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 ...