Sergio Garcia literally found himself in an awkward position today at the 2013 Arnold Palmer invitational after his drive on the 10th hole went into the trees and never came down. The ball was located resting in a crook of an oak tree and Sergio performs his newly patented one-handed backwards tree shot which of…
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Fila Golf $200 Golf Shirt Giveaway
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Fila Golf, the official sponsor of the 2013 Battle of the Golf Blogs has awarded me two $100 gift vouchers to give away to two lucky readers of the blog to get a free shirt (or two?) from ShopFilaGolf.com. As you can see by the image below, each golf blogger sported a different Fila golf…
2013 Battle of the Golf Blogs Champion
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I know all of you readers have been waiting with bated breath to hear the outcome of the 2013 Battle of the Golf Blogs which took place out at the amazing Black Diamond Ranch Quarry course. As in previous years, the battle consisted of a motley assortment of some of the world wide webs best, most…
Miura Golf announces CB-501 K.J. Choi Special Edition Irons
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K.J. Choi is one of the most notable Korean golfers in the world, who has 8 PGA Tour victories under his belt, made history when he won the 2011 PLAYERS Championship. To celebrate such an accomplished golfer, Miura Golf has released a limited, special edition set of the clubs he used to win, the Miura…
2013 Battle of the Golf Blogs – Black Diamond Ranch
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End of January for me is like an early/late Christmas (depending on your perspective 🙂 ). It’s not only when the PGA Merchandise show rolls into Orlando and we get to ogle all the sweet new golf gear, gadgets & gizmos, it’s also when the greatest golf event of the year takes place, the BATTLE…
Third Annual Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing in the world
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For the third straight year, Little Linksters, LLC along with the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development (501c3) and The Littlest Golfer, Inc. is looking for the best pee-wee golf swings from kids 3-8 years old. This year, the contest is open to children from all across the world. “In our first two years…
2012 Ryder Cup – Post Tournament Highlights
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The European squad won the 2012 Ryder Cup by equaling the biggest comeback in the history of the matches. It was an incredible day of golf, featuring some clutch heroics by the Europeans and some painful failures by U.S. players at crucial moments. This post will highlight a few of the key figures in…
Kaymer wins the 2012 Ryder Cup for the Europeans
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When Martin Kaymer stood over his six foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday, it was pretty clearly an all or nothing situation. A make would mean the Europeans clinched the cup with their 14th point overall. A miss would leave the Europeans with 13.5, and a likely point for the U.S. coming up…
2012 Ryder Cup: Sunday Morning Predictions
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When Justin Leonard made the miracle putt on the 17th hole of the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline to effectively clinch the Cup, Jose Maria Olazabal was still waiting to putt. The U.S. danced across the green, including right over Olazabal’s line, and took a couple minutes to get out of the way. This moment…
2012 Ryder Cup: Second Day Recap
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With two dramatic wins in the last two matches, Europe kept themselves within shouting distance before Sunday’s singles matches at the 2012 Ryder Cup. As Justin Rose said on his twitter feed after the round – “So you’re saying there’s a chance”. With that said, it is still a major advantage to the Americans heading…
2012 Ryder Cup: Day Two Predictions
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Heading into the morning matches of Day Two of the 2012 Ryder Cup, the United States is in the unfamiliar position of being in the lead. Having taken five of eight first day matches, the U.S. will look to build on their success and pull away from an experienced and talented European team. While we…
2012 Ryder Cup: First Day Recap
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After an exciting first day of Ryder Cup action, the U.S. squad emerged with a 5-3 lead thanks to a strong afternoon session. The sides split the four matches in the morning alternate shot matches, but the Americans dominated the best ball play winning three of four available points. The unquestionable star of this Friday’s…
2012 Ryder Cup: Analysis of the Friday Morning Pairings
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The 2012 Ryder Cup Matches get underway Friday morning with 4 Foursomes matches (alternate-shot for you Ryder Cup newbies). To me, the most interesting part of any Ryder Cup is analyzing the pairings and match ups, looking for who might have the edge and what the captains may have been thinking. In order of play,…
2012 Ryder Cup – Clubs in the bag
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I can’t make very many definitive predictions about the upcoming Ryder Cup. The event is known for great drama and momentum shifts, so it is a fools game to make specific predictions. Pick a side maybe, but any more than that is a shot in the dark. I do know one thing for sure, the…
2012 Ryder Cup – A look at Medinah Country Club
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With any golf event, the course on which it is contested plays a major factor in the outcome of the event and the Ryder Cup is no different. The 2012 version of the Ryder Cup Matches will be contested over Medinah Country Club’s Course #3 in Medinah, Illinois just outside Chicago. Medinah is no stranger…
2012 Ryder Cup Preview – Heroes or Zeroes, does the US have the juice to take back the cup?
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The 2012 Ryder Cup will be getting underway this Friday, September 28th, at the Medinah Country Club just outside Chicago. The bi-annual event is being played on U.S. soil for the first time since 2008, when it was won by the United States team at Valhalla Country Club in Kentucky. Europe currently holds the cup,…
Fairways Fore Freedom – Discounted Golf at Marriott Courses for Military
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Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators and the golf management organization of Marriott International, Inc. today introduced “Fairways-Fore- FREEdom,” a new military program designed to support the men and women dedicated to protecting America’s freedom. In celebrating America’s armed forces, “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” provides active, reserve and retired military personnel with both free and…
Colonial Williamsburg – Golden Horseshoe Golf Club Review
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In addition to being a living museum chalked full of history, Colonial Williamsburg also offers golf enthusiasts some of the best golf courses in the country. The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club located on the grounds of Colonial Williamsburg is a 45 hole golf resort that offers some of the most scenic and challenging golf in…
Colonial Williamsburg – A living historic vacation with the sights and sounds of the 18th century
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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,…