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As if being one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball history isn’t enough, Roger Clemens is apparently none too shabby with a golf club in his hand, as well. On Saturday, the ‘Rocket’ nailed a hole-in-one on the 180-yard long par-3 second hole at the Classic Course at Northstar to propel his […]

There are a couple of scenarios around the greens when pulling out a wood to chip or putt the ball is a smart play. But ONLY if you’ve practiced these shots enough to be comfortable using them during a round.
Scenario #1: Ball Against Collar
Few shots are tougher than a putt when the ball […]

Have you ever wondered what loft angle is best in a driver? It’s one of the most common questions at golf shops around the world. Drivers can range from about 7 degrees to 12 degrees in loft, which is a pretty big difference. Many amateurs assume the lower the loft, the farther […]

The Abu Dhabi Golf Championship kicked off this week with a strong showing from Vijay Singh. Currently ranked number two, Singh has not played in this region since 1993. This is the first of three of the events that include the Dubai Desert Classic and the Qatar Masters in the European Tour.
There were approximately […]

We’ve had a pretty mild January here in the Midwest - the freezing temps we usually see just aren’t here. Last week, we actually saw a 50 degree day! We decided to take a drive out to the golf course and see if anything was going on. We were hoping they were open due to […]

On Saturday, David Toms and Chad Campbell, who were tied for the lead at 14-under-par 196 on entering the final round of the Sony Open, were declared the AstraZeneca Charity Challenge winners.
The AstraZeneca Charity Challenge was formerly called the Crestor© Charity Challenge. It sole purpose is to recognize the leader of a tournament when […]

Nothing is more frustrating in golf than missing 2-foot putts. ARGH!!! Probably the best advice I ever got on making more short putts came from a guy who actually had a higher handicap than I did at the time. This guy’s swing was a real mess, but he made dang near all of his putts […]

With the results of the schedule for 2007, it has been shown that Washington will not be hosting the PGA Tour. What this translates into, is the absence of the Booz Allen Classic. Previously the PGA Tour included the Booz Allen Classic since 1968.
What is in store for us golf fans in 2007 is […]

I caught the highlights of the Sony Open yesterday, and I’ll admit that it grabbed my attention when they devoted a segment to Michelle Wie’s round.
I realize that Michelle’s participation in the Sony is a controversial subject. There are some who don’t believe she belongs there. After all, she is female, she’s very young, […]

Currently within the world of golf, there is a debate occurring about who first invented the sport. For centuries, Scotland has proudly proclaimed that the game of golf was their invention, even though the Dutch and French claim that they had a similar game in the 1200s and 1400s respectively.
However, China is tossing its hat […]