Archives for: April 2006
Friday April 28, 2006 | 02:12:42 pm 114 words, 1426 views
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 ...
Tuesday April 25, 2006 | 12:54:58 pm 158 words, 1051 views
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 ...
Friday April 21, 2006 | 07:11:23 am 183 words, 1152 views
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 ...
Friday April 14, 2006 | 04:15:21 am 178 words, 1423 views
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 ...
Tuesday April 11, 2006 | 06:03:26 am 202 words, 1385 views
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 ...
Wednesday April 5, 2006 | 08:09:02 am 208 words, 1145 views
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 ...
Monday April 3, 2006 | 08:51:45 am 419 words, 1179 views
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 ...