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Published on 2012-04-27 18:09:29
aboutGolf to Demonstrate the PGA Tour Simulator Technology on Capitol Hill
Published on 2012-04-18 19:43:20
World Leader in Golf Simulator Technology to Visit Washington D.C. for National Golf Day Maumee, Ohio - aboutGolf will join some of the golf industry's leading organizations, including PGA of America, World Golf Foundation and the golf advocacy coalition We Are Golf to celebrate National Golf Day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., April 18, in the Foyer of Rayburn House of Representatives office building.
WINTERGREEN RESORT’S STAY & PLAY GOLF PACKAGES OFFER GREAT VALUE
Published on 2012-04-18 19:40:31
WINTERGREEN, Va. (April 12, 2012) – If you’re looking for majestic mountain golf, look no further than Wintergreen Resort, with its two distinct courses providing remarkable variety. Devils Knob offers golf on high — in fact, at an elevation of 3,850 feet, this mountaintop design is the highest in the state (and ranked among the highest, too). The layout provides all the shot-making and visual thrills you’d expect given its dramatic setting, with 50-mile views of the incomparable Blue R [..]
Double Eagle Club: Augusta’s Premiere Corporate Hospitality Venue Featured aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulator
Published on 2012-04-18 19:38:18
Augusta, GA - aboutGolf, a world leader in indoor golf technology, featured a PGA TOUR Simulator at Double Eagle Club, for exclusive use throughout the 2012 Masters, April 5 - 8.A widely recognized and renowned venue, Double Eagle Club resides near the front gate of Augusta National Golf Club and serves as the most exclusive corporate hospitality venue for this storied event.
CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT ‘GOLF & STAY PACKAGE’ OFFERS CHOICE OF NEARBY, DISTINCT PLAYING EXPERIENCES
Published on 2012-04-18 19:35:03
HAMBURG, N.J., April 5, 2012 — Crystal Springs Resort, located in the mountains of northern New Jersey, is a premier golf destination with inviting Golf & Stay packages suited for all levels of golfers. Best values may be found in two-night midweek stays (Sunday through Thursday non-holidays) when guests may play three 18-hole rounds at Black Bear, Great Gorge, or Crystal Springs and another nine holes at Minerals or Cascades during their stay. Crystal Springs’ distinctive and award-winning [..]
Tiger Woods 16th Hole From Impossible Lie: #1
Published on 2012-04-05 14:52:56
For pure flair for the dramatic, difficulty of the shot, and stage of the match it is hard not to go with Tiger Woods in the 2005 Masters.
Tiger Woods 16th Hole From Impossible Lie: #1
Published on 2012-04-05 14:52:56
For pure flair for the dramatic, difficulty of the shot, and stage of the match it is hard not to go with Tiger Woods in the 2005 Masters.
Masters Predictions & 5 Big Questions
Published on 2012-04-05 05:00:33
Augusta, GA – Lots of ifs and scenarios going into the Masters on Thursday. Can Tiger win? What is Phil going to do? No one is talking about World #1 Luke Donald, can he finally win a major? Will an Aussie win? The Urban Golfers try to address some of these questions, but no way to tell until the tee off on Thursday morning.
Masters Predictions & 5 Big Questions
Published on 2012-04-05 05:00:33
Augusta, GA – Lots of ifs and scenarios going into the Masters on Thursday. Can Tiger win? What is Phil going to do? No one is talking about World #1 Luke Donald, can he finally win a major? Will an Aussie win? The Urban Golfers try to address some of these questions, but no way to tell until the tee off on Thursday morning.
Phil Mickelson from the Pine Needles 13th Hole: #2
Published on 2012-04-04 13:15:31
Everyone has seen this shot about 10 times this week, but it is always worth another minute or two of your life to see it again.
Phil Mickelson from the Pine Needles 13th Hole: #2
Published on 2012-04-04 13:15:31
Everyone has seen this shot about 10 times this week, but it is always worth another minute or two of your life to see it again. With his ball lying on the pine straw within the pines on #13, Phil saw about a 4 foot opening that he could get his ball through and possibly hit the green.
Happy Masters Week!!!
