFALL IF HE MASTERS AUGUSTA Lee Westwood will tee off the third round of The Masters at three under par tomorrow as he aims to finally net his first major title and, courtesy of sponsors Dunlop, a bumper £2 million bonus to go with it. The Worksop Wonder is widely considered to be one of the best players never to win a major and it’s an accolade he’d be delighted to shed by emerging victorious this weekend and donning the famous green jacket. Westwood, who endorses Dunlop clothing only, will also land a massive £2 million courtesy of a unique sponsorship deal…

  • Westwood makes change to boost major hopes

    paul
    15 Mar 2013 | 11:05 am
    Lee Westwood hopes his move from England to America can act as a catalyst in his quest for an elusive first major championship. Westwood and his family relocated from his hometown of Worksop to West Palm Beach in Florida in December. He recorded 35 international wins based in the UK but was keen to leave in search of better weather to practice in. The 39-year-old, who turns 40 next month, believes he will also benefit from less travel time between events. “It becomes frustrating to play a couple of weeks and then have to fly back to England and go through the time zones, and then come…

  • Glenmuir Golf Clothing

    paul
    27 Feb 2013 | 12:15 pm
    Glenmuir was established in 1891 and since then has been leading the way in Golf and Leisurewear. Today they supply gear to the European Ryder Cup Team as well as quality apparel to various clubs in the UK. We took a look at a few items from the new Glenmuir Spring/Summer catalogue - Ledmore V Neck Supersoft Jumper (Diamond intarsia design) Although doing a report on clothing is not as easy as equipment, this jumper ticks all the boxes. The patterned style of pink, black and white, offers a classical but stylish golf look. It is 100% cotton meaning it has been easy to wash as well as warm. A…
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    Sandbox8.com

  • Keegan Bradley Sets Course Record at HP Byron Nelson Championship

    Rob Hayashida
    16 May 2013 | 11:33 am
    Sandbox8.comKeegan Bradley Sets Course Record at HP Byron Nelson ChampionshipKeegan Bradley broke the course record at the HP Bryon Nelson Championship, turning in a 10-under, 60 on Thursday morning at TPC Four Seasons resort course. The previous record at the TP Four Seasons resort course was 61,  held by  Cameron Beckman, Justin Leonard and Charlie Rymer. Bradley’s 60 ties Sam Snead and Arron Oberholser tournament record which were shot at different courses. The 2011 HP Byron Nelson Champion, carded 10 birdies and an eagle while playing with Jason Dufner and Matt Kuchar. Keegan…

  • Jason Day Adds 1-Iron for the HP Byron Nelson Championship

    Rob Hayashida
    15 May 2013 | 7:54 pm
    Sandbox8.comJason Day Adds 1-Iron for the HP Byron Nelson ChampionshipWhen was the last time you played an iron longer than 4-iron? Probably not in a while, since longer irons aren’t typically sold in golf sets anymore, and you replaced them with  easy to hit hybrids. This week at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, Jason Day added a 1-iron to his bag as a test run and to possibly carry a 1-iron for the Open Championship in Muirfield. Taylomade does not make 1-iron in the RocketBladez line, so they bent a 2-iron to 16.5 degrees and added a 1/2 inch longer shaft to make a custom 1-iron.

  • Nike Golf Announces Nike TW’14 Golf Shoes

    Rob Hayashida
    13 May 2013 | 10:51 am
    Sandbox8.comNike Golf Announces Nike TW’14 Golf ShoesLike we reported last week, Tiger Woods was seen wearing the new Nike Golf TW’14 golf shoes at the The PLAYERS Championship. Building upon the success of last year’s TW’13, Nike Golf brings enhancements and a modified look to the new Nike TW’14 footwear. The new iconic shoe is also the first Nike Golf shoe to be made available on NIKEiD with previews beginning May 20, 2013. The original Nike TW’13 was created through insights from the athlete himself, Tiger Woods, who stated, “I train with Nike Free technology all the…

  • What’s in the Bag: Tiger Woods 2013 The PLAYERS Championship

    Rob Hayashida
    12 May 2013 | 5:41 pm
    Sandbox8.comWhat’s in the Bag: Tiger Woods 2013 The PLAYERS ChampionshipTiger Woods won his 78th career PGA TOUR and 2nd win at The PLAYERS Championship (2001 and 2013) at TPC Sawgrass, joining Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Steve Elkington as the only two-time winners at TPC Sawgrass. Fun fact: Woods has won his 100th, 200th, and 300th starts on Tour. Tiger Woods Setup for the 2013 The PLAYER Championship Driver: Nike VR Tour (8.5 degrees) Mitsubishi Diamana White Board 73X shaftFairway woods: Nike VR_S Covert (15, 19 degrees) Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 103X shaftsIrons: Nike VR…

  • Tiger Woods Wearing Nike Golf TW’14 Golf Shoes at The PLAYERS Championship

    Rob Hayashida
    10 May 2013 | 8:17 pm
    Sandbox8.comTiger Woods Wearing Nike Golf TW’14 Golf Shoes at The PLAYERS ChampionshipTiger Woods has been spotted at the driving range and on the course at the 2013 PLAYERS Championship wearing what looks like the next generation of Nike Golf TW’14 golf shoes. Our sources have confirmed that Tiger Woods is wearing a new shoe and likely the new model of the successful TW line of golf shoes, which we guess will be coming out in June. Details about the new Nike Golf  TW’14 shoe are still unknown at this time, but what we can tell from the pictures is that there is a little…
 
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    Ottawa Golf Blog

  • Sweet Looking Lightweight Puma Faas Lite Mesh Golf Shoes Now Available

    Sean
    15 May 2013 | 6:06 pm
    Rickie Fowler was wearing some Puma Faas Lite Mesh Golf Shoes on Tour back in January now we can wear the lightest shoes in golf. At only 6.5 ounces these golf sneakers are sure to be popular with the minimalist crowd.    The shoes have a zero heel-to-toe drop which gives golfers a barefoot feeling and allows for a more natural stride and posture during the swing. The Faas Lite Mesh also features strategically placed corrugated flex grooves, SmartQuill traction technology, Evertrack carbon rubber in the forefoot, and an OrthoLite sockliner.   Available in Blue/Limeade, Vibrant…

  • Ashworth Golf's Funny #PantsPetition Video

    Sean
    15 May 2013 | 12:49 pm
    I pretty much wear shorts golfing all the time so why not let the pros shed their pants for some shorts. Ashworth Golf has put together a brilliant video of a few players from their stable of paid golfers that just want to wear shorts for some awesome reasons. Check out the results they are fabulous. Retief Goosen and Johnson Wagner steal the show. Sign the petition now!(for fun you can win some cool Ashworth stuff if you live in the USA).

  • Golf Book Review: Kinetic Golf: Picture The Game Like Never Before

    Sean
    13 May 2013 | 6:54 pm
    Pictures That Will Help Your Golf Game Kinetic Golf: Picture The Game Like Never Before Book Review Kinetic Golf: Picture The Game Like Never Before was a great read for the start of the season here in the Ottawa area. A quick read, you could glance back at sections you might want to focus more for your own golf game. I really didn’t know much about the author Nick Bradley but after reading his bio (see below) Nick is pulling from many avenues of his professional life. Consultant, coach, author, and course designer Nick Bradley is a frequent contributor to Golf Digest, Golf World, Golf…

  • Knew I Should Of Got The G25 Instead of The R1 - Louis Oosthuizen's 500 yard drive

    Sean
    29 Apr 2013 | 11:27 am
    Got a email from Score Golf this morning and the headlines were as follows: HORSCHEL'S MAIDEN WIN;DRUG TESTING; AND 500 YARD DRIVES So of course I have to click on the link to the 500 Yard Drive even though we all know it's the short game we should be practicing, right? I know the cart path helps ole Louis out but it's still cool to watch. Louis Oosthuizen hits a colossal 500 yard drive with the help of a nearby cart path during the second round of the Ballantine's Championship in Korea. .  

  • Duck Dynasty Meets The PGA Tour

    Sean
    24 Apr 2013 | 6:24 pm
    Well I've never seen an episode of Duck Dynasty but you know what I kinda dig these guys. They obviously like golf and think the world of Bubba Watson. They like to have fun plus they got great beards and great golf threads.Check out some pics from GolfWRX.com from this week's tour stop, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans Pro-Am at TPC Louisiana. Bubba got to play with brothers Willie and Jase Robertson and Duck Commander empire associate Justin Martin. The Guys from Duck Dynasty on Morning Drive before their Pro-Am tee time at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
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    PutterZone.com - Best Putter Reviews

  • Tiger Strikes Again with Method Putter

    PutterZone.com
    13 May 2013 | 7:24 am
    After winning his fourth tournament of the year on Sunday, Tiger Woods is on a tear in 2013, and he’s doing it with a Nike Method 001 blade putter that he first started toying with back in 2010 at the British Open. At that time, Woods was in the throes of personal and professional turmoil, and he was about to embark on a new swing as well. At the time, the Nike Method was a relatively new putter line, and some suggested that Woods ditched his trusty old Scotty Cameron putter partly out of gratitude for Nike’s willingness to stick with him while other sponsors were bailing. But…

  • Editorial: Ban The Ban

    PutterZone.com
    8 May 2013 | 7:56 am
    Okay, I’ve had it. I’ve tried to maintain some reportorial distance from taking sides on the anchored putter debate. I still believe that there’s merit to both ends of the argument. But now things have become downright farcical, and I’ve had it… The last straw was Padraig Harrington simultaneously speaking out against anchored putters while switching to an anchored putter last weekend. “I think it’s bad for the game of golf,’” Harrington said. “But I’m going to use everything, if something’s going to help me for the next three and a half years,…

  • Putting Videos Added to Tiger Woods’ App

    PutterZone.com
    7 May 2013 | 10:26 am
    Tiger Woods’ “My Swing” mobile app has now been updated to include new putting instruction videos. The new putting videos introduce Woods’ thoughts and advice on eye line, ball position, setup alignment and stroke line. The videos are relatively short, and not really earth-shattering. That said, they are instructive and engaging. Where else are you going to get putting tips straight from the world’s best golfer? In the videos, Woods’ demonstrates how his stoke path follows a natural arc; how he likes to position the ball so that the vertical center of the…

  • Insider Interview: Dead Zero Putting Disk

    PutterZone.com
    6 May 2013 | 8:36 am
    At PutterZone.com, we love training aids that are simple to use, and easy to store and transport. So when we learned about the new Dead Zero Putting Disk, it’s inherent simplicity caught our eye. Milled from anodized aluminum, the Dead Zero Putting Disk takes the idea of a reduced-sized training cup to a new portable level. We recently caught up with inventor Eric Schmitt to learn more about the disk, which will be available starting on June 1 for a retail price of $24.95. Schmitt is an avid golfer and marketing professional based in Pittsburgh, and it has been a six-year journey for…

  • New Brex Putter Offers Fitting Package

    PutterZone.com
    3 May 2013 | 8:18 am
    At PutterZone.com, we wrote the book on putter fitting. So we’re always excited when putter companies make it easier for golfers to find the right fit. The latest company to join the putter fitting fray is Brex Golf based in Knoxville, which offers its new BG-1 putter ($299) with an innovative modular hosel system. The golfer can choose from three available hosels of varying offset. Each hosel offers its own look and balance configuration, enabling the golfer to match the putter to his or her eye and stroke. Here’s where it gets interesting…The company offers a…
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    The Kokopelli Golf Stance

  • Tiger v Sergio

    Cactus Dave
    14 May 2013 | 11:36 pm
    After the round, he blamed it on Tiger. Sergio claimed Tiger took a 5-wood out of his bag during his backswing, which prompted oohs and aahs from the crowd that distracted him. When he was asked about it, Tiger said it was all big misunderstanding. He told reporters: "The marshal told me he already hit so I pulled the club and was getting ready to play my shot, and then I hear his comments afterward. Not really surprising that he's complaining about something." But in an interview with Michael Bamberger of Sports Illustrated, two separate marshals say that that conversation…

