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Back in the Game
In 2003, Todd Barranger was in two elite groups. Having earned his PGA Tour card, he was one of the 125 golfers in the world (number of golfers on the planet: about 61,000,000) who had one. He was also one of approximately 8,000 people in…
Belfair: Golf and a Whole Lot More
It’s labeled a “private golf community.” While golf is definitely king at Belfair, the “community” part of that label is the glue that binds residents together. “Sure, it’s a wonderful golf community. But it’s a lot more than golf,” said William Thorpe, a retired orthopedic…
Better “Boo”-lieve It! Two-time Heritage Winner, Boo Weekley, is shootin’ for his third jacket & jackpot
Call it a “turkey” (three consecutive strikes in bowling), a “hat trick” (hockey lingo) or “trifecta” (horse racing), whatever term you like, but two-time Verizon Heritage winner Boo Weekley is back and shootin’ to win his third stylin’ plaid jacket and $1 million-plus, first-place jackpot.…
BOOK REVIEW: The Caddie Master at Augusta National
When Tripp Bowden first went to Augusta National, he went to fish. He calls it a “fishing haven.” He didn’t like golf at all, because the game took up too much of his physician dad’s time. His fishing partner was Freddie Bennett, the “Legendary Caddy…
CH2’s Top 10 List! • Things to do on Hilton Head Island
David Letterman said he didn’t feel qualified. David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace (The Book of Lists authors) complained about the pay. And Russell Kick (how much would you pay for a last name like that?), author of The Disinformation Book of Lists (A must summer…
Chipping
Proper setup is just as important in chipping as it is in other parts of the game. Once you set up properly, the motion becomes easier and more efficient. The objective of chipping is accuracy. When gripping the club, it is recommended you grip down 2-3…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club Fitting-The Proper Way: (Part 2 of a 3 part Series)
Many golfers, or their instructors, do not realize, or acknowledge the importance of proper club fitting. Their belief is that instruction is the only way for a golfer to improve. The reality is improper fit golf clubs can and do cause numerous problems for golfers. Length Most…
Definitely Not Your Father’s Golf
It has a certain ring to it: “street legal.” It sounds like a new television series on FOX .The good guys in, say, a STAR-B48 Bubble 2 chasing the bad guys in some boring two passenger rig you could find at virtually any golf course.…
Golf 101: Fundamentals of the Full Swing
In golf, how you set up determines the motion of your swing. If you do not have a fundamentally sound set up, it is very difficult to hit the ball consistently well. A good golf swing begins with four simple fundamentals. More often than not,…
GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Proper Way (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)
Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy In the past 15 years, the average golfer’s handicap has not come down (the average handicap for men is 16.1 and for women is 29.2). In spite of all the knowledge on swing instruction and how to fix the golf swing,…
Improve your Putt
There is no excuse to be a bad putter. It is unfortunate, but a one inch putt counts the same—one stroke—as a three hundred-yard drive. Putting is the most personal of all the strokes in golf. However, there are a few common denominators of a…
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Where Visitors Become “Locals”
Perhaps you’ve never been here before. Maybe it’s your first glimpse into this lush paradise—a world filled with palm trees and beach chairs, spacious expanses of immaculately manicured golf courses and tennis courts, a marina which plays host to boutiques, waterfront restaurants and the occasional…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Putting and Eye Positioning
In the game of golf, putting is an art unto itself. It is often referred to as the “black art,” because attempting to improve your putting without proper guidance can lead you down dark roads where you can become totally, and often permanently, lost. There have…
Ryley Hendry: Proust Interview
Everything about Ryley Hendry is bright. Bright eyes. Bright smile. Bright clothes. The Chief Operating Officer of the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) also received her undergrad in business and has a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.…
The Day the Verizon Heritage Didn’t Disappear
“Basically it came down to a phone call,” said Mike Stevens. In this case, the “it” was the future of the Heritage. It was 1986. Stevens, now president of the Champions Tour, was tournament director of the Heritage. In question was whether there would be…
In 2003, Todd Barranger was in two elite groups. Having earned his PGA Tour card, he was one of the 125 golfers in the world (number of golfers on the planet: about 61,000,000) who had one. He was also one of approximately 8,000 people in…
Belfair: Golf and a Whole Lot More