Published on 2012-04-02 14:51:12
For every golf fan, is there anything better than when Joe Ford, Augusta National Vice Chairman, gets on air to remind the TV audience “the Masters will continue the tradition of limited commercial interruption, with 56 minutes of coverage of every hour of golf action?”
Happy Masters Week!!!
Published on 2012-04-02 14:51:12
For every golf fan, is there anything better than when Joe Ford, Augusta National Vice Chairman, gets on air to remind the TV audience “the Masters will continue the tradition of limited commercial interruption, with 56 minutes of coverage of every hour of golf action?” No Toyota Tacoma commercials or inane Cialis ads, just great golf at a beautiful venue and an oddly reverent David Feherty. My wife jokes that once CBS’ opening montage concludes and the camera focuses on Hogan Bridge wit [..]
He’s Baaaack! Tiger Dominates at Bay Hill
Published on 2012-03-25 17:07:57
Orlando, FL – No more questions, no more he hasn’t won since 2009, no more will he win before The Master’s? Tiger Woods did what he couldn’t do this year or last, be in contention on Sunday and come away with a victory.
He’s Baaaack! Tiger Dominates at Bay Hill
Published on 2012-03-25 17:07:57
Orlando, FL – No more questions, no more he hasn’t won since 2009, no more will he win before The Master’s? Tiger Woods did what he couldn’t do this year or last, be in contention on Sunday and come away with a victory. With The Masters two weeks away Tiger Woods couldn’t be in a better place, he is hitting on all cylinders with no lingering effects from the Achilles injury two weeks ago. With the win at The Arnold Palmer Invitational Tiger propelled himself to the 7th spot in the Ry [..]
PGA Tour Continues Florida Swing at Arnie's Bay Hill
Published on 2012-03-22 18:36:55
Orlando, FL - Golf fans are once again privy to a stacked field at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, Florida.
PGA Tour Continues Florida Swing at Arnie’s Bay Hill
Published on 2012-03-22 18:36:55
Orlando, FL - Golf fans are once again privy to a stacked field at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, Florida. Tiger will be testing his Achilles tendon and seeking a seventh victory in the famed event, in addition to gaining some much needed momentum with the Masters two weeks away.
Introducing 'Arnie' The Much Anticipated Golf Fashion Collection
Published on 2012-03-20 05:30:03
The Urban Golfer had the pleasure to catch up with Geoff Tait, co-owner of
Introducing ‘Arnie’ The Much Anticipated Golf Fashion Collection
Published on 2012-03-20 05:30:03
The Urban Golfer had the pleasure to catch up with Geoff Tait, co-owner of Quagmire Golf and creative director of Arnie this week before the start of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. We asked Geoff a few questions regarding one of the most anticipated golf fashion releases in recent memory. Geoff elaborates below, but he and his team were able to capture the essence of Arnold Palmer’s career featuring clothes through the decades of his playing career. One of the most un [..]
McIlroy Debuts as #1 at The WGC Cadillac Championship
Published on 2012-03-08 05:00:39
Doral, FL - Here we go again… another massive week on the PGA Tour. The world’s best take part in the second leg of the 2012 WGC on the Blue Monster at the Doral, now owned by Donald Trump. Tiger, Phil and the newly-minted world #1 Rory McIlroy will take to the famed course this week with fascinating storylines and immense momentum that might just be larger than the Donald’s ego itself. The start to the 2012 has been incredible. Going back to Torrey Pines, each Sunday has [..]
McIlroy Debuts as #1 at The WGC Cadillac Championship
Published on 2012-03-08 05:00:39
Doral, FL - Here we go again… another massive week on the PGA Tour. The world’s best take part in the second leg of the 2012 WGC on the Blue Monster at the Doral, now owned by Donald Trump. Tiger, Phil and the newly-minted world #1 Rory McIlroy will take to the famed course this week with fascinating storylines and immense momentum that might just be larger than the Donald’s ego itself.
10 Weird Golf Words and What They Mean
Published on 2012-03-02 14:15:05
We've all heard the usual golf terms such as “birdie” or “fore,” but even the pro golfer probably has a few to brush up on. There are many golfing terms out there that can sound anywhere from a little strange to downright scandalous. In that spirit, we thought now would be a good time to go over ten of the weirdest words used in golfing and what they mean below. 1. Banana ball – This golfing term refers to a slice that curves in a shape similar to a banana. It [..]