  • Tiger Drops Again

    Cactus Dave
    13 May 2013 | 11:45 pm
    Satellite Images Show How Violently Tiger Woods' Shot Must Have Hooked Before His Controversial Drop Cork Gaines May 13, 2013, 4:43 PM On the 14th hole of The Players Championship, Tiger Woods once again found himself in the middle of a dropped ball controversy. At the center of the controversy was where Tiger's ball last crossed the border of the hazard. Unfortunately, the network broadcast was unable to provide us with a definitive replay. But if we piece together images from the broadcast and overlay them on a Google Earth satellite image, we get a much clearer picture that…

  • Winter Rules

    Cactus Dave
    13 Apr 2013 | 11:39 pm
     

  • Augusta Changes

    Cactus Dave
    10 Apr 2013 | 12:41 am
    Illustrator Chris O'Riley drew up changes to Augusta National through the years for Golf Digest a few years back. He gave us permission to re-run some the illustrations. We're going to use them to show you how the course has changed. As a reminder of why the course was altered, here's Tim Rosaforte in 1997 describing Woods at Augusta National: "Woods reduced this once mighty track to an executive course. He was reaching the par 5s with wedges and driving it pin-high at the 360-yard third. All he did was go 18 under, set the tournament record, win by 12…

  • Tiffany and Brittany

    Cactus Dave
    8 Apr 2013 | 10:50 pm
    Tiffany and Brittany are standing on the 18th tee at their Country Club. They are the final twosome in the Women's Country Club Championship and are tied for the lead. The 18th hole is a beautiful par four with a deep valley descending down to a dogleg right. Both Tiffany and Brittany hit long, straight tee shots which disappear down into the valley. A short time later, the fore caddie appears at the top of the hill and announces that both balls are within a foot of each other, but there's a problem. Both of the golf balls are Titleist #4s. Tiffany and Brittany look at each other and realize…
 
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  • Practicing Putting

    The Wedge Guy
    17 May 2013 | 4:45 am
    I’ve shared my putting woes with you here, so now I want to share some new insight into that part of the game that I have just gained. I’ve always been a “range rat” – I just love hitting balls and learning more and more about my swing.  As a result, I’ve always been a pretty solid ball-striker.  My driving and iron play have been my strengths my entire golf life.  It probably goes back to the advice my father gave me when I was very young.  “There’s nothing wrong with your game that another 5,000 practice balls won’t fix,” he would repeatedly tell me.  And I took…

  • Tournament Golf

    The Wedge Guy
    14 May 2013 | 4:32 am
    It’s that time of year where clubs and courses are starting their tournament calendars.  And that puts your game on another level.  Bobby Jones said that there was golf and tournament golf, and they’re not much alike.  I think he’s right. Pressure does strange things to people, and it is best illustrated when you put your game on display with something on the line.  Some people like to gamble on the golf course.  It’s totally different playing a friendly game for a few dollars than it is to have a hundred or more on the line.  And some people rise to the pressure better than…

  • The 17th at Sawgrass

    The Wedge Guy
    10 May 2013 | 5:51 am
    Or, Just How Good Are These Guys? In my writings recently, I’ve inferred that the tour professionals are maybe not quite as good as we are led to believe, at least from the shorter ranges.  Granted, you see them hit lots of shots that just cover the flags, but remember that the television broadcast is very selective.  They get to scan the video of every shot hit in an event and sort them to show you the best ones.  The only mediocre-to-poor shots that you get to see are the ones hit by the leaders in the final holes. I offer as Exhibit #1 the shot that Rory McIlroy hit on #7 at Augusta a…

  • Power Leak #2 – First Move Down

    The Wedge Guy
    7 May 2013 | 4:12 am
    Continuing the topic of power leaks, the second most common I see is a very inefficient first move from the top of the swing.  Almost all recreational golfers of mid- to high-handicap begin the downswing with a move of the club with their hands – more typically, their right hand (for right hand players).  What this does is make the body turn follow the attempt to move the club with the hands. Exactly backwards. What counts most in generating maximum clubhead speed through impact is a progressive application of power from the top of the swing through the ball.  A good follow-through is…

  • Power Leaks

    The Wedge Guy
    3 May 2013 | 4:49 am
    One of the things I like the best is when a friend or stranger asks me to take a look at their swing to see if I can help them.  I never get into the “lesson” business, because that is the domain of our golf staff at the club.  But I have spent a lifetime in this game, and have studied the golf swing pretty relentlessly.  I also have been blessed with a pretty good eye. So, the other day, I was out hitting some balls in the afternoon, and a good friend from the club (who’s a huge fan of SCOR4161 and the other custom work we’ve done for him) asked if I’d take a look at where he is…
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  • VOTE NOW! – Golf Pic of the Week

    Tony Covey
    17 May 2013 | 6:49 am
    In what qualifies as anything other than an update, Blair O’Neal’s Cobra-PUMA Calendar pic easily beat out the competition with an astounding (but unsurprising) 83% of the vote. But hey, congrats to Yellow Knife Golf Club whose winter fitting cart photo finished 2nd…just 403 votes behind the former Ms. O’Neal. I suppose that’s something. This week we’ve veered down a different path of sorts with photos shared by Yahoo Sports’s Shane Bacon, Olympic Champion Michael Phelps, Hockey’s GOAT’s daughter Paulina, and PGA malcontent Rory…

  • Spend Some Time with Meghan Hardin

    GolfSpy_Zinger
    16 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    Written By: GolfSpy Zinger It was Masters Sunday. I was watching the final round and saw Meghan Hardin “tweet” a photo of herself wearing a Masters green glove. My mouth dropped and saliva started to drip. It was the most beautiful special edition glove I had ever seen. To this date, I could not even tell you what else was in the photo. I immediately sent her a text, “Meghan, we’ve got to set up a time to talk about your glove, it’s beautiful!” We set it up for the following day. My interviews always start the same, “Hey Meghan, it’s SPY ZINGER.” 90 minutes later, I was up…

  • Giveaway – Limited Edition Cobra Rickie Fowler Tour Trusty Wedge

    Tony Covey
    15 May 2013 | 9:43 am
    The nearly-undisputed King of Limited Edition Golf Equipment, Cobra Golf, is back with the latest in a steady stream of really cool, and relatively unique, semi-collectible golf clubs. Previously Cobra has limited their special offerings to the driver. That Limited list includes Long Tom Raw, AMP Orange, AMP Cell Green, and forthcoming US Open Edition AMP Cell Pro. A limited edition wedge, while not entirely new to the market (Vokey has offered limited runs of select grinds in the past), it is a first for Cobra, and the story behind the RF Proto Wedge will have Rickie Fans desperate to pick…

  • SHAFT REVIEW! – UST Recoil Iron Shafts

    Matt Saternus
    14 May 2013 | 7:35 am
    By: Matt Saternus Will More Golfers Switch To Graphite Iron Shafts? Coming out of the PGA Show, I knew that UST was really going all-in on their Recoil iron shaft.  But in spite of all of the tech talk and marketing, I couldn’t shake my doubts about better players actually switching to graphite iron shafts.  Then, as winter started to break and people headed to the course, I started seeing more and more posts about players gaming the Recoil.  Is a true sea change underway?  Are we headed towards a day when players will carry 14 graphite shafts in their bag? SPECS, PRICE, &…

  • Club Testers Wanted

    Tony Covey
    13 May 2013 | 8:18 am
    The team at Cobra Golf has asked us to round up 6 MyGolfSpy Forum Members to test their latest game-improvement iron, the AMP Cell. The 6 readers chosen by the MyGolfSpy Staff  will receive their very own set of Cobra AMP Cell irons. Those same 6 readers will be asked to provide other MyGolfSpy readers with a comprehensive review of Cobra’s latest game-improvement iron.  Thorough is what we do, and we ask the same of our readers. Please don’t apply if you’re not willing to do the work. Cobra has made some pretty bold claims about the AMP Cell. They’re promising…
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  • Purgatory Golf Club Featured in New Book

    9 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    Purgatory Golf Club co-owner and photographer Tenna Merchent has published a book, More Heaven than Hell, about the golf course located on 220 acres of rolling farm land outside Noblesville, Indiana. The course has been described by Golf Digest as "more heaven than hell." The 18-hole course boasts six sets of tees, that range in length from 4,562 yards to 7,754 feet. The book is available in two versions: a free iPad version available here and a $4.99 iPad version available here. The book includes chapters dedicated to each hole at Purgatory Golf Club, with names such as Stains of the Inferno…

  • Alligator on the Course at Zurich Classic

    27 Apr 2013 | 1:00 pm
    Lucas Glover currently has a 2 stroke lead at the Zurich Classic in Arizona. There was one unusual incident when an alligator decided to talk a walk on the fairway. The alligator was 12-feet long, but had only three legs so it likely could not run as fast as normal gators. The alligator came right next to a man on a golf cart and stopped for a rest. The alligator's nickname is Tripod. Take a look: Permalink | News Feeds

  • Sergio Garcia Hits Ball Off Tree Limb at Arnold Palmer Invitational

    25 Mar 2013 | 1:00 pm
    Sergio Garcia's ball ended up in a tree at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida. Garcia decided to play the ball. He climbed the tree and somehow managed to hit the ball back on to the fairway from a tree limb. Garcia ended up with a double bogey on the hole. Unfortunately, he also injured his shoulder by taking the unorthodox shot from the tree and later withdrew from the final round. Take a look: Permalink | News Feeds

  • Sinkhole Swallows Golfer in Illinois

    12 Mar 2013 | 4:00 pm
    Here is a bizarre golfing story. Mark Mihal, a golfer in Illinois and founder of golfmanna, was swallowed by a sudden sinkhole on the golf course in Waterloo, Illinois. The sinkhole was 18 feet deep and about ten feet wide. Mihal dislocated his shoulder in the accident, but survived after a friend helped pull him to safety. Lori Mihal tells the story of her husband's fall into the hole here on golfmanna. Mark has always been claustrophobic. He was beginning to panic and was in shock; he was also in excruciating pain. The clubhouse respondents brought a 12-foot ladder, which they put down the…

  • Media Backlash Over President Obama's Golf Outing With Tiger Woods

    19 Feb 2013 | 3:00 pm
    President Obama went on a golf outing with Tiger Woods last weekend. The media was shut out of the golf event and they were not happy about it. No pictures were allowed. Maybe the President just did not want the media to see Woods embarrassing him on the golf course. There is also a backlash because Obama is staying at a golf resort called The Floridian, which CNN says is an invite-only club that costs $25,000 to join and $12,000 in annual dues. Take a look: Permalink | News Feeds
 
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    Scot Duke

  • When to Post, Comment, Share and +1 on Google+

    Scot Duke
    7 May 2013 | 8:55 am
    Sometimes being the Answer Man for so many interesting questions concerning how to use G+ can be fun and other times it can be very thought provoking.  Recently, the question I was asked recently was both.I was asked…What percent of interaction on Google+ should be spend on posting, commenting, sharing and +1 people’s posts, comments and shares?…and which of the functions produces more interaction?This was a great question that lead me to find that nobody really has addressed the amount of effort a person should spend using the different forms of interaction on Google+.  Of…

  • Addison Moving Service Advice: Important Things To Remember!

