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Blogger Cheap Bastard lost at sea; good bye old friend

Thursday July 10, 2008 | 13:05:29 276 words, 580 views  
It is with much sadness that I report the news that TravelGolf.com blogger Cheap Bastard has apparently perished, after the boat he was traveling on to Zimbabwe was attacked by pirates. Cheap Bastard, whose real name was Percy Ramirez-Epstein, reportedly stowed away on a cargo boat heading to the African nation. Sources close to WorldGolf.com have told us the boat was raided by pirates off the coast of Florida. Everyone on the boat survived the raid, except for Percy. In his final blog post, he wrote about his excitement in going to Zimbabwe on a golf review trip. Yes, President/Dictator Robert Mugabe ...

John Daly joins LasVegasGolf.com as new blogger

Thursday July 3, 2008 | 10:53:11 192 words, 946 views  
Hey everyone, long time, no see. Which is truly a terrible faux pas on my part, as golf bloggers have been taking it up a notch all year long with incredible opinions and coverage. And now, even John Daly has his own blog. At LasVegasGolf.com, they have a new blogger and it’s none other than John Daly! Ok, not thatJohn Daly (though he’d be a perfect Las Vegas blogger, wouldn’t he?) But this Daly is also famous, known internationally as host of Real-TV and House Detective (HGTV), and is a long-time Las Vegas resident. Take a look at ...

Tiger Woods, Rocco Mediate in U.S. Open playoff has golf bloggers in a frenzy

Monday June 16, 2008 | 10:05:10 203 words, 2283 views  
Could there be a better world for simple and loyal golf bloggers than having World No. 1 Tiger Woods facing emotional favorite Rocco Mediate in a U.S. Open playoff round? It’s like a special gift hath been bestowed upon us all. So here’s what golf bloggers are saying: New golf bloggers take notice! Tony at the Hooked on Golf Blog and The Golf Space knows how to run a blog. When the big events are here, he’s all over them. Head over to see the U.S. Open work Tony’s put in thus far. Other old favorites keeping ...

A new Las Vegas Golf podcast and some golf girls graduate to Golf for Women

Wednesday February 13, 2008 | 11:40:27 am 237 words, 6168 views  
So much happening on the golf blogosphere radar these days it’s hard to keep up with! Dave Berner has a new podcast that all should take a listen to, and a couple of my favorite ladies in the golf world are doing their thing for a national magazine! There’s a new podcast in town: LasVegasGolf.com On The Air, hosted by famed broadcaster Dave Berner. Take a listen as he talks to some experts about Siena Golf Course, TPC Las Vegas and other great Sin City golf venues. Drop by and say hi to Jack at Pour me Another ...

Buick blowout for Tiger Woods has golf bloggers buzzing

Tuesday January 29, 2008 | 11:16:16 am 188 words, 6782 views  
Tiger Woods is off to another roaring start, and golf bloggers are having their say about the world’s No. 1 player, from whether he’ll win the Grand Slam to his place in the stars. The Armchair Golfer writes about the two different Torrey Pines Tiger and the PGA Tour will be seeing in 2008. Primary Rough predicts big things for Tiger in 2008. And I mean big things. Albert Bianchi at DeJuiced reports on Woods’ horrifying collapse at the Buick Invitational. Leading him to win by a paltry eight shots. Mulligan at The Golf Blog mulls ...

PGA Merchandise Show gets a boost from golf bloggers

Monday January 21, 2008 | 02:51:06 pm 128 words, 6860 views  
The PGA Merchandise Show is once again dominating the golf headlines, and that’s because golf bloggers are helping! Here’s some news, pictures and videos from the big golf show in Orlando, Fla. The Hooked on Golf Blog has a ton of fantastic videos from the show that you need to see. OobGolf has some pictures of the show for you to see. Brandon Tucker takes a look at the fashion winners and losers from Orlando. Joel Zuckerman checks in with his own report from the show, which missed some of the big names of the sport. ...

Kelly Tilghman's comments have golf bloggers in a frenzy

Monday January 14, 2008 | 01:30:07 pm 208 words, 7450 views  
Well, there has definitely been some controversy in the world of golf lately! Kelly Tilghman’s remark about how young golfers should lynch Tiger Woods in the back alley has gotten everyone’s attention, especially golf bloggers! Here’s what some of them are saying about The Golf Channel’s gaffe. The always-excellent Sports Law Blog points out that it’s no laughing matter: “None of the excuses can excuse a joke that ties lynching with an African American because it dismisses and insults those who care about unjustified brutal killings. Historians note that between 1889 and 1918, a total of 2,522 black Americans were ...

Deck the halls with golf balls - Golf bloggers chime in with Christmas cheer

Thursday December 20, 2007 | 01:57:45 pm 176 words, 7353 views  
Oh, it’s Christmas time and cheer is in the air! Especially for golf bloggers, who know a few things about golf gifts and are willing to share their hard-earned knowledge with you! Yes, Monopoly has a golf version. If you think that your favorite golfer would like it, find out more from Golf Chick. The Golf Blogger has some golf gift certificates available for shoppers running late and looking for the perfect gift for their favorite golfer. Mark it down, In Golf We Trust wants a froghair rain jacket this Christmas. If it’s tacky golf gifts ...

