Entries from June 2010 ↓
June 28th, 2010 — Golf Ball Driver, Golf News, Golf Tournaments
This week in golf was relatively slow, following the incredible finish of last week’s U.S Open. This week’s tournament was the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. The tournament featured some big names, including Bubba Watson, Scott Verplank, Rickie Fowler, Ricky Barnes, Vijay Singh, Justin Rose, Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, and Stuart [...]
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Zurich Classic 2011 This week in golf featured the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana. Some of the biggest names in golf competed at the tournament, including KJ Choi, Bubba Watson, Steve Stricker, Luke Donald, Nick Watney, Pat Perez, Brandt Snedeker, Justin Leonard, and Graeme McDowell. The...... -
The Byron Nelson Championship (Irving, Texas 2010) The Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas captured the attention of the nation as 16-year-old Jordan Spieth worked attempted to become the youngest player to win a PGA tour championship. The headlines come Sunday were different, however, as 22 year old Jason Day captured the Byron Nelson championship. Day of...... -
Black Mountain Masters Tournament This week in Golf featured the Black Mountain Masters Tournament on the Asian Golf Tour. The Tournament was held at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand. The first round of the tournament saw plenty of excitement from few of the biggest players on the Asian Golf Tournament....... -
Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio This week in golf featured the Bridgestone Invitational, held at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. This course/tournament combination is well known, as it is often considered one of Tiger Wood’s favorite locations to play. Some of the big names that played in the tournament include Tiger Woods, Phil...... -
Salmon Run Golf Course, Brookings, OR Salmon Run Golf Course is located in: Brookings, OR Phone: 877.423.1234 Website: http://www.salmonruninfo.net/ Course History: This is a truly beautiful course that has won many accolades since it was first built. Most recently, Mike McAllister of Sports Illustrated included it in his special feature, Oregon: 72 Holes in 72 Hours......
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June 27th, 2010 — CA, Clubhouse menu, Dress code, golf courses, Patterson
Diablo Grande Ranch Course is located in: Patterson, CA Phone: 209-892-4653 Website: http://www.diablogrande.com/golf/ranch.html Course History: This is a stunning course located in the midst of a winery and resort. There are two main courses here but for this review we’re going to discuss their Ranch Course. This was designed to be a course that players [...]
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Diablo Creek Golf Course Diablo Creek Golf Course is located in: Concord, CA Phone: 925-686-6267 Website: http://www.diablocreekgc.com Course History: This Par 71 course was first opened in 1963. It was first designed by Bob Baldock and then later redesigned by Robert Muir Graves. There are numerous clubs in the area for residents, but visitors...... -
Apple Mountain Golf Course, Camino, CA Apple Mountain Golf Course is located in: Camino, CA Phone: 530-647-7400 Website: http://www.applemountaingolfresort.com Course History: Although this is a resort golf course it is open to the public. This is definitely a majestic course that all players in the area should try at least once. It offers a challenging...... -
Phoenix Lake Golf Course, Sonora, CA Phoenix Lake Golf Course is located in Sonora, CAPhone: 209-532-0111 Website: http://www.phoenixlakegolf.com Course History: This is a great little nine hole course that opened in 1968. It was designed by Bert Stamps and became an instant local favorite. The incredibly scenic course is perfect for a little getaway and...... -
Coyote Moon Golf Course, Lake Tahoe, CA Coyote Moon Golf Course is located near Lake Tahoe, CA (This is one of my favorite courses... Played it when they first opened before they had their license to sell beer... Beer was free! Water you had to pay for.) Phone: 530-587-0886 Website: http://www.golftahoe.com/coyote-moon Course History: Coyote Moon is a...... -
Pheasant Run Golf Course, Chowchilla, CA Phone Number: 866-475-2525 Website: http://www.pheasantrungolfclub.com Course History: This is a beautiful course that is very well liked among the locals as well as travelers. It is considered to be one of the most well maintained courses in California and their unique blend of fairway grasses stay green nearly all......
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June 21st, 2010 — Golf Ball Driver, Golf News, Golf Tournaments
This week in golf featured the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, a notorious Major at a notorious location. This U.S. Open was the fifth at Pebble Beach, bringing plenty of history into the picture. The Pebble Beach U.S. Open featured the 72 win of Nicklaus and Tiger Wood’s massive win in 2000. There were plenty [...]