    Scot Duke
    3 May 2013 | 4:13 am
    I find it interesting to learn more about how to organize for a move.Addison Moving Service, Full House Moving’s, Advice:  Important Things To Remember!Packing your old house and preparing to move to your new one involves hard work, planning and patience.The following advice is for making the process simple so you can streamline your move and get started on your new life.PreparationCreate a checklist of all the items that will be packed before you start filling even one box. Make sure the list is numbered, which makes it easy to remember the items. Place the numbers on each of the…

  • Google Plus: The Key to Getting Traction Is In the Interaction

    Scot Duke
    2 May 2013 | 6:21 am
    I am asked, nearly daily, some sort of question about Google Plus.  They range from mind numbing questions like.. Do you call it Google Plus or Google+ or G+? …to can I use HootSuite to post to G+?  All of them are good questions..well almost all of them.  There is one question I get asked over and over that really comes in the form of a statement or remark but forms into a question related to..Why should I use G+?WHY?The statement I hear the most usually comes from an acquaintance asking me why they don’t see me on Twitter or Facebook anymore.  The conversation then goes to…

  • Dallas Marketing Company Discusses Developing New Business Ideas With Online Marketing Services

    Scot Duke
    27 Apr 2013 | 6:54 am
    There are comprehensive marketing strategy companies, then there is NetOffer.  They really do have some great ideas.Dallas Marketing Company, Netoffer, Discusses Developing New Business Ideas With Online Marketing Services.Are you looking for small business idea and the online marketing company to develop them?At NetOffer, we are experts in providing comprehensive marketing services that give you the tools to develop all aspects of your online small business marketing affordably.Where the Action Takes PlaceNetOffer, based in Dallas, Texas but working with small businesses & artists all…

  • Granbury HVAC Contractor Addresses FAQ’s About Heating and Cooling

    Scot Duke
    19 Apr 2013 | 2:21 pm
    After talking to a number of people who attempting to start up their A/C units the past few days it became apparent they needed to know a few of these answers to their questions.Granbury HVAC Contractor, Glenn-Aire, Addresses FAQ’s About Heating and Cooling.Listed below are several frequently asked questions regarding air conditioning systems.  Please take a moment to review the answers, and then contact us if you have any additional questions.Please discuss why my indoor A/C coil/pipes/compressor has a build up of ice on top of it.When your air conditioner has an indoor coil covered…
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  • SeeMore Si3 Putter Review - by ThreeGolfGuys.com

    SeeMore Admin
    13 May 2013 | 8:39 am
    Last year, Adam reviewed the SeeMore M9 putter so I had a bit of familiarity with the brand, but until I visited the website I had no idea about the number of styles and customization options that were available. SeeMore offers everything from broomstick to conventional heel-toe weighted putters with a multitude of additional options. However, the one consistent feature in all of the SeeMore putters is the inclusion of the RST or Rifle Scope Technology. What is RST? It’s so simple and effective. Basically, if you line up over the putter and can see the two white alignment lines but…

  • Johnson (FGP black) birdies No. 17 in Round 1 of THE PLAYERS

    SeeMore Admin
    9 May 2013 | 3:07 pm
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    3 May 2013 | 7:49 am
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  • SeeMore Private Reserve FGP Black Putter - by ForeScore.com

    SeeMore Admin
    2 May 2013 | 1:25 pm
    By: J.R. Falconer - ForeScore.com The Private Reserve FGP Black from SeeMore is a blade style putter that features SeeMore’s RifleScope (RST) technology. RST ensures you’re lined up square, with your eyes directly above the ball… every time. See that red dot on the heel of the putter? RST works by forcing you to cover up the red dot with the shaft of the club. Once you do that, you’re in a proper setup position, and ready to strike that putt. Neat huh? In comparison to its older brother (or sister, depending how you like to name your putters) :), the Private Reserve Tour FGP Black has…

  • The Case for Putting Instruction Part 2: Fundamentals and Drills - by SPi Instructor Paul Kaster

    SeeMore Admin
    25 Apr 2013 | 11:48 am
    Very quickly SPi instructors are beginning to be recongized as a leader in putting instruction.  Below is another fine example of how they are obtaining this.  If you need a putting lesson or never have taken one, find your nearest SPi instructor - HERE.  Our 230 and growing global SPi instructos WANT to give you a putting lesson. The Case for Putting Instruction Part 2: Fundamentals and Drills - by SPi Instructor Paul Kaster (GolfWRX.com) Last month I tried to persuade readers to treat the flat stick with respect when it comes to practice and lessons (You can read it here). In this…
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  • 2013 Byron Nelson Championship Preview: Leaderboard

    Brian O'Hare
    15 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
    JASON DAY returns to the scene of his one and only US PGA Tour victory this week and has strong backing to repeat his golfing success. Day won the Byron Nelson Championship in 2010 and has top 10 finishes in his other two starts in this event at the TPC Four Seasons in Irving, Texas. This year he is back in top form, contending for so long at the Masters before some late bogeys saw him finish alone in third. Day has had a very solid start in 2013, making the cut in each of his starts to push his consecutive cuts made to 14 – fifth best on TOUR. Day added a top-20 finish at THE PLAYERS…

  • Rumford could match Ballesteros and Faldo record

    Brian O'Hare
    15 May 2013 | 6:14 pm
    2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship Preview: Leaderboard, TV Times BRETT RUMFORD probably doesn’t need the extra pressure but this week could emulate a couple of golfing greats in winning three straight European Tour events. The 35 year old West Australian will take on a hot field at the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria. Not since Sir Nick Faldo in 1983, and Seve Ballesteros three years later has anyone captured three European Tour events back-to-back. Rumford enjoyed the best fortnight of his career recently when he won the Ballantine’s Championship in South…

  • Woods wins 2013 Players and title number 78

    Brian O'Hare
    12 May 2013 | 7:22 pm
    TIGER WOODS apologised to his mum for making a double bogey on the 14th and opening the door down the stretch at the 2013 Players Championship but in the end had a two stroke victory at the TPC Sawgrass. Woods’ Mother’s Day quip showed how delighted he was with his 78th US PGA Tour title and his fourth for the year. The world number one is closing rapidly on Sam Snead’s 82 tour win record, posting the four wins the fastest he ever has in one season. “I’m getting better,” a straight-faced Woods said after posting a final round 2-under 70 to finish on 13-under and win the event for…

  • 2013 World Cup coming to Royal Melbourne

    Brian O'Hare
    12 May 2013 | 5:13 pm
    Adam Scott is highly likely to return to the Melbourne sand belt to spearhead the Aussie assault AUSTRALIAN GOLF just got another huge boost with news the 2013 World Cup will be staged at Royal Melbourne in November. The announcement not only brings this huge international golf event to Australia but is also likely to boost the fields in the Australian Masters and Australian Open. The two Aussie tournaments will be played either side of the World Cup (November 21 – 24), similar to what happened with the Presidents Cup in 2011. Not the least drawcard is likely to be reigning US Masters…

  • Couples and Montgomerie into Golf Hall of Fame

    Brian O'Hare
    8 May 2013 | 10:24 pm
    Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie are among the latest inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame. The pair were inducted this week in St. Augustine, Florida, along with former US Open champion and television broadcaster Ken Venturi, former European Tour executive director Ken Schofield and twice former British Open winner Willie Park Jr. Couples, the American former world No 1, a 15-times champion on the PGA Tour, twice choked up with tears during his acceptance speech on what he described as “the coolest night of my life”. The first American player to reach No 1 in the official…
 
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  • How FitGolf Will Dramatically Improve your Golf Game

    golfdash
    16 May 2013 | 5:39 am
    Golf Fitness is one of those things, that I believe, can often dramatically improve your golf game even more so than golf instructional lessons. Here’s why. I recently visited the amazing Dave DuPriest at his recently opened FitGolf Performance Center in Wilmington, MA who is really a genius in uncovering weak (i.e.; non-performing) areas of your body that are detrimental to your golf swing and either improve or stabilize them. Dave has a rich background in fitness including a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Umass-Lowell. He has also had stints as a physical…

  • “Quick 9″ Interview with CollegeGolfPass CEO, Kris Hart

    doug
    9 May 2013 | 5:10 am
    This month’s “Quick 9″ is with CollegeGolfPass’ CEO and co-founder Kris Hart. Listen in as Kris shares more about this unique golf program. 1. Kris, tell me a bit about your background and how you started CollegeGolfPass? My background in the golf world started out as a caddy at 12 years old (Oyster Harbors and Longmeadow Country Club). I was lucky enough to get introduced to the game through my brother who also caddied. I quickly fell in love with golf as a teenager even though my parents were not golfers. My golf life progressed as a competitive high school golfer…

  • Stack and Tilt (Continued)

    doug
    5 May 2013 | 7:43 am
    Stack and Tilt is a now relatively famous system by teachers Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer that you just might want to investigate to create your best, consistent and most powerful golf swing ever. Not long ago I did a complete review of the Stack and Tilt – Understanding the Numbers DVD called, Stack & Tilt: Is It For You? and thought it was one of the best DVD’s I had ever seen (and still do!) It really took advantage of so much technology, biomechanics, alternate views, swing analysis, ProTracer and more. It’s really something you should invest in. It provides…

  • Best Golf Tip Ever

    John
    28 Apr 2013 | 12:45 pm
    Hopefully the headline got your attention because this tip is the mother load. In my humble experience this is the most important golf ‘tip’ of all time. It’s the one thing that has always worked for me – if I can remember to do it. So what’s the big secret? – RELAX. Before you stop reading, thinking to yourself ‘I already knew that’, stay with me here for a few minutes. What’s the proof that relaxing can make any golf swing better? For one, any sport is better when you are relaxed. Tension kills easy flowing movements. Tension causes your…

  • Top PGA Pros on Twitter

    doug
    26 Apr 2013 | 5:27 am
    This is a fun graphic showing the top 10 PGA pros on Twitter. You’ll probably not be surprised at 1 or 2 but you might with the other 8. I guess like a lot of people I love using social media to follow the golf pros. For example, I’m always love checking what @david59duval (David Duval) is up to and where he might be playing next. I’ve even interacted with him a few times. It’s also fun to follow players on the different tours. Like some of the players from the Asian tour or the European tour or the LPGA. There are so many to follow. Use the list below as a starting…
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  • Marriott Golf Festival Brings Families Together

    store@golfaid.com
    11 May 2013 | 4:47 pm
    Since golf is a sport with virtually no age limits, it’s one of the best ways for generations of families to share time together. To help promote bringing families together on the fairways, Marriot Golf has announced the 6th Annual International Family Golf Festival program. This year-long series of one-day family golf events will take place at 32 Marriott Golf-managed destinations around the world. The program will begin on Mothers’s Day, May 12 at La Iguana Golf Club in Costa Rica. Another Marriott property, Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, will be the first US course…

  • GolfTEC Celebrates Four Millionth Lesson

    store@golfaid.com
    5 May 2013 | 6:01 pm
    According to a recent Golf.com survey, the average American golfer spends nearly $3,000 annually on the game of golf. Although equipment and greens fees make up the majority, a portion of this investment typically goes towards golf lessons and game improvement. Playing a big role in the golf improvement category is GolfTEC, a global leader in golf improvement that claims to give more than 25% of all private golf lessons in North America annually. The company has 600 GolfTEC Certified Personal Coaches at 170 centers worldwide, including 68 within Golfsmith stores. Nearly 2% of all golf…

  • Bionic Gloves Offering a Chance to Swing With The Stars

    store@golfaid.com
    28 Apr 2013 | 8:41 pm
    Premium sports equipment manufacturer Bionic Gloves is offering golfers a chance to win a round of golf with a celebrity in its first-ever “Swing with the Stars” Sweepstakes. The contest is taking place as part of the Eighth Annual Tee It Up Celebrity Golf Classic which will be held October 7 at Mountain Gate Country Club in Los Angeles, California. The event benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and has previously featured celebrity participants such as Kevin Sorbo, Smokey Robinson, Angie Everhart, Joe Mantegna, Kristy Swanson, Cheech Marin and Carlos Mencia. The “Swing With…

  • Tiger Woods Short Game Secrets Now On Your iPhone

    store@golfaid.com
    19 Apr 2013 | 7:08 pm
    Tiger Woods has used a revitalized short game and putting stroke to claw his way back to the top spot in the world golf rankings. Therefore, it’s appropriate that his Tiger Woods Foundation is launching a new golf teaching mobile app that will focus on chipping, putting and bunker play. Tiger Woods: My Swing will include monthly video lessons focusing on Tiger’s world class short game techniques. His first lesson will cover putting, including ball position, eye line, toe line and stroke line, along with bonus footage from Tiger discussing warm-up routines, preferred golf courses…

