Archives for: May 2007
Thursday May 31, 2007 | 12:25:00 pm 157 words, 5932 views
It seems golf bloggers understand something that David Leadbetter doesn’t: Michelle Wie will do it her way, regardless of whether she withdrew from the Ginn Tribute.
Wie had this to say recently:
“I don’t think my coach is the person who could talk about what events I’m going to play in. He got misquoted. I learn so much from playing with the men. I’m going to do it as long as I enjoy it.”
Jeff White and The Golf Blog have their own take on Wie’s world
The Golf Blogger has a question: Is anyone happy with the new PGA Tour schedule?
The ...
Tuesday May 29, 2007 | 07:32:14 am 226 words, 5320 views
Here’s a question: at Ya Ya Secrets of the Sports World, did they really play putt-putt with Eva Longoria. And did they really lose? And what does San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker think of all of this? And here we thought the happy couple was all ready to adopt.
Our friends the Armchair Golfer, Bill Wolfrum, The Golf Blogger and the Travelling Golfer are jumping on the Ron Mon bandwagon, helping him reach his goal of raising $10,000 to fight cancer as he gears up to play 100 holes of golf in a day. The Travelling Golfer has gone so ...
Friday May 25, 2007 | 09:24:57 am 140 words, 4531 views
The always alert Golfchick has found another chick who golfs - and blogs. her name is Elizabeth Jones and she’s working toward her goal of getting her LPGA Tour card.
Chris Baldwin looks at Hank Kuehne’s dating life - from Paula Abdul to Venus Williams - and imagines his on-course issues are secondary.
It’s not easy being a golf blogger, just ask them over at the Bogey Lounge, where golf-filled cruises to exotic locales fill their days.
The Wounded Duck earns the headline of the week with: “Custom fitting–Or How I Should Stop Worrying and Love To Bomb”
At the Caddy Shack, Ian Andrew ...
Tuesday May 22, 2007 | 02:19:06 pm 121 words, 5923 views
This just in: sexy tennis star Maria Sharapova has a thing for Adam Scott. At least, so says The Golf Blog.
It appears Golf Logic has stumbled across a new golf show while doing some YouTube surfing.
The Principal’s Nose took a look at the “Shanks of the Week” as only he can.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, we love when golf bloggers come together. This week, the Armchair Golfer talked with WorldGolf.com friend Luke Swilor for a post at Armchair’s Down the Middle blog.
Want great action? Then catch the U.S. Open Sectionals, says T.R. Massey.
Nice to hear your ...
Monday May 21, 2007 | 12:11:53 pm 115 words, 4120 views
Zach Johnson has notched another win to keep his breakout 2007 campaign on track. Here’s what some of the voices on the golf blogosphere had to say about it:
Mulligan at The Golf Blog says Johnson is proving he’s no one-hit wonder.
The Hooked on Golf Blog thinks Johnson is a shoe-in for Most Improved Player on the PGA Tour.
The PGA Punter says patience and perseverance was what paid off for Johnson in the end.
OobGolf says not to mess with Johnson in Georgia.
The Second Cut thinks it’s quite possible Johnson will be a bigger part of future Ryder Cup teams.
In Golf We ...
Thursday May 17, 2007 | 08:49:29 am 191 words, 4913 views
Justin Timberlake wants to play in a PGA Tour event. The Grouchy Golf Blog is not impressed.
At the Caddy Shack, Ian Andrew saw ESPN’s list of the 50 greatest fighters of all time, and now is wondering if he should put together his list of the 25 greatest golf architects of all time. We say go for it, Ian.
At Golf Punk Online, they’re highlighting a story on Todd Demsey, a teammate of Phil Mickelson’s at Arizona State, who has worked himself back into a PGA Tour event after struggling with back problems, and then a brain tumor.
Even Par Round ...
Tuesday May 15, 2007 | 09:36:27 am 159 words, 4917 views
We welcome In Golf We Trust to these pages this week. It seems they’ve been spending a little too much time on the Google over there, and they have found out that Tiger Woods still has some work to do to catch Paris Hilton when it comes to Internet popularity.
Luke Swilor is enjoying the beauty of Cancun as he gets ready to tee it up in the next Canadian Professional Golf tour event, the Iberostar Riviera Maya Open.
