Orlando Free Golf Day, July 27th, 2009

Kitson & Partners Clubs and the Orlando Magic have partnered to bring you the 2nd annual “FREE” GOLF DAY! MONDAY July 27th 6:45 am – 6:00 pm The participating Orlando Golf Clubs are: Highlands Reserve Golf Club (863) 420 – 1724 Stoneybrook East Golf Club (407) 384 – 6888 Stoneybrook West Golf Club (407) 877…

I really wanted Watson to win!

Sorry for the lack-o-posts over the past couple days, I took a vacation to Blue Ridge, Georgia for some flyfishing and skeet shooting. πŸ™‚ Before you ask, no, I wasn’t able to get a round of golf in while I was there. By the way, if you’ve never made the trip, Blue Ridge is a…

The Launch of the OrlandoGolfBlogger Newsletter

In an effort to increase the visibility and overall exposure of Orlando Golf Blogger, I’ve set up a newsletter which I’ll be sending out periodically to all of my adoring fans.. πŸ™‚ To help bolster the newsletter sign ups, I’m putting on a month long drawing for lots of free golf gear. This event will…

Golf Humor – God’s Just Punishment

A preacher who liked to play golf every Wednesday at a modest public golf course was standing on the elevated tee at the sixth hole of that course. He took a few practice swings, and looked across the river to the immaculate private country club nearby. “Just once I’d like to play at that gorgeous…

Nicklaus vs Snead revisited

Micah (nogimmies), one of my friends from over at the Business Golf Country Club sent out this message last night. CBS has remastered and is re-airing a 1963 match between Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead at Pebble Beach. This was part of the Shell Wonderful World of Golf series, but this match hasn’t been viewed…

TaylorMade Performance Lab at Grand Cypress

TaylorMade Performance Lab Orlando, Grand Cypress Academy of Golf Last week, I had one of the coolest experiences of my golfing life. I was given the opportunity to receive a custom club fitting out at the TaylorMade Performance Lab at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf. Now, to most people, a custom club fitting consists…

Tiger Woods can walk on water.

I stumbled upon this while perusing golf videos. This is great! A couple of guys found a glitch in Tiger Woods 2009 and put a video on youtube showing Tiger Woods hitting a golf ball whilst standing on the water. Nike got wind of this and made a commercial response to it. Enjoy! -Dave

Golf Humor – Golfing at 90

Arthur is 90 years old. He’s played golf every day since his retirement 25 years ago. One day he arrives home looking downcast. “That’s it,” he tells his wife,Β  “I’m giving up golf. My eyesight has got so bad, once I’ve hit the ball, I can’t see where it went.” His wife sympathizes. As they…

Bernie Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Denny Chin threw the book at Bernie Madoff, he gave him the maximum penalty, 150 years in prison. “Here, the message must be sent that Mr. Madoff’s crimes were extraordinarily evil,” Chin said. “This kind of manipulation of the system is not just a bloodless crime that takes place on paper,…

Orlando Golf Lessons – How to Hit a Punch Shot

Today’s Orlando Golf Lesson is “How to Hit a Punch Shot” or “Knockdown Shot.” A punch or knockdown shot is a shot played with a very low trajectory, usually to avoid interference from tree branches when a player is hitting from the woods. Similar to the knock-down, it can also be used to avoid high…

Happy Birthday Alice!

One of my good twitter friends @AliceJam is celebrating her birthday today! Check out her Happy Birthday Blog Post! She’s one of the most sports-savvy ladies I know and I’m embarrassed to say, but she’s probably forgotten more about sports than I’ve ever known! So do me a favor, drop by her blog, take a…

Mystic Dunes – Take Your Daughter to the Course Week

MYSTIC DUNES GOLF CLUB TO PARTICIPATE IN β€œTAKE YOUR DAUGHTER TO THE COURSE WEEK” CELEBRATION, FL (June 22, 2009) – Mystic Dunes Golf Club has announced plans to participate in β€œTake Your Daughter to the Course Week” being held July 6 – 12, 2009. β€œMystic Dunes is proud to once again participate in an initiative…

Morgan Pressel LPGA Golfer, Surfer and Scrapbooker…?

A woman of many talents, Morgan Pressel, whenever she isn’t chasing the little white devil all over the links, she enjoys a bit of surfing in Hawaii and then scrapbooking about it.. She posted this image up on twitter for our viewing pleasure. You can follow her updates @morganpressel. One can’t help but sympathize with…

Watch the U.S. Open Live

For those of you working stiffs who are cooped up in the office all day and are unable to watch the U.S. Open on the big screen, worry not! The official site of the U.S. Open is streaming live video of the tournament all day! Here’s the link. Watch the 2009 U.S Open Live It’s…

The Orlando Golf Blogger on TV!

Here’s the clip of my two minutes of fame πŸ™‚ (technically about 10 seconds, but hey.. who’s complaining?) I was given the awesome opportunity to partner up with David Martin, special projects reporter with Fox News Orlando and sniff out the greatest Father’s Day golf deals. Here’s the link to the original post. The Best…