Ah, the fresh air of WorldGolf.com, so much nicer here from the foul stench of one Cheap Bastard. That flame-haired miscreant has “bumped” into me far too often. Alas, lawyers must be involved. But being here is so much better, with my new office and a shirtless assistant named Pablo. Yummy. I think I may just have to post more from my darling golf bloggers over here. Golf Blogger is toting a toad leather golf hat band as his “Ridiculous Item of the Week.” The Squire at Golf Babes is checking out Tina Miller’s new Web site. At his Caddyshack, Ian Andrews is blogging ...

We’ve been cleaning house here at Blogger Leaderboard, preparing for a possible move to be seen around the World of golf. Now’s the time for golf bloggers to get themselves added here at TravelGolf.com’s blog page, as well as WorldGolf.com’s blog page. We’re very fair when it comes to linking: If you’re keeping your blog updated and link to us, then we’ll link to you, it’s that easy. So hope all of you have a great Holiday season and thanks for a great 2006, and hope you’re all ready for an even better 2007! Keep blogging!

Golf bloggers are giving us all some advice on what clubs to use, and where to use them. The Armchair Golfer gets some sound golf equipment advice from our favorite golfing blogger, Luke Swilor. “It depends on how much you want to spend. The name brand clubs ARE much better than knock-offs, but as a beginner you don’t really need an expensive set to learn with. You probably wouldn’t notice a whole lot of difference. Once you get hooked you’ll want to get a better set, but a lot of used sets will do for now,” Swilor tells Armchair. At Texas Golf, Bogey ...

As we head toward Christmas and New Years, a lot of golf bloggers are taking a break, so lets hear it for those that keep blogging away. Over at Bogey Lounge, Bogeyman is talking about Callaway’s square FT-i driver, due out Feb. 15. I wonder if he’ll be more impressed with it than Golf Gear News’ Bruce Stasch seems to be. GolfNomad is talking about some of his latest purchases, including a couple Scotty Cameron putters and some adorable clubhead covers. Speaking of putting, Golfchick is singing the praises of the book “Putting Out of Your Mind” by Dr. Bob Rotella with Bob ...

Sometimes a girl doesn’t even need to leave home to find all the blogger news her little heart could hope for. That’s what the case is right now, as looking around at the TravelGolf.com and WorldGolf.com bloggers, I see lots happening. First of all, I have been remiss in giving a warm welcome to WorldGolf’s newest blogger, the ruggedly handsome CB Maxwell. CB has been around golf for many years and brings his unique musings to these pages after becoming the first winner of the “Your Name Here” Blog Contest. And it seems CB got a warm welcome from TravelGolf.com blogger ...

Our blogging-golfing friend Luke Swilor showed how far he’s come this week, but sadly, it wasn’t quite far enough. Luke missed the cut by just one shot at the 2006 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in Dayton, Nevada after closing out with a strong 69. Here’s what Luke had to say: “My 69 left me -4, one shot short of the qualifying number. More specifically one man short. I was T28th, top 27 and ties made it. It’s hard to explain the depth of my frustration, but I’ve always got next year.” Head on over to Luke’s blog, “Luke Swilor’s Road to the Tour” to ...

As October winds down and the leaves are changing, it seemed like a great time to look at a couple old favorites, as well as a couple bloggers new to our radar. The Golfchick has been posting up a storm, including finding someone who was searching to see whether I was leaving or not (I’m not). She also lets us know about the Driving for Life golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club that will benefit ALS treatment. Luke Swilor has been having some success and is heading to Dayton Valley Golf Club in Nevada for the first stage of the ...

Golf bloggers had plenty of opinions on Europe’s dominant victory in the 2006 Ryder Cup. The Grouchy Golfer is lamenting the lack of young U.S. talent after the European team shellacked them in Ireland. “Sure, there’s Tiger, Phil and Furyk. But after that, the talent drops off a cliff,” writes the Grouchster. The Armchair Golfer wonders if Americans are sore losers, but says we better get used to it, writing: ” Winning is no longer an American birthright – at least not in golf.” Mike at the Perform Better Golf Blog could see the writing on the wall and seems fairly disgusted by ...

