Ryo Ishikawa's Rickie Fowler Look Makes Headlines

Takahashi Tomohiko [Photo]
As you've probably heard, Ryo Ishikawa played his way into the OWGR top 50 last weekend, and in so doing secured a spot at Congressional for the 2011 US Open.

This week the stylish Japanese teenager is playing in the Diamond Cup... an annual tournament on the JGT... where he took an early lead and created quite a bit of buzz among followers of fairway fashion. 

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Golf Logos & The Golden Bear's Manly Man Makeover

I love logos!  At their best they're a melding of memorable art and effective communication; the graphic symbol of an identity... corporate or personal.

Golf is big on logos.  Now more than ever, as players, tournaments, country clubs and manufacturers seek to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive marketplace.  A memorable logo... one that truly evokes the values of a particular brand..

Ruling Goes Awry When Golf Cart Malfunctions

"Am I on Candid Camera?"
Warning: The video you're about to see contains scenes that may be disturbing to young or sensitive viewers.

Others however, may not be able to contain their laughter, at least once they hear that "no one was hurt during this ruling other than the golf cart".

The incident took place at a recent LET event, and it all started when Anja Monke's ball landed on the cart

Golf Writer Celebrates Despite Triple Crown Letdown

Many in the thoroughbred racing world were none too pleased with the outcome of Saturday's race.

It was the Preakness, where the collective hopes of horse racing fans have often been dashed, and Derby winner Animal Kingdom lost by just a half-length, effectively ending all hopes of a 2011 Triple Crown winner.  There hasn't been one of those in over three decades, so when a nervous, overheated

In Chilly NH, The 2011 Handa Cup Goes to Team USA

Though, there was little sun at Wentworth-by-the-Sea. , the team USA managed to shine at the Handa Cup this past weekend, winning seven of the twelve matches and capturing the trophy.

Hannaford and Kraft Foods, were the presenting sponsors and presented a check to The First Tee of New Hampshire and The First Tee of Maine in the amount of $75,000. Additionally, a check for $25,000 was donated

Global Golf - India's Extraordinary Urban Golfers

The disparity between rich and poor bridged for a time by a shared passion for golf.
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Fighting Thin: Overcoming Your Fear of the Ground

Developing a comfort level for taking divots
I had big plans this week, that didn't quite happen.

My intention was to head down to Jersey early in the week to watch Sybase practice rounds at Hamilton Farm Golf Course, then turn around and spend the weekend up at Wentworth by the Sea cheering on team USA at The Handa Cup.

In the end an onerous non-golf writing project presented itself that was

Golfer's Lament: When Iceland Lives Up to Its Name

One of my golf goals, as I've said before, is to play a round under the midnight sun... in Iceland.

The numerous courses and uniquely dramatic landscape are said to offer an exotic and varied experience for golfers of all levels... and a 10:00 PM tee time would only add to the awesomeness.

Okay, I realize a country called Iceland might sound a bit frosty for some, but the island nation in the

Ryo Ishikawa Works Towards US Open This Weekend

ゴルフ・笑顔の石川 ~ The Ishikawa Golf Smile
Ryo Ishikawa, may have certainly has the number one most charming smile in golf, but he currently sits at 53 in the World Golf Rankings... which means he'll need a top finish this weekend to be exempt for the US Open at Congressional in June. 

He's playing in the Totoumi Hamamatsu Open this week at Grandee Hamanako Golf Club in Shizuoka, and will go into

La France Élue! France Will Host the 2018 Ryder Cup

Back in November I wrote about The World Amateur Team Championship where French amateur champion Alexander Levy's 50 foot birdie putt on the 17th hole at Buenos Aires Golf Club helped Team France earn their first Eisenhower Trophy in spectacular fashion.

Mr. Levy, his talented teammate Romain Wattel and 2009 World Amateur Champion Victor Dubuisson... along with awesome Alexandre Kalek, a

The 2018 Ryder Cup: Countdown to the Decision

In a matter of hours, at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, the 2018 Ryder Cup venue will be revealed.  Wentworth is where the idea behind the popular biennial golf competition between the US and Europe was born.  Tomorrow at 7:00am ET to be exact (11:55 BST/12:55 CET), the announcement will be made and streamed live on europeantour.com and rydercup.com

Golfers... and golf

So, What's Your Price... for a Golf Date?

