Local Golf Course Reviews
  • Great White Course, a desert paradise in the middle of Miami…. The Great White Course at Doral, a Greg Norman Signature Course, is a 7,171-yard, par-72 marvel situated in the heart of Miami just minutes away from MIA (Miami International Airport). The Great White Course is the only golf course of its kind in the Southeastern United States that utilizes coquina — crushed shells — as the primary design element on every hole. In designing the Great White, Norman blended strategically demanding fairways with hundreds of palm trees. He then laid out the course in a manner where water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes, which makes for a challenging, but picturesque Great White Golf Course. Host...0April 30, 2013

    Great White Course – Review

    Great White Course, a desert paradise in the middle of Miami…. The Great White Course at Doral, a Greg Norman Signature Course, is a 7,171-yard, par-72 marvel situated in the heart of Miami just minutes away from MIA (Miami International Airport). The Great White Course is the only golf course of its kind in the Southeastern United States that utilizes coquina — crushed shells — as the primary design element on every hole. In designing the Great White, Norman blended strategically demanding fairways with hundreds of palm trees. He then laid out the course in a manner where water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes, which makes for a challenging, but picturesque Great White Golf Course. Host…

  • Miami Shores Country Club is ready for the summer 2013 season! Updated March 28, 2013 – Historic Miami Shores Country Club, a golf course designed by Red Lawrence in 1939, offers some unique features not found any where in Miami. Railroad tracks dissects the golf course from north to south and as trains passes by (once or twice per day) it offers a picturesque distraction to players. The charming track gives you a taste of old golf architecture, small and elevated greens, large trees and lush fairways. In 2010 the course underwent extensive remodeling that included new greens, tee boxes and some fairways were completely redone making it a true gem. The course is conveniently located right next to Biscayne...0March 28, 2013

    Miami Shores Country Club – Review

    Miami Shores Country Club is ready for the summer 2013 season! Updated March 28, 2013 – Historic Miami Shores Country Club, a golf course designed by Red Lawrence in 1939, offers some unique features not found any where in Miami. Railroad tracks dissects the golf course from north to south and as trains passes by (once or twice per day) it offers a picturesque distraction to players. The charming track gives you a taste of old golf architecture, small and elevated greens, large trees and lush fairways. In 2010 the course underwent extensive remodeling that included new greens, tee boxes and some fairways were completely redone making it a true gem. The course is conveniently located right next to Biscayne…

  • Bonaventure Country Club now features brand new greens! Bonaventure Country Club, located within the City of Weston, FL is a semi-private golf facility open to all golfers. It features (2) Championship 18-Hole golf courses unencumbered by residential communities. Like many other local golf courses Bonaventure Country Club suffered from a couple of lackluster years and in May 2012 the owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a July foreclosure action by one of its lenders and a plan in August to sell half of its golf course. According to Craig Pugatch, their attorney, the full intention was to restructure their arrangements with creditors and maximize the value of the property for future sale,”We believe that the value of the property...0March 26, 2013

    Bonaventure Country Club East Course – Review

    Bonaventure Country Club now features brand new greens! Bonaventure Country Club, located within the City of Weston, FL is a semi-private golf facility open to all golfers. It features (2) Championship 18-Hole golf courses unencumbered by residential communities. Like many other local golf courses Bonaventure Country Club suffered from a couple of lackluster years and in May 2012 the owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a July foreclosure action by one of its lenders and a plan in August to sell half of its golf course. According to Craig Pugatch, their attorney, the full intention was to restructure their arrangements with creditors and maximize the value of the property for future sale,”We believe that the value of the property…

  • Pound Ridge Golf Club, a Golf Escape to the City that Never Sleeps Pound Ridge Golf  Club – The intrinsic connection between South Florida and New York gets into full swing later this spring and summer, as snowbirds make their way back to Westchester County, Long Island and the Hamptons. There’s no need, however, to check world-class golf at the door on the way out of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca and the Palm Beaches. The Empire State is one of the most golf-rich states in the U.S., as it is home to many of the most storied venues in the country. A new golf narrative is being written just north of the city, however, as the Pete Dye designed Pound...0March 16, 2013