Just thought I’d take a look at three good golf bloggers who always have something interesting to tell us all. Jim Apfelbaum at Golf Digress learned the hard way that being a gentleman doesn’t always trump knowing the rules, as he conceded a hole he shouldn’t have in match play. Now can Jim find a new lucky marker? The Golf Nomad got to enjoy one of the great, unpublicized pleasures of being a golfer – going out as a single and getting put with three interesting golfers that are missing a fourth. This time, the Nomad found himself set up with three ...

With Michelle Wie taking on the men in Europe, I felt empowered and figured I’d take a look at what some of my favorite female bloggers have been writing about. Golf Chick has advanced a controversial theory that explains Tiger Woods’ success: That he is, in fact, a robotic changeling alien. And an adorable green one at that. Suzanne Woo at the Business Golf Blog agrees with WorldGolf.com’s Marc Solomon when she makes it clear that you shouldn’t put too much faith in golfing tips you get from golf magazines. Finally, Renee at The Forward Tees minces no words when laying it on ...

Ah men, can’t live with them, can’t marry more than one. I thought today would be a good day to see what three of my favorite refined gentlemen bloggers were up to. Now I just wonder what they’d all look like with beards. The debonair Geoff Shackleford has put together some comments from sportswriters about the U.S. Ryder Cup teams time at the K Club. We’ll find out soon if their team spirit really is good, or if they were just giving rehearsed answers. At One Day One Shot the adorable Patrick Micheletti shows off some shots he took last year ...

Plenty of goings on around these parts, as some fresh faces and new developments have the blogs agog. First off, PGA Instructor Marc Solomon, of Golf Made Simple fame – one of the top golf schools in the nation, has joined the WorldGolf.com list of bloggers. Marc is an old friend of WorldGolf.com, and his new “Wisdom of Solomon” blog is off to a rousing start. Take a look at Marc’s fun and informative blog “The pro who declines placement in Golf Magazine’s Top-100 list” to get an idea of what he’ll be bringing to readers: “I get really mad that all ...

With the PGA Championship coming, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at what some of the golf blogging intellectuals are thinking. And then we just took a look at what some punk was writing about. Geoff Shackleford laments the lack of synergy, but gives the lowdown on the Txtstation Multi-platform Live Poll and Sweepstakes for the 88th PGA Championship. Ok, I’m not sure what it all means either, but Geoff seems to think it’s fun and who are we to disagree. And you can win prizes. At Ian Andrews’ Caddy Shack, Ian lets you know his ...

Golf bloggers are looking out for each other and on the mend: Let’s hear it for the Hooked on Golf Blog, who is applauding the blog over at Bogey Lounge, who is happy to see Todd bring Paula Creamer’s unofficial site back, while Todd would like nothing better than to hear from Paula Creamer. The original “Golf Blogger Survivor” herself, Golf Chick is trying to get herself back on the course, but only if her back will let her. Maybe Goose can give you some help, dear. Finally, at My Daily Slice, JFB is fighting the heat, but getting in quite a bit ...

August is here and the golf blogging couldn’t be hotter! The summer heat is at its zenith, so take a look atBetter Golf with Fitness to find ways to keep yourself from melting on the golf course. The Grouchy Golfer has some things to say about Michelle Wie and the high expectations she faces: “But there is one place where Michelle Wie can escape this growing negativity - her parent’s homeland of Korea. In fact, Korea has been making a strong push to claim Michelle Wie as their own. Don’t be surprised if America’s ridiculous expectations drive Michelle to apply for Korean citizenship,” ...

Ah my darling golf bloggers, I feel such a fool. You see, when Ngang Autombo e-mailed me about the recent death of his uncle, the noted warlord Col. Gumbo Autumbo, and asked for my help in freeing up $16 million (US) held in a secret vault, I jumped at the chance. After all, as my Mum told me: “Always trust Nigerians.” Mum was a bit of a drinker, however. So, after spending some time getting that worked out, I am a bit poorer and smarter about these e-mail scam things. So now it’s back to the bloggers. MediaGuru at Hooked on Golf Blog ...

