Peter Parker Shaw Scholarship Inaugural Golf Classic

This Saturday, April 21st, 2012 kicks off the Inaugural Peter Parker Shaw Golf classic out at Crescent Oaks Country Club in Tarpon Springs, FL. Below is a letter from the president of the foundation describing how the program came to life. In May of 2010, we lost our dear friend, teammate, brother, father, and husband,…

2012 Masters Prize Money List

2012 Masters  Prize Money List Below are the top 25 finishes from the 2012 Masters and their earnings. #1 Bubba Watson $1,440,000 Sterling Silver Replica Masters Trophy: Winner Gold Medal: Winner #2 Louis Oosthuizen $864,000 Silver Medal: Runner-up Sterling Silver Salver: Runner-Up Pair of Crystal Goblets: Double Eagle, Hole 2, Round 4 #3 Peter Hanson…

2012 Masters – And They’re Off – Day One Recap

As the old saying goes you cannot win the Masters on the first round, but you certainly can lose it. Through 17 holes it certainly looked like Henrik Stetson was well on his way to posting an impressive 1st round that would transform him from a mere contender to an outright favorite. However, the cruelty…

2012 Masters – Glancing back at Greatness

As we gear up for the 2012 Masters, most media (myself included) is discussing the future and who is going to walk away with this years green jacket. I thought it would be a great exercise to take some time to look in the past as well to see where the seeds the world’s greatest…

2012 Masters – Greatness Outside the Ropes

As the wave of young players continues to increase their influence on the 2012 Masters invitation committee, an increasing number of older golfers are being left outside of the field of approximately 90 that make up the Masters Golf Tournament each year. Although there may be many reasons to exclude these players, one cannot help…

2012 Masters Golf Tournament – The ReBirth of Hope

Every year come the beginning of April the essence of hope flows through the air of the PGA Tour. Although the official start of the season occurred several weeks ago, for the avid, but not overly obsessive golf fan, there is no better starting gun in the game of golf then the tight fairways, lighting…

Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Putter Review

Introduction Most amateur golfers ignore the performance-determining features of a golf club such as build quality and technologies, focusing more on the style and glamor quotient. A great-looking golf putter will definitely turn some heads and win you a couple of “oohs” and “ahs” from the crowd of girls that you are trying so hard…

Mizuno JPX-800 Golf Irons Review

Mizuno are legends in the field of forged irons and they have produced another winner with the not so snappily named JPX-800 Irons. This is a slight departure from their usual offerings that are based on finesse and control because this baby is all about power and distance. However, with Mizuno being Mizuno, they haven’t…

Titleist Vokey Wedge Review

When it comes to choosing a wedge, the Titleist Vokey is at or near the top of most golfers list. Over the years the Vokey has been a tried and trusted short game weapon for many who love it’s classic look, performance and feel. There is no doubt it is a market leader and if…

2012 Battle of the Golf Blogs – Reunion Resort

It’s that time of year again!! And no I’m not talking about the PGA Merchandise Show, although, that’s going to be pretty awesome. It’s the (cue dramatic yet enthusiastic theme song) 2012 Battle of the Golf Blogs!!!!! This is an annual event where the worlds best golf bloggers come together for an all out cage…

Cobra S3 Irons Review

Accurate, consistent and stylish pretty much sum up Cobra S3 irons. I heard these clubs have the ability to help with distance, so I figured I’d give them a fair shake to win me over. Although their design may be a little flashy for my taste, I’ve learned to never judge a book by its…

Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 Driver Review

Introduction There is a wise quote in the American military that says, “Talent is hitting a target no one else can hit; genius is hitting a target no one else can see”. Just like in the military where the weapon greatly determines the accuracy and power you can generate, in golf too, a lot depends…

Odyssey White Ice 2 Putter Review

Changing Trends in Golfing As of recently, manufacturers of golf balls have started making the cover softer than before in an attempt to enhance spin; a measure that is increasingly necessary seeing the drastic changes being made in golf clubs with club manufacturers preferring the introduction of grooves in wedges. Not all golf club manufacturing…

Ping K15 Irons Review

If you are like most, you’re probably wondering if Ping K15 irons are really that much different than the G15 irons,  and how will they compare to the G20 irons that are forthcoming? Well, many are calling them the perfect hybrid; I call them unbelievably forgiving, even on a bad day! Fair enough, Ping and…

Callaway Diablo Octane Driver Review

Quite honestly, I have not been this excited about a driver (or any other club) since the Big Bertha. I would probably even say that I’ve found my soulmate in the Callaway Diablo Octane driver, if it wasn’t missing that beautiful titanium sound that I have grown so fond of through the years. A gorgeous…

TaylorMade R7 Irons Review

Taylormade’s R7 irons have been around for a while now and have been superseded in popularity by the TaylorMade Burner Irons, R9 irons and most recently the new R11 Irons. However, that doesn’t mean they do not remain a good option, especially given the drop in the price as the flood of newer models are…

Mizuno MX-300 Irons Review

About the MX-300 Mizuno has been churning out great forged clubs for years now and has earned a reputation for creating beautiful looking, soft feeling quality irons that retain their quality long after the hype has passed. Over the last couple of years they have been releasing new models at a bewildering pace and golfers…

Hot Stix Custom Club Fitting Returns to Orlando

Hot Stix Golf, one of the leading custom club-fitting establishments for players of all skill levels, has re-opened it’s outdoor fitting facility at Orange County National for the winter season. Located on the property’s massive circular driving range, Hot Stix returns for its third year of operation at the facility, which is home to Panther…