Bubba Watson Wins Masters for the Second Time
Bubba Watson, 35, has won the Masters for the second time in his career. He also won the Masters in 2012. Watson finished 8 under and three strokes ahead of Jonas Blixt and Jordan Spieth. You can view the final leaderboard here on masters.com. Watson had two consecutive birdies while Spieth had two bogeys which helped Watson claim the win. Spieth could have been the youngest player to win since 1931 if he had won.
USA Today reports that Bubba got ten hours of sleep Saturday night. Here is a recap from ESPN, which you can also find here. Take a look:
Posted on April 13, 2014
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Tiger Woods to Miss Masters Tournament Following Back Surgery
Tiger Woods will miss the Masters Tournament for the first time in his career this year because he is recovering from back surgery. Tiger says he had a successful microdiscectomy for a pinched nerve that has been hurting him over the past few months. Recovery from the surgery requires several weeks of rest.
In a statement on tigerwoods.com, Tiger says, "After attempting to get ready for the Masters, and failing to make the necessary progress, I decided, in consultation with my doctors, to have this procedure done. I'd like to express my disappointment to the Augusta National membership, staff, volunteers and patrons that I will not be at the Masters. It's a week that's very special to me. It also looks like I'll be forced to miss several upcoming tournaments to focus on my rehabilitation and getting healthy. I'd also like to thank the fans for their support and concern. It's very kind and greatly appreciated. This is frustrating, but it's something my doctors advised me to do for my immediate and long-term health."
Posted on April 1, 2014
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Cyber Monday 2013 Golf Deal Highlights
Cyber Monday is today, Monday, Decemeber 2nd and there are many deals on golf apparel and equipment available online today. Here are some highlights:
- Amazon is running its Cyber Monday Deals Week event.
The event includes discounts on golf balls, clubs, golf carts and more. You can find the deals here.
- Edwin Watts Golf is offering 10% off orders of $75 or more.
- Golf Galaxy is offering 20% off with coupon CYBERMONDAY
- Golfsmith is offering 20% off orders of $99 or more, plus free shipping, for Cyber Monday. They
are also offering savings on TaylorMade and 65% off select shoes and apparel.
- InTheHoleGolf.com is offering 15% off storewide for CYber Monday.
- Pinemeadow Golf has deals on clubs and accessories for Cyber Monday.
- TGW.com is offering 15% to 25% off plus free shipping over $75. TGW also has 150 Cyber Monday deals.
- Worldwide Golf Shops is offering 15% off orders of $99 or more and free shipping for Cyber Monday.
You can find more Cyber Monday deals in the Cyber Monday Sales & Deals Chart.
Posted on December 2, 2013
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Jack Nicklaus Launches Golf Ball Line
Jack Nicklaus is introducing his own line of golf balls. The collection features three golf balls: Nicklaus Black, Nicklaus Blue, and Nicklaus White. The balls were designed to accommodate three skill levels of player. The golf balls are initially being sold at nicklaus.com. They will also be sold in the shops at 200 Nicklaus Design courses. A percentage from every golf ball sold in the shops will be donated to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation.
Jack Nicklaus said in a statement, "We all know that the game of golf can be challenging enough, so we are trying to simplify the decision-making process of selecting the right golf ball and at the same time provide consumers the highest-quality golf balls and at a price that encourages charitable support. By buying these balls, players will get the added benefit of supporting these wonderful charities that help children in need as well as the families that dearly love them. The idea of creating three balls corresponds to the teeing areas golfers typically play. The Nicklaus White ball is designed for the players who might typically play the forward or white tees. Nicklaus Blue is designed for players who would typically play the middle or blue tees. And, finally, Nicklaus Black is designed for the single-digit or better golfer who generally plays from the back tees."
Photo: Nicklaus Companies
Posted on October 9, 2013
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Tiger Woods Named PGA Player of the Year
Tiger Woods has been named PGA Player of the Year. This is his 11th time being voted PGA Player of the Year. His wins this year include two World Golf Championships and The Players Championship, but no majors. Tiger's PGA Tour performance stats for 2013 can be found here. Tiger also continues to be one of the top earning athletes in all of sports. CBS Sports reports that he made $7,797 per hole this year.
ESPN senior golf analyst Michael Collins says Woods himself would have rather have won a major his year than his five PGA tour wins. Take a look:
Posted on September 28, 2013
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First Golf Club Begins Using Hovercraft Golf Cart
ABC News reports that the first two BW1 Hovercraft golf crafts have been purchased by Windy Knoll Golf Club, a golf club in Springfield, Ohio. The BW1, created by Neoteric Hovercraft, first debuted in a viral video with Bubba Watson and Oakley. The hovercraft golf carts cost $58,000. Engadget says they are powered by 65-hp twin-cylinder Hirth engines. They leave a much smaller footprint on a course than a regular golf cart and can travel over water. The hovercraft golf cart is also being sold here on Hammacher Schlemmer for $58,000.
Here is the original viral video and the video from ABC News of the BW1 in operation at Windy Knoll Golf Club. ABC News says the course will charge $175 for one round with the hovercraft and a pilot. Take a look:
Photo: Hammacher Schlemmer
Posted on July 31, 2013
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Mercedes-Benz Designs Luxury Golf Cart
Mercedes-Benz has designed a luxury golf cart. The golf cart is called the Mercedes-Benz Vision Golf Cart. The New York Daily News reports that some of the features of the cart include a flexible solar panel, golf bag storage, umbrella storage, iPad/iPhone docking station, touch screen monitors and joystick controls. The vehicle was designed by Gordon Wagener, head of design for Mercedes-Benz. The auto company also reviewed suggestions submitted by golf fans to decide what features to put in the golf cart. CNET has some diagrams of the golf cart's features here.
Images: Mercedes-Benz
Posted on July 26, 2013
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