How Soon Before Golfsmith's Stock is Worthless? (February 3rd, 2009)
As an observer of golf and and a sometime investor in the stock market, it is sad to see a venerable name like Golfsmith slowly slide into stock-value oblivion.  When the IPO came out it peaked at around $12/share and if you look at the stock charts... Read More

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How Soon Before Golfsmith's Stock is Worthless? (February 3rd, 2009)
As an observer of golf and and a sometime investor in the stock market, it is sad to see a venerable name like Golfsmith slowly slide into stock-value oblivion.  When the IPO came out it peaked at around $12/share and if you look at the stock charts... Read More

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John Daly Is Really Washed Up (January 3rd, 2009)
Why is it no surprise that John Daly got suspended from the PGA Tour for six months? Because he is a walking golfing disaster and he’s being allowed to milk everything he can from a sport that hasn’t seen him in the winner’s circle since... Read More

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Golfsmith Interview (October 10th, 2008)
Matt Corey, Vice President of Marketing www.golfsmith.com Founded in 1967 as a supplier to clubbuilders, Golfsmith now operates 60+ retail superstores throughout the United States and Canada, distributes Golfsmith clubmaker and consumer cata... Read More

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Natalie Gulbis Hitting Spectator Video (September 19th, 2008)

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If a 5-Year-Old Can Do It, So Can You (September 8th, 2008)
According to statisticians, the estimated odds of acing a hole with any given swing are one in 33,000. A study by Golf Digest in 2000 said that the odds of getting two holes-in-one in the same round are 67 million to one. So, what are the odds tha... Read More

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Course Review: Francis Gross Golf Course (September 3rd, 2008)
In the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, Francis Gross Golf Course, also known as Gross National Golf Club, has been a fixture since 1925. Conveniently located just off of Interstate 35W, it is easy to get to and easy to play. Like many urban courses,... Read More

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Tee Times Article: A Golf Cart Isn’t Just for Golf Anymore (August 22nd, 2008)
Golf, or a game similar to golf was first played by the Dutch in 1297, but it wasn’t until the late 1940s that the first golf cart rolled across the links. Before WWII, golfers had to either have a caddie carry their clubs or shoulder the burd... Read More

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The Demise of Golf for Women Magazine (August 2nd, 2008)
On its own, Golf for Women is a great publication and it covers the world of women’s golf better than anyone else. It is actually shocking that there hasn’t been an immediate backlash in the golf world, especially from women, that their mag... Read More

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The Demise of Golf for Women Magazine (August 2nd, 2008)
On its own, Golf for Women is a great publication and it covers the world of women’s golf better than anyone else. It is actually shocking that there hasn’t been an immediate backlash in the golf world, especially from women, that their mag... Read More

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Bag Boy Company Interview (July 16th, 2008)
Craig Ramsbottom, President www.bagboycompany.com Founded in 1946, The Bag Boy Company has become one of the most respected brands in golf by building a reputation for unmatched quality, unbelievable durability and unsurpassed innovation and... Read More

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Golf Gear News #46: California Golf Alliance, GolfBall3000, Hireko Golf Blog, Stracka.com, Interview with Audubon International (June 29th, 2008)
CLICK HERE to listen. Interview with the Guru: Audubon International. State of the Game: California golf industry sets up new advocacy organization called the California Golf Alliance. Golf Around the World: Spend your vacation at the Go... Read More

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Wow! Michelle Wie Only 16 Strokes off the Lead (June 28th, 2008)
In an earlier post I pointed out how pathetic Michelle Wie's performances have been and how worthless the media's continued fixation with her is. I thought I'd provide a Day 2 update of the LPGA's US Open. Let's see now. Oh look. Christie K... Read More

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Don't Pay a Health Guru, Mayo Clinic Has Free Golf Exercises (June 12th, 2008)
Why pay for fancy and expensive golf exercises from a richly lauded golf guru when you can visit the Mayo Clinic’s website for free. I found this site innocently looking for odd golf stories and this site popped up. It’s got a slide sho... Read More

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