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Archive for the 'Tap-Ins' Category

The Markers Club Redefines Luxury Golf Membership

Dreaming of playing the best courses in the world… as a member? Your dream is now a reality.

Tiger is a Father

Sam Alexis Woods was born early on June 18, less than 24 hours after Tiger disappointingly finished T2 at the U.S. Open.

Are people on the USGA web team part of The Steeler Nation or do they just dislike the Cowboys?

Off-Season Series - Putting

Who says a putting practice mat has to be flat and boring?

When will the players head out? Well, Tiger Woods is at 1:52. First out this year? Ian Poulter and Billy Mayfair.

Titleist Introduces Blog

The "serious equipment for serious players" company gets serious about blogging. Welcome to the block, Titleist.

Off-Season Fitness

Working out over the off-season doesn't have to be bore. Make a plan and stick with it before your treadmill becomes a clothes rack.

Training Aids

You may be tempted to pick up the latest hot training aid to work on your golf game over the winter months however sometimes the best idea is sound advice and equipment you already have.

Postcards from Orlando

I waded deep into the bowels of the 2007 PGA Merchandise Show, and I've emerged with some gems (and notes).

Google Earth as a Golf Tool

In the northern reaches of the Northern Hemisphere, it's the off-season and thus a perfect time to do some time-killing on a computer that might help your game.

Indoor Practice Facilities

Feeling sad because it's winter and you won't be able to hit a bucket of balls for the next few months? Well, cheer up, because there are some new options out there you can take advantage of to keep in golf shape year around.

Dick's agrees to acquire Golf Galaxy. Here's the official press release.

A Wednesday on the PGA Tour

In the spirit of the baseball playoffs, we throw a change up and show some of the sights from the GGCC and some thoughts about the recent course changes too.

Nike Juice to Launch in November

The Nike Juice ball arrives at our offices and plays off Viagra and other ED medications, among other things. Have a look.

Tweety Bird at the Open

Sergio Garcia's all-yellow outfit earned him plenty of nicknames, but "Champion Golfer of the Year" was not one of them.

Summer now brings real deals on golf equipment. Two of the biggest makers are offering a buy one, get one free deal on drivers and fairway metals.

Chart the PGA Tour's big names from 1916 to 2004 with this heavy-duty poster from HistoryShots.com.

Golf Gods Launches New Site

Golf Gods .com is now all new. Check out the site and enter to win a Pinseeker Tournament Edition laser rangefinder.

Pressel: Great Game, No Nickname

If there is any one LPGA golfer ready to take center stage it is none other than Morgan Pressel. But why hasn't anyone come up with a more appropriate term of endearment for such a talented golfer?

MyTPI is for golfers of all ages and abilities to create their own customized golf fitness workout program and calendar. Plus access articles from top golf fitness professionals and instructional videos by the TPI staff.

The seniors still have what it takes to beat the other two tour teams. The LPGA and PGA Tours just couldn't stand up to the challenge and were soundly defeated.

Wie Fails to Qualify Again

Michelle Wie misses her sixth cut in a men's event but is getting ready for her seventh appearance at the Sony Open.

Wie Wows Japan and Tiger Woods

Trying again for a professional win Michelle Wie travels to Japan to play in the Casio World Open.

Golf World Scottsdale Invitational

If you're looking for some golf and sun as the dreariness of winter sets in, check out the Golf World Scottsdale Invitational.

The Swede talks about the perfect score, Tiger, and the future.

Since women are now allowed to qualify for the men's British Open, Men's European Tour player Jean Van de Velde plans to enter next year's women's British Open

The PGA of America names Joe Steranka as the successor to Jim Awtrey as chief executive officer.

Bamberger, he of Michelle Wie 'bad drop' fame, submits himself to a Question and Answer session.

Wie Earns Goose Egg

Michelle Wie stood to bring home a better-than-average allowance until disqualified a day after her round.

In a not-so-subtle twist of irony Tiger Woods' luxury yacht "Privacy" is in the news again.

Toms Taken to Hospital

David Toms was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition after his heart rate rose dramatically while playing in the 84 Lumber Classic.

Titleist today introduces a brand new "News" section of their site with several RSS feeds to keep users apprised of the latest.

Big names withdraw from $1.78 million World Match Play Championship making the tournament a snoozer.

On the Ball with Common Sense

The distance debate rages on, but at least one voice of common sense has poked their head through the clouds.

Morgan Pressel wins her first U.S. Women's Amateur title. Annika Sorenstam claims victory at a self-sponsored tournament in her native Sweden.

MacGregor wants to buy Callaway? Since when do they have that kind of money?

PGA Tour Pro John Daly has instituted a lawsuit against the Florida Times-Union newspaper for defamation of character.

Callaway has a new CEO, and his last gig was with a cosmetics company? Yep. George Fellows is now one of the fellas.

The Play Golf America Academy is giving free lessons to beginners on Sunday August 7, 2005. Attend the clinic and get free tickets to the 2005 PGA Championship.