10 Weird Golf Words and What They Mean
Published on 2012-03-02 14:15:05
We’ve all heard the usual golf terms such as “birdie” or “fore,” but even the pro golfer probably has a few to brush up on.
The Honda Classic Kicks off The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour
Published on 2012-03-02 05:00:00
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – The Honda Classic will be sporting perhaps the strongest field of the year outside of the 4 majors and the WGC events. Tiger Woods is making his debut at The Bear Trap, he is joined by Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell to name a few. Interesting that Tiger decided to play this week, The Bear Trap is not friendly to wayward drives, if Tiger can’t control the 1 wood it could be a short debut for Woods. On the other hand he lives in [..]
The Honda Classic Kicks off The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour
Published on 2012-03-02 05:00:00
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – The Honda Classic will be sporting perhaps the strongest field of the year outside of the 4 majors and the WGC events. Tiger Woods is making his debut at The Bear Trap, he is joined by Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell to name a few. Interesting that Tiger decided to play this week, The Bear Trap is not friendly to wayward drives, if Tiger can’t control the 1 wood it could be a short debut for Woods. On the other hand he lives in Florida [..]
The Honda Classic Kicks off The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour
Published on 2012-03-01 05:00:59
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – The Honda Classic will be sporting perhaps the strongest field of the year outside of the 4 majors and the WGC events. Tiger Woods is making his debut at The Bear Trap, he is joined by Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell to name a few. Interesting that Tiger decided to play this week, The Bear Trap is not friendly to wayward drives, if Tiger can’t control the 1 wood it could be a short debut for Woods. On the other hand he lives in [..]
Stitch Headcovers: Think New, think Pure, think Modern
Published on 2012-02-28 05:01:02
For those of you who don’t know Stitch Headcovers, The Urban Golfer would like to introduce you to Charlie Burgwyn creator of Stitch. Stitch is an American company who focuses on creating high quality headcovers from the best materials available. The Urban Golfer connected with Charlie to ask him a few questions about Stitch. Urban: A motto of Stitch is a Modern style with a classic retro American feel. Stitch is a very unique American brand, what made you create Stitch Golf? Stitch: Afte [..]
Introducing The Timuquana Cup
Published on 2012-02-27 13:10:14
Jacksonville, Florida - Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla. is proud to announce the inaugural playing of a major amateur event, The Timuquana Cup. The event will elevate the purest form of amateur golf; an invitational format that will consist of 40 of the top Mid Amateur players in the country, together with 20 of the top Senior Amateurs as well. The competition will be a 54 hole stroke play event played on October 19, 20, 21, This Donald Ross classic was designed in 1923, and has [..]
Quarter Finals WGC Accenture Match Play Championship
Published on 2012-02-25 11:05:04
Marana, AZ – We are down to the Elite Eight in the Arizona desert with 4 Euros, 1 Asian and 3 Americans still standing. We are guaranteed to have at least one American in the final four with a possibility of 2 if #10 Mark Wilson can beat #9 Peter Hanson. Two players are not only vying for the WGC Accenture Match Play title, but also the #1 ranking in the world. Rory McIlroy is trying to gain the #1 world ranking for the first time while Lee Westwood, with a win, can reclaim the #1 spot aft [..]
WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Day 3
Published on 2012-02-24 08:39:34
Marana, AZ – So you say you want more match play? Personally I would love to see more match play format, but what is NBC going to do on Sunday if we see a M. Bae vs. Peter Hanson final? The opposite could happen with 3 of the 4 top seeds still standing plus big American names such as Nick Watney, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar and Steve Stricker. Tiger Woods was bounced by Nick Watney on Thursday due to his woeful putting. It may be time for Tiger to find a short game coach, Sean Foley is a s [..]
