Daily Golf Blogs

Mike Bailey: TaylorMade's new Penta TP golf ball adds a couple more layers of performance

markn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:31:46 -0500

I recently tried out TaylorMade Golf’s new premium golf ball, the Penta TP. That's Penta, as in five layers, which are about two more layers than you’ll find in most high-end professional golf balls. So if you're like me, you're probably wondering if five layers are better. read more

Katharine Dyson: Top 5 absolutely off-the-wall golf gifts

markn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:19:41 -0500

There are a lot of things out there these days to make the spikes rise up on the back of your neck. Some relief from the gloom and doom would be nice. So here we go: my Top 5 Absolutely Off-the-Wall Golf Gifts to Keep you Laughing through Tough Times. read more

Katharine Dyson: What do Lorena Ochoa and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson have in common?

markn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:10:53 -0500

Jimmie Johnson and Lorena Ochoa are superb athletes at the top of their game. This weekend, both just reached a new milestone in their respective sports. read more

Mark Nessmith: The world's most extreme golf courses, courtesy of adidas Golf

markn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:04:26 -0500

adidas Golf has a pretty interesting vlog/promotion going on. The idea is for team members Josh Sullivan and Lindsay Knowlton to chronicle a 30-day golf trip to some of the world’s most extreme golf courses. The trip itinerary includes ... read more

Katharine Dyson: Shawnee pro reveals secret golf training aid to keep golfers from pulling up

markn — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I've seen punching bags, mirrors, tape and other materials used in the never-ending quest to perfect the golf swing. A grass whip? Why not. read more

Jason Scott Deegan: Wedding rings and golf don't mix

markn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:37:54 -0500

I lose my ring so often, my wife has actually given me permission to leave my ring at home when I’m off on a golf trip. She’d rather have her hot hunk of a stud man cruising golf bars without a ring on (laughable, I know) than deal with another all-out, panic-filled search. read more

Golf with Shanks: Imagine Michelle Wie minus the baggage

markn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:44 -0500

Now that Michelle Wie has withdrawn from the final event of the 2009 LPGA season due to a worsening ankle injury, it is a good time for evaluation. The problem most people face in doing so, however, is dealing with their own pre-conceived notions of how they think she should have performed. read more

Brandon Tucker: IAGTO names Orlando Top North American Golf Destination for 2010

markn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:10:45 -0500

Variety is a big factor in Orlando's success as a golf destination, since you can find anything from multi-course golf resorts to scores of 18-hole golf clubs of varying standard. It seems like everyone at some point passes through Orlando, whether it's for business or with the family, so keep your golf clubs in tow when you do. read more

Brandon Tucker: With a new non-stop flight from Toronto, Canadian golfers don't have to drive to Myrtle Beach

markn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:26 -0500

Starting February 28th, Porter Airlines will begin non-stop service twice weekly to Myrtle Beach from Toronto. The new non-stop service makes sense for both cities. Toronto is a large market with a tremendous golf base, many of which will surely be itching to kick off the golf season a little earlier than late April or May up in Canada. read more

Jason Scott Deegan: John Garrity's book Ancestral Links takes author home to Ireland

markn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:55 -0500

In "Ancestral Links: A Golf Obsession Spanning Generations," John Garrity, a respected golf writer with Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine, embarks on a journey to remote corners of the Emerald Isle to find his family history and golfing lore all at once. His journey also takes him to Scotland, another golf mecca. read more

Katharine Dyson: When it comes to drivers is BIGGER better?

markn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:16 -0500

Ladies, if you are starting to play golf, do not let your husband or boyfriend re-grip his set of old clubs for you - unless you get them checked out by a pro and are told they are the correct length, flex, degree and other specs for you. That I can tell you is about as likely as a gleefully happy Chihuahua in Fargo in winter. read more

Jason Scott Deegan: A book about golf and food? Yum!

markn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:28:08 -0500

If just glancing at the cover of "The Club Menu" doesn’t make your stomach jump and your hunger churn, you're not human. It's not for every golfer, but the book can make a nice gift in the right hands: a food-loving golfer or a golf-loving foodie. Or better yet, a golfer whose spouse loves to cook! read more

Jason Scott Deegan: Hank Haney's new book - "Essentials of the Swing" - preaches golf fundamentals

markn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:36:26 -0500

While other swing books might look better, this one is better. The meat of it, the text, is juicier, rich with important details. You might never play like a Tiger on the course, but at least by reading this book you can relate a little better to the world's No. 1 player. read more

Mike Bailey: Course marshals at Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, Calif. are the tops

markn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:10:50 -0500

This morning I got three guides, who were decent sticks and even better people. Barry and Dick are both retired from non-golf careers; Craig is in between banking jobs. Most of all, it was apparent they loved golf. Why else would they be course marshals? It can’t be the money or the grief slow golfers give you. read more

Katharine Dyson: Time to eat crow, all you Wie naysayers

markn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:08:06 -0500

All those naysayers who carped that Wie was burned out after failing to qualify as the first woman to play the men's U.S. Open four years ago, who whined she was in a slump, when for heaven's sake, she was only 16 at the time, can eat their words. How can you have a "slump" at that age? Get real. read more