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Texas Open and FedEx Cup Golf Tournament Recap Sunday managed to bring about some wild endings to golf tournaments all over the globe including the Texas Open and the FedEx Cup. The crowd roared when Johnson managed to sink a birdie putt that allowed him to successfully defend his longstanding Texas Open title, ending the unlikely surge Driscoll...... - Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio This week in golf featured the Bridgestone Invitational, held at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. This course/tournament combination is well known, as it is often considered one of Tiger Wood’s favorite locations to play. Some of the big names that played in the tournament include Tiger Woods, Phil......
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Bridgestone Invitational: Firestone Golf Tournament Recap Tiger Woods manages to take the lead midway through the final round of the Bridgestone tournament. Tiger Woods managed to ride his putting stroke, allowing him to take the lead in the middle of the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship on Aug 9. Woods, who currently...... -
139th British Open Championship at St. Andrews This week in golf featured the British Open, known as the 139th Open Championship. This year’s tournament was held at the historic St. Andrews course, providing plenty of ups and downs in what will easily be considered a wild an unexpected tournament. All of the big names in Golf showed...... -
The Heritage Golf Tournament 2011 This week in golf featured The Heritage golf tournament, held at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tournament featured a winning share of $1,026,000 and a purse of nearly $6 million. There were 500 FedExCup points at stake. The tournament featured plenty of big......
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June 18th, 2010 — golf courses, Lessons Available, NV, public course, Reno, restaurant
Washoe Golf Course is located in: Reno, NV Phone: 775-828-6640 Website: http://www.washoegolf.org Course History: Washoe Golf Course is a public course that is extremely friendly and fun to play. No matter what your skill level is, you’ll feel right at home on this great course. It has much to offer, and the prices are truly [...]
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Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame, CA Crystal Springs Golf Course is located in Burlingame, CA Phone: (650) 342-4188 Website: http://www.playcrystalsprings.com Course History: This is a very historic course that was designed by William Herbert Fowler, a British course architect of great renown. It was first opened in 1924 and became an instant favorite. It has...... -
Mace Meadow Golf Club, Pioneer, CA Mace Meadow Golf Club is located in Pioneer, CA Phone: (209)295-7020 Website: http://www.macemeadow.com/fees.html Course History: This beautiful mountain course is tucked away but it is well worth the trip. We've included directions below on how to reach this course, since it is a bit hard to find. It's well known...... -
Bailey Creek Golf Course, Lake Alamanor, CA Bailey Creek Golf Course is located in: Lake Alamanor, CA Phone: 530-259-GOLF Website: http://www.baileycreek.com/ Course History: This stunning course was designed by Howard Flint and has won numerous awards and accolades since it first opened. This is definitely a championship course, but novices still have a good shot if they...... -
Riverside Golf Course Riverside Golf Course Riverside Golf Course is located in: Fresno, CA Phone: (559) 275-5900 Website: http://www.playriverside.com Course History: This gorgeous course was designed by William Bell and is considered to be one of the finest in this area. It was originally built in 1939 as a publics work...... -
Tokatee Golf Course, McKenzie Bridge, OR Tokatee Golf Course is located in McKenzie Bridge, OR Phone: 800-452-6376 Website: http://www.tokatee.com/ Course History: The name Tokatee means, "Place of Restful Beauty," and there are few places on earth that embody this phrase as closely as this course does. This is a rare course that was inspired and built......
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June 16th, 2010 — driving range, Golf Ball Driver, Lessons Available, Tips and Tricks
If you are just starting out as a beginner in golf, there are a few things that you need to know ahead of time. The course that you select as your place to learn can have a big impact on how you end up playing and if you’re not using the right one, you may [...]