    Pound Ridge Golf Club

    Pound Ridge Golf Club, a Golf Escape to the City that Never Sleeps Pound Ridge Golf  Club – The intrinsic connection between South Florida and New York gets into full swing later this spring and summer, as snowbirds make their way back to Westchester County, Long Island and the Hamptons. There’s no need, however, to check world-class golf at the door on the way out of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca and the Palm Beaches. The Empire State is one of the most golf-rich states in the U.S., as it is home to many of the most storied venues in the country. A new golf narrative is being written just north of the city, however, as the Pete Dye designed Pound…

  • Playing The Champion Course at PGA National is a dream come true… Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio in 1981 for major tournament play, The Champion Course at PGA National has to be one of the most beautiful and certainly one of the toughest golf courses in South Florida.  Just imagine, a track that stretches over 7048 yards with a slope of 148 and course rating of 75.2 from the tips. Thankfully, PGA National Resort & Spa has done a remarkable job throughout the years including the addition of 5 sets of tees to make it more playable for the rest of us, a couple of remodels (1990 and 2002) under the careful eye of none other than Jack...0February 8, 2013

    Champion Course at PGA National – Review

    Playing The Champion Course at PGA National is a dream come true… Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio in 1981 for major tournament play, The Champion Course at PGA National has to be one of the most beautiful and certainly one of the toughest golf courses in South Florida.  Just imagine, a track that stretches over 7048 yards with a slope of 148 and course rating of 75.2 from the tips. Thankfully, PGA National Resort & Spa has done a remarkable job throughout the years including the addition of 5 sets of tees to make it more playable for the rest of us, a couple of remodels (1990 and 2002) under the careful eye of none other than Jack…

  • This gorgeous golf course is situated within the city of Plantation, the heart of Broward County, and located on the historic land once occupied by the old Plantation Golf Club. Fact is, Plantation Preserve is now considered one of South Florida’s premier public golf facility. The land was transformed during 2005 and in February 2006 a championship golf course measuring 7,148 yards in length playing to a par 72 finally opened its doors. Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass playing surface was used in all tee boxes, fairways and greens. Within the Plantation Preserve property, visitors will find a very challenging golf course a beautiful clubhouse with stunning panoramic views, state of the art practice facilities including a private Member-only practice area,...0January 16, 2013

    Plantation Preserve Golf Club – Review

    This gorgeous golf course is situated within the city of Plantation, the heart of Broward County, and located on the historic land once occupied by the old Plantation Golf Club. Fact is, Plantation Preserve is now considered one of South Florida’s premier public golf facility. The land was transformed during 2005 and in February 2006 a championship golf course measuring 7,148 yards in length playing to a par 72 finally opened its doors. Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass playing surface was used in all tee boxes, fairways and greens. Within the Plantation Preserve property, visitors will find a very challenging golf course a beautiful clubhouse with stunning panoramic views, state of the art practice facilities including a private Member-only practice area,…

Golf Equipment and Reviews
  • Callaway X Hot Pro Irons meet and exceeds players demands…. Back in December 2012 Callaway Golf announced the launch of its Callaway X Hot and Callaway X Hot Pro Irons. We were exited to see a counter-punch initiative aimed to challenge Taylormade’s Rocketbladez irons. Callaway’s award-winning R&D department set out to deliver measurable distance gains with these two new, aggressive irons. As soon as the box arrived at our offices I took an extended lunch break and headed to Plantation’s Preserve driving range. I got a chance to hit about 40 – 50 balls during my range session and shot after shot I was getting more and more impressed with these clubs. The clubs are soft and very forgiving and...0May 3, 2013

