Earlier today, TaylorMade announced via webcast and press release, the new TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons. As a way to increase awareness, they’re giving away a free set to one lucky entrant. See below for details 1. The entry period of the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company’s (“TMaG”) TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) runs from 8:00 a.m. PST…
TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons – Just Announced
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Last week TaylorMade released a teaser email mentioning that today, TaylorMade CEO Mark King would be announcing a new product via webcast. That new product, is the TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons. Coming off the success of the TaylorMade Burner Irons, they’ve introduced the next evolution to the irons line, the Burner 2.0 Irons. Below is…
Play golf with Annika Sorenstam video contest
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The Annika Academy announced today the “Play with Annika Video Contest.” If you’ve ever wanted to play golf with a LPGA professional, now’s your chance. Starting today, September 8th, 2010 running through October 14th, 2010, you can submit a video, up to one minute in length, expressing why you should get to play golf with…
Monthly Panel Discussion over at intothegrain.com
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John Duval, owner and writer of intothegrain.com, started the new monthly panel where he’ll be posing questions to various members of the golf media surround the current hot buttons on tour as well as other aspects of the sport. This month, for the inaugural panel, John asked me to participate. I was joined by three…
After 8 years, the Arizona Women’s Open is back
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After an eight-year hiatus, the Arizona Women’s Open will make it’s return October of this year. A definite boon to Arizona golf, the Arizona Woman’s Open is scheduled to take place October 18th – 21st at the Wigwam Resorts Red Course in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The 18th is reserved for a practice round and the…
TaylorMade CEO announcing new product via webcast
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Update: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons unveiled TaylorMade Golf and President & CEO Mark King to introduce new product via webcast Online Interactive Launch Presentation scheduled for September 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm PDT TaylorMade Golf Company, the industry leader in product innovation, and company President & CEO Mark King will introduce a new product via…
1.5 seconds of thought that go into a golf swing
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What goes through a golfers head during the 1.5 seconds it takes to start and complete a golf swing. The power of the human mind, eh? Book your next Discount Orlando Tee Times through our new online tee times booking engine.
Caddies Needed Children’s Miracle Network Classic
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Children’s Miracle Network Classic is looking for “a few good caddies” to tote the bag for amateur players participating in the Pro-am event. If you’re available between Wednesday, November 10th – Friday, November 12th, give them a call at (407) 938-3881 and be sure to let them know OGB sent ya! 🙂 Prior experience is…
Sumi-G Head Covers, not your grandaddy’s golf gear
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Back in early 2010, during the PGA Merchandise Show, I had the opportunity to interview Sumi-G, or more specifically, Tony Korologos, who started working for the company after meeting them at the 2009 PGA Merchandise show. He also writes hookedongolfblog and is one helluva guy. 🙂 Sumi-G is a golf accessory company, who’s flagship products…
Jim Furyk DQed from the Barclays for oversleeping
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Jim Furyk was disqualified from The Barclays for Oversleeping on Wednesday, August 25th and arriving late, missing his Pro-Am check in time. Shotgun start was at 7:30am. Furyk arrived at the course at 7:35am and tour officials had no choice but to disqualify him in the first of four FedEx Cup playoff events. He set…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 10 Season Finale
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Big Break Sandals Resort week 10 is entitled ”El Ultimo Baile,” which translates to “The Last Dance.” This is it! The final episode of Big Break Sandals Resort! The duel to the death (well, not really) between Carling “Crusher” Coffing and Lili “Annihilator” Alvarez!!! If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check out the Big…
Ryder Cup Golf at Orange County National
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I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve always wanted to play in an event like the Ryder Cup, but unlike many of you, I have a serious lack of talent. So, it’s no surprise that I never get invited to play in the cool events, yeah sure, I get my fair share of corporate…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 9
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Big Break Sandals Resort week 9 is entitled ”A Curious Trio.” If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check out the Big Break Sandals Resort episodes recap. Sorry it’s taken me so long to get this post up, we recently had a new addition to the family and I haven’t time to watch or write…
It’s a Boy!