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Building Your Golf Game From the Ground Up So many golfers make the mistake of jumping ahead when it comes to handling their game. They get wrapped up in the latest swing techniques or spend their lives in the search of the perfect club. Unfortunately, these players are missing what could be wrong with their game. Sometimes, you...... -
Cordova Golf Course, Sacramento, CA Cordova Golf Course is located in: Sacramento, CA Phone: (916) 362-1196 Website: http://www.cordovagc.com Course History: This course was first built in 1958 and became very popular due to its low rates and terrific play. They are very friendly to players of all skill levels and the prices really are...... -
Skywest Golf Course Skywest Golf Course is located in: Hayward, CA Phone: 510-317-2300 Website: http://www.haywardrec.org/golf_skywest.html Course History: This well priced golf course was designed by Bob Baldock. It first opened in 1964 and has become a favorite of locals and travelers. The Par 72 course is well balanced and offers enough of a...... - San Juan Oaks Golf Club San Juan Oaks Golf Course is Located in Holister, CA Phone: 800-453-8337 View Larger Map Website: http://www.sanjuanoaks.com/layout9.asp?id=472&page=23491 History of the Course: This was the first Fred Couples signature golf course in California. It is a public course that strives to offer private course amenities to all of its visitors. There......
- Pheasant Run Golf Course, Chowchilla, CA Phone Number: 866-475-2525 Website: http://www.pheasantrungolfclub.com Course History: This is a beautiful course that is very well liked among the locals as well as travelers. It is considered to be one of the most well maintained courses in California and their unique blend of fairway grasses stay green nearly all......
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June 14th, 2010 — Golf Ball Driver, Golf News, Golf Tournaments
This week’s golf tournament was the last tune up before the U.S Open, bringing in a strong field and strong play. Eight of the top 20 ranked golfers made their way through the course at TPC Southwind. Players included Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Rory McIlroy, Robert Allenby, Padraig Harrington, Camilo Villegas, Zach Johnson, and Retief [...]
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Ernie Els Wins Doral Ernie Els, commonly known as the Big Easy, took the CA Championship on Sunday at Doral, Florida. Els hasn't won a tournament in two years, but he came out victorious, ending with 6-under 66 and a 4-shot lead against player #2 in the tournament, Charl Schwartzel, his protégée and houseguest....... - How I Play Golf By Tiger Woods When you have a book written by the undisputed superstar of golf, it's a pretty good chance that it will demolish the competition, whether it deserves to or not. Luckily, Tiger Woods' book is a great read and although it may not have delivered what a lot of readers......
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Accenture Match Play Championships The major headlines in Golf this week were made by the Accenture Match Play Championships, held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona. Players faced each other one on one in match play through a bracket. There were four main brackets that came together to the...... -
Steve Stricker Regains #2 Ranking In Los Angeles at the Northern Trust Open on Sunday, an emotional Steve Stricker took the victory. In a tournament of very safe play for the pro, he managed to avoid risky shots and overconfidence. Stricker was the favorite to win the tournament, and surprisingly didn't display any of...... -
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Tournament Recap The latest tour stop at the Colonial Country Club proved to be an interesting tournament, with key players making both positive and negative moves in the field. Some of the key names playing at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at the Colonial included Scott Verplank, Boo Weekly, Geoff Ogilvy, K.J. Choi,......
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June 7th, 2010 — Golf Ball Driver, Golf News, Golf Tournaments
This week in golf featured the Memorial Tournament, presented by Morgan Stanley and hosted by Jack Nicklaus. The memorial tournament brings in plenty of big names as the golf world looks back at some of the greatest golfers and individuals who contributed to the growth of the game. Prior honorees include Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, [...]
Online Stores Related Posts - The Heritage Golf Tournament 2011 This week in golf featured The Heritage golf tournament, held at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The tournament featured a winning share of $1,026,000 and a purse of nearly $6 million. There were 500 FedExCup points at stake. The tournament featured plenty of big......
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European Golf Tour This week in golf was highlighted by a tournament on the European Golf Tour. The tour featured a few big names from the European golf circuit. It was the first tournament to be held after The Masters tournament, a tournament that saw European Tour regular Rory McIlroy falter in the...... - Zurich Classic 2011 This week in golf featured the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana. Some of the biggest names in golf competed at the tournament, including KJ Choi, Bubba Watson, Steve Stricker, Luke Donald, Nick Watney, Pat Perez, Brandt Snedeker, Justin Leonard, and Graeme McDowell. The......
