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LPGA Changes Qualification Rules For Hall of Fame Induction
By Fred Altvater New changes made to the requirements needed to gain entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame will allow Lorena Ochoa, plus all of the original 13 founders of the LPGA to be inducted next year. Ochoa, who retired from competitive golf in 2010, won 27 LPGA titles, including two major championships in […]
The Masters Tournament is Truly Second-To-None
By Mike May You really don’t really need to understand golf to enjoy The Masters. Whether you watch the broadcast on your television, laptop, tablet, or smart phone, there is always an element of excitement and beauty surrounding Augusta National. There are a number of newsworthy aspects of The Masters that makes it, ‘second-to-none,’ ‘ […]
Stacy Lewis Named Captain for 2023 USA Solheim Cup Team
Two-time major winner is a four-time veteran of Team USA Stacy Lewis has been named the American Team Captain for the 2023 Solheim Cup to be held at Finca Cortesin in Spain. “To be named captain for the USA Solheim Cup Team is an incredible honor and I’m beyond grateful to the Committee […]
Boyne Continues to Improve & Impress
BOYNE Resort in Northern Michigan features ’10 Magnificent Courses’ that will please any golf aficionado. Accommodations at all three of the BOYNE properties, The Mountain, The Highlands at Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor are first class and are constantly being updated to meet even the most ardent traveler’s standards. The Heather course, designed by Robert […]
The PGA Merchandise Show Is In A Transition Phase
By Ed Travis The 69th PGA Show was held last month in Orlando with most attendees voicing the opinion, “It’s great to be back.” They were referring to last year, when the show, due to the pandemic, was held virtually. The PGA Merchandise Show is the primary annual gathering of the golf industry whose roots going […]
A Few Things We are Looking Forward To in 2022
By Fred Altvater As we turn our focus to 2022, we are excited about the new possibilities and once the temperatures climb above freezing and the snow melts, we can’t wait for the upcoming golf season. Ohio always hosts several professional golf tournaments, The Memorial, The Senior PLAYERS at Firestone, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship […]
The Long & Illustrious Career of Bernhard Langer
By Fred Altvater One of the most amazing stories in golf that no one seems to talk about is the long and illustrious career of Bernhard Langer. In 2021, the ageless German won the Charles Schwab Cup for the sixth time at the age of 64. Since 2010 he has either won, or finished runner-up […]
Why Cities & Towns Should Invest $$ In Their Municipal Golf Courses
Opinion: By Fred Altvater In nearly every town throughout America municipal golf courses are under loved and suffer silently in poor condition. Local real estate developers drool at the prospect of buying up the land on the cheap to create strip malls and condos. While city administrators spend millions for roundabouts, plus grant tax abatements like […]
What Makes A Great Playing Companion?
By Kieran Clark Golf is a beguiling game of inconsistencies and contradictions, where both good and bad shots can have the same result, but perhaps the most striking example of that nature is that this most individualistic of sports also surpasses any other when it comes to companionship. When you’re on a course with […]
Beginners Guide for Betting On PGA TOUR Golf
By Ed Schmidt Jr. Historically, most wagering in golf was accomplished on the course, between the competitors. Now, everyone can simply grab your phone, or laptop and you can lay down a bet without having to make that miraculous 20-footer for par to beat a fellow hacker. Betting online, or at a sportsbook site is here […]