Carolyn Bivens gets paid while golf blogger flees alligator

Tuesday December 11, 2007 | 10:10:36 am 154 words, 7746 views  
We’ve got a great variety of topics being bounced around the blogosphere as golf bloggers eagerly await the start of the 2008 campaign. Here’s what a few of them are saying: Say what you will about Carolyn Bivens, but the LPGA Commissioner sure knows how to get paid, reports Geoff Shakelford. Brandon Tucker has decided he no longer believes that golfers should walk - after encountering a 12-foot alligator. The Deep Rough takes a look at AboutGolf Simulators. Don’t give Andrew at OobGolf a golf T-shirt this holiday season. You’ve been warned. The Hireko Golf ...

Would Tiger Woods have dominated using old equipment among questions golf bloggers want answered

Wednesday December 5, 2007 | 08:55:44 am 251 words, 8075 views  
Sure, the pros may call it silly season, but golf bloggers from top to bottom are keeping a tight schedule as they discuss everyone from Tiger Woods to their own golf games. Would Tiger Woods have dominated in years past with the older equipment? That’s what Mulligan is asking at The Golf Blog. Luke Swilor didn’t have the season he wanted in 2007, so now is the time to forget about him … Just kidding, Luke! We’re always behind our favorite golfing blogger, and we were thrilled to see his recent update where he lets you know ...

Golf bloggers and others reporting on Southern California fires

Tuesday October 23, 2007 | 09:24:44 am 219 words, 10008 views  
Sadly, wildfires are destroying a great deal of land and homes throughout Southern California with reportedly up to 700 homes lost. Here are some blogs reporting on the fires, particularly in relation to golf courses. Geoff Shakelford is reporting that Phil Mickelson is among the 250,000 that have been evacuated due to fires in the San Diego area. Curbed Los Angeles is reporting on the fire in Lake Arrowhead and that it is burning near the lake and Grass Valley Golf Course. No word of damage to the course but homes have reportedly been lost. An Ordinary Life ...

Golf bloggers ask: Tiger Woods or Lorena Ochoa? Plus, Luke Swilor and fried eggs

Thursday October 18, 2007 | 12:22:09 pm 196 words, 9595 views  
Brandon Tucker may be calling it silly season, but for bloggers all around the Web, golf is still in full swing. Golf Blogger asks the question: Who had a better year, Tiger Woods or Lorena Ochoa. I pick Lorena. Luke Swilor feels his game is coming around and he shot a 73 at a one-day Golden State Tour event. Keep checking back with Luke, as soon he’ll be telling you all about his efforts at Q-school. Tony at the Hooked on Golf Blog was minding his own business at the Albuquerque airport and ended up getting some video testimonials for Black Mesa ...

Tiger Woods gossip and a Golf Girl unleashes her videos

Wednesday October 10, 2007 | 05:00:52 pm 141 words, 10135 views  
Who says that this time of year is slow for golf news? Not golf bloggers, that’s for sure. Sports By Brooks is highlighting a little Tiger Woods gossip. Golf Girl’s Diary is going straight to video - check out Episode Two of GGTV. It’s going to be a golf party at the Australian Open, and Golf Punk Online is hoping to be there. Tim McDonald notes the retirement of Fred Klauk, superintendent of the TPC Sawgrass. Planning on going to the 2008 Masters? Say hi to the Armchair Golfer, who’ll be there in Augusta. ...

Presidents Cup has golf bloggers hitting winning shots

Tuesday October 2, 2007 | 04:58:25 pm 169 words, 9843 views  
The Presidents Cup is history and the U.S. came home champions. Needless to say, golf bloggers had plenty to say after an entertaining weekend of play. Robert Thompson reports that the International team didn’t feel that they truly had the home course advantage at Royal Montreal. Golf for Beginners say that Mike Weir proved Tiger Woods is human, though Chris Baldwin thinks the Canadians need to tone down the Weir celebration. Still, the Golf Blog says to give Weir some credit. Golf Blogger says it was the foursomes that sunk the International side in the end. ...

From the President's Cup, to drug testing and golf equipment, these bloggers have it covered

Tuesday September 25, 2007 | 02:20:37 pm 168 words, 10383 views  
Golf bloggers are running amok lately it seems and touching all the bases. Here’s what some of them have been saying about everything from the PGA Tour, the President’s Cup, Ping, and much more. Colt Knost is turning pro and will make his debut at the PGA Tour Texas Open in San Antonio next week, says Texas Golf. Golf Talk Online looks at the PGA Tour’s new drug policy. At the Pinemeadow Golf Blog, Tom is wondering when his game will catch up with golf technology. Excited about the President’s Cup but not completely sure ...

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