Everyone has a price.

At least that's premise... and the playful predictable tag line... for a new dating site that's kind of like an auction... of sorts.

You may well have heard of it, because though it only officially launched on May 1st,  it's generated a prodigious amount of press.  You see, What'sYOURprice.com, is an online dating website and marketplace where users can buy... or sell...

Finnish Golfer Wins 2011 North Korean Open

The 2011 DPRK Amateur Golf Open is in the books… and by all accounts it was a stellar success.

The awesome event took place on the 29th April 2011 and was covered by journalists from the Associated Press and by Japanese and Korean media.  And how’s this for global golf: there were 17 competitors, from 8 different countries.  The nationalities included UK, South Africa, Finland, France,

DWTS Update - Aussie Golfers Vote for Jan Stephenson

In a Twitter dispatch from down under, I learned that golfer Jan Stephenson had fared quite well in her Dancing With the Stars debut, receiving "scores of 6 ,7 & 4 for a total of 17". 

For the uninitiated... myself included... this may not mean much, but suffice to say that it's taken Jan to round 2, which will air in Australia next Sunday.
  
Here in the US we have our own dancing stars, and

THE PLAYERS - Tim Clark's Tribute to Seve Ballesteros

Spanish Flag at TPC Sawgrass via @Joel_Schuchmann 


It hardly seems like a year ago that Tim Clark turned the tables.

On May 9, 2010... exactly one year ago... Mr. Clark won THE PLAYERS Championship and silenced the snarky scribes, who would never again be able to refer to him as a bridesmaid extraordinaire.  In addition, at 5' 7" he proved... once and for all... that tall is indeed,

The Unique Genius of Seve Ballesteros 1957-2011

There's so much one can say about Seve Ballesteros.

His singular place in golf history had been established long before his death today, based on a winning combination of quantifiable factors... like five major championships and a 20-12-5 Ryder Cup record... and more abstract elements;  imagination, astounding artistry, swashbuckling fearlessness, and a rare generosity.

Death is a fact of life

The Iceland Open Experience: An Awesome Adventure

Here in CT, we're just coming out of a long, cold winter, so it may seem counterintuitive to be talking about golf in iceland. Or any other place with ice in its name.

However, this is all about planing ahead which is often a good idea when it comes to a golf trip, and the Iceland Open Experience is more than just a golf trip.  In fact, it's a full-on sporting adventure that happens over four

Sweet Young Things and a Sexy Campaign to Sell Golf

It was Australian golfer Jan Stephenson who first popularized the idea that LPGA stars should openly embrace a "sex-sells" approach to marketing their game.

A couple of decades later, even though she won many international titles and attained the rank of number one in the world, she is still best known for bringing glamour... and a bathtub full of golf balls... to the ladies game.

Now, the

International Showdown by the Sea - The Handa Cup

It's an international match play tournament:  the US vs the rest of the world.

Team rosters... listed below... have been announced by captains Kathy Whitworth (USA) and Pia Nilsson (World). Among the players, you'll notice, are a number of veritable golf legends... which shouldn't come as too much of a surprise; this is the Handa Cup we're talking about... an LPGA Legends Tour event.

The

A Somewhat Sexier Look at the World Golf Rankings

Last week I lamented the dourness of the OWGR's website and their "just the facts ma'am" style of presenting data.

The subject of who actually is the #1golf in the world is generating quite a lively debate at the moment. One that would/could only be enhanced by some sexy visuals.  So with some help from my friends at IBM and their awesome Many Eyes project I've made a modest start at sexing up

New York City Golfers Start Season at Chelsea Piers

An awesome golf event for the entire family!
Those in and around New York City are waking up this morning to a picture perfect Spring day. After a winter that broke snow fall records and seemed to go on forever, the urge to get out and enjoy is inevitably going to be rather strong overwhelming. Happily for golfers... and aspiring golfers... the stellar Spring weather coincides with the 8th