Day 2 at The WGC Accenture Match Play Championship
Published on 2012-02-23 10:24:51
Bobby Jones Bracket Key Match: #5 Brandt Snedeker vs. #13 Kyle Stanley. How cool is this match?!! These two guys faced each last month in a sudden death duel for the Farmers at Torrey. No TV tower to save Snedeker. Stanley gets revenge and moves on. Upset Pick: #13 Kyle Stanley over #5 Brandt Snedeker. #9 Peter Hanson vs. #16 Ernie Els Els—I gave the Big Easy no shot in yesterday’s match. Not going against him today. The three-time major champion extends his run to the sw [..]
Accenture Match Play Round One Picks and Upsets
Published on 2012-02-22 05:00:25
Marana, AZ – The Accenture Match Play Championship kicks off on Wednesday and will end Sunday with one man standing. Match play is a great format we wish there was more of it on the PGA Tour. The biggest names in golf are in the desert this week with $1.4 million on the line and a lot of OWGR points to be accumulated. Will Luke Donald repeat? Can Tiger make a statement as the PGA Tour shifts to Florida and Augusta in about 6 weeks? Can Rory win a world match play event and a major or two i [..]
PGA Tour Pulls into Riviera Country Club
Published on 2012-02-15 19:36:04
Pacific Palisades, CA – Tons of story lines as the PGA Tour pulls into Riviera Country club for the Northern Trust Open, this is the 50th edition of this tournament. Golf stock just went up in the world of sports as Tiger Woods announced on his website today that he will be playing in the Honda Classic at the PGA National Golf Course, Palm Beach Gardens in 3 weeks. Other stories include the aftermath of Phil’s domination at Pebble Beach, Urban Golfer Jim Dowd wrote a great piece abo [..]
Ful-Philled at Pebble Beach
Published on 2012-02-15 11:10:32
Pebble Beach, CA - After watching Phil’s masterful performance on Sunday, where he dominated the course, the field, and Mr. Tiger Woods, this Urban Golfer called the other Urban Golfer and said, “I have nothing to write about this week.” The Riviera run-up article was supposed to be a tough if not scathing critique of Phil’s game, his desire to win anything but a major, and whether he is healthy or driven enough to play at the level that, well he played at on Sunday. Wa [..]
Mickelson Dominates Tiger and the field at Pebble Beach
Published on 2012-02-12 17:14:54
Pebble Beach, CA – The much anticipated 4th round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am turned out not to be the drama we expected. Twitter was a buzz Saturday night when it was announced that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson would be paired together on Sunday. Visions of another battle on the peninsula, ala, Nelson/Hogan vs. Ward/Venturi in “The Match,” were being predicted, well everyone was sorely mistaken. For TV purposes it started off great with Charlie Wi doubling the 1 [..]
Tiger Woods Looks for Returned Success at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
Published on 2012-02-09 09:54:40
Pebble Beach, CA - Today, Tiger Woods begins his 2012 PGA campaign at the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. His performance a couple weeks ago in Abu Dhabi answered some questions regarding is gamed and whether “he is back”, but also posed a few more. Can he put four rounds together? Can he close like the Tiger of old? It is a bit ironic that he is paired up with Tony Romo as his amateur partner for the next few days. Romo, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, has been criticized for his [..]
Rory McIlroy in the Hunt at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Published on 2012-02-09 07:03:11
Dubai, U.A.E. – There are a few golfers left on the course and everyone is chasing Rafael Cabrera Bello after his opening round 63. We were on a 59 alert after Rafael was -8 after 10. The winds are calm in the desert, compared to last week in Qatar where the second round was suspended due to a violent sand storm. With the weather looking good for the next few days we should see some low scores. The Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts continues his strong start with an opening round 66 T4 after top t [..]
‘SUPER’ Sunday in Scottsdale for Kyle Stanley
Published on 2012-02-05 16:49:14
TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ – What a difference a week can make when the golf gods can taketh and giveth right back. The Waste Management Phoenix Open will obviously be overshadowed by the ‘Football Game,’ but Kyle Stanley has accomplished the unthinkable by losing a 7 stroke lead last week, only to come back by more than 7 to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week. As The Urban Golfer mentioned yesterday there were a lot of factors going against Spencer Levin going [..]
