The past few years I’ve had a real hard time getting out in the summer to play as much golf as I’d like. Mostly, because I’ve moved and don’t have the same core group of golfers I used to and my job responsibilities have increased. In the past, I would always play until late October, but the past two years, my season almost starts in October, and I like it. It’s not as hot, it’s cheaper, not as busy and I tend to play in other locations (my parents moved to Texas recently). So now, my season doesn’t end until December or January.
When do most of you put an end to your golf season? Leave it in the comments after you read the links!
Hole 1: Golfdash
Golfdash is a new golf-focused search engine. I’m not sold on the benefits of using it yet. They do have a blog that is worth adding to your reader though. [link]
Hole 2: Miniature Scotch Golf
This is awesome! Next time I’m in NYC, I’ll be playing a round! Why hasn’t someone thought of this sooner? [link]
Hole 3: Duck, Duck, Goose!
I’ve professed my hatred of geese, not it appears I have another beaked animal I should fear on the course – ducks. Officials are using garlic to fend them off. Maybe I should keep a few cloves in teh bag? [link]
Hole 4: Layoffs
There are some layoffs happening in the golf industry lately. Wonder what that means for the state of the industry? [link & link]
Hole 5: Duh!
*Slaps hand to forehead* Hello Captain Obvious. In a real shocker, Lehman will pair Furyk and Woods in the Ryder Cup. [link]
Hole 6: Skins Game
I remember when I looked forward to watching the Skins Game. Now, I just hope there’s something better on. My skins game foursome would be: Tiger, Freddie, Hank Kuene and Michelle Wie. Who’s yours? Leave your dream skins foursome in the comments. [link]
Hole 7: New Rules
I’m sure everyone has read about the rule changes. Here’s a quick rundown of all the changes. [link]
Hole 8: Champions Champion
What Hale Irwin has done on the Champions Tour is amazing. He’s been dominant on the Champions Tour. I think he’s playing the best golf of his career. [link]
Hole 9: Wie Turns Pro
In probably the biggest news of the coming week, Michelle Wie will turn pro on Wednesday and will have $10 million in endorsements awaiting. Go figure, she’s signing with Nike. [link]
Personally, being a devout duffer myself, my season never ends. Living in the waste dump of the Midwest, (Ohio) going to the driving range and practicing my putting during the depressing winters is all that a lowly duffer has in this world. Though, I should warn you, it hasn’t done much for my game so far. But, that’s just me.