It’s labeled a “private golf community.” While golf is definitely king at Belfair, the “community” part of that label is the glue that binds residents together. “Sure, it’s a wonderful golf community. But it’s a lot more than golf,” said William Thorpe, a retired orthopedic…
Better “Boo”-lieve It! Two-time Heritage Winner, Boo Weekley, is shootin’ for his third jacket & jackpot
Call it a “turkey” (three consecutive strikes in bowling), a “hat trick” (hockey lingo) or “trifecta” (horse racing), whatever term you like, but two-time Verizon Heritage winner Boo Weekley is back and shootin’ to win his third stylin’ plaid jacket and $1 million-plus, first-place jackpot.…
BOOK REVIEW: The Caddie Master at Augusta National
When Tripp Bowden first went to Augusta National, he went to fish. He calls it a “fishing haven.” He didn’t like golf at all, because the game took up too much of his physician dad’s time. His fishing partner was Freddie Bennett, the “Legendary Caddy…
CH2’s Top 10 List! • Things to do on Hilton Head Island
David Letterman said he didn’t feel qualified. David Wallechinsky and Amy Wallace (The Book of Lists authors) complained about the pay. And Russell Kick (how much would you pay for a last name like that?), author of The Disinformation Book of Lists (A must summer…
Chipping
Proper setup is just as important in chipping as it is in other parts of the game. Once you set up properly, the motion becomes easier and more efficient. The objective of chipping is accuracy. When gripping the club, it is recommended you grip down 2-3…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club fitting the Proper Way-Part III: Golf Shaft Flex and/or Frequency
The shaft is the engine of the golf club. It is the most influential factor in club performance and, ultimately, the golfer’s performance. At the same time, the shaft is one of the most misunderstood and neglected factors in all of golf as the majority…
Club Fitting-The Proper Way: (Part 2 of a 3 part Series)
Many golfers, or their instructors, do not realize, or acknowledge the importance of proper club fitting. Their belief is that instruction is the only way for a golfer to improve. The reality is improper fit golf clubs can and do cause numerous problems for golfers. Length Most…
Definitely Not Your Father’s Golf
It has a certain ring to it: “street legal.” It sounds like a new television series on FOX .The good guys in, say, a STAR-B48 Bubble 2 chasing the bad guys in some boring two passenger rig you could find at virtually any golf course.…
Golf 101: Fundamentals of the Full Swing
In golf, how you set up determines the motion of your swing. If you do not have a fundamentally sound set up, it is very difficult to hit the ball consistently well. A good golf swing begins with four simple fundamentals. More often than not,…
GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO: The Proper Way (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)
Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy In the past 15 years, the average golfer’s handicap has not come down (the average handicap for men is 16.1 and for women is 29.2). In spite of all the knowledge on swing instruction and how to fix the golf swing,…
Improve your Putt
There is no excuse to be a bad putter. It is unfortunate, but a one inch putt counts the same—one stroke—as a three hundred-yard drive. Putting is the most personal of all the strokes in golf. However, there are a few common denominators of a…
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: Where Visitors Become “Locals”
Perhaps you’ve never been here before. Maybe it’s your first glimpse into this lush paradise—a world filled with palm trees and beach chairs, spacious expanses of immaculately manicured golf courses and tennis courts, a marina which plays host to boutiques, waterfront restaurants and the occasional…
Physical Fitness and Your Golf Game
In previous articles we discussed how properly fit shafts can help golfers improve their game and increase their distance. Today we will discuss physical fitness in golf and how it affects your ability to hit the golf ball further with more control as a result…
Putting and Eye Positioning
In the game of golf, putting is an art unto itself. It is often referred to as the “black art,” because attempting to improve your putting without proper guidance can lead you down dark roads where you can become totally, and often permanently, lost. There have…
Ryley Hendry: Proust Interview
Everything about Ryley Hendry is bright. Bright eyes. Bright smile. Bright clothes. The Chief Operating Officer of the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) also received her undergrad in business and has a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.…
The Day the Verizon Heritage Didn’t Disappear
“Basically it came down to a phone call,” said Mike Stevens. In this case, the “it” was the future of the Heritage. It was 1986. Stevens, now president of the Champions Tour, was tournament director of the Heritage. In question was whether there would be…
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