Scotland's Paul Lawrie Wins in Qatar
Published on 2012-02-05 08:36:21
Doha Golf Club, Doha, Qatar – After fending off the likes of Sergio Garcia, John Daly, Jason Day and Peter Hanson early in the final round Paul Lawrie pulled away late for a 4 stroke win at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters. This is Paul Lawrie’s 6th European PGA Tour win with his previous win coming at last year’s Open De Andalucia De Golf. Paul Lawrie is trying to capture the same form that lead him to the 1999 British Open Championship at Carnoustie. Paul was down by 10 strok [..]
Another Big Lead on the PGA Tour: Waste Management Phoenix Open
Published on 2012-02-04 19:56:16
Scottsdale, AZ – We saw this last week didn’t we? Kyle Stanley was up 7 shots early in the fourth round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines last week and let it slip away. What does Spencer Levin have in mind for Super Bowl Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open? Spencer, -17, currently holds a 6 shot lead over Webb Simpson who is at -11, Bubba Watson and John Huh are -10 7 shots behind Levin. Looking at the situation there are a lot of things going against Levin, bes [..]
Party Time in Scottsdale at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
Published on 2012-02-02 06:30:39
Scottsdale, AZ – Let’s hope the Waste Management Phoenix Open brings us half as much drama as last week’s Farmers Insurance Open. Not that we want to see an epic ‘turkey meltdown,’ but I can’t remember the last time that something was such a ‘for sure’ win that turned out to be the complete opposite. I called a colleague of mine, here at The Urban Golfer, during the drama saying, "DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?” only to find out he had turned the chann [..]
Is Something Missing? The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
Published on 2012-01-26 06:30:40
Torrey Pines, CA - As my esteemed colleague, Jim Dowd, alluded to yesterday in his article about the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, many of the top golfers on the OWGR are missing from the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines this weekend. In past years, maybe going back 5-10, would 6 of the world’s top 10 players miss the official, unofficial, start to the PGA Tour at the world famous Torery Pines? Especially Tiger Woods who has won an astounding 7 times in 12 professional starts at [..]
Tom Watson Chip In: 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
Published on 2011-06-18 06:16:05
Perhaps the greatest shot in U.S. Open history, Tom Watson chips in on the 71st hole to overtake the great Jack Nicklaus and win his first and only U.S. Open. Watson would go on and birdie 18 to beat Jack by two strokes. Thank you, The
Corey Pavin 1995 U.S. Open Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Published on 2011-06-16 21:21:42
This week we are going to look at memorable shots from past U.S. Opens, good and bad. Let's start the week off on a good note with Corey Pavin's 4 wood on 18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club to secure the win. What other shots do we want to see
The 2011 U.S. Open Championship at Congressional C.C.
Published on 2011-06-14 19:40:39
The world’s best, sans Tiger Woods, are headed to the nation’s capital to play in golf’s toughest test—The United States Open Championship. Each of the major championships has its unique traditions and flair, distinct ty
The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club
Published on 2011-06-02 08:46:20
The tournament at Jack's place begins this weekend. Not a major necessarily, but it is one of the more prestigious events on the PGA tour. Tiger loved this golf course and taking him against the field was pretty much a sure bet. Sid
The 5th Major? THE PLAYERS vs. BMW Wentworth
Published on 2011-05-25 21:25:26
The PGA Tour gets to enjoy its shortest road trip of the season traveling from The Colonial to the TPC Four Seasons Resort at Las Colinas, total mileage 35. Last week we saw David Toms finish off what he started at THE PLAYERS the week before. &
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Published on 2011-05-19 08:14:22
The Colonial is the longest running event on the PGA Tour being held at the same site, Colonial Country Club. Ben Hogan sealed the deal back in 1946, when the event first kicked off. Colonial C.C. is a historic, private country c
The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass
Published on 2011-05-11 09:42:49
Often referred to as the fifth major, The Players Championship also has the largest purse on the PGA Tour. The Players tournament has been hosted at TPC Sawgrass since 1982, and has arguably one of the best 3 hole finishes on t