  • ANNIKA Award to Honor Top NCAA Women’s Golfer

    store@golfaid.com
    13 Apr 2013 | 8:35 am
    She was the most dominating female golfer of her time and now her legacy will continue through the young stars who follow in her footsteps. Annika Sorenstam won 90 international tournaments as a professional, including 72 official LPGA tournaments and ten major championships. Beginning in 2014, the nation’s most outstanding NCAA Division I women’s golfer will win The ANNIKA Award. The ANNIKA Foundation, in conjunction with the Haskins Commission, have created this award to honor the best of the best in women’s collegiate golf. The Haskins Commission governs the Haskins…
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  • Orlimar Hybrid Iron Replacement System

    David
    13 May 2013 | 12:11 am
    Changing technology in golf has made it possible for players of all levels improve their games. With the introduction of hybrids and whole new approach emerged. Almost every manufacturer now has hybrids as part of their offering, but in my opinion the Orlimar Hybrid system has to be the best on the market. For a long time I have played traditional irons. They felt comfortable in my hands and I could hit the ball a country mile. Of course, having the ability to play golf almost everyday probably helped. As life would have it things change. I no longer have the time to play every day and…

  • SkyCaddie SGX GPS Review

    David
    6 May 2013 | 5:45 am
    If you play golf, then you know that you need to know distances. Professional golfers have caddies and yardage books to rely on. The days of pacing off your distance from the yardage markers is a thing of the past with the SkyCaddie SGX. No longer do you need to guesstimate your distance to the hole or how far you need to hit a shot to clear a bunker or water hole. The SkyCaddie SGX takes the guess work out of it. This unit is very accurate and easy to use. The LED screen is bright and easy to read even in the bright sunlight. There is an extensive course library, 30,000 courses, that is…

  • A Unique Approach to Golf Psychology

    Ben Shwartz
    6 Apr 2013 | 12:55 am
    Recently I had the opportunity to read a book by Roy Palmer called “Golf Sense – Practical Tips On How To Play Golf In The Zone”. I call it a unique approach to golf psychology and a must read for golfers of all levels. When I started reading the book I was not sure what to expect. You see, Roy is not a golfer and has never really played the game. I have read several different books over the years that have to do with golf psychology.  It is a very popular topic and I have found that, although I have learned a little something from each book, they were all basically the same. You…

  • Driving Tips & Driver Timing

    Ben Shwartz
    5 Apr 2013 | 12:53 pm
    Let’s spend a couple of minutes talking about one of the three most abused and misunderstood golf swing fundamentals, timing. It’s an important term but it’s misused a lot. So, let me explain to you what timing is, and then it’ll draw you a lot closer to understanding when you’re struggling. Timing is your ability to swing your arms and hands back to the golf ball as your hip turns out of the way. And the reason it has to turn out of the way is so the arms and hands can pass your body and wrap around you. That’s the definition, no more, no less. Now, I have gone to the golf course…

  • 5 Free Tips for Playing Out of the Deep Rough

    Ben Shwartz
    5 Apr 2013 | 12:54 am
    Playing out of the deep rough is one of the hardest shots in golf.  There are so many variables depending on the lie that it is hard to predict how your shot will turn out. Playing out of the deep rough is difficult but there are some adjustments you can make to control the affects that it may have on your shot. Here are 5 free golf tips you can use when playing out of the deep rough: Club Selection – Choosing the right club in any situation is important, but it is even more important when playing these shots. If the grass is growing away from the target, take one more club than you would…
 
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    The A Position

  • The A List: What Is The Best Golf City in the U.S.?

    James A. Frank
    15 May 2013 | 10:08 am
    In a few weeks’ time, the US Open will be played at Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia. Does this mean the City of Brotherly Love is the Winning City when it comes to being America’s leading golf metropolis? Sorry, but no. The A Position has just named the “Best Golf City in the U.S.” And the winner is? New York—the Big Apple. Philadelphia finished ninth. The writers at The A Position were polled for their choices of America’s top golf cities, with the final list a geographic spread from coast to coast, north to south. While New York took the top spot, it faced tough…

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  • It’s “Time” Again For The Rolex Top 1000

    Dennis Silvers
    5 Nov 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Just a couple of years back saw the first edition of the Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses. I just received the 2nd such publication which is just as awesome. I don’t know how many golfers realize that there are some 32,000 golf courses located around the world. That’s a lot of fairways and greens for these folks to cover. Thanks to the team of 200 independent, qualified inspectors throughout the world that have reviewed courses within their area that are contained in the edition. The thing that I like the most in the Rolex edition is the fact that the information golfers…
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  • Streamsong - Smart, really smart!

    Nick Green
    15 May 2013 | 1:32 pm
    The smart marketers at magnificent Streamsong in Florida have begun promoting the 6 and 12 hole game. It's very hot in central Florida during the summer and they have thought outside of the box to create a compelling reason to play a few holes and then have a nice dinner and glass of wine. The package price is very reasonable and having had the good fortune to play Doak's Blue course and Coore and Crenshaw's Red course, this is an offer that should be snapped up.  A shortened version of golf, be it 6, 9 or 12 holes is much under rated. I grew up playing at North Hants Golf Club in…

  • So many stories in golf - where to start?

    Nick Green
    7 May 2013 | 12:26 pm
    What a crazy few weeks its been in the world of golf - a 14 year old making two cuts out of two, Tiger's Dropgate, Vijay's attempt to grow deer antlers and the ongoing dust up between the R&A and PGA Of America. Let's start with Tianlang Guan making the cut at Augusta and then the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. There is no doubt that a whole new generation of golfers are coming out of China, which is good for the game around the world. Let's hope he is well managed by his parents and whoever is advising him and he doesn't turn in to the underachieving Michelle Wie. Tiger's DropGate at…

  • Condi at Augusta - Come on R&A, wake up!

    Nick Green
    8 Apr 2013 | 10:38 am
    The first picture of Condoleezza Rice in a well cut green jacket is out and very fetching it is too. Now the question is when will the R&A join the century and admit is first female member? What do you think?

  • A Walk Around Augusta National

    Nick Green
    3 Apr 2013 | 8:16 am
    I had the good fortune to play Augusta National and here are some photographs taken last year of the golf course. Enjoy The Masters Tournament. What a view! From the 1st Tee  The approach to the 3rd from the right side  The 6th tee (front left pin) 6th green (looking back up the hill) The 7th is called Pampas 7th green from the 8th tee Approach to the 7th Approach to the 11th Hogan Bridge and 12th green Tee shot on the 14th Looking back from 16th green  The mowers were following us on the 17th  It's a tight tee shot the 18th!  And it's over all too fast - walking up…

  • TaylorMade - Awful...ier

    Nick Green
    18 Mar 2013 | 9:19 am
    TaylorMadeAdidasGolf (TMaG), the current undisputed golf-marketing champions have once again created a buzz with their "IER" campaign. Rather like technology, in marketing, just because it can be done, it doesn't mean it should be! The awkward TV ads with the players clearly stifling their laughter and yet happily cashing the TMaG check, the dreadful "IER" hats, the dull print ads with simply the phrase "IER" added - all of it, just plain bad and not befitting or comparable with the other strokes of marketing genius they have pulled off in recent years. For example, the yellow bucket hat…
 
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  • G-Mac on Rory exit - “I’m pretty sure Horizon weren’t giving him golf lessons"

    Brian Keogh
    17 May 2013 | 9:34 pm
    Going their separate ways. Rory McIlroy and Horizon Sports Management’s Conor Ridge visit the White House in March 2012. Little more than a year later, McIlroy has decided to do his own thing. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)Graeme McDowell exonerated Horizon Sports Management from all blame and suggested that Rory McIlroy’s decision to dump them and manage his own affairs has a lot to do with snapping out of the slump in form he reckons has been caused by the massive pressures on his young pal’s shoulders.

  • Harrington squeaks into weekend in Texas

    Brian Keogh
    17 May 2013 | 9:28 pm
    Padraig Harrington, putting in the Byron Nelson Championship, is becoming more comfotable with the anchored stroke by the day. photo: kenneth e.dennis / kendennisphoto.com) www.golffile.iePadraig Harrington dodged a bullet in Texas when he made a three-putt bogey at the last but made the cut on the number after a nervous wait at the Byron Belson Championship.

  • Lowry and McDowell march on

    Brian Keogh
    17 May 2013 | 6:25 pm
    Shane Lowry celebrates his birdie in the playoff. Shane Lowry remained on course for a Volvo World Match Play final showdown with Graeme McDowell after sneaking through a nervy sudden death playoff in Bulgaria.

  • Morgan set for Mullingar miracle: "You can either get back to life and live it or watch life and let it pass you by"

    Brian Keogh
    17 May 2013 | 5:45 pm
    Des Morgan has a special outlook on life because of his heart condition. Des Morgan is determined to “live life” and chase his Mullingar Scratch Cup dream just 10 weeks after a four-hour operation to have a faulty heart defibrillator replaced.

  • No heavy metal as McGeady and Cutler leave it late

    Brian Keogh
    17 May 2013 | 3:52 pm
    Mick McGeady finished with a 66 to share fourth on the Europro Tour. Picture Photo Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ieMick McGeady and Paul Cutler finished in style but came up two shots adrift as James Hepworth won the 888poker.com Astbury Hall Classic after a dramatic three-way play-off.
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  • Bring the Spring

    Don Shell
    28 Apr 2013 | 6:22 pm
    Season Finally Starts for Midwest Golfers, Courses By Don Shell After an amazing 2012 golf season, we got pretty spoiled here in the Midwest. Last year’s golf season kicked off early and often, with record-setting spring rounds across the Midwest. This year, well, Mother Nature came out in full force. Now the temperatures are finally climbing, and courses are finally opening (or re-opening). Here’s a look at some of the top clubs with the flags finally in: Michigan Forest Dunes Golf Club Roscommon, MI The start of the season is especially important at Northern Michigan’s Forest Dunes,…

  • The Siren’s Song

    Don Shell
    8 Apr 2013 | 3:59 pm
    New Streamsong Resort an Oasis in Florida Farmland By Don Shell STREAMSONG, Fla. — They just don’t build places like this anymore. This is the new Streamsong Resort, a bold, beautiful and ballsy new upscale golf getaway in a class — and location — by itself on the Central Florida golf scene. Built by the Mosaic (formally Cargill) Company, a mining/fertilizer juggernaut and owner of roughly 16,000 acres in Florida’s Polk County, Streamsong opened earlier this year to deafening applause. And rightfully so. With 36 spectacular, dune-swept holes — the Tom Doak-designed Blue Course,…

  • DEAL OF THE MONTH: March

    Don Shell
    15 Mar 2013 | 8:47 pm
    Every weekend in March, Golf Galaxy stores invite you to take Nike’s Covert Challenge, giving you a free sleeve of Nike balls just for testing the new VR_S Covert driver. Photo courtesy Golf Galaxy. Golf Galaxy + Nike = Out-of-this-World Offer By Don Shell You’ve seen the commercials. Average Joes and Janes hitting the new Nike VR_S Covert driver, followed by yells of “Sorry!” as they hit into the group ahead of them. Thanks to Golf Galaxy, you can try it for yourself — and get a sleeve of Nike balls for free, just for trying it. The Nike VR_S Covert driver might be the…

  • Man With a Mission

    Don Shell
    3 Mar 2013 | 4:28 pm
    Longtime Michigan golf professional Kevin O’Brien has been named the new General Manager at LochenHeath. New GM Kevin O’Brien Leading LochenHeath Back to Its Future — as a Private Club By Don Shell Kevin O’Brien didn’t even have business cards yet, but the new General Manager at LochenHeath Golf Club was out on the golf show circuit, singing the praises of his new home. And O’Brien knows a great golf course when he sees one. The longtime fixture in the Michigan golf scene has seen his share, having helmed both Tullymore and True North golf clubs in Northern Michigan.