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Hey Everyone, Sorry the blog hasn’t been updated very much recently, as of August 10th, 2010 around 7:25pm, the OGB family increased by one. Weighing in at a hefty six pounds, 13 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches, my lovely wife gave birth to our third son, Niko. As you can see, he came out of…
Hilton Head Island golf – one of the best in the nation
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Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is rated one of the top ten family beaches in the country and is also known as one of the most family friendly vacation destinations in the country. There’s over 250 restaurants, 200 stores in which to find your perfect island souvenir, plenty of accommodations to fit any budget…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 8
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Big Break Sandals Resort week 8 is entitled ”Know Yourself.” If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check out the Big Break Sandals Resort episodes recap. We’re down to the top four, Lili Alvarez, Carling Coffing, Sara Brown and Taryn Durham. The episode opens to a tension filled breakfast and an envelope delivered stating that…
Sam Saunders, Arnie’s grandson to speak at WPCC
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The Winter Park Country Club Lecture Series, presented by the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the North Florida PGA welcomes Sam Saunders, grandson of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. Sam Saunders, who played college golf at Clemson University, turned pro in 2009 and has been playing this year on the PGA Tour through sponsor exemptions.…
LPGA Championship 2010 to be held at Grand Cypress
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This is some awesome news! the 2010 LPGA Championship is to be held right in our backyard out at Grand Cypress Golf Club! This is great golf club and the North/South combo is incredibly tough when cut to weekend golfer standards, I can’t begin to imagine what it’ll play like for the championship. LPGA Tour…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 7
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Big Break Sandals Resort week 7 is entitled “Know Your Enemies.” If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check out the Big Break Sandals Resort episodes recap. The episode beings at a quiet breakfast table with the five remaining contestants enjoying a silent breakfast. The immunity challenge this week is a three shot challenge, where…
Callaway Diablo Edge Tour – Win With Phil Driver
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A couple months back I wrote about the Win With Phil Free Callaway Driver promotion. This was the promotion where, if Phil Mickelson won the 2010 Masters and you either purchased one of the 2010 Callaway driver (Callaway Diablo Edge, Callaway FT-Tour or Callaway FT-iZ) or if you went into Golfsmith and filled out a…
Best Places to Golf in Hawaii – a man can dream…
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As many of you know, my wife and I are expecting our third boy, who just today we found out is going to be coming earlier than originally anticipated. The original due date was August 16th, 2010 and now, if she doesn’t give birth by August 10th, they’re going to induce labor. So, after expressing my…
Heavy Wedge from Boccieri Golf – First Glance
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Last week I wrote about the Boccieri Golf “Wedge-a-day Giveaway” promotion. They’re giving away one Heavy Wedge per day until September 19th.The intent of this promotion is to increase awareness to their new wedges and website. Additionally, and much to my elation, this isn’t the only method they’re using. When I came home from work…
Golf Humor – Actual Calls to a public golf course
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GOLF HUMOR – ACTUAL CALLS RECEIVED AT THE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE ( Amherst , Mass. ) Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Caller: What are your green fees? Staff: 38 dollars. Caller: Does that include golf? Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Caller: Yes, I need to get some information from you. First,…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 6
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With six players remaining on Big Break Sandals Resort, this weeks episode is aptly named “Play Like a Champion Today.” If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, you can catch up at Big Break Sandals Resort Recap. The episode begins at the breakfast table (as usual) and the butler dude delivers a tray full…
Orlando Charity Golf Tournament – Children’s Classic
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Orlando Charity Golf Tournament – First Annual Children’s Classic Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Monday, August 2nd 2010 @ 9am Errol Estate Country Club, Apopka, FL For all the golf lovers, come out to help us give support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital while enjoying a fantastic day on the course! All proceeds…