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RBC Canadian Open at St. George’s G&CC in Etobicoke, Ontario This week in golf featured the RBC Canadian Open, held at St. George’s G&CC in Etobicoke, Ontario. The field was a mix of both up-comers and veterans, including Trevor Immelman, Matt Kuchar, David Duval, Stuart Appleby, Ricky Barnes, John Daly, Scott Verplank, and Mike Weir. The national championship of Canada...... -
Farmer’s Insurance Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California This week in golf featured the Farmer’s Insurance Open, played at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. The tournament featured most of the big names in the PGA Tour and featured the first tournament of the year for Tiger Woods. Tiger is looking to brush off the......
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June 6th, 2010 — Burlingame, CA, golf courses
Crystal Springs Golf Course is located in: Burlingame, CA Phone: (650) 342-4188 Website: http://www.playcrystalsprings.com/ Course History: The course was opened in 1924 and designed by renowned British golfer William Herbert Fowler. With more than 6500 yards, this Par 72 offers enough of a challenge for professionals without intimidating novices. What You Need to Know: The [...]
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River Park Golf Center, Fresno, CA River Park Golf Center is located near Fresno, CA Phone: 559-448-9467 Website: http://www.riverparkgolf.com Course History: This is a course that has won many accolades throughout the year. Most recently they were named one of Golf Digest's Top 100 Courses in America and Ping has designated them as the West Coast...... -
Wildhorse Golf Club, Davis, CA Wildhorse Golf Club is located in: Davis, CA Phone: (530) 753-4900 Website: http://www.wildhorsegolfclub.com Course History: This course first opened in 1999 and is considered to be one of the most ecologically friendly courses in the area. It is known to locals as the public course with private amenities and a...... - Mace Meadow Golf Club, Pioneer, CA Mace Meadow Golf Club is located in Pioneer, CA Phone: (209)295-7020 Website: http://www.macemeadow.com/fees.html Course History: This beautiful mountain course is tucked away but it is well worth the trip. We've included directions below on how to reach this course, since it is a bit hard to find. It's well known......
- Mace Meadows Golf Course, Pioneer, CA Mace Meadows Golf Course is located in: Pioneer, CA Phone: (209)295-7020 Website: http://www.macemeadows.com Course History: This is a very nice course that surprised us. It's a rare gem tucked away in Pioneer, CA and although the prices would indicate that the course was on the lower end, we were positively......
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The Golf Club at Terra Lago, Indio, CA The Golf Club at Terra Lago is located in: Indio, CA Phone: 760-775-2000 Website: http://golfclub-terralago.com About the Course: This is easily one of the most visually stunning courses we have ever seen, and if you love a challenge, this is the course, actually two courses, for you. The club is......
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June 5th, 2010 — Golf Ball Driver, golf preview, Golf Tournaments
The tournament director behind the Wyndham Championship has managed to secure more commitments for the game right at the deadline as the field was finally set for the upcoming PGA Tour stop at the Sedgefield Country Club. The field has now grown to include a number of notable players, including four more notable players that [...]
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27th Annual PGA Grand Slam of Golf Preview The Port Royal Golf Course can be found on a little island shaped like a fishhook that is known as Bermuda. Bermuda is about to snag the elite foursome in this year's golf as the course on the southwestern end of this island is about to be the home for...... -
Golf Preview: 2009 President's Cup The 2009 President's Cup is kicking off on Thursday, and there are six different Foursomes that are going head to head here. First let's take a look at the foursomes that are going head to head in the first round of golf, which is slated to begin today, including: Tim...... -
The World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational Preview The World Golf Championships, known as the WGC, is a lengthy series of high profile golf tournaments using international fields. This championship series is perceived to be one of the most vital tournaments to the sport outside of the Player's Championship and the four Majors. In the run up to...... - Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Tournament Recap The latest tour stop at the Colonial Country Club proved to be an interesting tournament, with key players making both positive and negative moves in the field. Some of the key names playing at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at the Colonial included Scott Verplank, Boo Weekly, Geoff Ogilvy, K.J. Choi,......
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Deutsche Bank Championship This week in golf featured the Deutsche Bank Championship, held at TPC Boston in Norton, MA. The tournament is the second playoff tournament of the 2010 PGA Tour playoffs. Players that are playing toward the next round of the playoffs include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Justin Leonard, Ernie Els, Retief......
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