  • ‘Monster’ Match

    Don Shell
    18 Feb 2013 | 7:27 am
    When it comes to golf & travel, Ogio offers an unbeatable bag By Don Shell First, let’s start with the truth: traveling with your golf clubs is usually a literal drag. You ever pull an oversized black torpedo through four flights of parking ramp, an elevator, shuttle and street, only to find your Skycap is closed? Worse than waterboarding, I’m convinced. But taking your sticks someplace warm doesn’t have to be the stuff of nightmares. Meet the Monster Travel Bag from Ogio. The Monster offers beastly protection for your prized possessions, with a fully padded top, reinforced base…
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  • Giving Back through Golf

    Gayle Moss
    7 May 2013 | 1:42 pm
    Last April the first of a series of Compete for Compassion Skin Games was held in Texas.  It was the fulfillment of a long time dream of Texas Golf ConneXion owner, Allen Baytes, who wanted to use golf to help kids in need. The tournament was a great success, attracting golfers from all over the state, along with prominent sponsors and celebrities. I had the opportunity to talk with Allen about the event, his dream for Compete for Compassion  and the next of 3 more tournaments on the 2013 schedule. So in case you missed it, here is where you can register for the next event…

  • Roger Clemens Tees it Up at the Compete For Compassion Skins Game to Help Kids

    Gayle Moss
    9 Apr 2013 | 2:42 pm
    Just last week my friends at Texas Golf ConneXion (TGC) announced the first in a series of Compete for Compassion (CFC) golf tournaments in 2013 designed to help raise thousands of dollars for children’s charities. On the heels of that announcement, Roger “The Rocket” Clemens, who topped The Masters of the Mound leader board for 7 years, and his wife Debbie, have added their support to CFC and will compete in the $10,000 Two-Person Scramble. Roger Clemens and wife Debbie Tee It Up for Kids in Need Each accomplished players (Roger is a single digit handicapper who tied for ninth at the…

  • Golf Fore Gals on a Mission to Grow Women’s Golf in BC

    Gayle Moss
    9 Apr 2013 | 2:22 pm
    Earlier this year the (PGA) of America launched an industry-wide initiative to bring more women into the game. With less than 20% of US golfers being women, the PGA has lots of room for improvement. But things aren’t that much different in Canada. Here, only 30% of golfers are women and sadly women are leaving the game at a much higher rate than men. There are many reasons for this trend, not the least of which includes money, time and family obligations. Recent research suggests that women abandon the sport more quickly because they feel: The effects of “stereotype threat”which makes…

  • $10,000 Skins Game Puts the FUN back into Golf FUNdraising for Kids in Need

    Gayle Moss
    29 Mar 2013 | 9:53 am
    One of the things I really love about golf is the people who play it. 99% of the golfers I have met are "good folks". And the 1% who aren't, can't be real golfers, IMHO. Recently I was fortunate to meet one of those really good folks from Texas - Allen Baytes.  Allen is a golfer with a dream to help children in need through golf. So he started an organization called Texas Golf ConneXion (TGC). TGC will host a series of "Compete for Compassion Skin Games" in Houston, TX in 2013 designed to bring more fun back into golf, and leverage the generosity of players and sponsors to make a…

  • What Golfgals Want

    Gayle Moss
    3 Mar 2013 | 3:36 pm
    For years I have been writing golf course reviews based on the criteria Golf For Women Magazine used to rate courses as "women-friendly".   Golf has come a long way since GFW turned its last page in 2008, and so I was delighted when I saw a golf architect ask women what they wanted to see in golf course design on LinkedIn recently. There were some great suggestions and I recommend you join the discussion and add some of your own.  But before you do, check out my top ten things this golfgal wants on a golf course (beyond architecture) and let me know what you think. This list is in…
 
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    Golf Swing Gallery

  • David Lingmerth’s Golf Swing

    Larry Keltto
    11 May 2013 | 8:18 pm
    You asked for it, you got it — David Lingmerth’s golf swing: It looks a bit like Ryan Moore’s swing at address, wouldn’t you say? But looks can be deceiving. Lingmerth plays from a close-to-square stance, while Moore is very open. Moore is also closer to the ball. When they take the club back, Lingmerth’s arm plane nearly matches his shoulder plane, whereas Moore’s arms are extremely steep. Perhaps the closer comparison is Zach Johnson’s swing, with the strong grip and the upper-body rotation. What I think is very interesting about Lingmerth’s…

  • Tom Purtzer’s Golf Swing

    Larry Keltto
    17 Apr 2013 | 5:04 pm
    Think about the golf swings you find the most visually pleasing, the most beautiful. What do those swings have in common? For me, golf swings with a smooth, even tempo are the most wonderful. And the smoothest of them all, among men’s swings, belongs to Tom Purtzer. Look at the videos below. How does he manage to hit the ball with any distance?! It’s effortless-looking power. In Purtzer’s second year on the Champions Tour, 2003, he led the tour with a 298-yard driving-distance average. He was third in greens-in-regulation — 73 percent. In 2012 at age 61,…

  • Thorbjorn Olesen’s Golf Swing

    Larry Keltto
    14 Apr 2013 | 8:14 pm
    Thorbjorn Olesen. Remember the name. In the first three majors of his career, the 23-year-old Dane has finished: T6 (2013 Masters), T27 (2012) PGA Championship, and T9 (2012 Open Championship). It appears the 5-foot-9 Olesen is a quick study. He nearly crashed the party on Sunday afternoon at the 2013 Masters, shooting a 68. This followed rounds of 78-70-68. If he had shot 72 on Thursday, he’d have won the tournament. If Olesen looked familiar, you might have seen him paired with Tiger Woods for the third round of the 2012 Open Championship, when Woods shot 70 and Olesen carded a 71. Or…

  • 2013 Masters Final-Round Leaders: A Feast For Golf-Swing Fans

    Larry Keltto
    14 Apr 2013 | 10:35 am
    The final round of the 2013 Masters will be a feast for all of us golf-swing fans. Of the top 10 on the leaderboard, there’s tremendous variety in the swings. 1. Brandt Snedeker 1. Angel Cabrera 3. Adam Scott 4. Marc Leishman 4. Jason Day 6. Matt Kuchar 7. Tiger Woods 7. Tim Clark 9. Rickie Fowler 9. Steve Stricker 9. Bernhard Langer 9. Lee Westwood

  • Marc Leishman’s Golf Swing

    Larry Keltto
    11 Apr 2013 | 11:35 am
    Why did Marc Leishman score so well in the first round of the 2013 Masters? Well, it’s been said many times that high-trajectory golfers enjoy a big advantage at Augusta (Lee Trevino says he didn’t win the Masters because of his low ball-flight). Leishman, the 2009 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, has a long hang-time compared to the rest of the tour, according to Trackman statistics. And hang-time correlates with ball flight. So I’m going to guess that Leishman has a high ball-flight, and it had something to do with his opening-round success at Augusta. Leishman’s only…
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    Golf Equipment and Tips

  • SwingTIP Golf Swing Analyzer / Trainer – Android & iOS Devices

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    17 May 2013 | 1:26 pm
    SwingTIP Golf Swing Analyzer / Trainer – Android & iOS DevicesList Price : $149.99Price : $129.00OFF : $20.99 (14%)Visual Analysis. Impact Metrics. Personalized Coaching. Performance Tracking. Product Features : Perfect your golf swing anytime, anywhere in only 10 minutes per day, Ultra small and lightweight, stays securely in place swing-after-swing, Interactive, visual learning experience shows you what happened,

  • Bushnell Clip and Go Universal Golf Cart Mount for Laser Rangefinders

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    17 May 2013 | 1:17 pm
    Bushnell Clip and Go Universal Golf Cart Mount for Laser RangefindersList Price : $23.95Price : $19.89OFF : $4.06 (17%)The Clip and Go Universal Mount from Bushnell secures your Bushnell laser rangefinder to virtually any golf cart or bag. The mount secures all Bushnell laser rangefinders with a positive locking inset and clamps to any size golf cart pillar--or

  • Swing Jacket Golf Swing Trainer

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    17 May 2013 | 1:03 pm
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  • The Swing Jacket – Right Hand Only

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    17 May 2013 | 1:03 pm
    The Swing Jacket – Right Hand OnlyPrice : $119.95Product FeaturesProduct DetailsShipping Information:View shipping rates and policiesASIN:B0001XWNAG

  • Swing Jacket – The Ultimate Swing Teacher

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    17 May 2013 | 1:03 pm
    Swing Jacket – The Ultimate Swing TeacherProduct FeaturesThe patented Swing Jacket makes it easy for anyone to quickly, easily and automatically learn a correct golf swingRevolutionary technology physically guides the user through each swing - perfectlyNo more "trying" to figure out how the swing is supposed
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    Golf State of Mind

  • Do You Practice Like a Tour Pro?

    David MacKenzie
    16 May 2013 | 11:23 am
    How well do you spend your time on the driving range, short game area and practice green? I’d like to share with you some practice time suggestions to ensure you get the most out of this valuable time. If you’re not 100% sure that your practice time is going to make you a better player, then you might want to reconsider your plan. The key to practice is building upon on solid mental and physical game fundamentals, not swing tips or searching for the quick fix. We need a plan and goal for each practice session. Division of our practice time You’ve heard this many times before but…

  • Mental Game Tip: Do You Have a “Go Trigger”? If not, here’s why you need one

    David MacKenzie
    13 May 2013 | 6:11 am
    Those few seconds just before you’re about to swing are crucial in hitting the shot as best you can. You don’t want to undo all the great work you’ve done in your pre-shot routine. This is another piece in building the complete mental game and getting you closer to consistently playing to your potential. You want to keep the positive momentum going right up to your take-away. You don’t want to start having doubt over the ball or any technical thoughts. A swing or “go” trigger makes sure there’s no time for any negativity and tells you that you’re READY to give the shot one of…

  • How A Rookie Won on The PGA Tour

    Loren Fogelman
    9 May 2013 | 4:54 am
    One golfer’s obstacles is another’s opportunity. That’s exactly what happened during the the Wells Fargo Championship. Nine players dropped off the roster due to poor conditions of the greens at Quail Hollow. This created an open spot for 22-year-old UNLV student, Derek Ernst. His hard work at Q-school earned him playing privileges this season. He came into the competition with a world ranking of 1,207, as an unknown. With his win at the Wells Fargo Championship he’s been bumped up to the top 125, not bad for a rookie. Upleveling contributed to Ernst’s win on the tour. By…

  • 4 Great Putting Drills for Distance Control, Ball Striking, Visualization and Pressure

    David MacKenzie
    6 May 2013 | 1:33 pm
    From my experience working with players, it’s always a good idea to have a specific goal in mind. E.g. I’m going to spend the next 20 minutes working on my distance control for long putts. In my new eBook, I’ve got over 50 drills and tips to make sure you’re making your practice sessions more effective. Putt with Your Eyes Closed to “Feel” Better About Your Putting A great way to work on your feel is to take the visual element away and putt with your eyes closed. This exercise isn’t really about how many putts you hole, it’s about becoming aware of the feeling…

  • 5 Tips to Remove Your Golf Fears and Blocks

    Loren Fogelman
    29 Apr 2013 | 4:35 am
    Fears and blocks raise your golf score. It’s similar to what your golf pro teaches, that when you focus on avoiding the hazard then that’s where your balls going to drop. It’s all part of the mental game of golf. The resistance may be at a particular hole on the course, match play, or your golf partner. The right strategy helps you to turn it around for breakthrough performance. And the only way to do that is to learn how to pay attention to what matters most, the shot that you’re playing now. There are several similarities between fears and blocks, and one important difference. The…
 