Mike at Perform Better Golf has an extremely touching blog about the joys of golfing with his 10-year-old son. It appears a new golf nut has been born in young Trent, and he and his father are having a fantastic time with their weekly rounds. Mike also got to see his alma matter, Oregon State, win the College Baseball World Series, so he’s on a good run! The Forward Tees takes a look at the international flavor of the PGA and LPGA money lists. “The PGA did not die off because the Australians and South Americans “invaded” their tour. I don’t see ...

There are some new arrivals to the golf blogging world, as well as some grouchy old-timers who still have something to say (and scores to improve). Clive Agran is a Brit after my own heart, and his blog at WorldGolf.com gives a great perspective from over the pond. And it appears he has already gotten the attention of some American readers. Grouchy is enjoying Phil Mickelson’s humiliating finish at the U.S. Open. He’s gone as far as bring back the FIGJAM nickname. Finally, Golf Nomad has been buying and selling golf equipment, which will hopefully straighten things out for him after a disturbing ...

It’s always nice when bloggers get involved in fashion. The Bogey Lounge is fond of Tiger’s gear for the U.S. Open and loves writing about the important things in golf. Can Michael Campbell defend his U.S. Open crown? The Golf Blogger tells us why he thinks not. The Travelling Golfer has a new easy aim putter and he loves it.

Texas Golf reports that amateur golfer, Taylor Leon, won the U.S. Women’s Open sectional qualifier at TPC at Craig Ranch. Her 141 earns her a spot on the U.S. Women’s Open. Nice to see some Texan talent coming through. Meanwhile in Wales, Golf Punk tells us that the golf clubs in this neck of the woods have been a little slow to catch on to the internet revolution. The Welsh government is now encouraging the clubs to get online and reap the rewards of the Ryder Cup in 2010. Another candidate for the great Father’s Day gift idea. Hooked on golf may ...

If you are lacking in the idea department of what to buy good old Dad on Father’s Day, take a look at these bloggers, they seem to know what golfing gear they want. The Traveling Golfer says that using his Line-Em-Up Pro does wonders for his putting. Are you tired of trying to guess the distance to the pin when you play golf? The Golf Blogger knows he wants a Bushnell Pinseeker 1500. This little gem will give you yardage distances without breaking the rules. Finally, Another Golf Website lists a stack of great gear which I am confident your Dad will love. Keep ...

The media has made a big deal out of the rivalry of Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, but the Golf Blogger thinks there is nothing to it. If both play well this year it would make one dandy pairing. Had anyone written off Vijay Singh? After his win at the Barclay’s Life’s Mantra bloggers reckon he is the man to watch this week. For those of you who may like a little side bet on golf, Hooked on Golf has provided some player odds on who they think will take out this week’s event. Keep Blogging!!

We all know what it’s like when we damage some golf gear. I have snapped several clubs trying to play the unplayable ball next to a tree. The Golf Nomad tells us of a recent near “heart attack” when his young son got access to his favorite putter. Blimey! Golf Punk has found an article that reads about membership fees of $650,000 at one course. I think those fellas must have flags made of gold and greens lined with diamonds. My local driving range is unfortunately fitted with those plastic golf mats. I have tried to practice on them but don’t get ...

Right now, everyone is talking Memorial Robert at the Bogey Lounge gives us his Memorial weekend marathon stats. Geoff Shakleford reminds us of some interesting comments from big-name golfers. The Golf Blog reckons Jack Nicklaus has gone too far. Keep Blogging!!!

