Monthly Archives: January 2019

The pro with the craziest swing in golf to play at Pebble Beach

https://youtu.be/7Jcx8Byyp1c Ho Sung Choi, 45, winner of 2 Japan Tour titles, has accepted a sponsor’s invitation to olay in the Pebble Beach Pro Am February 7-10. He said “I never imagined this day would come,” Choi said, according to multiple … Continue reading

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Bryson De Chambeau’s new wedge

Most of us would have just stuck lead tape on the back of the club, not Bryson De Chambeau who revealed his re-designed Cobra lob wedge at the tournament in Hawaii last week where he finished 10th. The longer length … Continue reading

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Golf Story – advice from the seniors

Having only just got into Nintendo Switch I’m loving the whole concept of Golf Story, in particular the strategy advice from the older golfers to the youngers, but they speak their language and rap at them. Inspired.  

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Bubba Watson: Inventor

Former Masters cahampion Bubba Watson, sponsored by Oakley, has developed some novel ways of getting round the golf course quicker.   https://youtu.be/Q2f79fXz02k

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Matt Kuchar wins Sony Open

A rainbow appeared over Wai’lae Golf Club as Matt Kuchar holed out for a three shot win over Andrew Puttnam. ‘It was a magical moment’ said the 40 year old winner. This is Kuchar’s second win in three starts – … Continue reading

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Tom McKibbin: the next Rory

Meet Tom McKibbin, from the same Holywood Golf Club that Rory McIlroy learned the game. Tom represents Ireland at Under 18 level.

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Nothing stops for snow

Heavy snow over Europe and in Chicago where young golfers at Northwestern University are taking advantage of their indoor practice facility. More of these are needed, everywhere.    

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How to play golf in Japan

Required viewing for anyone going to Japan to play golf, there’s a whole new culture in Japanese clubs that you need to know about. Loving the remote control carts that drive themselves and the legendary lady caddies.

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How the Golf Equipment Business needs to change how they sell to women

Very clear thoughts this week from former LPGA pro Anya Alvarez who points out how equipment manufacturers miss the mark when they market to women. The female percentage of the golf market is 20% and stagnant, it’s a huge opportunity … Continue reading

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Michelle Wie takes Phil away

Photo of the week from top LPGA pro Michelle Wie who is taking away a Callaway promotional cardboard cut out of Phil Mickelson, who looks frankly petrified. Michelle is a woman after my own heart. Years ago there used to … Continue reading

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