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  • Ping G25 Hybrid Review

    The Golf Drill Guru
    17 May 2013 | 2:55 pm
    Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by, we’ve got another review to share with your from our friends at Ping. Today we are reviewing their G25 hybrid – and incredibly solid hybrid, that our reviewer really liked.  Keep your eyes on Ping in the new year as we expect to see a G30/G35 models on their way soon.  Enjoy the review below! Look The new Ping G25 hybrid resembles the shape and color of the i20 more than the previous G20 hybrid.  In fact, the change in design offers a desirable upgrade in aesthetics.  The simple design with flat black color scheme and white grooves looks…

  • TaylorMade RocketBallz Stage 2 Driver Review

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    11 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    Good afternoon everyone, and thanks for stopping by.  We’ve got another independent review of the new 2013 offering from Taylormade up next – the RocketBallz Stage 2 Driver. This new driver is said to be a leg up on the original Rocketballz, but we’ll let our reviewer take a closer look.  Enjoy! Look TaylorMade made their original RocketBallz clubs RocketBallzier with the release of the Stage 2 line.  The updated appearance features a yellow and gray color scheme on top of the white club head with black club face and sole.  The 460 cc club head looks easy to hit at…

  • Singh When You’re Winning

    Bobby Hennigan
    9 May 2013 | 9:59 am
    Well, the verdict is finally in. The accused: Vijay Singh, his golf career hanging in the balance. The accusation: That he used Deer Antler Spray, which contains the Human Growth Hormone IGF-1, in order to boost his performance.  Performance Enhancing Drugs in Golf, you ask? Indeed. The decision: Singh has been cleared of any wrong-doing. Why? Well, it seems IGF-1 really needs to be injected to have any effect. Also, it needs to be taken in larger doses than are present in a bottle of Deer Antler Spray. So, why was Vijay Singh using it? Well, it would seem that Vijay Singh was drinking the…

  • Aldila RIP Trinity Shaft Profile

    The Golf Drill Guru
    7 May 2013 | 9:37 am
    Profile - This latest offering from Aldila for the 2013 season does away with the skull and cross-bones look and for the first time combines all three Aldila patented design technologies – the RIP, S-Core Technology & Micro Laminate.  These three technologies are found in varying degrees in some of the hottest shafts on Tour – like the Aldila Rip & Phenom.   This new shaft is also available stock and unmodified in the 2013 Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme Driver if you’re anxious to give it a try.  Don’t by fooled by the specs of this shaft if you’re in the…

  • Top 5 Issues Killing Golfers Over 50: Neck Rotation

    The Golf Drill Guru
    5 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    Today we are going to cover the 5th and final issue killing golfers over 50: poor neck rotation flexibility. If you have a stiff neck, it is impossible to take a powerful backswing without the head moving a lot. The more the head moves in the backswing, the more difficult it will be to make clean contact with the golf ball consistently. Like the other 4 issues that we have covered, it is difficult to keep the mobility in your neck needed for a good golf swing. Aside from checking your blind spots while changing lanes on the road, people rarely rotate their head to the side as much as is…
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  • Inbee Park Wins North Texas LPGA Shootout

    Rusty
    29 Apr 2013 | 11:36 pm
    World number one Inbee Park shot a birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the North Texas LPGA Shootout. Imbee beat Spain’s Carlota Ciganda by one stroke to capture her third LPGA victory for 2013. The 22-year-old Spaniard Carlota Ciganda held a two-stroke lead over Park following a birdie on the 10th on the final day, she was unable to hold that lead when she double-bogey, bogey the 14th and 15th holes to fall one shot back of Park. This is Inbee Park sixth LPGA title which includes two majors. Her prize money of $195,000 for winning the tournament shoots her up on the 2013 money…

  • Michelle Wie putting stance

    Rusty
    29 Apr 2013 | 1:30 am
    Michelle Wie new putting stance seriously looks like it will hurt her back. She’s is trying to find a new putting style that will work for her, Since she didn’t do very well with the long putter so perhaps she thinks the short putter will help, however she is putting at a 90 degree angle. I don’t know if Michelle Wie thinks that being closer to the ball will give her a better line towards the cup, but from her latest tournaments it doesn’t seem like its been helping her to much. Search terms:michelle wie puttingmichelle wie putting stanceMichelle Wie putting…

  • Hottest LPGA players

    Rusty
    29 Apr 2013 | 1:11 am
    Some of the hottest LPGA golfers in the world with no particular order. If you think there are some that should be included or should be in any kind of order let us know. Despite the fact that LPGA shouldn’t really be about sexiness, there are some really hot golfers on the LPGA tour and this helps to attract people to the LPGA tour. Beatriz Recari. Natalie Gulbis Sophie Horn Anna Rawson Paula Creamer Michelle Wie Blair O’Neal Erica Blasberg Ai Miyazato Search terms:hot lpga tour playershottest lpga golfers 2013hottest lpga tour playerslpga ai miyazato factslpga golferslpga players…

  • Natalie Gulbis Bikini Photo

    Rusty
    29 Apr 2013 | 12:14 am
    Natalie Gulbis has won only one LPGA tour event so far the Evian Masters in 2007. Despite that she has been a high profile glamour girl for the LPGA appearing in several photo shoots, including the sports illustrated. Her most daring photo’s are with her appearing in a bikini bodypaint. Search terms:Natalie Gulbis Swimsuit Photoscristie kerr swimsuitSuzann Pettersen Swimsuit Natalie Gulbisnatalie gilbis in bikininatalie gilbus swimsuit sports illustratedbikini bodypaintnatalie gulbis pictures bikininatalie gulbis sports illustrated swimsuit pictures for salesuzann pettersen sports…

  • Suzann Pettersen poses naked for ESPN Magazine

    Rusty
    28 Apr 2013 | 11:53 pm
    Suzann Pettersen winner of 11 LPGA tour tournaments including one major tournement posed naked for ESPN magazine. The 32 year old from Oslo, Norway had no problem joining the list of world famous athletes that have appeared naked. Pettersen is the sixth golfer to pose naked for the ESPN magazine, the others include Christina Kim and Sandra Gal. Suzann Pettersen said she tried to diet before the photo shoot, however it didn’t last long not that she need to.   Search terms:Sandra Gal nakedpaula creamer nakedsuzann pettersen naked photosandra gal espnSandra Gal naked Photo Shootsandra…
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    Golf Dispute Resolution

  • Indian Tribe Lawsuit Over Water Rights Endangers Desert Golf Courses

    Rob Harris
    16 May 2013 | 6:18 pm
    By: Rob Harris The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has filed a federal lawsuit in California, claiming that their rights to groundwater emanating from the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin aquifer have been usurped by two water districts. They claim that development in the area has resulted in the water districts taking far more water from the aquifer than is replenished, threatening the tribe’s existence on their Reservation lands. Interestingly, while the complaint does not reference golf, the general manager of one of the defendant water districts apparently decided that he…

  • Golf’s Silly Season Arrives Early This Year

    Rob Harris
    15 May 2013 | 6:08 pm
    By: Rob Harris This time last week, the golf world was abuzz with Vijay Singh’s lawsuit against the PGA Tour. On the weekend, the testosterone-charged squabble between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia  was front and center, at least until Sergio Tin Cupped his way through Sawgrass’ 17th. The flap was precipitated on Saturday when Sergio felt Tiger rudely pulled a five wood from his bag–exciting the crowd with anticipation over the aggressive play he was going to make–while Sergio was addressing his ball. In the aftermath of the tournament, not content to let the victory…

  • Playing the Hole Backwards: Golf Management and Creditor Collections

    Rob Harris
    14 May 2013 | 12:22 pm
    [This article is scheduled to be published in the May 2013 edition of the National Golf Foundation's Dashboard magazine.] By: Jeffrey R. Waxman A few years ago, I took a golf lesson from a local professional.  Not that I didn’t need it before then, but it was the first lesson I had taken in years.  Aside from the (obvious) technical issues with my swing, one of the issues that we discussed – even before the pro had seen me strike a ball – was my inability to score well (or at least, better).  One of the issues we identified was that, aside from the occasional duffs, skulls,…

  • Up Today, Down Tomorrow

    Rob Harris
    13 May 2013 | 5:18 pm
    By: Rob Harris Current and prospective members of Lake County, Illinois’ Onwentsia Club–site of the 1906 U.S. Open–need erasers as they attempt to budget for their club dues. As the seesaw moves up and down, the most recent news, from the Illinois Court of Appeals, does not bode well. Prior to 2006, the Lake County tax assessor treated all property owned by a golf clubs as open space. Thus, clubs would be assessed at lower open space rates for the golf course, and also for the clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc. Other land owners were not so fortunate, as the…

  • Club Files For Bankruptcy Following Jury Verdict Of Gender Discrimination

    Rob Harris
    12 May 2013 | 6:54 pm
    By: Rob Harris As we posted in March, a Washington State jury has found the Spokane Country Club liable for gender discrimination, based on club policies that relegated women to less desirable tee times than men. Confronted with a verdict that exceeds $500,000, plus a claim for legal fees of more than $1,000,000, the club filed for bankruptcy last week. The club asserts that the bankruptcy filing was a strategic move, designed to provide it with the ability to delay payment obligations as it appeals the jury verdict. The club apparently defended its discriminatory policies by arguing that it…
 
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    The Golf Geek

  • Your biggest golfing frustrations- and how I can help

    Allan
    15 May 2013 | 3:16 pm
    A slight change of focus today. Usually, I concentrate on helping you improve at golf, using lessons I’ve learned on the course and in life. But today’s a bit different. I’d like you to help me. Help me to help you, that is. I’m guided by my studies and my own journey through golf, but [...]

  • The Vital Ingredient You Can Do Without

    Allan
    8 May 2013 | 3:55 pm
      What “lemonade rocks” taught me about golf improvement. I’ve only scored 100% in an exam once. It happened in my first year of secondary school, in maths of all subjects. I remember it clearly; we’d moved into the area at the start of the school year so I was an unknown quantity; my classmates [...]

  • Hello…

    Allan
    1 May 2013 | 3:09 pm
      …it’s been a while. I’m sorry I’ve not been around. While I can offer any number of reasons, one stands out. Just at the time I took my Christmas break from the site, I rotated into one of the busiest posts of my professional career. And this came at a time when I’d been [...]

  • A Surprising Revelation?

    Allan
    5 Dec 2012 | 2:33 pm
    I have a confession to make. I haven’t played enough golf this year. And I don’t mean in an “I can never get enough golf” way. I really just didn’t get out to play anywhere near often enough. It’s understandable in a way. My kids are 6 and 3, I’m nearing the end of my [...]

