PHIL MICKELSON, AN OPEN TITLE AWAY TO COMPLETE A GRAND SLAM In preparation for the United States Open, Phil Mickelson took a reconnaissance mission to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, and made this statement, “I think this year’s U.S. Open is the greatest setup going that I have seen in my 25-whatever years of playing the U.S. Open.” … Read more »
In a recent article by Reuters, sources confirmed a new global golf circuit is being planned and is being called the biggest upheaval in the professional game in decades. A proposed World Golf Series has been in the planning stages for more than a year by the British-based World Golf Group. The group is aiming… Read more »
The 79th KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship returned this week to Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, MI for the fourth time in six years! PURSE MONEY: The title sponsorship agreement between the PGA of America and KitchenAid will yield an enhanced purse. The purse for the 2018 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship will increase to $3,250,000 and… Read more »
It’s probably safe to say that all golfers are in love with their golf clubs. With that being said, then it’s probably also safe to say, not everyone takes care of them the proper way. This article will guide you in showing you everything you need to know about golf clubs care which will help… Read more »
May Newsletter MCILROY’S “POST-MASTERS” FUNK… After driving off Magnolia Lane following his disappointing finish in the Masters, Rory McIlroy basically went into hiding for seven days. “I went back home and sort of decompressed, binge watched a couple of shows, read a couple of books, drank a few bottles of wine,” McIlroy said. He did… Read more »
The game of golf is mired with rules, so many that even professionals aren’t aware of all of them. Imagine that, a sport where professional athletes don’t know all the rules. Seems odd. But it’s hard to fault them, seeing the book of rules has nearly 200 pages of about 34 rules with about 100… Read more »
What does ‘grain’ and ‘break’ of a green mean? When golfers talk about the grain of a green they are referring to the texture the grass makes by the direction it’s leaning. The break is the direction the green will try and pull your golf ball. Break is mostly influenced by the grain and topography of the green. For example, if you’re… Read more »
5 TIPS ON READING THE GREEN… AND SINKING MORE PUTTS When golfers talk about the “grain” of a green they are referring to the texture the grass makes by the direction it’s leaning. The “break” is the direction the green will try and pull your golf ball. Break is mostly influenced by the grain and… Read more »
It doesn’t take a genius to know that walking is better for you than riding in a motorized cart. But how much better? The four primary benefits are the following: Physical – You burn almost twice as many calories as you would riding in a cart Scoring – You shoot better scores than those who are riding in a cart
THE BENEFITS OF WALKING THE COURSE AREN’T JUST LIMITED TO THE GOLFER… It doesn’t take a genius to know that walking is better for you than riding in a motorized cart. But how much better? The four primary benefits are the following: Physical – You burn almost twice as many calories as you would riding in… Read more »
Anyone and everyone who golfs obviously enjoy doing so, but if you want to have more fun while out on the golf course, or get the family more involved in playing together. Let’s face it, even the avid golfer could learn to cut loose and try something new on the course. On that note, here… Read more »
TEAM CADDYTREK ON THE ROAD AGAIN… My personal PGA Show Experience & Review FTR Systems showcased its CaddyTrek once again at the 65th annual 2018 PGA Merchandise show in Orlando FL last month. It was my first trip and I must say, it was an experience unlike any other show I have done. The 2018… Read more »
