Ken Jowdy Journal: 2012

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.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Shin is Worry Free

Despite being delayed two hours due to weather conditions and lack of light, Jiyai Shin was still able to take the win at the LPGA Kingsmill Championship. Shin had been leading before the delay and left off with a tough chip shot. In the end, she had nothing to worry about.

Van Pelt on Home Turf

Bo Van Pelt will get the rare chance to play in his home state of Indiana this coming BMW Championship. Although he's been in tournaments for 15 years, the golfer has never once played on home turf.

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.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Lydia Ko Makes Headlines

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko made waves this past weekend when she became the first female golfer from her country to win the Canadian Women's Open. The event has been deemed "the most significant event" in women's golf by her homeland.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/26/golf-lpga-zealand-idINL3E8JQ0AZ20120826

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Rain Can't Stop Garcia

After being delayed due to bad weather conditions, Garcia still came out on top at last month's PGA Tour. This has essentially secured him a spot in Europe's Ryder Cup.

Read more at http://www.boston.com/sports/golf/articles/2012/08/23/golf_rail_for_thursday/

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Fox for the Win over Weaver

At this past U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills, golfer Steven Fox beat out Michael Weaver at the 37th hole with a remarkable 18-foot birdie.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fox-wins-us-amateur-beating-234557541--golf.html

Ladies Become Members at Augusta National Golf Club

For the first time in the club's history, women are allowed to become members at the Augusta National Golf Club. Darla Moore and Condoleeza Rice are paving the way for future women golfers.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Golf to Be Featured in 2016 Olympics

Not since 1904 has golf been part of the Olympic games, however, that is all going to change in 2016 in Rio, Brazil.

Read more at http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/19800987/if-olympic-golf-wants-to-stand-out-itll-need-a-different-format-and-different-personality

Friday, August 10, 2012

Golf-Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah

Qualifying for this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition for Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely boost by charging into contention at the PGA Championship on Thursday.

By his own admission, the Spaniard has struggled for form in recent weeks because of his fervent Cup focus, so he was delighted to fire a five-under-par 67 in the opening round on a breezy afternoon at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/golf-timely-ryder-cup-boost-fernandez-castano-kiawah-001347662--golf.html

Key hole at the PGA Championship

A look at the key hole in the first round of the PGA Championship: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/key-hole-pga-championship-002454473--golf.html

Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah

Qualifying for this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition for Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely boost by charging into contention at the PGA Championship on Thursday.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timely-ryder-cup-boost-fernandez-castano-kiawah-003053979--golf.html

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, August 9, 2012. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger

Big names facing cut challenge at Kiawah

U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson and former world number one Martin Kaymer face early exits from the PGA Championship unless they can radically improve on Thursday's seven-over-par opening rounds.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/big-names-facing-cut-challenge-kiawah-003839490--golf.html

Martin Kaymer of Germany watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, August 9, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Keane

It Should Be a Great Final Round at Firestone: A Fan’s Take

There is a lot of attention right now on the 2012 Olympics and NFL training camps. If you have not been following golf, the World Golf Championships Bridgestone invitational is also taking place. In fact, we should be in store for a terrific final-round on Sunday, August 5.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/great-final-round-firestone-fan-020200428--golf.html

John Daly not done with PGA Championship surprises

John Daly's not done surprising people at the PGA Championship.

The 1991 winner shot a 4-under 68 in Thursday's opening round, two shots behind early leader Carl Pettersson. It was just the third time Daly's broken 70 in his past 29 rounds.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Rory McIlroy near the lead with 67 at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy began the PGA Championship in impressive fashion, taking advantage of a calm morning at Kiawah Island.

He wasn't the only one.

Phil Mickelson's new Odyssey putter has Japanese roots, complicated history

Phil Mickelson's trip to the British Open was cut a few days short after he missed the cut at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, but while he was in England he spied a putter in the Callaway truck that caught his eye. Now it has a place in his golf bag, but getting it there was no easy task.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Golf Tips and Swing Advice from Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs

Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs will be online today at noon Eastern to answer swing questions and analyze swing videos. If you have a question or a video link for Brady, leave it in the comments inside our CoverItLive blog!

http://blogs.golf.com/top100/2012/08/golf-tips-and-swing-advice.html?sct=hp24#ixzz22zB8ORqh

Golf-Bradley thrilled to be in 'young guns' conversation

Winning last year's PGA Championship was a "life changer" for Keegan Bradley who says he was especially delighted to be bracketed among the 'young guns' breathing new life into the game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/golf-bradley-thrilled-young-guns-conversation-204502348--golf.html

