The Sand Trap wants to take this opportunity to thank you for stopping by. Everyone here at The Sand Trap wishes you nothing but the happiest of holidays and plenty of birdies in 2009.
Though this portion of our site will be "closed" until the new year (January 12, to be precise), we still invite everyone to join our forum (it's free). Share with us what you want - or what you get - for Christmas!
We'll be back soon, and when we return, we've got three reviews we know you've been waiting for: the Titleist 909 drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids. Until then, can anyone recommend a large-headed shovel with the latest in graphite shaft technology? I've looked everywhere at the online golf retailers and can't find anything!
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I know what you are thinking: golf Crocs? When I was first introduced to the concept of a Croc golf shoe I had more than a few reservations. I have never been a big fan of Crocs. Sure, I saw more than a few people wearing them around town, and my daughter is a die-hard fan who refuses to wear anything else, but I was not sold. And, I certainly did not see them as a type of shoe that could be used for sports - especially not golf.
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The snow is falling and that does not lend itself to thoughts of golf, but still Hittin' the Links stays vigilant scouring the net for golf stories happening in places more weather friendly. The sun is shining somewhere.
When the MP-52 debuted this fall with its sibling the MP-62, there were two surprises. First, the company's "Cut Muscle" design of the last several years is missing, replaced with a very different "Dual Muscle" technology. Second, with the MP-52, Mizuno set out to make a more forgiving MP iron. The MP line has always been the domain of low and lower-mid handicappers. They have a reputation as being workable while providing a lot of feedback. Keeping up to those standards with a forgiving club is a bit of a tall order.
This week, a special edition of the Golf Talk Podcast as we talk with Steve Pelisek, General Manager, Titleist Golf Clubs, Stephanie Bezilla, Titleist Metalwoods Development Manager, and Bob Vokey (who needs no title) about the new 909 Fairway Metals, Hybrids, and the Spin Milled Wedges. Check out this exciting episode of Golf Talk.