  • Breaking The Chain Of Reaction On The Golf Course

    Allan
    28 Nov 2012 | 3:30 pm
    In my last article I encouraged you to differentiate between your reaction and your response. A response is measured, considered, chosen. Reactions are…less so. A large amount of our frustration arises from the mistaken belief that we’re doomed to repeat our reactions, over and over. Event “X” causes reaction “Y”, always and forever…and so we’re [...]
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    Peerless Golf

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    Andy Griffiths
    17 May 2013 | 8:25 pm
    Golfers are clever After some of the crazy compensations I have seen in golf swings, I am completely convinced that many golfers are in fact very clever, despite what they may think. Let me explain. Take the example of the golfer who hangs back on their trail foot and scoops at the golf ball in an attempt to get it airborne. I am sure they have often heard in lessons that they should finish in balance and with the weight transferred fully onto the lead leg but yet they don’t do it. Why? In cases like this, we need to dig a little deeper to understand what is going on. If the golfer has no…

  • Explaining Golf Ball Flights

    Andy Griffiths
    10 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
    There is plenty of content out there explaining ball flight laws and why golf balls do as they do when struck. The problem is, many golfers still don’t understand and therefore spend valuable practice time less than effectively. Of course, as a coach, I know the best thing is to book a programme (not just swing lessons!) with your professional and make big changes where you are involved in the learning process; that way you can start to discover and understand your own game. However, for the other 90%+ of the time, when you are golfing solo…you need to be able to understand the how…

  • How to have more fun golfing

    Andy Griffiths
    6 May 2013 | 8:36 am
    I’ve just moved jobs. I’ve gone to a fantastic new place, with a huge number of golfers of all ages and abilities. This has given me time to question why I do what I do. I feel very fortunate to be in a ‘job’ that I honestly love. The truth is that I teach golf and build connections with my players because I truly believe the game of golf can teach us so much. To share this gift, and do my part in improving people’s game, thus increasing their enjoyment and having a positive impact on their outlook on life is my way of giving back. With that in mind, this article is going to be…

  • 5 Biggest Mistakes Players Make in Trying to Improve Their Golf Game

    Derek Hooper
    3 May 2013 | 6:38 am
    There is not a golfer on the planet that doesn’t enjoy playing well. We all have so much more fun when we hit the ball long and straight and add up a score which is lower than we have ever had before. But too many golfers experience this feeling far too often. There is a definitive process to follow in order to play good golf and to consistently improve your scores. There are also things I see golfers do that prevents them from improving their golf game and today I want to share with you my Top 5 mistakes players make when trying to improve their game. 1. Not understanding what changes need…

  • 6 great blog posts to help your game

    Jordan J. Caron
    10 Jan 2013 | 11:16 am
    It’s winter time where I am and it’s hard to get fired about golf. This makes it hard to write about it as well. But it’s been a while since I last checked in with you. And because of that I thought I should give you some quality reading material. No matter where you are you should start to think about golf. Spring is a few months away which means the courses will open. The sooner you get your mental game going, the better off you will be to start to the season. With all the said, here are my best posts from 2012. How to hit different shots and why your approach to golf is…
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    Wei Under Par

  • Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn: No shirts, no problem!

    Stephanie Wei
    17 May 2013 | 10:41 am
    Tiger lounging on his yacht Looks like Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn are serious. At least serious enough for Woods to bring the Olympic skier for a day on his yacht to spend quality time with his daughter Sam.  On Tuesday in the Palm Beach area, Woods and Vonn stripped down to beachwear and showed off their toned physiques. Tiger was spotted fishing and soaking up the sun without his shirt, while Lindsey was wearing a bikini on the deck. The couple made their red-carpet debut at the Met Ball last Monday. In March they went Facebook official with their relationship. Hot bod!  (Photos via…

  • Self-management on the horizon for Rory?

    Stephanie Wei
    17 May 2013 | 10:09 am
      Rory McIlroy is leaving Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management and setting up his own shop with family and close friends, according to The Irish Independent.  McIlroy’s father Gerry is expected to play a prominent role in the new operation. Just over 18 months ago, McIlroy, one of world sport’s hottest properties, stunned golf by quitting the giant International Sports Management, run by Chubby Chandler, and joining Horizon, a Dublin firm with global ambitions. McIlroy’s management team at Horizon have been taken aback by this latest development in the ever-eventful…

  • Got beef? Luke Donald has $80K worth.

    Stephanie Wei
    15 May 2013 | 4:57 pm
    The best damn beef ever No, I’m not kidding. So you’re probably wondering why the hell does Luke Donald have $80,000 worth of beef. Well, that’s easy! — last November, Luke Donald won the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Miyazaki, Japan, where they breed cattle that live more luxuriously than you or I, so the winner receives a nice check and one of these delicious-tasting cows, according to ESPN.com’s Darren Rovell.    When he realized what he had won, he tried to ship his prize cow to his home in Chicago, but he quickly found out he wouldn’t be able to…

  • The saga that will not die: Tiger didn’t really lie, he was just confused

    Stephanie Wei
    14 May 2013 | 9:09 pm
    Tiger and Sergio: Not even frenemies, just enemies Honestly, I’m over this whole controversy. Which one? Oh, The Incident on the second hole in the third round of The Players Championship, where Sergio accused Tiger of purposely causing a disturbance. I mean, really! Well, I guess there’s a part of me that finds it comically intriguing. So, what’s the latest twist is this never-ending episode of the Real Housewives of the PGA Tour? Contrary to the Sports Illustrated report on Monday that quoted two marshals saying they never spoke with Tiger or told him Sergio had already…

  • VIDEO: The Clubhouse with Luke and Steph, 2013 Players Champ edition

    Stephanie Wei
    14 May 2013 | 8:49 pm
    Australian golf commentator Luke Elvy and I are back! I forgot to post this last night, ICYMI. We talked The Players Championship and Dropgate II and looked forward to next month’s U.S. Open, among other things. Check it!
 
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    Fresh Golf Reviews

  • Maide Apparel Review

    Ben
    5 May 2013 | 8:15 pm
    Maide is a new spin-off from the Bonobos empire with a focus on creating modern-classic golf apparel. Introducing Maide The crew at Maide has done a great job by introducing some classic basics that have a great fit, dependable quality, innovative materials, and a great attention to detail. It’s pretty obvious that Maide has the resources of an established clothing company behind them and it has helped make the brand a solid offering for golf clothing nearly overnight. The Initial Line If you keep an eye on the Fresh reviews, it’s probably pretty obvious that I gravitate towards…

  • Streamsong Review

    Ben
    30 Apr 2013 | 7:47 pm
    You might have heard that there’s a new set of courses out in the middle of nowhere in Florida. While another set of courses in Florida might not initially pique your interest – it’s likely that the architects, experience and accompanying resort will. Simply put – this is excellent golf. My quick trip to Streamsong left a strong initial impression and this is a resort that I’m sure I’ll find my way back soon. The experience of getting to the resort adds to it’s mystique. You know you’re in for quite a treat when the location is so remote that it…

  • Cleveland 588 Iron Sets

    Ben
    21 Apr 2013 | 8:11 pm
    Cleveland has recently release their new 588 Irons. The 588 irons come in a variety of styles to allow for any golfer to custom-build their set based on their desired feel, trajectory, forgiveness, and workability desires. The 588 options include the 588 Altitude (high launch / forgiveness), 588 MT (mid-trajectory), and 588 TT (tour trajectory) sets. The intent is to allow the golfer to choose clubs from any series in order to build a custom iron set. While the clubs all do mix-and-match really well, I think the majority of players would only mix two sets of the irons (e.g. the Altitude with…

  • Tiger Woods Masters Edition TW13 Shoes

    Ben
    11 Apr 2013 | 6:22 am
    Due to the limited edition aspect of the shoes, I didn’t get these out and tested for an extended amount of time. In the past week leading up to this review, I have taken the shoes out for a few range sessions and walked three rounds. Everyone has had their eyes on Tiger lately and one of those things that you might have noticed was the addition of the TW13 shoes to Tiger’s lineup. The shoe has been undergoing ongoing design and updates and is somewhere between and standard cross-training shoe (like the Nike Free) and a traditional golf shoe. TW13 Look & Feel The version of…

  • Mobile Warming Heated Vest

    Ben
    10 Apr 2013 | 9:02 pm
    Although the number of cold days out on the course here in North Carolina are limited, we do have a few months when we have to deal with frost-delays and weather that is colder than I’d prefer to golf in. If the course is open then it’s still warm enough to play, but there are certainly times when the layers of clothing get to be a bit of a nuisance out on the course. Since I’ve been out and walking three or four times a week through the winter this year, I decided to experiment around a bit and see if I could find some other alternatives to my standard layering of Patagonia…
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    Eat Sleep Golf

  • Great Moments of the U.S. Open

    Scott Stevens
    17 May 2013 | 1:02 pm
    In anticipation of the 2013 U.S. Open (June 13-16), one of the most famous events in golf, the USGA has announced the release of their first ever book, which celebrates the history of the U.S. Open. In a nutshell, the 216-page coffee table book, titled Great Moments of the U.S. Open, chronicles the past 100 plus years of U.S. Open history while celebrating the accomplishments of individual

  • Big Break Mexico - Teams

    Scott Stevens
    15 May 2013 | 10:44 am
    The new season of Big Break Mexico kicked off this week, with 12 contestants, 6 females and 6 males all competing for one title.  Contestants will be battling it out throughout the coming weeks in a new team format, but in the end, there can only be one Big Break Mexico champion.  Here's a brief look at how the teams have been divided up...  Who will you be cheering for this season?  Join us

  • HP Byron Nelson Championship - Fantasy Picks

    Scott Stevens
    14 May 2013 | 7:53 am
    HP Byron Nelson Championship: Location: Irving, Texas Course: Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas Par: 70 Length: 7,166 yards Prize Pool: $6,500,000 Last Years Champion: Jason Dufner The PGA Tour season continues this week from Texas with the HP Byron Nelson Championship.  With the 2013 season well under way, players should have no excuses for not bringing their 'A' games this week.  We've

  • What It Takes To Win - The Players

    Scott Stevens
    13 May 2013 | 10:47 am
    The Players Championship was as exciting as I had expected it would be, coming right down to the wire on Sunday in order to determine the champion.  In the end, Tiger Woods came out on top, capturing his second Players title and keeping him on pace with what could be his best season ever. This was the 300th PGA Tour start of Tiger's career, and it will undoubtedly be a memorable one.  He

  • Big Break Mexico - Season Premiere

    Scott Stevens
    9 May 2013 | 7:06 am
    It's that time again, when six men and six women will fight it out, through various golf challenges, for a chance to play a professional tour event. I've been hooked on the Big Break for a few season now, and I'm eager  for the new season to get under way.  To keep things fresh, they've also added a new twist this season...  The competitors will start as teammates, then ultimately become
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    South Florida Golf Magazine

  • Ping i20 Irons Review

    admin
    17 May 2013 | 6:48 am
    Ping i20 irons reviewed after a good year of use… The Ping i20 irons reviewed here are the direct descendents of the long and traditional i-line series that has always been geared specifically to players who are looking for a mix of performance and forgiveness. The i-irons sit comfortably between the G-series (game improvement) and the players, blade-like S-series. Since their introduction to the market last year the irons have been in the hands of many Ping Golf Tour staffers like Angel Cabrera, Mark Wilson, Lee Westwood, Doug Labelle II, Scott Langley, Richard Lee and many other PGA…

  • Jacaranda Golf Club East Course – Review

    admin
    15 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    Jacaranda Golf Club East Course a true gem in Plantation, FL Updated May 15th, 2013 – Located just 3 blocks away west of the Westfield Broward Mall,  the challenging Jacaranda East has long been considered to be one of the top golf course facilities in Broward County.  Recently, after a 5 Million Dollar renovation, it has become one of the top golf courses in the State of Florida. A top public facility around the nation. Paspalum tee boxes and fairways provide the most playable surfaces for full swings and the introduction of the latest in Tif-Dwarf greens affords players the best…

  • Inside the Ropes HP Byron Nelson

    admin
    13 May 2013 | 5:08 am
    Inside the Ropes – HP Byron Nelson Championship By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes HP Byron Nelson Championship – In 2011, Keegan Bradley ended an American drought of six majors without a victory by winning the PGA Championship. Last year, Bubba Watson captured the Masters and Webb Simpson claimed the U.S. Open title, and for all three it was the first majors championship of their careers. It might be Matt Kuchar’s turn, perhaps as soon as next month in the U.S. Open at Merion. “I think the more comfortable you get winning tournaments, I’ve now…

  • RAZR Fit Xtreme Driver – Review

    admin
    8 May 2013 | 10:03 am
    RAZR Fit Xtreme driver was in Phil’s bag during his victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Callaway’s RAZR Fit Xtreme driver became available to the general public last February and it is the direct successor of the highly regarded RAZR Fit driver. Needless to say the RAZR Fit Xtreme driver has been an instant success amongst Callaway Golf fans.  The club brings a combination of classic looks and modern lines, it sits squared at address and is packed with tons of techno advances to compete against the big dogs of  Taylormade, Ping and Nike Golf. According to Callaway Golf,…

  • Inside the Ropes – The Players

    admin
    6 May 2013 | 4:38 am
    INSIDE THE ROPES – THE PLAYERS By Tom LaMarre The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes – The Players – The debate about whether the Players Championship actually should be the Fifth Major has raged for years and obviously will be discussed at length this week at TPC Sawgrass, when it celebrates its 40th playing. Bubba Watson weighed in the subject last year when he withdrew before the tournament following a whirlwind month after his victory in one of the four  bona fide major championships, the Masters. Had it been as important as a major, he would have been at TPC Sawgrass, the…
 
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    Hitting the Links!