    Callaway X Hot Pro Irons – Review

    Callaway X Hot Pro Irons meet and exceeds players demands…. Back in December 2012 Callaway Golf announced the launch of its Callaway X Hot and Callaway X Hot Pro Irons. We were exited to see a counter-punch initiative aimed to challenge Taylormade’s Rocketbladez irons. Callaway’s award-winning R&D department set out to deliver measurable distance gains with these two new, aggressive irons. As soon as the box arrived at our offices I took an extended lunch break and headed to Plantation’s Preserve driving range. I got a chance to hit about 40 – 50 balls during my range session and shot after shot I was getting more and more impressed with these clubs. The clubs are soft and very forgiving and…

  • Adams Idea CMB Irons: Ideal for the better player… Adams Idea CMB Irons – Review. For the past 2 years I have been playing a set of Taylormade Tour Preferred MC irons (- 1/2 in, 2* flat, KBS Tour Black S) and needless to say I love the combination I get from a forged-muscle-cavity-blade; in my opinion, it is the optimum blend of feel, workability and forgiveness. Tuesday, I had my first range session with the Adams Idea CMB Irons (-1/2, 2* Flat, KBS C-Tapers S) I will be honest to tell you that I had mixed feelings about the overall performance of these irons. I have seen the TV commercials and I’m aware that these clubs are in the...0April 5, 2013

    Adams Idea CMB Irons – Review

    Adams Idea CMB Irons: Ideal for the better player… Adams Idea CMB Irons – Review. For the past 2 years I have been playing a set of Taylormade Tour Preferred MC irons (- 1/2 in, 2* flat, KBS Tour Black S) and needless to say I love the combination I get from a forged-muscle-cavity-blade; in my opinion, it is the optimum blend of feel, workability and forgiveness. Tuesday, I had my first range session with the Adams Idea CMB Irons (-1/2, 2* Flat, KBS C-Tapers S) I will be honest to tell you that I had mixed feelings about the overall performance of these irons. I have seen the TV commercials and I’m aware that these clubs are in the…

  • South Florida Golf recommends the best golf accessories for the summer! Finding the best golf accessories for the summer can be a daunting task.  The game of golf can definitely be an expensive game to play with all the things you need to purchase. Besides greens fees, club memberships and equipment you still need to invest in shoes, towels, head covers and electronic devices to name a few. Trying to save money by purchasing low-quality items that in due time will fall apart or become obsolete is the number one mistake golfers commit when purchasing golf accessories.. When it comes to golf accessories, you can find what you need at pretty reasonable prices if you just look around. However, as...0April 3, 2013

    Best golf accessories for the summer

    South Florida Golf recommends the best golf accessories for the summer! Finding the best golf accessories for the summer can be a daunting task.  The game of golf can definitely be an expensive game to play with all the things you need to purchase. Besides greens fees, club memberships and equipment you still need to invest in shoes, towels, head covers and electronic devices to name a few. Trying to save money by purchasing low-quality items that in due time will fall apart or become obsolete is the number one mistake golfers commit when purchasing golf accessories.. When it comes to golf accessories, you can find what you need at pretty reasonable prices if you just look around. However, as…

  • Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver featuring MyFly Technology… The Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver line became available to the general public last February 8th and it has been an instant success amongst Cobra fans.  The club brings modern lines, great looks (available in several colors) and is packed with tons of techno advances to compete against the big dogs of Callaway, Taylormade, Ping and Nike Golf. The Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver features Cobra’s new MyFly technology, allowing golfers to select from six different loft (trajectory settings) for optimum performance and distance based on a golfer’s swing and speed, as well as the weather and course conditions. I don’t really know if its popularity is because of their current use...0March 22, 2013

    Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver – Review

    Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver featuring MyFly Technology… The Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver line became available to the general public last February 8th and it has been an instant success amongst Cobra fans.  The club brings modern lines, great looks (available in several colors) and is packed with tons of techno advances to compete against the big dogs of Callaway, Taylormade, Ping and Nike Golf. The Cobra AMP Cell Pro Driver features Cobra’s new MyFly technology, allowing golfers to select from six different loft (trajectory settings) for optimum performance and distance based on a golfer’s swing and speed, as well as the weather and course conditions. I don’t really know if its popularity is because of their current use…