The Golf Blogger reports on some codgers who have nicked 3000 range balls in Missouri. If you meet a guy in a pub wearing an overly bulging overcoat who whispers “pssst, wanna buy a golf ball?” Please, call the authorities. Nothing drives me more potty than all those golf gadgets out there like the one The Bogey Lounge is giving a wrap, The Meducus Miracle. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to believe Davis Love III really became a great golfer from using this thing. Come on fellas, give us a break. Can somebody help out Geoff Shackleford. ...

Wow, being an English scrounger, I couldn’t go past this deal. Over at Another Golf Website they tell us how to buy some golf balls and get a pair of sun glasses thrown in for free. They sure will come in handy with our lovely weather. Blimey, Suzanne Woo from Business Golf Blog, says you can now lease a set of golf clubs. Maybe the Cheap Bastard can pick up a new set of sticks. Miranda at Even Par Round was impressed by Darren Clarke and his integrity in the Irish Open. What do you think? If you were in his shoes, ...

While we built up to some major events, bloggers seem to be occupied elsewhere. Douglas down at the Golf Blog has just had a trip down to Myrtle Beach. He tells us why it’s a must-go golfing area. When it comes to the increasingly popular charity golf day, Donn at Sortagolf reckons that the scramble format is not the way to go. Why is it so hard to shoot two good scores in a row? Mike at the Travelling Golfer fills us in. Keep Blogging!!

With Karrie Webb, Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie dominating the press lately, bloggers are turning to all things women. Golf Chick tells us about a new paper napkin for shoulders – for $20. Doing business on a golf course, Suzanne Woo says NO to going the pink. “Pretty girls in pink, may not be how you want to be perceived,” Suzanne says. And Sarah at Royal Green seems to have the hots for Trevor Immelman. I have to agree with her there. Keep Blogging!!

Just when you thought it was safe to doff your top and go in the water, you end up feeling mashed about like the bollocksbag on a bassett hound at full trot. Just ask a couple of my colleagues here at GolfPublisher Syndications. We’re looking for someone to host a video podcast we’re producing about all things golf. So nosing around the internet, one of our lads comes across a Yahoo group about video blogging ("vlogging,” if you please) and video podcasting. He posts a message to say that we’re: “… looking for a video hostess to do video podcasts from her ...

The golf season is in full swing and golf bloggers are in mid-season form, with some great information, pictures and videos Over at GolfDash, John ran into an older gentleman who had a different way of putting (see the picture). Now that’s something different, and I must say I admit with John, it does seem to be the more practical putting method. Sarah at Royal Green has a new game for her readers and makes this quibble: “Also, in Chris DiMarco’s commercial, it says no one taught him how to hold a club as the screen shows his well-known claw grip. I’m pretty ...

Golf bloggers are getting golf into your shower and more these days. At the Business Golf blog, Suzanne Woo is looking forward to see the rain go away in Northern California after spending seven hours playing 23 holes at a tournament with her dad. Over at SirShanksaLot they are giving the lowdown on some golf fashion and give a thumbs up to Under Armour Golf. Then, just in case you want golf in your line of vision while bathing, there’s the golf-themed shower curtain that the Golf Blogger found. Personally I don’t know, sometimes it’s best to just close your eyes and let ...

Golf bloggers are busily typing away about everything from PGA players not understanding basic economics, to where to golf in Kentucky! MattB makes nothing but sense at Golf Times when he questions if PGA Tour pros understand capitalism when they complain about Michelle Wie getting exemptions. “We live in a capitalist society, that basically means, for good or bad, that money rules. The players benefit handsomely from this system because TV stations pay big money to the PGA to air their product so they can then turn around and sell advertising space,” writes Matt. The Armchair Golfer has been thinking about Ben Hogan’s ...

As the weather has warmed up, so has the golf blogging, as some excellent writing is going on and some excellent subjects are being tackled. It’s a hot time for golf in Texas and Bogey McDuff is keeping us updated on it all at Texas Golf. Not only is the Houston Open underway, but also some Futures Tour events will be held in the Lone Star State. And how about some applause for Bruce Hooper, a 59-year-old from San Antonio who just recently won the Blind Golf Championship with scores of … are you ready? … 80 and 82. The Undaunted Duffer has ...