  • MyGolfLeaderboard iPhone App

    Jay Morse
    13 May 2013 | 4:32 pm
    MyGolfLeaderboard iPhone app – A Techno Golfer’s Companion MyGolfLeaderboard iPhone app is a must-have app for every lover of golf. The app provides real time tracking of action and play for golf players. The Leaderboard Live feature delivers scoring updates to the user. With this app you can get real time tracking of golf play and player performance. With amazing accuracy the app reports on the results of play while enabling users to watch the Leaderboard of the golf match they are involved in. This means that players can access a game leader board from the convenience of their…

  • Newport Dunes Golf Club

    Jay Morse
    5 May 2013 | 5:12 am
    Newport Dunes Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer design is on the Gulf of Mexico coast just east of Corpus Christi. The course opened just after the Great Recession started in 2008, and is part of an overall resort, real estate development. Fortunately, even though the real estate side of the market has languished, they’ve been able to maintain the golf course-a testament to the quality of the layout and setting. It’s one of the more authentic “links” courses you will play in the US outside of Bandon Dunes. The routing is full of water, sand traps, and rolling sandhills with…

  • Augusta National Golf Club: Home of the Masters

    Jay Morse
    11 Apr 2013 | 1:24 am
      Augusta National Golf Club: Home of the Masters It’s time for the Masters Tournament. Though you might not be able to play on the private Augusta National Golf Club Course, it’s still a place that golf fans everywhere should try to visit at least once.  Even if it’s just to look around.  The Masters Tournament has been held at Augusta National since 1934 and it’s the only one of the Major Tournaments consistently held at the same golf course. The longstanding traditions of the Masters, including the green jacket for champions and lifetime invitations for…

  • Rochelle Ranch

    Jay Morse
    5 Apr 2013 | 3:20 am
      If you find yourself planning a trip this summer that would include that desolate stretch of I-80 between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City, then this post is for you. At 2 hours west of Cheyenne, and 4 hours east of Salt Lake, you will find Rawlins, Wyoming, known about as much for the hanging of the outlaw Big Nose George by a lynch mob in 1881, as it is for anything else.  The golf here, though is special. Rochelle Ranch is routed over typical Wyoming ranchland, carved through the prairie grasses, designed by Ken Kavanaugh in 2004, and is the longest course in the state at 7,294 yards…

  • Best Golf Courses in Ireland

    Jay Morse
    17 Mar 2013 | 9:09 am
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all! In honor of Ireland’s most notable day, here’s the Best Golf Courses in Ireland in no particular order since it’s impossible to pick the best out of this lot: 1. Royal Portrush located 1.5 hours north of Belfast on the Antrim Coast and is the site of the only British Open played in Ireland won by Max Faulkner in 1951. The terrain, when compared to other classic links courses is somewhat sedate, moderate with the unique character of each hole, add to the challenge and the magnificence of the course, and it’s beautiful setting…
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    Golf Spelled Backwards*

  • Luke Donald Now an MBE (But Don't Call Him Sir)

    The Flogger
    17 May 2013 | 11:27 am
    We've always considered Luke Donald chivalrous. Now, the Queen of England does, too. Donald was inducted into Britain's order of chivalry when he was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Better-known as an M.B.E. There are five British orders of chivalry, and M.B.E. is actually the lowest. Luke doesn't even get to be called "Sir." But although it's the lowest of

  • Bobby Jones Wanted to Roll Back the Golf Ball and Bifurcate the Rules

    The Flogger
    17 May 2013 | 8:36 am
    Some things never change. For example, complaining about the pernicious effects of new equipment on golf and, specifically, golf courses. Even Bobby Jones complained. The sainted Jones once proposed that the Haskell ball be rolled back and replaced with ... gutties! But only among elite, tournament golfers - he also proposed bifurcating the rules, allowing everyday golfers to continue using the

  • Sex Talk

    The Flogger
    12 May 2013 | 5:32 pm
    Here's what Lindsey Vonn tweeted after Tiger Woods' win at The Players Championship: Woooo hoooo!!!! He did it!!!!! 󾌸󾔗󾟛— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) May 12, 2013 Coincidentally, this is also what she says when Tiger brings her to orgasm.

  • YouTube Pay Channels Launch with 'PGA Digital Golf Academy' Among Them

    The Flogger
    9 May 2013 | 1:59 pm
    You might have heard that YouTube is introducing "pay channels," allowing video content producers the ability to charge for subscriptions. Want to watch Content Producer X's amazing videos? Subscribe. The first batch of new pay channels from YouTube can be viewed here. Among the pay channels is one for golfers: The PGA Digital Golf Academy. The PGA summarizes its offerings this way: You're

  • Vonn Drags Tiger to Event, Gushes About Her 'Amazing Man'

    The Flogger
    7 May 2013 | 6:18 am
    It's tournament week at The Players Championship, but Tiger Woods spend Monday in New York attending a gala with girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. It must be love! Here's a selfie snapped by Lindsey: Along with the photo, she wrote this: "Looks a little different from the golf course and ski slopes ;) he looks good in a suit❤thx to Elie Saab @JimmyChooLtd and @armani #selfie #MET #ilovefashion" In
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    Slice of Golf

  • How Mobile Golf Games and Apps – Can help Beginners Learn the Game of Golf

    dustin
    12 May 2013 | 9:41 pm
    While some of us may be traditionalist – having a difficult time accepting some of the technological advancements in golf. Others are taking advantage of it’s benefits, especially beginner golfers Learning how to play golf and understanding how this game is played. If your like many of us golfers who have a difficult time finding the time to get out on the course or the driving range. A golfing game or App can be a great alternative. I know it may seem silly, but the benefits can be surprisingly helpful to your  actual golf game. This can be particularly beneficial for beginner…

  • 5 Tips on How to Putt Better and Become More Consistent on The Greens

    dustin
    12 May 2013 | 2:05 am
    If you have played golf for any amount of time – beginner or a life long player. You understand how important it is to learn how to putt and you also know that becoming consistent on the putting surface will ultimately lower your scores more than any other aspect of the game. Putting strokes account for more than 40% of a rounds total stokes on average, so finding that perfect putting stroke that works for you is critical if you want to lower your scores. If you look at any great putter – you will see consistency and a simple stroke with the fewest possible movements throughout…

  • Top 10 Memorable Bad Weather Moments in PGA Tour History

    dustin
    6 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    We can always expect to see crazy golf weather in the spring and the last week has given us a reminder of how mother nature can wreak havoc on the golf courses and its players. Speaking of players, the TPC Sawgrass stadium course is drying out and crews are frantically rushing to get the course ready after the downpour over the weekend. The course was not open to fans on Monday, but groundskeeper superintendent Tom Vlach said “The Spectator areas by the end of tonight will be fully prepped and ready to go”. The 2013 PGA Tour season so far has given us some exciting moments to…

  • Planning a Guys’ Golf Weekend

    dustin
    26 Apr 2013 | 11:29 pm
    The guys want to get together for a weekend. Maybe it’s the high school reunion or just a great excuse to get away from the pressures of work and family. Or maybe one of your friends has hit a rough patch in his life and needs a pick-me-up. Whatever the reason, a golf weekend is the perfect way to bring them all together and encourage a bit of friendly competition. If you’re in charge of planning the weekend, check out Farmington, NM golf courses and their supporting businesses for great rates and a good time. Feeding the Hungry If there is one thing all guys love it’s a good meal.

  • 3 Great Beginner Golf Tips To Get Your Handicap Down

    dustin
    8 Apr 2013 | 12:22 pm
    I have been playing club golf now for around forty years and over that time I have read numerous books and watched hundreds of videos on how to improve my golf swing. Although the equipment used has progressed dramatically over that period of time, the best bits of advice and the most useful beginner golf tips that I have received are really quite simple in terms of how to put them into practice. In this short article I would like to share with you my three favorite golfing tips of all time: Practice Gripping The Club Practice gripping a golf club on a very regular basis. When I was 16 years…
 
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    Northeast Ohio Golf

  • STARTING TIMES: May 2013 Twin Lakes 2-M Scramble

    Allen Freeman
    17 May 2013 | 9:19 am
    GROUPINGS AND STARTING TIMES: May 2013 Twin Lakes 2-M Scramble Series The Fairways at Twin Lakes, Kent Ohio Sunday, May 19, 2013   9:05a Miller/ Dudash – VanDine/ Hall 9:15a Barth/ Jon- Osborne/ Gudenas 9:25a Simpson/ Krivanek- Bishop/ Vought 9:35a Sampson/ Mikita- Thomas/ Schneider 9:45a Blaze/ Wagner- Freeman/ Kovach 9:55a Cutlip/ Stormer- Armour/ Marr 10:05a Plute/ Bailey – Sotka/ Anagnost Teams who still wish to compete: details here.

  • 2013 Greater Cleveland Skins Game: Week 5 Results

    John Niedzialek
    17 May 2013 | 6:47 am
    It was another picture-perfect evening for golf, this time at Fowlers Mill in Chesterland on Thursday. There were five skins that paid $78.20 each won in the seventeen player field. Chris Horne, the current 2013 Leader, added to his total with birdie skin on the short par-four 12th hole, with a four foot putt. Sam Corabi, newly retired senior who seems to be using his new-found free time to sharpen his game, cashed in again with a 40-foot bomb on the 411 yard 10th hole. Pat Tyrrell got on the 2013 Leaderboard with a 2-putt birdie on the 520-yard par-five 14th hole. Phil Bojc followed that…

  • STARTING TIMES: 2013 Big Met 2-M Jumble

    Allen Freeman
    17 May 2013 | 6:26 am
    GROUPINGS AND STARTING TIMES 2013 Cleveland Metroparks Golf Spring Tour Big Met 2-Player Jumble (9 holes Scramble, 9 holes Better Ball) Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park, Ohio Saturday, May 18th, 2013   10:00 Larry Zgrabik & Andrew Zgrabik Andy Martin & Brian Kukoleck 10:08 David Engler & Partner Randy Crider & Jack Cox 10:15 Dan Lorig & Jimmy Martin Chuck Morrow & Ian Marek 10:23 Chris Davis & Nick Palladino Ron Benco & Larry Gibel 10:38 Russell Rybka & Todd Rohde Allen Freeman & Drew Thompson 10:45 Scott Saari & Partner Ron Miller…

  • FINAL RESULTS: 2013 Ohio Senior Open

    Allen Freeman
    16 May 2013 | 4:20 pm
    Tom Waitrovich made a hole-in-one on the third hole in the final round at Firestone Country Club’s West Course today (photo at left), on his way to victory in the 2013 Ohio Senior Open Thursday in Akron. Waitrovich, the head professional at Lakewood Country Club, finished at 8-under par for the 36 holes, good for a two shot victory over Tom Atchison of Silver Lake and Bob Koch of Medicus and Kick-X fame. In the Super Senior Division, Walt Robertson of Cleveland posted a victory by two shots. In the Amateur Division, Alan Fadel of Toledo won by four shots over local players Nick Lambos…

  • Northeast Ohio Golf to Cover the Region’s Junior Golf Tours

    Allen Freeman
    16 May 2013 | 9:11 am
    To bring recognition to young players who are making the effort to compete in tournament golf, and to help transition those junior players into adult competitors as they get older, Northeast Ohio Golf will begin reporting results from the various Junior Golf Tours on its website this summer. Watch for a preview story featuring an overview and registration information for each of the area junior tours we will cover, coming early next week…
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