  • Scor 4161 Wedges are truly short range missiles! Why Scor 4161 Wedges for your game? Its a given fact that managing your game inside 100 yards is a component of the game that is critical to success but often overlooked by amateurs.  Specially those who shoot in the 90s or 100s, and these are arguably the players who should be giving this element the most attention.  Yet, this area of the game is often neglected and if you ask an amateur they will tell you that their budget, time of practice and effort is completely devoted to the next driver they see on TV. When I spoke to Scor Golf founder, Terry Koehler, I was very impressed with his knowledge...0March 17, 2013

    Scor 4161 Wedges – Review

    Scor 4161 Wedges are truly short range missiles! Why Scor 4161 Wedges for your game? Its a given fact that managing your game inside 100 yards is a component of the game that is critical to success but often overlooked by amateurs.  Specially those who shoot in the 90s or 100s, and these are arguably the players who should be giving this element the most attention.  Yet, this area of the game is often neglected and if you ask an amateur they will tell you that their budget, time of practice and effort is completely devoted to the next driver they see on TV. When I spoke to Scor Golf founder, Terry Koehler, I was very impressed with his knowledge…

  • Tour Edge Golf Story By TOM LaMARRE For several years after its inception in 1986, Tour Edge golf did a nice, little business as something of a specialty golf club company. David Glod, who played college golf at Florida Southern with Rocco Mediate and Lee Janzen before becoming a teaching pro, started the company in the garage of his condo in Warrenville, Ill. “We were a driver and fairway wood company and then we got into the iron business,” said Glod, who now operates the company out of a 5,500-square-foot facility in Batavia, Ill. ” … (In the beginning) my garage was the cut room and my bedroom was the finishing and painting room.” How times have changed. These days...1March 12, 2013

    History behind Tour Edge Golf

    Tour Edge Golf Story By TOM LaMARRE For several years after its inception in 1986, Tour Edge golf did a nice, little business as something of a specialty golf club company. David Glod, who played college golf at Florida Southern with Rocco Mediate and Lee Janzen before becoming a teaching pro, started the company in the garage of his condo in Warrenville, Ill. “We were a driver and fairway wood company and then we got into the iron business,” said Glod, who now operates the company out of a 5,500-square-foot facility in Batavia, Ill. ” … (In the beginning) my garage was the cut room and my bedroom was the finishing and painting room.” How times have changed. These days…

  • Red flashy looks combined with hi-performance Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver Nike claims that its newest driver: Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver, delivers unprecedented distance, control and forgiveness with the first-ever conforming high-speed cavity back design. High-speed cavity back technology delivers longer and straighter shots. Utilized in drivers for the first time, this technology positions the weight of the golf club at the heel and toe to enhance forgiveness and add even more distance to off-center shots. The result is more stability at impact for greater distance and control. Nike is able to achieve all enhancements via 3 technologies: 1st covert technology or big cavity back, takes weight from the center of the driver and displaces it to...0February 14, 2013

    Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver – Review

    Red flashy looks combined with hi-performance Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver Nike claims that its newest driver: Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver, delivers unprecedented distance, control and forgiveness with the first-ever conforming high-speed cavity back design. High-speed cavity back technology delivers longer and straighter shots. Utilized in drivers for the first time, this technology positions the weight of the golf club at the heel and toe to enhance forgiveness and add even more distance to off-center shots. The result is more stability at impact for greater distance and control. Nike is able to achieve all enhancements via 3 technologies: 1st covert technology or big cavity back, takes weight from the center of the driver and displaces it to…

  • Bettinardi Signature Model 5 – in a class of its own! To understand the concept behind Bettinardi putters and more specific to understand the concept behind their flagship model Bettinardi Signature Model 5 we must first get to know the brains behind the operation. Chicago native Robert Bettinardi, CEO of Bettinardi putters, carries on a family tradition of quality metal craft. His father, a master miller as well, gave Robert his early exposure to the field of engineering. From the age of 12 on, his summers were spent working in his father’s machining facility learning the craft from the ground up. He would go on to receive his degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and would later open his...0February 12, 2013

