Battle of the Golf Blogs 2011 took place last Saturday, January 29th out at Falcon’s Fire Golf Course. It was a grudge match year between Tony Korologos from HookedOnGolfBlog.com and myself. He won the 2009 Battle and I won the 2010. Due to some unforeseen Ice patch (in the parking lot of the Ski resort)…
Ben Crane Pre-Round Routine Video
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Ben Crane, three time winner on the PGA Tour, who finished 14th (Earning $104,400) at the Farmers Insurance Open last weekend, gives viewers a bit of insight on his pre-round routine. It may seem unorthodox, but using his methods, he was able to net six professional wins, the most recent PGA Tour win was the…
Have you have your custom club fitting today?
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In a study conducted by the Sports and Leisure Research Group, 90% OF U.S. GOLFERS ARE PLAYING WITH THE WRONG EQUIPMENT GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH SHOWS CUSTOM CLUB FITTING HELPS GOLFERS PLAY BETTER AND HAVE GREATER ENJOYMENT ON THE GOLF COURSE A new, wide-ranging study reveals a golfer’s natural ability and swing are not the only things…
2011 Farmers Insurance Open Prize Money List
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2011 Farmers Insurance Open Prize Money List Top 20 finishers and their corresponding scores, prize money and FedEx Cup points. Player Pos Score Official Money Fedex Cup Points Bubba Watson T1 272 $1,044,000.00 500.00 Phil Mickelson T2 273 $626,400.00 300.00 Dustin Johnson T3 275 $336,400.00 162.50 Jhonattan Vegas T3 275 $336,400.00 162.50 D.A. Points T5…
New Study on why golfers cannot improve performance
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A new groundbreaking study that will shatters preconceived notions on why golfers cannot improve performance to be announced at the 2011 PGA Merchandise Show. Commissioned by the Sports Illustrated Golf Group and Golfsmith and conducted by the Sports and Leisure Research Group, the study’s findings will showcase how EVERY golfer can improve their golf game…
Jim Thorpe to be released early from prison
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Thirteen times Champions Tour winner, Jim Thorpe, is slated to be released, later this week, from a minimum-security federal prison camp located on Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Back in September 2009, Mr. Thorpe pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to pay income taxes. Each charge carried a maximum sentence of one…
Awesome Putt-Putt golf video
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A friend of mine sent me this amusing golf shot video. I seriously think that the fates, moons and stars must have been in perfect alignment when he set this shot up, because there’s no way he could duplicate this shot. Caution: It’s recommended that the video be played sans sound (pretty the darn mute…
2011 Battle of the Golf Blogs
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Every year (well, for the past three years), golf bloggers from all over the globe have come together during the PGA Merchandise show week for an event of epic proportions… yes my friends it’s time again for the 2011 BATTLE OF THE GOLF BLOGS!!!!!!!! It’s a contest of skill, might, tenacity, courage and perseverance! The…
What is a PGA pro and does a golf course need one?
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I was perusing linkedin.com yesterday and came across what I thought was a pretty thought provoking article. Someone I’m connected to through a group runs a website called Golf Operator Magazine and posted up Do You Need a PGA PRO? The writer of the article, Martin Wellbourne, called a couple of golf courses in his…
Caddyshack 101: Lessons beyond the golf course
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ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel visited Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL last year and attended a class that completely breaks the mold of traditional academics. The class; CaddyShack 101: Lessons from the Coolest Sports Movie Ever Made. If you’re reading this blog, than obviously you’ve some interest in golf and I seriously doubt you haven’t heard…
15% Discount on TaylorMade R9 Drivers
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Looks like they’re cleaning house to make room for the 2011 models. Until January 31st, 2011, TaylorMade Certified PreOwned is offering an additional 15% off select TaylorMade R9 Drivers. The additional 15% discount applies to TaylorMade R9, R9 TP, R9 460 TP, R9 SuperDeep TP, R9 SuperTri TP drivers. Buy with confidence from TaylorMade Preowned,…
Importance of finding a golf ball for your swing speed
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This video, once you get past the corny intro and cold ball reference, is actually pretty good info. The gents from Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club conducted a study on the importance of matching the compression of a golf ball to your swing speed. They also did a study of the effect of cold weather on…
TaylorMade Giving Away 20,000 Burner 2.0 6-Irons
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TaylorMade Golf Company to Give Away 20,000 Burner® 2.0 6-Irons in 2011 “Project Burner” campaign generates overwhelming response from consumers in 2010; second iteration of seeding program launches this week with new television, print and online support. Last year, TaylorMade Golf launched a unique and exciting product seeding initiative unlike any in the company’s history…
Golf Blogger catchs a break with Golf Digest
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Congratulations to fellow golf blogger Geoff Shackelford! GOLF DIGEST PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GEOFF SHACKELFORD Journalist to Join Staff as a Contributing Writer for Golf World; GeoffShackelford.com to Become an Affiliate Site of GolfDigest.com. Golf Digest Publications today announced that it will be partnering with golf journalist Geoff Shackelford. Mr. Shackelford will take on the…
20% discount on golf clubs from TaylorMade Preowned
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Until January 17th, 2011, TaylorMade Certified PreOwned is offering an additional 20% off select TaylorMade Golf Clubs. The 20% discount applies to TaylorMade Burner Superfast & Burner Superfast TP Drivers, Superfast Fairway Woods, Raylor & TaylorMade R9 Irons. Buy with confidence from TaylorMade Preowned, all TaylorMade clubs sold on TaylorMadeGolfPreOwned.com are Certified PreOwned Clubs. This…
Power Balance Bands Don’t work? Shocker..