At the Hooked on Golf Blog, Tony’s great play of late is being derailed by back problems.
It always warms my heart when golf ...
Monday May 14, 2007 | 11:52:39 am 121 words, 4424 views
When Phil Mickelson won The Players Championship, golf bloggers everywhere noticed. Here’s what they’re saying about Lefty’s triumph:
The Armchair Golf Blog wonders if the positive feelings of Mickelson and swing coach Butch Harmon will be enough to cash in at the U.S. Open.
At The Golf Blog, they’re thinking that Lefty’s win shows that Harmon is back after being previously dumped by Tiger Woods.
Geoff Shackleford wonders how Rick Smith is doing after seeing the Mickelson-Harmon lovefest after the final putt was sunk.
The PGA Punter thinks Lefty will be a good bet for the rest of 2007.
OobGolf wonders if Phil’s win means ...
Wednesday May 9, 2007 | 11:46:49 am 179 words, 4358 views
The stars are out, and golf bloggers are catching them.
Golf Logic is highlighting a story out of Detroit, where a high school golf team had its golf clubs stolen, but were saved by Kid Rock, who donated six sets of Taylor-Made clubs to the school.
Tiger and Michael Jordan weren’t the only famous pair to play recently, as the Metropolitan Golf Links Weblog in Oakland, Calif., was honored to watch former NBA star Bill Russell play a round with baseball hall-of-famer Joe Morgan.
At the Caddy Shack, we find out that for being a guy who says he won’t write a book, ...
Tuesday May 8, 2007 | 11:47:30 am 209 words, 4136 views
TPC Sawgrass is what many bloggers are talking about, but there’s plenty of other things happening in the golf blogosphere.
The Principal’s Nose doesn’t seem overly impressed with TPC Sawgrass.
Want to see more of TPC Sawgrass? Then head over to the Hooked on Golf Blog, where Tony shows off some of Florida’s finest.
Let’s lay down the welcome mat for Chris at Eagle Par Birdie. He’s giving his opinion on Golfchick’s recent WorldGolf.com column about the dreaded yips.
Speaking of Golfchick, she’ll be at Moorpark Country Club in Southern California next Thursday for the Phillips & King International annual charity golf tournament. Proceeds ...
Monday May 7, 2007 | 10:46:11 am 101 words, 5152 views
Tiger Woods notched career win No. 57 by winning at the Wachovia Championship. Here’s what some golf bloggers had to say about Tiger’s latest triumph:
The Golf Blogger is amazed at the numbers Tiger has put up since last year’s U.S. Open.
At The Golf Blog, Mulligan wonders if Woods hurt his knee, or what accounted for that awful final-hole swing.
The PGA Punter feels somewhat cheated by Tiger’s victory.
Geoff Shackleford catches Tiger fuming over slow play.
Tired of Tiger? Ok, here’s The Deep Rough giving you his “Top 10 Lustworthy Golf Toy list for the glorious Spring of 2007.”
Keep Blogging!!
Thursday May 3, 2007 | 08:57:35 am 134 words, 4393 views
Think a Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan pairing was fun? Well the Principal’s Nose (and Tim McDonald) have a few other dream pairings for you.
Geoof Shackleford wonders if the PGA Tour will go too far in its efforts to build up The Golf Channel:
“That the PGA Tour becomes a soft core version of the Big Break, with the separation of media and player turning each telecast into an infomercial?” writes Shackleford.
At the Caddy Shack, Ian Andrew let’s a reader know an architect’s viewpoint on what to do regarding trees on a course.
Slicing the ball much? Well, SirShanksALot tells you why.
Looking ...
Tuesday May 1, 2007 | 12:47:25 pm 115 words, 3854 views
Golf Logic gives duffers a look at a good way to save money buying golf equipment.
Golf Addix thinks it’s a shame that golf isn’t getting the right message across in Malaysia.
The roller coaster that is golf is one full display for Primary Rough.
The Principal’s Nose is tired of all this “fifth major” talk.
Looking for information on The Nationwide Tour? Look no further than the Travelling Golfer.
Want to know more about the Cleveland CG Red and CG Gold irons? SirShanksALot will tell you.
Finally, if you want to see good scores while playing in Thailand, it’s best to not try and be ...