    Bettinardi Signature Model 5 – Review

    Bettinardi Signature Model 5 – in a class of its own! To understand the concept behind Bettinardi putters and more specific to understand the concept behind their flagship model Bettinardi Signature Model 5 we must first get to know the brains behind the operation. Chicago native Robert Bettinardi, CEO of Bettinardi putters, carries on a family tradition of quality metal craft. His father, a master miller as well, gave Robert his early exposure to the field of engineering. From the age of 12 on, his summers were spent working in his father’s machining facility learning the craft from the ground up. He would go on to receive his degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and would later open his…

  • The Scotty Cameron Select tradition continues… Scotty Cameron Select line of putters have developed a worldwide reputation amongst golfers.  After all, they are rich in tradition and have won countless PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European Tour events. Scotty Cameron putters set the bar real high in terms of craftsmanship, quality and aesthetics.  But I always said, a great-looking golf putter will definitely turn some heads and win you a couple of “oohs” and “aah” from your friends but at the end of the day a putter needs to perform to stay in the bag. Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2  It just happens that golf is one of those spectator sports where performance matters more than looks and therefore, carrying an...1February 9, 2013

    Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2 – Review

    The Scotty Cameron Select tradition continues… Scotty Cameron Select line of putters have developed a worldwide reputation amongst golfers.  After all, they are rich in tradition and have won countless PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European Tour events. Scotty Cameron putters set the bar real high in terms of craftsmanship, quality and aesthetics.  But I always said, a great-looking golf putter will definitely turn some heads and win you a couple of “oohs” and “aah” from your friends but at the end of the day a putter needs to perform to stay in the bag. Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2  It just happens that golf is one of those spectator sports where performance matters more than looks and therefore, carrying an…

Golf News
  • INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE Inside the ropes – When Adam Scott captured the Masters, he crossed his name off the list of best players without a major title. Sergio Garcia, who tied for eighth at Augusta, remains the poster boy. Garcia, whose signature moment still is chasing Tiger Woods all the way to the finish of the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah, often seems farther from major glory than he was as a precocious 19-year-old. “We all have a chance of winning a major,” said Garcia, who is in the field this week at the Wells Fargo Championship. “I’ve had a couple. It’s just a matter of seeing if it happens at that time or who you go...

    Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre

    Posted on April 29, 2013 | No Comments
    INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE Inside the ropes – When Adam Scott captured the Masters, he crossed his name off the list of best players without a major title. Sergio Garcia, who tied for eighth at Augusta, remains the poster boy. Garcia, whose signature moment still is chasing Tiger Woods all the way to the finish of the 1999 PGA Championship at Medinah, often seems farther from major glory than he was as a precocious 19-year-old. “We all have a chance of winning a major,” said Garcia, who is in the field this week at the Wells Fargo Championship. “I’ve had a couple. It’s just a matter of seeing if it happens at that time or who you go...

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  • SwingTIP golf analyzer is a true professional device… The SwingTIP golf analyzer was definitely a pleasant surprise and it has to be one of the best products we found during this year’s PGA Show in Orlando, FL.  The innovative and simple SwingTIP 3D motion sensor is a tiny device that securely clips on top of the shaft (just below the grip) and transmits in real time valuable data via Bluetooth to an app; nothing more…nothing less and the possibilities are endless!  The user gets real-time, video and comprehensive golf swing analysis to an app on an Apple iOS (iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad®) or Android® device that can later be analyzed. The mobile app also allows users to sync their data...

