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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE Had Ian Poulter played in a bygone era, he might be a multiple major champion by now. The 37-year-old Englishman is one of the best match players in the world, and from its inception in 1916 until 1957, the PGA Championship was contested in match play. He simply was born too late. Poulter, who makes his final tune-up for the Masters this week in the Valero Texas Open, captured the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in 2010, beating Paul Casey in the final, and reached the semifinals before finishing fourth in 2005 and earlier this season. In 2011, he defeated Luke Donald to win the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain, and tied for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the ropes – It’s been well-chronicled through much of his career that Tiger Woods is chasing Jack Nicklaus, or more specifically the Golden Bear’s record of 18 major championships. Much closer on Woods’ radar is Sam Snead’s mark of 82 PGA Tour victories, as he is second on the list with 76 after winning the WGC-Cadillac Championship for the seventh time, on six different courses, two weeks ago. And Tiger can tie one of Slammin’ Sam’s records this week if he can successfully defend his title and capture the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time. Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open eight times between 1938 and 1965, four times…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Tiger wins Cadillac Championship
Tiger wins the Cadillac Championship Doral, FL – Tiger wins Cadillac! a familiar phrase to all South Floridians. The world’s #2 Tiger Woods has cruised to a two shot win in the WGC-Cadillac Championship here in Doral. Tiger carded a one under par 71 to finish on 19 under at the famed Blue Monster course, two shots clear of fellow American Steve Stricker, for his 17th WGC title and 7th win at Doral. Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson and Graeme McDowell have finished tied for third on 14 under par. HIGHLIGHTS Earns his 76th career PGA TOUR victory at the age of 37 years, 2 months and 10 days in his 297th (283rd professional) career start on TOUR. ALL-TIME…
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WGC-Cadillac Championship Pairings
Top world golf ranking players featured in the same group Doral, FL The Cadillac Championship official pairings came out Wednesday and the top-three players in the world will be paired together in the first round of the $8.75 million WGC-Cadillac Championship, which gets underway today at Trump International Doral Resort. After a withdraw at the Honda Classic last week, Rory McIlroy is poised for a great show at this week’s WGC-Cadillac Championship — in which he is paired with Tiger Woods and Luke Donald for the first two rounds, creating a group of the top three golfers in the Official World Golf. Rankings. Here are the official pairings for the first 2 days of the event. Pairings and tee times…
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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the ropes – When Justin Rose defends his title this week in the WGC-Cadillac Championship, the TPC Blue Monster at what is now Trump Doral Resort will play host to a PGA Tour event for the 52nd consecutive year. And perhaps for the last time as we have come to know the course, which was designed by Dick Wilson and opened in 1962. It was retooled by Jack Nicklaus in 2002. After real estate mogul Donald Trump bought the property last year, he signed up course designer Gil Hanse to retool four of Doral’s five courses, the exception being Greg Norman’s Great White Course. The renovation will begin soon after…
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Cadillac Championship Tournament Information
The World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship are here! The World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship is one of four World Golf Championships sanctioned and organized by the operational committee of the International Federation of PGA Tours, which includes the Asian Tour, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, PGA TOUR, PGA Tour of Australasia and Southern Africa Tour. The other World Golf Championships include the Accenture Match Play Championship, Bridgestone Invitational and HSBC Champions. Several key positions for the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship field were finalized following Matt Kuchar’s victory at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. A total of 10 players including Padraig Harrington, Jason Day, Martin Kaymer, Tim Clark and Richard Sterne secured their positions in the Cadillac Championship field…
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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the ropes – No longer does the Honda Classic get lost in the shuffle on the Florida Swing of the PGA Tour. The tournament, which will be played for the 42nd time this week on the Champion Course at PGA National, in the past tended to be overshadowed by the Players Championship, which has moved to May, the Arnold Palmer (formerly the Bay Hill) Invitational and the old Ford Championship at Doral (which now hosts the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Greg Norman used to say that the season did not start until the PGA Tour reached Doral, for years the opener of the Florida Swing, but the Honda Classic has thrived since…
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Honda Classic 2013 Tournament Information
Honda Classic 2013 and the start of the South Florida Golf Swing The arrival of the Honda Classic 2013 typifies the highest point in our South Florida Golf season. This year we have been blessed with a mild winter and the weather outlook for the next few days is just fantastic. Dry conditions will also bring outstanding outdoor days, fast and dry green and tons of fans to The Champion Course at PGA National. The Honda Classic showcases the world’s best golfers and with it thousands of international fans that will directly impact our local economy. We will be adding a daily doze of images inside our Facebook Fan page and we will keep you updated with hourly twits via…
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Tour Elite Call Old Palm Golf Club Home
Fit to a Tee: Tour Elite Call Old Palm Golf Club Home Dozens of PGA Tour players have chosen to call the small stretch of the Sunshine State between Jupiter and West Palm Beach home in recent years. The world’s most exclusive golf address provides a convenient location to lessen the burden of a demanding tour schedule and an opportunity to practice 52 weeks a year in the warm Florida sunshine. It comes as no surprise that three of the world’s top ranked players – No. 8 Lee Westwood, Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel – have decided to relocate to the area as well. When tasked with selecting an exclusive, yet inviting golf enclave to make…
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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes – Rory McIlroy hasn’t said much since leaving Abu Dhabi last month after missing the cut with his new Nike clubs, but plenty of others have been talking about him. While the No. 1 player in the World Golf Rankings has been off with instructor Michael Bannon trying to get a feel for the new sticks, he has been a topic of conversation ahead of his return this week in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Some have voiced concern, while those who know him best don’t seem worried.Nick Faldo first expressed that it was “dangerous” for the 23-year-old McIlroy to make changes while at the top of his…
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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…
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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…
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Rocco Mediate captures Allianz Championship
Rookie star Rocco Mediate captures Allianz Championship Boca Raton, FL Champions Tour rookie player Rocco Mediate birdied the last hole in regulation play to finish with a 1-under par 71 to capture the 2013 Allianz Championship on Sunday. Rocco Mediate finished with a total at 17-under 199 becoming the 16th player to have a winning debut on the Champions Tour. Mediate started the day with a comfortable 3-shot lead, but half way thru the day the lead had vanished. Tom Pernice Jr bogeyed the par-4 17th from a greenside bunker. Mediate re-gained that lead with a birdie on the par-5 closing hole. “I’m ecstatic,” Mediate said. “I have been saying all week it’s never easy. It shouldn’t be easy. I…
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Inside the Ropes – Tom LaMarre
INSIDE THE ROPES By TOM LaMARRE The Sports Xchange Inside the Ropes – When Luke Donald shows up at Riviera Country Club this week, he surely will meet the media, but there won’t be any laser light shows ala Rory McIlroy, and there might not even be standing room only, as often is the case with Tiger Woods. However, as the Englishman makes his 2013 debut on the PGA Tour in the Northern Trust Open, he’s always more than happy to fly under the radar, with much more attention given to Woods and McIlroy — the only players ahead of him in the World Golf Rankings. “Players like Rory and Tiger come around once in a lifetime,” Donald said recently….
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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…




















