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2012 Battle of the Golf Blogs – Preview

By John Duval
Reunion Resort

For many years, the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida has brought together many of golf’s greatest minds and influential people for its annual trade show. Over one thousand golf companies will be there along with tens of  thousands of golf industry insiders, PGA club pros and media. But for some of us, the PGA Show isn’t… »

Hannah Yun: What a way to start a career

By Dave Andrews
Hannah Yun at 10

19-year-old Hannah Yun is preparing to begin her rookie season on the LPGA Tour in 2012. However, when you consider what happened the first day she began playing the game, it’s amazing that she plays golf at all. When Hannah was just seven years old her father, Changsu, took her out to a golf course… »

Hit It Alice!

By John Duval

Everyone that plays golf has said it to themselves or at another player at some point. “Hit it Alice!” or “Nice putt Alice!” The derogatory “Alice” statement has been part of golf for decades. We use it when you leave a makeable putt way short. But who is Alice? Even more importantly, what did she… »

Tiger Woods Hires Joe LaCava As Caddie

By John Duval
Caddie Joe LaCava discusses a shot with Fred Couples at the 2011 Masters Tournament

Sunday night, Tiger Woods posted this on his Twitter account: ”Joe LaCava is an outstanding caddie and I have known him since I was an amateur, really looking forward to having him on the bag.” Since firing Steve Williams a few months ago, Tiger has been looking for a full time replacement. We all knew he wouldn’t hire… »

Win The Ultimate Fitting Experience On The TaylorMade Tour Van

By John Duval

TaylorMade is having a contest! If you want a chance to receive a full fitting experience for you and three of your friends, just register your products and enter the contest using the link below. Our Next Tour Stop: Your House TaylorMade staff will pick you up in the TaylorMade Tour Van, drive you to… »

Help Us Raise Money For The Alabama Tornado Victims!

By John Duval

The Alabama Tornadoes of April 27th have left behind massive destruction. They made headlines for a few days, but since then the spotlight has moved on. The CNN trucks and news crews have all but left, yet the devastation remains. The Red Cross, community churches, local charities and community leaders were quick to come to… »

2011 Golf Digest Golf Ball Hot List – Behind The Scenes

By John Duval
Golf Digest 2011 Hot Lista

The May 2011 issue of Golf Digest has hit the shelves at your local news stand, and it’s one of the most anticipated of the year. The Hot List issues are always in high demand, and the Golf Ball Hot List is no exception. Every year the editors at Golf Digest get together and test… »

Ben Crane – The Entertainer

By John Duval
Ben Crane

Ben Crane has been a PGA Tour pro for 9 years, and in that time has won three times and amassed career earnings of almost $14 million. He is known as one of the friendliest and most approachable figures on tour and is well liked by his peers and fans. between the ropes however, he… »

Battle Of The Golf Blogs 2011 – Sneak Peak

By John Duval
Falcon's Fire Golf Club - Orlando, FL

Every year, the PGA of America holds its annual trade show for the golf industry to meet and do business. Golf companies from all over the world are there to display their products and services, and PGA Professionals, golf buyers and media are there to look for deals and to find the next big thing…. »

2010 Ryder Cup – What’s In The Bag?

By John Duval
The Europe Ruder Cup team pose for pictures after beating the US by 14 1/2 points to 13 1/2 points on the final day of the 2010 Ryder Cup golf competition at Celtic Manor golf course in Newport, Wales on October 4, 2010.

The 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales is over, and it was a thriller. Just when we thought the US Team was all washed up, (pardon the pun) they came roaring back during the Sunday singles to make it very interesting. It would be very easy to say Hunter Mahan choked with that… »

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