I’ve received multiple questions from the readership asking if I could give them a list of Orlando golf courses that allowed walkers to play the course. So, I did the leg work and called almost every golf course in Orlando and the list below are those that allow walkers to play. I was a bit…
Fake Golf Clubs Scam on eBay Cost Customers Millions
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Holy Crap! A global network of criminals duped eBay customers into buying millions of pounds worth of fake golf clubs in the largest fraud uncovered by the online auction site. The golf clubs, as well as clothing, accessories and passes for an airline lounge, were sold “on a scale that, it is believed, has never…
Grand Cypress – something for everyone
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A little while ago, I made my way to Grand Cypress Golf Club and to the TaylorMade Performance Lab located in the Academy of Golf. While out there, I played some golf, went through a custom club fitting and toured the facilities. To sum the experience, let me say, “Grand Cypress is amazing.” Grand Cypress…
Phil Mickelson: Secrets of the Short Game
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A while ago I mentioned that Phil Mickelson: Secrets of the Short Game were available on Netflix, which is totally awesome. I finally finished up my Battlestar Galactica series 🙂 and received the first of two DVD’s. So far, so good. The first disk is broken down into three sections, Introduction, Putting and Chipping. I’ve…
Play ChampionsGate tomorrow 9/21 for only $18 bucks!
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Just saw on Golfnow that you can play Champions Gate tomorrow for only $18 dollars! The only requirement that I saw was it had to be at least a twosome. Check it out. Orlando Tee Times – Champions Gate -Dave Here’s some Orlando golf course reviews for your perusal and if you’re looking to play,…
Retired 64-year-old woman snags two aces in one round
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64-year old Ruth Day, shot two holes-in-one in the same round out at Whitley Bay Golf Club, where she’s a member. TWO in one round!! The first was on a 149 yard par three and the second, ten holes later was on a 161 yard par three. She’s been playing golf for ten years and…
Golf Joke – Michelle Wie Priceless
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Perhaps “slightly” inappropriate, but still pretty funny. Who says women golfers are at a disadvantage to men? Matching lavender outfit: $2,000 New pair of French sunglasses: $100 Nike product endorsements: $10,000,000 Having that ‘special place’ to hold your putter…. PRICELESS Save up to 70% on tee times when you book on GolfNow.com Today!
Jim Thorpe Expected to Plead Guilty
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Looks like Mr. Thorpe is going to plead guilty on two counts of faliure to pay income taxes. The plea agreement signed could net up to a year in prison, probation and fines. In addition he agrees to pay all taxes, interest and penalties owed to the IRS for 2002-2004. Pro golfer Jim Thorpe expected…
Reunion Resort – 54 holes of golf scratches the surface
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When I think about where I’d like to stay if I was traveling to Orlando for a golf vacation, there’s only a couple places that come to mind, Bay Hill, Grand Cypress and Reunion Resort. Bay Hill I’d stay at for no other reason than the one in a thousand chance that I might run…
TaylorMade Performance Lab boards Social Media Train
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Just received this press release regarding the totally awesome TaylorMade Performance Labs.. If you recall, a couple months back I had my custom club fitting at the TaylorMade Performance Lab at Grand Cypress. Subsequently, I ended up purchasing the custom fitted TaylorMade Burner Irons and I haven’t looked back. They’re offering a 50% off the…
Bonnet Creek and The New Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
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On October 1st, 2009, Orlando’s newest luxury resort, Bonnet Creek will be opening it’s doors. The property will be featuring two new hotels, the new Waldorf Astoria Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The property will be just a stones throw away from Downtown Disney, Epcot and the Walk Disney World Resort. This is…
One man’s mad pursuit of golf’s holy grail
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Rick Reilly from ESPN Magazine, gets fed up of hearing all the different stories of random “undeserving” people getting a hole in one. The straw that broke the camel’s back was a story about 62-year-old Unni Haskell of St. Petersburg, Fla. She made an ace a few months ago on the first swing she ever…
QUIET PLEASE Eco-Performance Golfwear
