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I only ask because he's frequently been described as Teutonic. And his on course demeanor is... well, admittedly, robotic does comes to mind. Some refer to him as The Germanator, which he scoffs at, but I'm guessing he doesn't really mind.
As he gets ready to face Luke Donald later today for the Accenture Match Play tournament title Martin Kaymer is also being called World No.
Minggu, 27 Februari 2011
Jumat, 25 Februari 2011
Jim Thorpe on Doing Time & Getting Back to Golf
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As winter begins to recede and brighter days become more frequent, it's heartening to see Jim Thorpe, smiling, on the cover of the latest issue of GolfWeek magazine.
After almost a year in prison, he spoke with Golf Week's Jeff Rude about what life was like "on the inside"... and how it feels to be out. It's a video interview, Thorpe's first since being released from a Federal Prison Camp in
As winter begins to recede and brighter days become more frequent, it's heartening to see Jim Thorpe, smiling, on the cover of the latest issue of GolfWeek magazine.
After almost a year in prison, he spoke with Golf Week's Jeff Rude about what life was like "on the inside"... and how it feels to be out. It's a video interview, Thorpe's first since being released from a Federal Prison Camp in
Kamis, 24 Februari 2011
WGC - A Compelling Match and Ryo's Whimsical Ways
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I didn't get to see it... and the outcome wasn't what I was hoping for... but by all accounts, the Charl Schwartzel/Ryo Ishikawa match was a compelling one. And though he did not prevail, the Bashful Prince gave us more than a glimpse of the prowess he's known for and provided spectators with ample excitement before Schwartzel claimed the win. Here's the recap from pgatour.com:
The
I didn't get to see it... and the outcome wasn't what I was hoping for... but by all accounts, the Charl Schwartzel/Ryo Ishikawa match was a compelling one. And though he did not prevail, the Bashful Prince gave us more than a glimpse of the prowess he's known for and provided spectators with ample excitement before Schwartzel claimed the win. Here's the recap from pgatour.com:
The
Selasa, 22 Februari 2011
A Changing World & the Golf Courses of Libya
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True: I write about golf. But I've got to admit I'm finding it increasingly difficult to ignore the momentous events taking place in North Africa and the Middle East. Popular uprisings that started in Tunisia, and spread quickly to Egypt, are now inspiring the populations of neighboring lands to reject leaders who had once seemed invulnerable. An historic
True: I write about golf. But I've got to admit I'm finding it increasingly difficult to ignore the momentous events taking place in North Africa and the Middle East. Popular uprisings that started in Tunisia, and spread quickly to Egypt, are now inspiring the populations of neighboring lands to reject leaders who had once seemed invulnerable. An historic
Senin, 21 Februari 2011
Putting Better Than Ever. Vijay Singh's Inspiring Week
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"I'm feeling good, and I think I've still got it." ~ Vijay Singh
Is there anyone who wouldn't like to see Vijay Singh contending on Sunday's regularly again? His presence... in any round, of any tournament... adds a dimension that's quite unique. If you've seen him play live, you probably know what I mean. A tangible intensity surrounds him... spectators feel it as he
"I'm feeling good, and I think I've still got it." ~ Vijay Singh
Is there anyone who wouldn't like to see Vijay Singh contending on Sunday's regularly again? His presence... in any round, of any tournament... adds a dimension that's quite unique. If you've seen him play live, you probably know what I mean. A tangible intensity surrounds him... spectators feel it as he
Jumat, 18 Februari 2011
Automotive Marketing and the Female Golfer
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I've recently encountered some interesting facts (trends? tendancies?) concerning the way car companies market... or don't... to women, and in particular to women golfers. I'll be writing about the topic here a bit later.
In the meantime however, I felt compelled to post this photo now due to it's extreme awesomeness.
Women on Motorcycle with Side Car - © Simon Marcus/
I've recently encountered some interesting facts (trends? tendancies?) concerning the way car companies market... or don't... to women, and in particular to women golfers. I'll be writing about the topic here a bit later.
In the meantime however, I felt compelled to post this photo now due to it's extreme awesomeness.
Women on Motorcycle with Side Car - © Simon Marcus/
Kamis, 17 Februari 2011
Golf Distraction - When a Birdie Ruins Your Birdie
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So I've grinding away on a non-golf writing assignment today... deadline looming large... and just got an email from a friend I sometimes play golf with.
In desperate need of a momentary distraction, I opened it and found the awesome video clip below. It's part of the trailer from the 3D animated film Alpha and Omega about two endearing young wolves who fall in love.
The clip features
So I've grinding away on a non-golf writing assignment today... deadline looming large... and just got an email from a friend I sometimes play golf with.
In desperate need of a momentary distraction, I opened it and found the awesome video clip below. It's part of the trailer from the 3D animated film Alpha and Omega about two endearing young wolves who fall in love.
The clip features
Rabu, 16 Februari 2011
Ryo Ishikawa: Back on US Soil... With a New Look?
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A subdued pastel shirt, and trousers resembling... like... Dockers?
It's not what we're accustomed to seeing on Ryo Ishikawa... and it begs the question: has "Hanikami Ōji" abandoned the vividly chromatic color pallet he's famous for?
It hardly seems possible but that's the look he was sporting on Monday at Riviera Country Club when he made his first US appearance of the 2011
A subdued pastel shirt, and trousers resembling... like... Dockers?
