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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

McIlory Sacrifices Shuteye for Girlfriend

Despite having been awake in order to seal a multi-million dollar deal with sportswear giants in Abu Dhabi, McIlory stayed up to watch girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki go on to a win at the Australian Open.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/true-fan-mcilroy-sacrifices-sleep-wozniacki-062346734--golf.html

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Amateur Golfer Designs Golf Swing Shirt

Ray Rapcavage has designed the Golf Swing Shirt. The Golf Swing Shirt uses the concept of connectivity to improve a players swing.

Padraig Harrington shows off the Golf Swing Shirt, a practice device that helps connectivity during a golfer's swing.
Read more at http://golfweek.com/news/2012/dec/27/golf-swing-shirt-helps-swing-connectivity/

Mickelson and Watson Join Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson have signed on to participate in the 2013 Phoenix Open on Jan 31- Feb 3.

Mickelson and Watson Are Off to the Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson have committed to going to the Phoenix Open that will take place on Jan. 31- Feb 3.

Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/phil-mickelson-bubba-watson-set-phoenix-open

Monday, October 22, 2012

Stars Come Out For a Day of Golf

The World Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament took place this fast weekend and came through with some star power. Among the golfers for the day were gold medalist Michael Phelps, former NBA player Yao Ming, and actor Adrien Brody.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

New Innovative Mini-Golf Course

Bruce Stillman is the creator of Big Stone Mini Golf Course in Minnetrista, MN. The golf course features hand crafted pieces from Stillman himself as well as local artists.

Monday, October 1, 2012

McIlroy Almost Loses It

Rory McIlroy arrived to his singles match tee time with barely ten minutes to spare when he mixed up the time zones and thought it match was an hour after it actually began. Luckily, a police escort helped him get there on time.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

The History of the Ryder Cup

Started by Samuel Rdyer, an English seed merchant, the Ryder Cup saw its roots beginning in the early 1900's. However fuddled the beginnings, the Cup has always been a tournament between the best in Great Britain and the best in the States.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Hall of Fame Induction Raises an Eyebrow

Golfer Fred Couples has been added to the list of 2013 Gofl Hall fo Fame inductees and it has made many people question the terms on which they decide who gets the cut. Although there is no doubt that Couples' is a very accomplished golfer, his resume seems light in comparison to others who were not on the list.

Golf Fundraiser in Michigan to Help with Local's Medical Bills

In Saginaw Township, Michigan, the ex-wife of Jason Young has organized a golf tournament to raise money to cover the medical bills of his sarcoidosis treatment. Young was diagnosed at the age of only 43 and is looking to undergo a lung transplant.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Golf Channel is A New Number

TWC recently switched from analog to digital meaning it made a few changes to its line up. One of those changes was The Gofl Channel, formerly channel 35, and now channel 73. The only downside is if you're still using cable to receive television, you'll no longer receive the channel.

McIlroy Singled Out

Because McIlroy ranks the top spot going into the FedEx Cup next week, he has become the target to beat by all other golfers.

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Palmer Receives Award

Famous golfer Arnold Palmer received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his promotion of great sportmanship. Over half a century ago, Palmer helped make the sport of golf big with his charasmatic antics.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/12/golf-palmer-idINL1E8KCD4O20120912

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Deland Country Club Closes

Deland Country Club, a golf course and country club located in Deland, FL has shut its doors for the final time. Deland, along with many other golf courses, was hit hard by the recession and the demand for this type of leisure is dwindling.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

McDowell Fights with a Leaf

Graeme McDowell gave himself a two stroke penalty at this previous BMW Championship when his putter touched a leaf while he was going for his ball. In gofl, mistakes are expected to be caught by the golfers themselves and reported as such.

McIlroy is On the Fence

As golf will be featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Rory McIlroy, being from Northern Ireland, will have the option to play for Ireland or England. As he is a shoe in for a medal, both countried are vying for him.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Mahan Has a Bad Day

Going into the FedEx Cup, Hunter Mahan was seeded as one of the top players, however, due to a poor performance, Mahan was overlooked as a pick for the Ryder Cup captain. Mahan was one of many snubbed during the draft.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/hunter-mahan-leads-list-ryder-cup-snubs-021801995--golf.html;_ylt=Ak2L9t5AYGdsAHRZ9Fe4wMAogsUF;_ylu=X3oDMTQycnBkNmViBG1pdANGRUFUVVJFRCBNZWdhdHJvbiBHT0xGIEZQBHBrZwNlMDIwMTRhNi1kZmE0LTNhNjMtOWJmYy1hMzBlNDE5YmIzMDcEcG9zAzEEc2VjA21lZ2F0cm9uBHZlcgNkMWExODYzMC1mNzAwLTExZTEtYmJlOS1mNWRiZmIyYjRmZjE-;_ylg=X3oDMTFpZjcwa3Y4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANnb2xmBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

Hunter Gets Outplayed

Thought to be a shoe in for the Ryder Cup, Hunter Mahan was simply out played these last few weeks and was therefore looked over when it came to picking captains for the upcoming tournament. This all occurred despire Mahan being ranked higher than some of those actually picked.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Europeans Enthused Over Ryder Cup

The American's, once again, are lagging behind when it comes to enthusiasm for the Ryder Cup. While the European team is already assembled, the American's are scrambling to pick their roster.

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Kaymer Grabs Last Spot on European Team

Martin Kaymer became the last golfer to be on the European team in the upcoming Ryder Cup. He rounds out the line up at number ten.