Get a hole in one, win a free pair of Tifosi Optics sunglasses. Seems like a great way to make a great event even greater!

Quick Comment on Slow Play

Ben Crane takes all day to shoot a 62… but it's because of a weather delay, not slow play. Or was it?

Padraig Out of the Open

Padraig Harrington has withdrawn from the 2005 British Open due to the death of his father, Paddy.

British Open Predictions

British Open winner, sleeper and disappointment predictions from The Sand Trap staff.

Amstel Iceland Open

The Amstel Light Iceland Open, the yearly tournament where people play golf in the middle of the night.

Potential Callaway Buyout

A proposal has been in the works for a Callaway buyout since May 20th. No word yet on the outcome.

The PGA Tour gets a re-made website, and LPGA players leap onto your desktop. How can final-round action at the U.S. Open possibly hope to compare with this news!?

Father’s Day Ideas

Need some golf-related ideas for a Father's Day gift? We put together a quick list of some bargains and other golf related products.

Women's Golf Week starts June 4 and will give women the opportunity to get into the game of golf.

Jack Nicklaus will be playing his final competitive round at the British Open at St. Andrews.

Golf Cart Safety

Ever think you could get hurt driving a golf cart? Me either, but here's a true story of how Paul fractured his foot doing just that.

U.S. Open Qualifying

U.S. Open qualifiers take place in Japan on Memorial Day and in England on D-Day. Intentional? Nah. Funny? Sure!

Elin is a Twin

Elin Nordegren is one of a pair of identical twins. Yes, you read that correctly.

Titleist (Acushnet) Going Strong

Titleist, FootJoy, and Cobra continue the upward climb in a downward-falling golf economy.

Here's a copycat recipe for Augusta National's famed pimento-cheese sandwich to enjoy while watching the Masters.

Cleveland (and Never Compromise) are being bought by a surfing company? What the… It's true.

Arnold Palmer Honored by USGA

The Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History will more than double the size of the USGA's current history center in Far Hills, NJ.

Big Break II contestant David Gunas Jr. has organized a putting challenge to benefit Brilliant Minds.

Greg Norman, successful businessman and moderately good golfer, feels the PGA Tour and Tim Finchem should limit ball technology and help competing worldwide tours.

Congrats Arnie!

Arnold Palmer, 75, weds in Hawaii. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Palmer.

Phil Mickelson has authored a book called One Magical Sunday: But Winning Isn't Everything which will be released April, 2005.

Happy 29th to Tiger Woods, who turns, uhhhh, 29 today.

Can you talk your wife or girlfriend into a little game called "Threesome"?

Tiger To Be A Daddy

Tiger plans to get it on with his hot Swedish nanny? Go figure!

Player Hater (and Runner-Over)

A woman runs over two teenagers in her SUV after a bounced golf ball struck the car but did no damage.

Man Steals Golf Course

A New York television station is reporting that a Cayuga County man has been arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property for stealing bits and pieces of the Owasco Country Club over the period of three years in order to build his own three hole course on property he shares with his twin [...]

Augusta National denies rumors that a membership was part of a deal to lure Steve Spurrier to the University of South Carolina.

Top Ten Stories of 2004

These are the top ten golf stories of 2004. Would you have ranked them differently?

Jack Nicklaus took a fishing trip to Russia, and Golf Digest .com has the story (and a photo gallery).

Top Ten Golfers of 2004

"The Top 10 Golfers of 2004" according to about.com. How would you rank them?

Tiger Moving to Palm Beach County?

Tiger and his hot hot wife may be moving out of Orlando and into Palm Beach county.

Daly’s Wife Pleads Guilty

Sherrie Miller Daly pleaded guilty to a federal money laundering charge and could face a maximum prison sentence of five years, a fine of $250,000 or both.

Butch Harmon to Start Own Tour

The Butch Harmon Golf Tour will begin in June 2005 and run for 16 weeks at courses in and around Las Vegas.

Golf Punk

Golf Punk is a new magazine for the more "alternative" golfer.

The Stimpmeter

All about the stimpmeter!

67 Million to 1 Odds

A 22-handicapper hits two holes-in-one during the same round.

Presidential Sports

If John Kerry and George W. Bush could play one sport against each other, which would they choose?

Hole in One Registry

You can register and view holes-in-one across the country at PGA.com.

Etiquette: Golf’s Order

Golf is a civil game: anyone can play with anyone so long as they observe the rules of etiquette.

Golf Cartoons

Just a pair of golf cartoons from "B.C." and "Wizard of Id."

Work

What became of the greatest workers of the early 20th century?

Beer Cart Girls

Vote for your favorite beer cart girl. Win, uhhh, nothing for yourself!

Help Arnold Palmer and his army battle prostate cancer by scheduling a par-3 at your local course.

Other Golf Blogs

We know of a few other golf blogs, and here they are!

30th Anniversary of Long Drive

On September 25, 1974 Mike Austin drove a ball 515 yards.

Remove Your Balls

Just a funny sign about having your balls removed...