PGA Tour: Lucas Glover Wins Wells Fargo Championship in Playoff
Published on 2011-05-08 17:38:15
Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club, Charlotte, NC- The PGA Tour saw its 3rd playoff in a row, this time Lucas Glover beat Jonathan Byrd on the first playoff hole # 18. Lucas Glover lead the field in the new PGA Tour statistic Strokes
Spanish Golfing Legend Seve Ballesteros Dies of Brain Cancer at 54
Published on 2011-05-07 06:59:00
After battling brain cancer for the last 3 years Seve Ballesteros died at his home early Saturday morning May 7th, 2011 in the northern Spanish city of Pedrena. Seve winning the 84 British Open Born April 9th 1957 in Pedrena, Spain Seve is one of the
Seve Ballesteros Neurological Condition Worsens
Published on 2011-05-06 10:11:05
According to Seve Ballesteros website his neurological condition has worsened. Seve's family will promptly update the website if anything changes in his condition. Thank you, The Urban Golfer
Bill Haas Grabs 1st Round Lead at Quail Hollow Club
Published on 2011-05-05 20:35:59
Perfect conditions brought us some low scores at the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Home town boy Bill Haas had 8 birdies and no bogeys to grab the first round lead at -8, Jonathan Byrd
Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club
Published on 2011-05-04 09:22:40
The artist formally known as the Quail Hollow Championship in 2009 and 2010 and the Wachovia Championship, the Wells Fargo Championship is a popular stop among the big names on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods would be there if not for a knee injury that he
PGA Tour New Putting Statistic: Strokes Gained Putting
Published on 2011-05-03 13:33:18
The new stat is called Strokes Gained Putting, I guess we can call it the SGP. The new stat does not calculate anything except what a player does once they reach the green vs. their fellow opponents, not how they got there or how many stokes it
Bellerive Country Club in Saint Louis, Mo Host 2018 PGA Championship
Published on 2011-04-28 11:53:30
After hosting the 1965 U.S. Open where Gary Player won and the 1992 PGA Championship where Nick Price raised the trophy, Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri will host the 2018 PGA Championship and the 2013 Senior PGA Championship. The most
Tiger Woods 16th Hole From Impossible Lie: #1
Published on 2011-04-08 13:42:34
For pure flair for the dramatic, difficulty of the shot, and stage of the match it is hard not to go with Tiger Woods in the 2005 Masters. Gene Sarazen's double eagle in the 1935 Masters is probably #1 but we can't find the footage. After
Phil Mickelson from the Pine Needles 13th Hole: #2
Published on 2011-04-07 12:23:26
Everyone has seen this shot about 10 times this week, but it is always worth another minute or two of your life to see it again. With his ball lying on the pine straw within the pines on #13, Phil saw about a 4 foot opening that he could get hi
Jack Nicklaus Par 3 16th With the Pressure On: #3
Published on 2011-04-06 12:07:25
With two of the best players in the world, Seve Ballesteros and Greg Norman on his heels Jack bears down and sticks his tee shot on the 16th hole par 3 within inches. This could have easily been #1 on our list but the Golden Bear is coming in a
The Masters....My Perspective:
Published on 2011-04-05 16:08:06
For every golf fan, is there anything better than when Joe Ford, Augusta National Vice Chairman, gets on air to remind the TV audience “the Masters will continue the tradition of limited commercial interruption, with 56 minutes of coverage of e
Fred Couples 'Bank Shot' 1992 Masters #4
Published on 2011-04-05 11:46:42
During Masters play hundreds maybe thousands of balls have hit the par 3 12th green and spun back into Rae's creek. Not on April 12th 1992 when Fred Couples tee shot defied gravity and stayed dry by a couple of inches allowing him to eventually take
The Masters...True Greatness
Published on 2011-04-05 08:25:36
It means everything. My perspective has changed quite a bit since visiting the grounds of Augusta National for the first time last year. It was a trip I had envisioned for many years growing up, and my prayers were finally answered in 201
The Masters at Augusta National: Larry Mize 1997 Winner, # 5
Published on 2011-04-04 15:31:25
The week is upon us golf fans, The Masters is here signifying the beginning of spring and the first major on the PGA Tour schedule. Leading up to the opening round and throughout the weekend we are going to highlight past champions and im
Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill
Published on 2011-03-23 13:00:40
