All of us can use a break from our sometimes hectic lives and although it can get more difficult each year to find the time to experience this much needed reprieve, the slowing down in life for a couple of days allows you the opportunity to recharge their batteries and enjoy some of the finer…
Peter Parker Shaw Scholarship Inaugural Golf Classic
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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
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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…
A moment unlike any other – Bubba Watson wins the 2012 Masters
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Louis Oosthuizen may have thrown the biggest haymaker in the fight, but it was the feisty long ball hitter, Bubba Watson, who sustained the roar of the crowd when Oosthuizen made history with his double eagle on the second hole, to throw enough of his own punches that allowed him to prevail on the second…
2012 Masters – And then there were four – Day Three Recap
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Moving day is upon us where the Masters separates the pretenders from the contenders. It is on Saturday that the field narrows to a select few and the attention of the golf world closes its focus to those remaining players who have survived three rounds at Augusta National to grant themselves eighteen more holes for…
2012 Masters – Age Prevails on a Sunny Friday Afternoon – Day Two Recap
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On a sunny Friday afternoon, with swirling Georgia winds pushing through the pines, it appeared that Augusta National was on its way to pushing back against the abundance of low scores as the leaders began to give shots back in round two. However, as leaders such as Lee Westwood, with his double bogey 6 on…
2012 Masters – And They’re Off – Day One Recap
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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
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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
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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 – Tiger Woods – Is He Back?
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Leading up to the 2012 Master’s, the story on most golf enthusiasts’ mind is whether Tiger Woods has finally reclaimed his old form that netted him 14 Major championships from 1997-2008. Many can remember Tiger bursting onto the scene 15 years ago when he blew out the field in the 1997 Masters by a then…
2012 Masters Golf Tournament – The ReBirth of Hope
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Golf Swing In America Contest
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Rules Of The Contest There will be three age groups in the contest, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8 Submit the following videos: 2- Swings from down the line (Behind golfer, looking at target) 2- Swings from Face-On (Looking at golfer from side) Upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and paste video link on the sign…
TaylorMade R7 Irons Review
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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…
SkyCaddie Golf GPS – Many Options to Simply Your Game
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About Skycaddie Skycaddie have been around for a few years now and is used by many golfers. It’s basically a caddy in phone form and has good range of detailed information at the push of a button. Skycaddie enables you to check your distances to your target and key points on each hole such as…
Mizuno MX-300 Irons Review
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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
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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…