Golf Magazine ClubTest 2012: Drivers

Golf Magazine selected 40 average Joes to rate and review clubs at the World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine, Fla. Each tester assessed every model within one driver category on both the course and the driving range. Driver categories are: Tour (evaluated by ClubTesters with +1 to 10 handicaps), Game-Improvement (6 to 16 handicaps) and Maximum Game-Improvement (14 to 22 handicaps). Our exclusive research partner, Hot Stix Golf, custom-fit each tester and recommended clubs based on data gathered using the TrackMan launch monitor.

http://www.golf.com/equipment/golf-magazine-clubtest-2012-drivers?sct=hp29

Bradley thrilled to be in "young guns" conversation

Winning last year's PGA Championship was a "life changer" for Keegan Bradley who says he was especially delighted to be bracketed among the 'young guns' breathing new life into the game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-thrilled-young-guns-conversation-204744075--golf.html

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Bradley ready for PGA defense after win in Ohio

Keegan Bradley still has trouble watching those tense final holes from last year, when he rallied from a five-shot deficit to win the PGA Championship in a playoff.

''I have a very hard time watching the replay,'' he said. ''I really can't. I get nervous. I get uncomfortable.''

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-ready-pga-defense-win-181826169--golf.html

Year's final major wide open for the taking

Unpredictability has been the predominant theme going into all the majors in recent years and this week's PGA Championship on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is no exception.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/years-final-major-wide-open-taking-212201336--golf.html

Monday, August 6, 2012

Course Source: Robinson Ranch, Ojai

THE LAYOUT: In 1985, when Newhall Land and Farming sold Valencia Country Club, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. gem that hosted the 1998 Nissan Open (now the Northern Trust Open), it promised a new public course for the Santa Clarita Valley and hired noted designer Ted Robinson Sr. to create it.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/course-source-robinson-ranch-ojai-191024896--golf.html

Inside the Ropes: Kiawah Island figures to be windy, tough test in PGA

Those who missed the typical Open Championship weather three weeks ago at Royal Lytham and St. Annes are likely to get more than a dose of it this week in the PGA Championship.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/inside-ropes-kiawah-island-figures-191024148--golf.html

Jaidee withdraws from Firestone

Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand has withdrawn from the Bridgestone Invitational because of a sprained ankle.

Jaidee, who won the Wales Open in early June to qualify for this World Golf Championship, opened with a 73. Tournament officials say he appeared to step in a hole walking off the ninth green in the middle of the opening round.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jaidee-withdraws-firestone-123300874--golf.html

Romero leads Noh at Reno-Tahoe Open; Daly in hunt

Andres Romero was confused by the scoreboard, and Seung-Yul Noh didn't even expect to play this week.

They ended up at the top of the first-round leaderboard Thursday in the Reno-Tahoe Open.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/romero-leads-noh-reno-tahoe-022755211--golf.html

Andres Romero, of Argentina, speaks during a news conference following the first round Reno-Tahoe Open golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Reno, Nev. Romero had seven birdies in a bogey-free round to finish with 14 points and take a one-point lead over Seung-Yul Noh in the PGA Tour's first modified Stableford scoring event in in six years. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)

Robby Shelton leads Junior PGA Championship

Robby Shelton of Wilmer, Ala., shot a course-record 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the third-round lead in the Junior PGA Championship, and defending champion Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand dropped into a tie for the top spot in the girls' division.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/robby-shelton-leads-junior-pga-231645985--golf.html

A clear mind and a Firestone best for Furyk

Jim Furyk wanted to clear his mind of everything but posting a good score.

No more thoughts about being 15th in the Ryder Cup standings with only two weeks left to earn one of the eight spots on the U.S. team. No more questions about why the quality of his swing isn't reflected by the scores on his card.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clear-mind-firestone-best-furyk-074206439--golf.html

Devil Ball Proving Ground: Nike’s TW ’13 golf shoe

Welcome to Devil Ball's Proving Ground, where we put the latest golf equipment through its paces. Today, we take a take Nike's TW '13 for a spin around the course.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/devil-ball-proving-ground-nike-tw-13-golf-150612188--golf.html

Golf: Argentina's Romero leads Reno-Tahoe Open after first round

Argentina's Andres Romero shot seven birdies in a bogey-free round of 65 for a one-point lead after the first round of the Reno-Tahoe Open at the Montreux Gold and Country Club in Nevada on Thursday.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-08-02/sports/sns-rt-us-golf-pgabre87203i-20120802_1_reno-tahoe-open-argentina-s-romero-ricky-barnes