With the Master still on everyone’s mind, golf bloggers are giving some final thoughts, and checking out some tips and new gear that might get them to Augusta next year. At Golf Times, MattB is talking about a recent Golf Channel interview with Ernie Els, where the Big Easy says that Phil Mickelson now has the game to dominate at the Masters, more so than Tiger Woods. “Put on your best asbestos outfit, this long awaited and anticipated rivalry is starting to heat up,” writes MattB. At the Sand Trap, Jeff Gladchun has three keys to better putting, while Erik J. Barzeski is ...

Golf bloggers exist for tournaments like the Masters, and a bunch of our favorites couldn’t resist getting their two cents in about Phil Mickelson’s fantastic victory at Augusta. So what did they have to say? Here are some samples: The Armchair Golfer: “Lefty was the smartest, most-controlled player on Augusta National. On Sunday, no doubt. Did you ever think you would live to see it?” MattB at Golf Times: Finally it looks like we have a legitimate rival to Tiger Woods. Let the good times roll. Media Guru at the Hooked on Golf Blog: “Remember when everyone called Lefty “The best player to not have won ...

The Masters is approaching and, like Katie Couric heading to CBS, golf bloggers just can’t wait to get going. New arrival JKing at Rub of the Green kicks things off by sharing his thoughts on the Masters, and I’m sure others feel the same way. “It is upon us. The week of weeks. It is easily my favorite week all season in terms of pro events. I love the Masters. I love the tradition, the spectacle, the back nine on Sunday, the drama of Amen Corner, Pimento Cheese sandwiches (I don’t even like Pimento Cheese), all of it. In case anyone ...

After her stellar victory in the world’s first Golf Blogger Survivor competition, Golf Chick and I had an e-mail exchange where she discussed her views on golfing and blogging. Last week we talked golfing, so this week, let’s see the Chick’s views on blogging! Golf Chick Q&A Part II Heather: What are your thoughts on the little golf blogging community that seems to have developed? Golf Chick: What a bunch of addicted freaks! I really like all the personal blogs that have been popping up. It’s fun to read about other people’s trials and tribulations and thoughts on the game. I don’t really ...

First of all, Bruce Stasch and the Golf Gear News podcast has made its way to WorldGolf.com. Bruce was born to podcast, he just had to wait all these years for it to become popular. He’s talking about golf gear, crazy golf stories and everything in between. If New 2 Golf wasn’t addicted to golf before, he certainly is after his first tournament. Matthew Ipsan went to Golfest, GolfWeek’s “Golf Lifestyle Extravaganza” in Charlotte and told the readers at Unplayable Lies about it. Seems he had an interesting chat with a PGA professional from Orlando. Finally, the RV Golfer has a redesigned office ...

Following her smashing victory over a field of boys in the first-ever Golf Blogger Survivor, Golf Chick and I did a little girl talk over e-mail. The end results were so good (and apparently spell-checked ;), I just decided to run our little Q&A verbatim, as part of her Survivor victory prize. So, to do that, I will run this in two parts. In this part, Golf Chick chatted about how she started golfing (I wonder what happened to that “new relationship?") and what she does well, and not so well on the golf course. Golf Chick Q&A Part I Heather: When did ...

From tournament previews to book reviews, golf bloggers are telling it like it is. The Sand Trap is one of the Web sites previewing the 2006 Players Championship at TPC at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. and debating whether it should be the “5th major.” At Travelling Golfer, Mike Sigers seems to have enjoyed the book The Morris Men much more than that dastardly William K. Wolfrum did. “More or less, I read it in 4 hours, without hardly having put it down. It’s that good,” blogs Siger. Finally, want to make a grouch golfer happier? Then take a look at the ...