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I received the following press release in an email and it immediately piqued my interest. I’m a huge fan of Eco-friendly products and QUIET PLEASE is a new golf apparel company that specializes in “green” apparel made from bamboo. See Below: Introducing QUIET PLEASE Premium Bamboo Socks and Apparel Shhhh… The Golf Gods are speaking……
Golf Jokes – Lamaze Class, Golf in Heaven & A Funeral
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Here’s a couple of golf jokes to brighten your day! During the weekly Lamaze class, the instructor emphasized the importance of exercise, hinting strongly that husbands need to get out and start walking with their wives. From the back of the room one expectant father inquired, “Would it be okay if she carries a bag…
TGIF & Bud Light “Dude” Commercials
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TGIF Everyone! I’m presently on vacation so I’ve got nothing TOO noteworthy to speak of. A little good news on my end, Thanks to all of you awesome readers, This month, I broke 10,000 monthly visits and not only broke it, crushed it!! As of today, this golf blog has received 14,000 monthly visitors! Soooo…
Orlando Golf Course Review – OCN Crooked Cat
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Here’s the course review I wrote on Orange County National Crooked Cat, it was a pretty cool experience and the course was quite a challenge. If you’re looking for a good course to practice shaping your shots, Crooked Cat is where you need to play. Like I mentioned in the review, the course isn’t overly…
Golf Humor – A Sign posted at a golf club in Scotland
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Here is an actual sign posted at a golf club in Scotland , UK ________________________________________ 1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART. 2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP. 3. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN! 4.. AVOID A QUICK BACK SWING. 5. STAY OUT OF THE WATER. 6. TRY NOT TO HIT ANYONE. 7. IF YOU…
The Fearless Golf System
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See below press release. Heath Slocum Utilizes Dr. Gio Valiante’s Fearless Golf System to Win FedEx Cup Orlando, FL (August 31, 2009) — The golf world is buzzing about Heath Slocum’s surprise win at this weekend’s FedEx Cup event. However, golf psychology expert, Dr. Gio Valiante, was not surprised. Slocum has worked with sports psychologist,…
Orlando Golf Course Review – Victoria Hills
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I had the opportunity to play Victoria Hills Golf Club recently and the review I wrote is now posted up on FloridaGolf.com. Orlando Golf Course Review – Victoria Hills Golf Club I really enjoyed this course and I think it’s one of the most underrated courses in the area. I like how it flows through…
The Importance of Custom Club Fitting
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As you might have read, I recently had a custom club fitting at the TaylorMade Performance Lab out at Grand Cypress Academy of Golf. Subsequently, I purchased the custom fit 2009 TaylorMade Burner Irons and I’ve been hitting them for a little over two months. After a few adjustment rounds, I’ve noticed a world of…
The Golfing Caddy – a Murse for Golfers?
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See the press release below from Vicki Forester at The Golfing Caddy. This could be a pretty nice addition to the golf collection, I would like additional storage space to store my wallet, keys, phone and receipts for the day. The bag I have now, I have to cram all them into one small pocket…
Golf Humor – Funny Golf Quotes
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A little Friday golf humor for you. A friend of mine emailed these to me, couldn’t stop chuckling.. These greens are so fast I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow. ~ Sam Snead I was three over. One over a house, one over a patio, and one…
Take a survey and play Hunter’s Creek for $15
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Thought this might be of some interest to you Orlandoians. Hunter’s Creek emailed me a survey, that if you’ve played the course and you take the survey, you’ll be emailed a thank you certificate valid for one complementary gree fee with a purchase of a $15 cart fee. Here’s the survey.. Hunter’s Creek NGF Survey…
Jupiter Hills Club
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John from intothegrain.com wrote about one of the best private clubs (if not THE best) he’s ever played. Check it out Jupiter Hills Club – How the Top One Percent Live
Where do you shop online for golf gear?
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I’m curious where most of you go to shop online for golf products? Reflecting on my past golf purchases, I realize that I don’t purchase very much gear online. Also, reflecting on my golf gear, I realize that I’ve acquired my golf gear from the oddest of places. The Nike STR8-Fit was sent to me…