    SwingTIP golf analyzer – Review

    Posted on April 25, 2013 | No Comments
    SwingTIP golf analyzer is a true professional device… The SwingTIP golf analyzer was definitely a pleasant surprise and it has to be one of the best products we found during this year’s PGA Show in Orlando, FL.  The innovative and simple SwingTIP 3D motion sensor is a tiny device that securely clips on top of the shaft (just below the grip) and transmits in real time valuable data via Bluetooth to an app; nothing more…nothing less and the possibilities are endless!  The user gets real-time, video and comprehensive golf swing analysis to an app on an Apple iOS (iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad®) or Android® device that can later be analyzed. The mobile app also allows users to sync their data...

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  • INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the ropes – Bubba Watson’s one-year reign as defending Masters champion is over and he enjoyed the ride as much, if not more, than most first-time major champions.  Watson is playing this week in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, his first tournament since tying for 50th in the Masters two weeks ago and then putting the Green Jacket on his successor, Adam Scott.  “You know, it’s been a crazy year, a great year, golf and off the course,” said Watson, whose life might be starting to get back to some sort of normal. “But you know, coming back, it was fun, defending champ, I got to bring a guest,...

    Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre

    Posted on April 22, 2013 | No Comments
    INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the ropes – Bubba Watson’s one-year reign as defending Masters champion is over and he enjoyed the ride as much, if not more, than most first-time major champions.  Watson is playing this week in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, his first tournament since tying for 50th in the Masters two weeks ago and then putting the Green Jacket on his successor, Adam Scott.  “You know, it’s been a crazy year, a great year, golf and off the course,” said Watson, whose life might be starting to get back to some sort of normal. “But you know, coming back, it was fun, defending champ, I got to bring a guest,...

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  • PGA Tour in Spanish… A Cadillac Championship initiative PGA Tour in Spanish is just around the corner. Golf is currently facing one of its biggest worldwide expansions to date and with it a huge economic boost from emerging markets.  Last week we witnessed fourteen year-old Chinese golf sensation Tianlang Guan made history by becoming the youngest player to make the cut during a major championship (77th Masters Tournament in Augusta). Yes, golf is rapidly growing in both Asian and Latin American markets and the PGA Tour is already testing and making the necessary adjustments to keep up with new market demands. One of these adjustments was launched right here at home during last month’s Cadillac Championships at Doral, a Live Spanish...

    PGA Tour in Spanish…..Really!

    Posted on April 18, 2013 | No Comments
    PGA Tour in Spanish… A Cadillac Championship initiative PGA Tour in Spanish is just around the corner. Golf is currently facing one of its biggest worldwide expansions to date and with it a huge economic boost from emerging markets.  Last week we witnessed fourteen year-old Chinese golf sensation Tianlang Guan made history by becoming the youngest player to make the cut during a major championship (77th Masters Tournament in Augusta). Yes, golf is rapidly growing in both Asian and Latin American markets and the PGA Tour is already testing and making the necessary adjustments to keep up with new market demands. One of these adjustments was launched right here at home during last month’s Cadillac Championships at Doral, a Live Spanish...

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  • INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes – When Carl Pettersson captured the RBC Heritage last year, a title he defends this week, it was a popular victory in Sweden and the Carolinas. After all, this is the guy that Jesper Parnevik nicknamed the “Swedish Redneck,” and with his fifth PGA Tour victory Pettersson equaled Parnevik for the most by a Swedish-born player. Even of he has lived most of his life in North Carolina. “I haven’t lived (in Sweden) since 1987,” said Pettersson, who came to the United States as a teenager because his father was an executive for Volvo and was transferred. “Yea, I know I’m Swedish. I’ve spent the majority of my...

    Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre

    Posted on April 16, 2013 | No Comments
    INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes – When Carl Pettersson captured the RBC Heritage last year, a title he defends this week, it was a popular victory in Sweden and the Carolinas. After all, this is the guy that Jesper Parnevik nicknamed the “Swedish Redneck,” and with his fifth PGA Tour victory Pettersson equaled Parnevik for the most by a Swedish-born player. Even of he has lived most of his life in North Carolina. “I haven’t lived (in Sweden) since 1987,” said Pettersson, who came to the United States as a teenager because his father was an executive for Volvo and was transferred. “Yea, I know I’m Swedish. I’ve spent the majority of my...

