Archives for: 2005

More proof that blogging about golf works: Golf Chick's 17-stroke improvement

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Golf bloggers are ending the year on a high note, and things should just keep on getting better. First things first: Who else can match Golf Chick's improvement on the links this year? My guess is, not many of you can. Seems the Chick has seen her… more »

A young golfer has his say, while golf bloggers can't resist verse

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We're pleased to include Luke Swilor at our Worldwide Golf Blogs listings. Luke is sharing his experiences as a young golfer trying to make it to the PGA Tour. In his most recent blog, you can just feel his excitement for the 2006 season. Keep us pos… more »

Hair, science and unionization dominate golf bloggers' silly season

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For golf bloggers, silly season seems to be getting even sillier. Miranda at Even Par Round is blogging about the bet between Sergio Garcia, Tim Clark and Adam Scott on who can grow their hair the longest. Should be interesting. I can pretty much guar… more »

Folk songs, terrorist warnings have golf bloggers humming

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From folk songs, to terrorist warnings, golf bloggers are going the extra mile. The Armchair Golfer has seen his new streak of golf-less days hit 50, so he celebrated with folk song about John Daly, based on "John Henry, the Steel-Driving Man." Joh… more »

Is the world's longest golf hole in Michigan another WWII victory?

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Golfing Michiganer had a nice find when he saw that Joe Gibbs, owner of Chocolay Down Golf Course in Marquette, Mich., is setting to build the world's largest golf hole – a par 6 that will measure 1,007 yards, plus have room to grow should anyone chall… more »

A wounded duck tries out some clubs while a Golf Chick avoids water

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It feels like a delicious day to take a look at some new golf blogs, as well as revisit favorites. First of all, Wounded Duck kind of frightens me. But I sort of like that. His interests: panic attacks, cold sweats, public humiliation, and coming to t… more »

TravelGolf.com bloggers have different views on being Skinned

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Sometimes a girl gets so breathless by what's going on outside that she overlooks what's going on in her own backyard. So right now, we have dueling opinions from two of our TravelGolf All-Stars on this past weekend's Skins Game. First, our newest… more »

Golf writer embraces corporationism while bloggers give great advice on putting, avoiding theft

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So many golf bloggers having so much to say and I keep going on rants. I just feel wretched, so lets see what they're saying. Taking some time off from covering the burgeoning golf scene in Canadian cities like Whitehorse, Robert Thompson gives his re… more »

Golf blogger Jam Boy at a crossroad only he can define

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Today, I veer from the norm somewhat, with only apologies to all the other golf bloggers for leaving them out, as I hold them in the highest of esteem. Keep typing, colleagues! But today, one golf blogger will take center stage. The Reluctant Jam Boy… more »

Golf bloggers see through Bamberger's ploy

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The Grouchy one lives up to his name with a little talk about Michael Bamberger's new book This Golfing Life. Seems Grouchy feels Bamberger's recent help in getting Michelle Wie disqualified falls in the same category as rapper Kanye West's outburst agai… more »

The end of Casey Martin's golfing days and a Kinky Texan have golf bloggers stirring

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The Golf Blogger relays the recent happenings of Casey Martin. It looks as though Martin's competitive playing days are done, but TGB lets him know it was a job well done. "I think that Casey Martin has yet to find what he was supposed to do. I hope h… more »

Golf bloggers making and buying their own golf news

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Unimpressed by recent golf news, it appears, golf bloggers are hitting the links themselves lately. First of all, a hallowed streak has ended. The Armchair Golfer finally got out of the chair and on to the course after 169 days. And then he shot an 86… more »

Not much fun at Funai, while kids run amok in golf carts in Fla.

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Ah, a refreshing week full of things other than Michelle Wie. And no, Mr. Wolfrum, I will not be calling her Mi-Wie. Erik J. Barzeski is analyzing Lucas Glovers' first career victory on the PGA Tour after he won the Funai Classic. Without Tiger Woods… more »

Golf bloggers take a good drop on Michelle Wie's DQ

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In keeping with the new mandatory rule that it can't be a golf blog unless Michelle Wie's name is mentioned at least twice, the Golf Blogger is wondering aloud whether the fix was in with Wie's disqualification this weekend. Check behind the grassy knoll… more »

Golf bloggers break in new clubs, break records and blog about blogging

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The golf bloggers of the world, apparently stunned by John Daly's unsettling missed putt, have taken to the course themselves recently. First, I feel it's time to throw down the gauntlet to Golfchick. While we want to congratulate her new low score of… more »
 
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