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You’ve seen and heard of these Power Balance Bands, a silicone rubber band with a cheap plastic hologram on it. The company claims that power balance is performance technology designed to work with your body’s natural energy field. “Founded by athletes, Power Balance is a favorite among elite athletes for whom balance, strength and flexibility…
Brendon Elliott in the 2010 Top 50 U.S. Kids Teachers
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Congratulations to my good friend Brendon Elliott for making it into the 2010 U.S. Kids Golf’s annual list of top 50 kids teachers for distinction in working with youth. According to the website, Brendon is ranked #16. I can attest to his ability at instructing juniors, as my oldest boy Aiden attended a few of…
Tiger Woods 2012 includes Augusta but not Tiger
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I read today over at ESPN.com that Tiger Woods 2012 will FINALLY have what many LONG time fans have hoped for, a chance to play at the home of the Masters, Augusta National Golf Club. Tiger Woods 2012 goes on sale March 29th, 2011, a few weeks before the 75th Masters. Gamers across the Wii,…
Happy New Years all you awesome readers!
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Happy New Years everyone. I wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude for every one of you amazing readers! 2010 was a great year and I’m happy to report that OrlandoGolfBlogger.com saw a 118% increase in traffic over 2009. Those numbers are huge and I literally couldn’t have done it without you! 🙂…
TaylorMade R11 Driver “Not Like The Others”
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Update: Check out our TaylorMade R11 Driver Review TaylorMade’s Pre-Launch Campaign for its New R11 Driver “Not like the Others” Status Quo-Challenging Spots Debut on the Golf Channel January 3rd, 2011 TaylorMade Golf Company is tapping a Sesame Street song “One of These Things is not like the Other” as the theme to introduce its…
Merry Xmas from the TaylorMade Performance Lab
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If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift idea for that golfer in your life, look no further! From now until December 31st, 2010, If you mention OrlandoGolf Blogger.com, you can book a custom golf club fitting session at the TaylorMade Performance Lab and a round of golf at Grand Cypress Golf Club for only…
Little Linksters – Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing Contest
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Brendon Elliott, my good friend, PGA PProfessional, golf coach and founder of Little Linksters, with the assistance of a few very big names in golf, is putting on the “Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing in America!” contest. See below. PRESS RELEASE Contact: Melisa Elliott (321) 278-1611 Deltona, FL (November 26, 2010) —Little Linksters, LLC has just…
OGB featured in the January 2011 Golf Digest Ambush
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Alright, so I embellished a bit.. To say Orlando Golf Blogger was featured isn’t entirely accurate, but it’s writer was! 🙂 A couple months back I wrote about Orange County National’s Ryder Cup event. This was a single day event that pitted 16 of United Kingdom’s finest soldiers from 1st Bn Coldstream Guards against 16…
Natalie Gulbis visits the TaylorMade Performance Lab
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Natalie Gulbis makes an appearance at the Grand Cypress TaylorMade Performance Lab prior to the LPGA Championship. I received an email from Travis to attend, but unfortunately.. I wasn’t able. That’s one of the many downsides to being a hobbyist golf blogger, you get invited to some really cool events but can’t make most of…
$30 Golf Lesson at Bill Madonna Golf Academy
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Livingsocial.com is a deals website that offers one fantastic deal every day with discounts of up to 90% at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters, Orlando golf tee times and more. Today’s deal from livingsocial.com Orlando is a $30 one-hour group lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy, see below.. If your swing’s starting to look…