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  • TPC Blue Monster renovations expected until December 2013 TPC Blue Monster renovations are finally here! Dick Wilson’s masterpiece is finally getting the much needed facelift/transformation it deserves. Over the years our pride and joy golf course has changed from the Blue Monster to the Cookie Monster due in part by the technological advances in club and ball manufacturing. Owner Donald Trump has appointed Golf Course Architect Gil Hanse, who is also designing a brand new golf course in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games, for a full renovation like no other in the history of the Blue Monster. 18th Hole – Images taken April 11, 2013 The new version of Doral’s Blue course will be the biggest overhaul of...

    TPC Blue Monster renovations are here!

    Posted on April 12, 2013 | No Comments
    TPC Blue Monster renovations expected until December 2013 TPC Blue Monster renovations are finally here! Dick Wilson’s masterpiece is finally getting the much needed facelift/transformation it deserves. Over the years our pride and joy golf course has changed from the Blue Monster to the Cookie Monster due in part by the technological advances in club and ball manufacturing. Owner Donald Trump has appointed Golf Course Architect Gil Hanse, who is also designing a brand new golf course in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games, for a full renovation like no other in the history of the Blue Monster. 18th Hole – Images taken April 11, 2013 The new version of Doral’s Blue course will be the biggest overhaul of...

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  • Phil Michelson is ready to unleash Callaway’s Phrankenwood… Callaway Golf newest weapon is here, the Phrankenwood. Most of us recalled back in 2006 Phil Michelson won the Masters by having a secret weapon inside his bag, actually 2 secret weapons, one driver that could fade and another that could draw the ball. This week at the Masters, exactly seven lucky years later, Mickelson is bringing another bold experiment to Augusta, replacing his driver altogether with a special club made by Callaway and marketed as the “X Hot Phrankenwood.” The official name of the new club is X Hot Phrankenwood. It has 12 degrees of loft and is similar to Callaway’s 13-degree X Hot 3Deep 3-wood, already in use by Mickelson....

    Phil is ready to unleash Callaway’s Phrankenwood

    Posted on April 10, 2013 | No Comments
    Phil Michelson is ready to unleash Callaway’s Phrankenwood… Callaway Golf newest weapon is here, the Phrankenwood. Most of us recalled back in 2006 Phil Michelson won the Masters by having a secret weapon inside his bag, actually 2 secret weapons, one driver that could fade and another that could draw the ball. This week at the Masters, exactly seven lucky years later, Mickelson is bringing another bold experiment to Augusta, replacing his driver altogether with a special club made by Callaway and marketed as the “X Hot Phrankenwood.” The official name of the new club is X Hot Phrankenwood. It has 12 degrees of loft and is similar to Callaway’s 13-degree X Hot 3Deep 3-wood, already in use by Mickelson....

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  • INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE Inside the ropes – Bookies from Las Vegas to London have made Tiger Woods a prohibitive favorite to win the Masters this week. Of course, Woods has had almost everything to do with it, winning three times already this season and six times in 20 PGA Tour events dating to the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he broke a three-year-losing streak. Perhaps the primary factors have been Woods, once again No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings, being the healthiest he has been in several years and getting a putting tip from Steve Stricker before the WGC-Cadillac Championship. “If I get healthy, I know I can play this game at a high level,” Woods...

    Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre

    Posted on April 8, 2013 | No Comments
    INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE Inside the ropes – Bookies from Las Vegas to London have made Tiger Woods a prohibitive favorite to win the Masters this week. Of course, Woods has had almost everything to do with it, winning three times already this season and six times in 20 PGA Tour events dating to the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he broke a three-year-losing streak. Perhaps the primary factors have been Woods, once again No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings, being the healthiest he has been in several years and getting a putting tip from Steve Stricker before the WGC-Cadillac Championship. “If I get healthy, I know I can play this game at a high level,” Woods...

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