Author: Erik J. Barzeski

Episode 007

The golf season may not be in full swing, but we’ve still got a lot to talk about: one-irons, Retief Goosen and Ben Hogan, the LPGA leaving a mark on the general public, and much, much more.

PodcastWe’re back and three strong once again as Everardo once again joins Jeff and Erik for the “James Bond” (007) episode of “Golf Talk Podcast.” You can subscribe to the RSS feed for our podcasts here or download Episode 007 as an MP3 file. For those who want to subscribe to us in iTunes, click here.

This week, and though even the silly season is taking a few weeks off before the PGA Tour cranks back up in January, we still have plenty to talk about. For this week’s Show Notes – links to articles we discuss in the show and additional information – just read on.

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Titleist Forged 735.CM Irons Review

Titleist’s 735.CM irons were some of the most eagerly awaited products of 2005. Do they stack up?

TitleistRarely are a set of irons so lusted after as Titleist’s Forged 735.CM irons. The 735s – Titleist’s first foray into “combo” or cavity-to-muscle “progressive” irons – were a rumor in March, reality in August, and had already earned a place in my bag by the time the Newport Cup rolled around in October.

Titleist 735.CM Spread OutIf you don’t read past the first two paragraphs, take one thing away from this review: these clubs were worth the wait. It takes a lot to knock a set of irons out of my bag, but these irons effectively replaced the irons I was playing (Titleist’s Forged 680) by the turn the first time I played with them. The 680s are a forged, muscleback club with a great amount of feel and feedback, which I had always deemed important to improving my golf game. I never thought a cavity-back club could replicate the feel of a finely crafted muscleback. Until I tried the 735s. They felt so good, I came up with a phrase that I’d rather not repeat here… (but you could find it in the forum quite easily).

They’re that good.

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Cleveland Introduces CG11 Wedges for Women

Cleveland has pink wedges for women. Hey, at least they’re not stereotyping! No, this is marketing, baby!

Cleveland LogoWe’re having a bit of a lazy day, so here are the relevant portions of a Cleveland press release:

The makers of the most famous wedges in golf are proud to announce the expansion of its W-Series line with the introduction of the W-Series CG11 wedge. This new wedge marks the first time that Cleveland Golf has incorporated their revolutionary CMMTM metal into their women’s line which now offers that same exceptional feel, versatility and dependability to men and women alike.

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Episode 006

School is out! LPGA and PGA Tour Q-Schools graduate their 2006 class, and we’ve got some comments. Plus, 10 predictions for 2006.

PodcastWe’re back and three strong once again as Everardo once again joins Jeff and Erik for the sixth episode of “Golf Talk Podcast.” You can subscribe to the RSS feed for our podcasts here or download Episode 006 as an MP3 file. For those who want to subscribe to us in iTunes, click here.

This week, school is out! That’s right, the 2006 graduates are here, and we’ve got some smack to talk about Carolyn Bivens’ decision (thus far) to keep Pressel out of the LPGA until May 23. Plus, ten predictions for 2006. For this week’s Show Notes – links to articles we discuss in the show and additional information – just read on.

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Get Your Balls Imprinted – Free

Titleist offers free imprinting until December 10, so order now!

The holidays mean one thing to Titleist fans: stocking up on custom-imprinted Pro V1s! Just about every year, Titleist offers free personalization on golf balls. We’ve been remiss in not posting something until now, however, because you only have until December 10 to order your balls. The imprinting is free, but the balls will still go for normal pricing.

Place your order with your local Titleist-licensed retail outlet – pro shops, Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc. and get yourself in the holiday spirit. For more information, visit “The Ultimate Holiday Gift” at Titleist.com.

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Episode 005

Tune in this week as we bash Natalie Gulbis’ dad, call Annika Sorenstam a dirty cheat,

PodcastAfter a week off (mmmm, turkey…), we come back with a the fifth episode of our “Golf Talk Podcast.” You can subscribe to the RSS feed for our podcasts here or download Episode 005 as an MP3 file. For those who want to subscribe to us in iTunes, click here.

This week, talk about the Natalie Gulbis show, Monty and Ernie in 2006, Fred Funk’s pink skirt, Phil Mickelson’s year-in-review, Q-School, and a whole bunch of statistical “nuggets” from Dave Koster. For this week’s Show Notes – links to articles we discuss in the show and additional information – just read on.

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Big Mouth Mark Hensby Criticizes Greg Norman

Mark Hensby can’t keep his mouth shut: this week, he’s criticizing Greg Norman. To Hensby I have but one thing to say: put up or shut up.

Mark HensbyMark Hensby isn’t one to keep his mouth shut. First he ran his mouth about Michelle Wie, saying “I don’t think a 15-year-old girl who’s done nothing at all should get a sponsor’s invitation to a PGA Tour event.” A lot of articles start the same way this one does, “Australian golfer Mark Hensby has slammed (fill in the blank).”

This week, the tiny Australian’s target is none other than the gigantic Greg Norman. Norman’s fault, which Hensby can’t resist pointing out? The Great White Shark, recently voted Australia’s golfer of the century, apparently doesn’t do enough to support Australian golf.

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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.

Golf World magazine has asked The Sand Trap partner GolfWRX.com for some help in promoting the Golf World Scottsdale Invitational, so we’re pitching in as well.

Golf World Scottsdale InvitationalRegardless whether your season has ended or is just about to peak, Golf World is offering an incredible and unique opportunity to shake the Holiday blues and get back into the sun through a special GolfWRX members only registration for the upcoming Golf World Scottsdale Invitational Tournament. This is the second year in Scottsdale and the event is hosted on four premier courses, including the TPC of Scottsdale, home of the FBR Open.

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Tiger Defends Dunlop, Defeats Duval

A hobbled Tiger Woods won his second straight Dunlop Phoenix Open in Japan, but in dramatic fashion as it took him four playoff holes.

Tiger Woods in JapanDavid Duval – yes, the very same David Duval I implored to just go home earlier this year before he missed all but one cut on the 2005 PGA Tour, was the first-round leader with a 64. After three days, he was within two shots of the lead. But in the end, it was the same old story: Tiger Woods the winner, Duval, a final-round 75.

Tiger Woods didn’t do it easily, though. He was taken to the limit by Japan’s Kaname Yokoo before birdieing the fourth playoff hole to defend his title in the $1.7M event. Woods reached the par-5 18th, the fourth playoff hole, and two-putted for the birdie while Yokoo missed a 12-footer to extend the match. On the first playoff hole, Woods saved a par but twisted his ankle on his tee shot. He limped through the remaining playoff holes, but managed to birdie all three of them.

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