PGA Merchandise Show Part 2—Drivers

No matter what your skill level, there’s no doubt you like to hit driver more than wedge.  Most everybody does. This year, there are an assortment of drivers that could be hit by pros, media members and eventually by the general public at the PGA Merchandise Show.  Some hit during Demo Day, which was Wednesday. Some chose the hitting bays inside at the Orange County Convention center.... 

PGA Merchandise Show – Golf Gear, Gimmicks and Equipment—Part 1

Kathy Bissell There are several trade shows in the golf industry, but the biggest one each year is the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.  Gizmos, gadgets, golf gear and new equipment are rolled out every January and this year is no exception. From Demo Day, which included all the major equipment manufacturers, to the Orlando Convention Center indoor exhibition, the PGA Merchandise Show, held... 

Pete Dye Too Tough for Rory McIlroy

Kathy Bissell Rory McIlroy has announced via Twitter that he will not play The Players, which, by the way, is the tournament with the biggest purse in golf.  The only person happy about this, much to McIlroy’s chagrin, is Pete Dye, who had said his mission in life is to provide today’s players with the same kind of golf challenge as Ben Hogan faced when hitting the famed 1-iron at... 

Tiger Woods: How To Gauge His Success at Torrey Pines

There are a lot of ways to determine success. For some people, it is getting up every morning and being on the right side of the grass.  Others are tougher on themselves, including most of us.   Champions, like Tiger Woods seem to be toughest of all on their performance because they expect a lot in terms of results.  However, they are more realistic than most people know. ... 

Davis Love III Ready to Captain 2010 Ryder Cup

Davis Love III has not been in the spotlight for a while. His last victory was a fall series event, at Disney in 2008. But with 20 victories including the 1997 PGA Championship and two Players Championships, Love has a career most would envy. It will eventually earn him a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame. It’s hard to believe he’s going to turn 47 this April. Now, Love becomes the captain... 

Tiger Woods: Has He Lost His Mental Edge on the Rest of the Field?

After winning 14 major championships in 14 seasons, Tiger Woods did not win a major championship in 2010. After winning 71 PGA Tour events through 2009, Tiger Woods did not win a PGA Tour event or any event in 2010.  The suit of armor that he brought to the course since turning professional, once spotless and shiny and indestructible, now has several dents and dings, all self inflicted.  The... 

A Formula for the Renaissance of Golf, According To Barney Adams

Barney Adams is the founder of Adams Golf.  Those who know him personally, and I cannot say that he is a personal friend, although I have met him once or twice at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, believe him to be a thoughtful man.  Clearly he was smart enough to invent the Tight Lies fairway woods which gave birth to a new golf company.  These days Adams is retired, no... 

20 Golfers To Watch in 2011

Who’s on your watch list for 2011? Not terrorist watch list! Golfer watch list. We’ve come up with several who should make news all season long. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Will a Change in Equipment Make You Better or Worse at Golf?

Surprisingly, the quick answer is both. Just ask Kenny Perry who is getting ready for his first full season on the Champions Tour.  After having a banner year in 2008 and playing on the Ryder Cup team in his home state of Kentucky, he followed up with another great performance in 2009, making the Presidents Cup team. He won more than $4 million each of those two seasons.  Then his game fell... 

The 50 Best Golfers of All Time

The 50 best.  How does one compare Old Tom Morris to Tiger Woods?  Ben Hogan to Babe Zaharias? Jack and Arnold to anybody? It’s a tough task until you just do the numbers.  How many professional majors, how many pro tour victories, how many world wide victories even if it’s the Legends of Golf or The Skins Game?  Those were our measuring sticks.  Amateur championships,... 

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