It's not what we're accustomed to seeing on Ryo Ishikawa... and it begs the question: has "Hanikami Ōji" abandoned the vividly chromatic color pallet he's famous for?
It hardly seems possible but that's the look he was sporting on Monday at Riviera Country Club when he made his first US appearance of the 2011
Selasa, 15 Februari 2011
The Love Love Golf Summit - What's Not to Love?
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The Love Love Golf Summit takes place in Japan... land of the rising sun really cute golf clothes... and as summits go, it's quite unlike anything we have here in the US.
What we're talking about here is a show/fair/convention that celebrates women's golf fashion at its stylish, multichromatic best. It's part of the Japan Golf Fair, Asia's largest golf industry event. As you may
The Love Love Golf Summit takes place in Japan... land of the rising sun really cute golf clothes... and as summits go, it's quite unlike anything we have here in the US.
What we're talking about here is a show/fair/convention that celebrates women's golf fashion at its stylish, multichromatic best. It's part of the Japan Golf Fair, Asia's largest golf industry event. As you may
Senin, 14 Februari 2011
Minggu, 13 Februari 2011
Promising Woods-Garcia Pairing Ends in Mutual Meltdown
Going into the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, anything seemed possible.
Golf fans pondered potential outcomes and social networks buzzed with hopeful speculation... on one pairing in particular.
Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia have a shared history. Theirs is a rivalry that began at the PGA Championship in 1999 and, though it never quite played the way golf fans would have
Golf fans pondered potential outcomes and social networks buzzed with hopeful speculation... on one pairing in particular.
Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia have a shared history. Theirs is a rivalry that began at the PGA Championship in 1999 and, though it never quite played the way golf fans would have
Jumat, 11 Februari 2011
The Top 10 Sexiest Men in Golf... As Per Me
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Sexiness is subjective... no doubt about it... and that's what inspired me to create this post.
You see, earlier this week I happened upon a Top 10 Sexiest list by funny and talented Jen McAutry, posting at ChicagoNow's Staying on Course blog. and while her selection included some of the most... universally lusted after admired players, I quickly realized that they weren't... for the most
Sexiness is subjective... no doubt about it... and that's what inspired me to create this post.
You see, earlier this week I happened upon a Top 10 Sexiest list by funny and talented Jen McAutry, posting at ChicagoNow's Staying on Course blog. and while her selection included some of the most... universally lusted after admired players, I quickly realized that they weren't... for the most
Selasa, 08 Februari 2011
Water Rides, Turtle Rehab & Golf - Rory McIlroy in Dubai
Back in February of 2009, Rory McIlroy had his first European Tour win at the tender age of 19. He was instantly ordained The New Sensation, impressing everyone with his gutsy game and candid, casual style. The win came at the Dubai Desert Classic and earned him a multitude of fans, in middle east and around the world.
Two years later the affable player from Northern Ireland has firmly
Two years later the affable player from Northern Ireland has firmly
Minggu, 06 Februari 2011
Angry Birds: At The Super Bowl & On Your Golf Clubs
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A perfect social media storm... and the winning birdie. That's what Etsy commerçant, Kimberly Glendora is dealing with right now, metaphorically speaking.
With "a big imagination and lots of yarn" Kimberly creates wonderfully, whimsical knitted items: dolls, decor, hats and scarves... and the most awesome golf club covers. She does vintage pom pom and tassel covers made to order in the
A perfect social media storm... and the winning birdie. That's what Etsy commerçant, Kimberly Glendora is dealing with right now, metaphorically speaking.
With "a big imagination and lots of yarn" Kimberly creates wonderfully, whimsical knitted items: dolls, decor, hats and scarves... and the most awesome golf club covers. She does vintage pom pom and tassel covers made to order in the
Sabtu, 05 Februari 2011
Rugged Ryo Returns - 米国に石川遼を返します
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Did you ever think you'd see Ryo Ishikawa in a lumberjack shirt?
Neither did I, but that's just what he was wearing yesterday, layered under a black puffer vest. The scene was Narita Airport and Ryo was enroute to the USA... where he'll be playing in a number of events leading up to The Masters.
The PGA Tour season actually started a few weeks ago, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't
Did you ever think you'd see Ryo Ishikawa in a lumberjack shirt?
Neither did I, but that's just what he was wearing yesterday, layered under a black puffer vest. The scene was Narita Airport and Ryo was enroute to the USA... where he'll be playing in a number of events leading up to The Masters.
The PGA Tour season actually started a few weeks ago, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't
Kamis, 03 Februari 2011
Pick Your 2011 Top 30 - LPGA Prognostication Derby
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The season starts in a couple of weeks... February 17th to be exact, in Chonburi, Thailand at the Honda LPGA Thailand... so now's the time to prognosticate.
The challenge is overseen by Mostly Harmless and Hound Dog LPGA, two of the best blogs on the planet when it comes to the women's professional golf.
You simply pick a pre-season top 30, and rank them by your take on each
The season starts in a couple of weeks... February 17th to be exact, in Chonburi, Thailand at the Honda LPGA Thailand... so now's the time to prognosticate.
The challenge is overseen by Mostly Harmless and Hound Dog LPGA, two of the best blogs on the planet when it comes to the women's professional golf.
You simply pick a pre-season top 30, and rank them by your take on each
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