Golf bloggers come and go, as a recent blog at Hooked on Golf reminds us. Luckily, there seems to be more comings than goings lately, and its time to welcome some fun new blogs to the golf scene. First off is a photo blog by the fabulous Frenchman Patrick Micheletti. Called One Day One Shot, Micheletti is planning to be a busy man to show off some of his favorite photography. “The objective is to post one new golf shot each day, if possible from a recent and good shot, it’s not always easy, but a very fun challenge,” wrote Micheletti. Then there ...

With the golf season really starting to gain some momentum, golf bloggers are picking up the pace themselves. Lashan Clarke at Engolfed is a one of the golf bloggers talking about the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings. Lashan also mentions something Chris Baldwin has said all along – that many critics think Paula Creamer, and not Michelle Wie, will be the one chasing Annika Sorenstam. Proving that he can’t help himself when it comes to new golf technology, Bogeyman gives his thoughts on the new TaylorMade r7 460 driver. At Golf Dash, has been talking to Long Drive Champ Sean Fister and shares some ...

It’s with great cheerfulness I get to welcome Stacy Solomon to the Daily Blog team! Many of you know Stacy and have kept up with her golf career and her advice for golfing newbies. Well, she just couldn’t be contained and now her blog will be highlighted on the pages of WorldGolf.com. Stacy has covered the LPGA in the past, and finally gives Jennifer Mario and myself a new female partner in crime on these pages. Also, Stacy, along with husband Barry (Stacy and Barry, how cute!) will be broadcasting their podcast at WorldGolf.com as well as give links to previous ...

It would take a person specializing in golf and business to see deeper into someone driving a golf cart. Suzanne Woo at the Business Golf Blog talks about seeing Annika Sorenstam riding in a cart during the recent MasterCard Classic – and driving. “I chuckled to myself because when I speak to professionals I suggest that they drive if they’re the host of a business golf round. The goal is to build a relationship and treat your guest well that day. To see Annika driving, just showed who is in charge and is in the power position,” wrote Woo. Rich at Eat Golf ...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: We have a Golf Blogger Survivor Champion. Golf Blogger Survivor was a game where bloggers got a secret, silly or strange word to put into their blog as seamlessly, or humorously as possible. Many thanks to all those who played, even Ron Mon, who was ridden off the island on a rail. Looking back, here are some of my favorites: Mark at Another Golf Website, showing his skills with the word “floccinaucinihilipilification:” Golf Chick using the word “speculum” to describe Tiger Wood’s concentration over a putt: “The Speculum Squat. What I would give to see through Tiger’s eyes. ...

So what have golf bloggers been up to lately? Let’s take a look: John K. is keeping us up to date on the Atlanta golf scene at The Hole Truth. He’s running a poll to find out Atlanta’s favorite golf course that we’re interested in seeing the results for down the road. Bogey Lounge was one of the sites to blog about former U.S. President Bill Clinton getting snubbed at an Australian golf course. Perhaps this is the beginning of golf clubs not allowing politicians to dirty up their courses? Am I the only one who like Armchair Golfer’s Golf by the Numbers? ...

To answer that age-old question “Wow, are they still doing that??” welcome to the second-to-the-last “blog-isode” of Golf Blogger Survivor! When we last left our Survivors, there were just six of them left, and they were stranded with one final word to help decided the ultimate Golf Blogger Survivor. It appears just five have gotten in their final word, however (let me know if I missed yours Golf Punk). That word: Gamine. As defined by Dictionary.com, gamine is: “An often homeless girl who roams about the streets; an urchin” or ” A girl or woman of impish appeal.” Here are the efforts from ...

After seeing Luke Swilor’s game in person, the Media Guru and other golf bloggers are trying to get some interest in getting Luke the $6,000 he needs to get on the U.S. Pro Golf Tour. Anyone ready to help sponsor Luke, an up-and-coming pro? Speaking of someone with some game, GolfNomad hit more than half the fairways on his way to a solid 82 last weekend. And over at The Hole Truth, John K. keeps us updated on Atlanta golf and how his blog is proceeding nicely. And it is. Finally, over at Golf on the Brain, they have an interesting ...

