I hate to rain on the USGA’s “While We’re Young” campaign to combat slow play, but it shows you how out of touch the blue bloods in Far Hills really are. Although it’s a cult classic for people of my …
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USGA’s “While We’re Young” ads miss the mark
I hate to rain on the USGA’s “While We’re Young” campaign to combat slow play, but it shows you how out of touch the blue bloods in Far Hills really are. Although it’s a cult classic for people of my …
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Tiger Woods getting closer to the hybrid age
A few years ago I asked Tiger Woods if he would ever consider putting a hybrid club in his bag. I don’t remember his exact answer, but it was something like, “I’m not that old yet.”
Now at the age of …
Nike Golf VR Forged wedges available in three sole grinds
Nike Golf’s VR Forged wedges are now available to consumers. Each wedge is made of soft 1025 carbon steel and finished in satin chrome. The VR Forged wedge, according to Nike Golf, features three distinct sole grinds to ensure ideal …
TaylorMade calls staffer Garcia’s remarks “offensive”
Showing that class that’s lacking in its long-time staff player Sergio Garcia, TaylorMade-adidas Golf today issued this statement regarding Garcia’s “fried chicken” comments directed at Tiger Woods:
“Sergio Garcia’s recent comment was offensive and in no way aligns with TaylorMade-adidas Golf’s …
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Nike’s TW’14 shoes will be available June 7
Want the shoes Tiger Woods wore during his victory at The Players Championship? The new Nike TW ’14 shoe will be available beginning June 7. Woods wore the shoes in competition for the first time at The Players this past …
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Tiger Woods puts Nike VRS Covert 3 wood in play at Masters
The ball – and club – is now in Nike Golf’s court. Tiger Woods is playing Nike Golf’s new VRS Covert 3 wood (15 degrees) at this week’s Masters. Woods put Nike Golf’s VRS Covert 5 wood (19 degrees) in …
Nike Golf’s Masters TW’13 shoe available March 28
Nike Golf has created Nike Free-inspired TW ‘13 Limited Edition footwear for next month’s Masters. The Nike TW ’13
Limited Edition shoe, will be available beginning March 28 and carry a shelf price of $179.99 and is crafted of waterproof multi-stretch …
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Tiger Woods wins at Bay Hill with bag full of Nike equipment
Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational today (and reclaimed the No. 1 world ranking) with his usual assortment of Nike Golf clubs, including the new Covert VR_S 5-wood that he added to his bag at the WGC-Cadillac …
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Els continues support of long putters and belly putters
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – When asked (again) about the U.S. Golf Association’s and Royal and Ancient Golf Club’s proposed anchoring ban, Ernie Els gives you this number: 71. That was his ranking at last year’s Open Championship, which by …
Woods welcomes ban on anchoring long and belly putters
Golf’s ruling bodies – the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland – tomorrow is expected to announce they will ban the “anchoring” of long and belly putters. That is, players will not …
Report says McIlroy and Woods have filmed a Nike Golf commercial
Rory McIlroy already has filmed his first Nike Golf commercial – with Tiger Woods – according to FoxSports.com. Although it has no comments from Nike Golf or McIlroy’s camp, FoxSports.com said McIlroy has signed a 10-year deal with Nike that …
Buzz getting stronger than McIlroy might go to Nike Golf
Reports are becoming more frequent that world No. 1 Rory McIIroy is on the verge signing a deal with Nike Golf for as much as $25 million a year over 10 years. The deal, if made, would take …
Kiawah Island a unique challenge for field at PGA Championship
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C., host to this week’s PGA Championship is one of the more difficult layout players will face this year, not necessarily because of the narrow fairways (there aren’t any), the large amount of sand …
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Long Irons: A Different Game
Golf in the United States has changed throughout the years. The game is primarily played thorough the air, which differs from the game that is typically seen each year during The Open Championship, where the game is played more on …
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Nike Golf’s Lunar Swingtip shoes available July 1
Nike Golf is really putting its best foot – perhaps feet – forward these days. On the heels pardon the pun) of its TW 13 Free golf shoes worn by Tiger Woods, the company is introducing men’s Nike Lunar Swingtip …
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Tiger Woods says his short game has suffered from lack of practice
When Tiger Woods was seemingly winning tournament he entered – it wasn’t that long ago – his short game was touted as the best any one had even seen Eldrick could stick a wedge – full or knock down – …
Tiger Woods regains form during Round One of U.S. Open
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Tiger Woods says shaping shots is key to success at U.S. Open
Tiger Woods has made a living out of being able to “shape” is golf shots. Nobody in the history of golf has even done it better. The Olympic Club, site of this week’s U.S. Open, demands a player shape is …
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Nike Golf signs Cheyenne Woods; she’s Tiger Woods’ niece
Nike Golf is keeping things in the family – the Woods family. The company has signed Cheyenne Woods to a multi-year, equipment and apparel deal. Cheyenne Woods is Tiger Woods’ niece. She’s making her professional debut at this week’s Wegman’s …
Mental toughness produces record tying victory for Tiger at Jack’s place.
Tiger Woods’ 73rd PGA Tour win that tied him with Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list will be less remembered for his tying accomplishment at The Memorial but rather for one particular shot. Tiger won over the …
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