I’m not one to say “I told you so” to my buddies when they miss a putt or shank one into the trees. No not me, I’m too much of an adult to behave in such an immature manner. Nor do I question a player’s judgment when they pull the wrong club from their bag and hit the ball into a tree on the last hole (okay, maybe sometimes I do). Yet, this time, I must shout “I told you so!!!” – to all the naysayers that doubted John Harris – the best amateur golfer to come from Minnesota, ...

Click CLICK HERE to listen. In Episode #17 of Golf Gear News, host Bruce Stasch says there is a winner of the GOLF GEAR DADDY GIVE-A-WAY. He also reports on THE NEWSTAND with a US Open Odds Review, Pros Using Testing Labs, Golf Stocks Stinking, and Scottish Tee Times For Children. In THE PERFECT FIT the Guru discusses some interesting Realities of the Golf Industry. The GURU COMMENTARY highlights the controversy he’s stirred up about The Exploitation of Michelle Wie. In SHE GOLF’S TOO learn about What’s Going on at LPGA Headquarters. In the COMPONENT CORNER learn about the upcoming Changes With Your ...

In my last podcast (#16) I reported that Royal Precision Shafts, loved by tour players and better golfers, was expected to close operations after years of losses. Knowledgeable golfers and clubbuilders alike know Royal Precision as the ones they put into their irons if they want high-quality, frequency matched shafts. Yet, in spite of their popularity on the tour, they couldn’t make any money. Perhaps the recent introduction of the True Temper Black Gold shafts finally did them in. So it was announced a few days ago that Royal Precision Shafts, will be purchased by the big daddy ...

Back in January I made a blog entry entitled “Michelle Wie – Give it a Rest". I’d like to address the Michelle Wie phenomenon again. What really set me off this time is that the hype hasn’t stopped. In fact, it’s getting worse. I reference an article by AP Sport Columnist Tim Dahlberg from June 6th who said “Michelle Wie could one day become one of the greatest women golfers ever. If she does, it will be largely because she dared to play against men.” Oh give me a break! He, a professional journalist, should know better. The “…greatest women golfers ever". ...

Click CLICK HERE to listen. In Episode #16 of Golf Gear News, host Bruce Stasch says its the last show for the GOLF GEAR DADDY GIVE-A-WAY. He also reports on THE NEWSTAND with LPGA’s Rarick Having A Drinking Binge, World Robot Golf Tournament, and Two Major Leaguers Teaming Up To Play Some Golf. In THE PERFECT FIT the Guru discusses a very informative article on Golf Club Casting. In SHE GOLF’S TOO learn about the LPGA’s Big Sisters Program. In the COMPONENT CORNER learn about the Titleist Suing Chicago Wholesaler on Counterfeit Golf Balls, and Royal Precision Going Broke. GOLF AROUND THE WORLD ...