Well, Golf Blogger Survivors, it’s your final week. Some have been kicked off, some have wandered off, and some others (Ron Mon) bitterly despise us. Some even have played without joining (at least that’s what InstaMarv said about David Feherty). In the end, however, the final six are still standing and ready for their final words. Here are the final six Survivors: Golf Chick The Golf Blogger Golf Punk Another Golf Website Luke Swilor My Daily Slice Right now, it appears that Golf Chick has gotten the most votes, but The Golf Blogger has his fans, as well. With just one week left, everyone has had some great ...

When golf bloggers get together, what happens? Well, in the case of Luke Swilor and MediaGuru, you get six birdies and three eagles! Seems the two got together for a round of golf, and while the professional Luke ended up winning, the Guru gave as well as he took. “It was probably about 35 degrees when we teed off. We started on the back 9 first. We both reached the par 5 in two (I hit an easy 5 iron and Luke probably hit a wedge or 9). Luke was almost as shocked as I was when I rolled in about a ...

Week 3 of Golf Blogger Survivor is in the books, and now it’s up to reader’s and bloggers to figure out our top-5! The ranks are getting smaller. Last week, Ron Mon and Mark Nessmith were hurled from our competition for being, well, themselves. This week, I seem to be unable to find the Secret Word from a couple Survivors and know at least one has withdrawn. So right now we seem to be down to six Survivors, which means we may may the final Top-5 into the final Top-6. Which brings us to this week’s Secret Word: floccinaucinihilipilification Floccinaucinihilipilification is the estimation ...

While Golf Blogger Survivors work to digest a word that’s a mouthful, what are other bloggers going on about? Mulligan Stu is one of the bloggers thinking about Big Break V, and getting a laugh from how hard the show worked to show that all the girls playing are heterosexual. “How often in the first 10 minutes of “The Big Break V” debut did the The Golf Channel show the female contestants remarking on the cuteness or hotness of Hawaiian men? By my rough count, 272 times. The sexuality, for all the men watching, of the contestants thus established, the series was free ...

Hey everyone, welcome to Golf Blogger Survivor Round 2, dedicated to speading the love! For the readers who didn’t catch on to week No. 2’s Secret Word, it is (drum roll) … Speculum! It’s a medical device that … oh, look it up. So, the Week No. 2 results will hopefully accomplish two things: One, we will see who is still at the top of their game and we will see our first bloggers “Sent off the island.” Golf Blogger Survivor: Week 2 Another Golf Web site on the hunt for discount golf equipment: “You’ll need a speculum and rather long forceps to drag ...

While I’m off playing games, other golf bloggers are getting ignored. And let me just start with this – many of you that we feature at Worldwide Golf Blogs have been updating your blogs like crazy. Great work, everyone! Bogey Man is one of a number of the bloggers to talk about the PGA Merchandise Show – but better yet, he actually got to go there! He should have blogs from what he learned there coming for quite some time. Miranda at Even Par Round has a gripe about CBS’s TV coverage – which seems to be fine if all you care ...

There are times even yours truly can feel sheepish, and darn that Rich for making me feel that way. Unless I’m mistaken, Ol’ Rich has shown how to think outside the box with the Golf Blogger Survivor first secret word – flatulent. I’m chagrined and impressed. Rich has shown good thinking, however, something the Survivors will need with the Secret Word for Week 2, I believe. See if you can see how he snuck the secret word into his introduction to his Blog Roll. Keeping with the spirit of my imperfection, I also missed The Golf Blogger’s Week 1 effort, which ...

Ok, Golf Blogger Survivors, here it is. As many readers likely guessed, the Secret Word for the week was – flatulent! Some great efforts, some not so great, and some bloggers missed the deadline entirely (for shame, Rich at Eat Golf. Still, as I am not perfect (almost, but not quite) perhaps someone missed the all-important e-mail sent Monday or maybe I missed the blog, so let me know if any of you feel cheated in any way, and you can continue. Those who are continuing will have their second secret word in their e-mail today. Remember, just three rounds, then one ...