“Bay Hill” as it is often referred to, was established in 1979 as a follow up to the Florida Citrus Open Invitational. We might as well call it the Tiger Woods Open as he has won it an astounding 6 times! Four 
World Golf Championship: Cadillac Championship at Doral, FL
Published on 2011-03-07 21:52:26
This week brings us to the TPC Blue Monster at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa. The 11 times this tournament has been played since 1999 Tiger Woods has won 6 of them. Our predictions haven’t exactly been right on this year (who’
Honda Classic: PGA National Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Published on 2011-03-04 11:58:03
The Florida Swing starts with a strong field, which now means, a good share of European players. Recent WGC Match Play Champion and world #3 Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Rory McIllroy and Graeme McDowell are all stateside to take on the
WGC Accenture Match Play: Ritz Carlton, Marana, AZ
Published on 2011-02-23 08:01:35
Ahh yes.....it's that time of year again. Time to fill out the brackets and attempt to predict the 13 seed that will upset the 4 seed, and which Cinderella Story will make the elite 8. Wait a minute, are we talking about college bas
Northern Trust Open: Riviera Country Club
Published on 2011-02-15 20:05:55
The PGA Tour west coast swing continues at one of the most storied country clubs in the United States, Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA. Opened in 1926 Riviera C.C. has seen some great champions such as Ben Hogan in the 1948
Welcome Sean Hotchkiss and The Khaki Crusader
Published on 2011-02-11 14:35:27
It is The Urban Golfer’s pleasure to introduce to you Sean Hotchkiss and The Khaki Crusader. Sean contributed to our Fashion page last week with his 2011 Golf Fashion Outlook and Review. We were thinking to ourselves, “What ar
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-AM
Published on 2011-02-09 21:39:30
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Coming off the Waste Management Phoenix Open where they finished on Monday, the weather looks perfect at Pebble Beach for the AT&T National Pro-Am. One of the more entertaining tournaments on tour set on the
Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Published on 2011-02-09 19:23:51
Omega Dubai Desert Classic It doesn’t happen very often that a European Tour tournament overshadows a PGA Tour tournament, nonetheless the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. That’s correct ladies and gentleman, a European Tour tournament that&rsq
Waste Management Phoenix Open: TPC Scottsdale
Published on 2011-02-03 08:09:23
The Most Exciting Hole in Golf As the Midwest, and in particular Chicago, gets pummeled with snow; the PGA Tour is in sunny (or at least we thought) Scottsdale, AZ this week for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This is with
Cabin Fever: Where is the Golf?
Published on 2011-02-02 12:02:38
Enough said. It happens every year, yet I always forget how much I despise it. The last few weekends have been dedicated to my 42” Samsung, as I watch the pro’s play courses in Hawaii, Cali, and now on to Arizona.
Kevin Streelman on the PGA and Golf in Chicagoland
Published on 2011-01-28 07:20:07
Even before his T3rd at The Barclay’s last year Kevin Streelman was noted as a player to watch possibly take that next step on the PGA Tour. The Urban Golfer caught up with Kevin before the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open
Hello This is the PGA Tour Leave Your Rules Violation at the Beep
Published on 2011-01-24 10:08:54
courtesy of: sauc-restaura.com In our 2011 predictions earlier this month we were talking about who would win which tournament not which high profile players would be DQ’ed by TV viewer call in’s. The first 3 weeks of the PGA
Graeme McDowell - Welcome to the PGA Tour 2011
Published on 2011-01-11 13:08:16
The next Tiger Woods in terms of clutch performance? The next Phil Mickleson in terms of the flair for the dramatic? The next Jim Furyk in terms of FedEx Champion? The next Lee Westwood in terms of a Euro taking over the #1 world ranking? &nbs
2011 PGA Tour and Golf Predictions
Published on 2011-01-03 12:41:49
One of the big stories continuing from 2010 is the growing rivalry between Europe and the USA. With the Euros pulling off a dramatic Ryder Cup win at the rain soaked Celtic Manor, and many top Euros not playing the majority of their tourneys on
Welcome to the Urban Golfer
Published on 2010-12-21 10:36:04
For the urban male who enjoys golf, travel, fashion, and the 19th hole
The Urban Golfer was created for the urban male who enjoys golf, travel, fashion and the 19th hole. Whether golf is a Sunday morning escape from your family, a chance