There’s nothing quite like knowing about someone who’s gone off the deep end for golf and just can’t get enough time on the links. It’s even better when they write a blog about it. Greg at New 2 Golf is one of these souls, and he’s keeping us update on his latest forays on the course. Seems he’s broke 90 now on a lower rated course, but more impressively, dropped his handicap to 27 after just seven months golfing. Mulligan is one of the golf bloggers looking back at the Bob Hope Classic. Or, more precisely, looking at ABC’s salacious coverage of ...

Well, here I am playing games while golf bloggers keep chugging along. Shame on me. The Sand Trap has put together a nice little piece on Tour Championship winner Bart Bryant, who’s seeing 20 years of struggle really pay off. Miranda at Even Par Round gives her thoughts on the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Abu Dhabi, and is impressed that Chris DiMarco has been reported to be playing in both. Mulligan Stu is keeping his eye on David Duval at the Hope, and is rooting for him to stay consistant and keep his comeback rolling. “If Duval can reach 85 percent of what ...

The TravelGolf.com Blog All-Star squad has recently gotten some new members. Phil Mickelson’s personal trainer, Sean Cochran, is now on board. Sean, who is also a contributor on the PGA Tour’s Web site, will give readers some interesting tidbits on golf instruction and fitness, as well as an up-close look at the world of pro golf. Seattle-area teacher and golf coach David Meyers is also on the team now, to share his views on the game, as well as breaking down the swings of such players as Vijay Singh, Sam Snead and Tiger Woods. Rumour has it he’s a scratch golfer with ...

Oh, this whole little Golf Blogger Survivor escapade is just going delightfully. So, I suppose ‘tis time to make the official rules. Which, of course, are going to be simple and pretty flexible if need be. First, for those of you that want to play, send me an e-mail to: heather@travelgolf.com (Basically so I will have your e-mails to send your secret word) Then on Monday, I will send everyone their secret word. I’m wondering if everyone should have the same word, however, and I’m kind of leaning toward that, but please send your opinions. It would make it easier to judge, ...

My dear golf bloggers, based on the philosophy of “Oh, why not,” I have come up with a little game for you all, and hope you’ll take part. It’s a little ditty I like to call “Golf Blogger Survivor,” and I believe it will give us all a laugh or twelve. Now, here’s my fiendish little plan: Back when I was just a journalistic minnow, patiently awaiting for blogs to be invented, my mates and I would play a little game. We would challenge a writer to include an esoteric word in his or her story, regardless of the story. So, if ...

While generally I prefer golf blogs from happy little hackers like Golf Chick, Undaunted Duffer and the Armchair Golfer, there’s still a place in my heart for those out there trying to make a buck or two from their golf blogging. A small place, but a place. One that I must say I’m impressed with is the Golf Adventure Guides Blog. It seems Rob Babcock is trying to take his knowledge and experience of golf in Scotland and Ireland and make a little business from it, and I say bully for him. Regardless of your opinions of the business end of blogs, ...

Golf bloggers are off to a good start in 2006, especially on the links. Luke Swilor keeps us abreast of his progress this year. He was frustrated with his putting, but managed to finish third at his tournament at Coral Canyon. Over at Even Par Round, Miranda is one of the many golf bloggers weighing in on the Mercedes Championship. Seems she’s irked by bad announcing, though she thinks Jim Furyk will have a good year – he did a commercial, after all. Finally, lets join Mediaguru by wishing his father a happy birthday. And lets hope he keeps whipping the Guru ...

Over at Bogey Lounge, Bogey Man tells you why you should care about the growth of golf in Asia. Sixty percent of the World’s population lives there, after all. Miranda at Even Par Round starts the year in style by taking a look at the Mercedes Championship, and doesn’t seem upset that Tiger or Lefty won’t be there. Speaking of Tiger, Mulligan Stu wants to have the same type of New Year’s resolution: Buying a $40-million home, then tearing it down. The Armchair Golfer is looking to put his name in peril and hit the links more than twice in 2006. And the ...