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The Naked Golfer

Greg Rowley, PGA, is the author of “Golf, Naked,” a book that helps answers many basic questions about golf. It’s designed to help improve your confidence and your gameplay. Rowley attended the University of Idaho, and began his golf career as an assistant pro at Hayden Lake Country Club. He has worked at a variety of facilties, including Black Rock, and currently serves on the board of the Inland Empire Chapter of the PGA.

  • A Weather Report

    September 29, 2009
    There’s not much to worry about when the sun is shining. You’ll need ample water, some sunscreen, and your golf sunglasses. However, when the weather threatens to turn lousy, there’s …

  • Face Plant Number Two

    September 23, 2009
    The season had ended in Idaho, and as many unattached assistant pros do, I had migrated south for the winter to San Diego to find work on the beach and …

  • The Story of Troy Blood

    September 16, 2009
    It’s no exaggeration that gold professionals spend more time with our coworkers than with our families during the peak season. If we’re lucky, those coworkers become our close friends. This …

  • A History Lesson: Origins of the game, the rules, and the ball

    September 10, 2009
    Although there are historical records of golf-like games dating back as far as AD 1456, the modern game originated in the late 1500s. The game originated with Scottish shepherds who …

  • Golf Lessons from Grandpa

    September 2, 2009
    My golf career started when I was just a kid. My grandparents loved the game, and my first forays came while visiting them on a nine-hole desert course in the …

  • Classic Golf Pranks

    August 26, 2009
    Any chance to pull a good prank on a buddy should never be passed up, and there are usually a few golden opportunities prior to teeing off. These are tried-and-true …

  • Mulligans, Anyone?

    August 19, 2009
    “The term ‘mulligan’ is really a contraction of the phrase ‘maul it again.’” – Unknown A mulligan is a “do-over.” Although it’s never mentioned in The Rules of Golf, it’s …

  • Dirty Rotten Stinking Low-life Sandbaggers

    August 13, 2009
    Basically, there are two types of people in this world: dirty rotten stinking low-life sandbaggers, and the rest of us. Those who fall into the first category know how you …

  • Strike A Pose

    August 5, 2009
    The first tee is the point of no return. It’s where preparation and experience inevitably meet demonstration. Whether you’re teeing it up for the first time ever, or you’re a …

  • The Misunderstood Golf Professional

    July 29, 2009
    Other than magician, I don’t think there’s an occupation more misunderstood than that of the golf professional.

  • Face Plant Number One

    July 22, 2009
    In order to become a PGA-member golf professional the first of many challenges is to successfully negotiate what’s known as the Playing Ability Test, or PAT.

  • Lost Under WHERE

    July 15, 2009
    Most of the time, the answer to where? is an easy one since you’ll be playing your favorite course more often than not. However, should you be invited to play …

  • The Mile Why Club

    July 9, 2009
    I mean really, how many options are there? You go to the course to play, to practice or to take a lesson.

  • Breaking WHEN

    July 1, 2009
    “I get up every morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.”—E. B. White

  • Greg’s Golf Fashion Rules

    June 24, 2009
    Some guys simply have no idea how to dress for golf. Finally, in writing, here are a handful of rules that should help.

  • Prepare Like Crazy

    June 24, 2009
    “The will to succeed is important, but what’s even more important is the will to prepare.”—Bobby Knight You’ve made the decision to play. Perhaps it’s the first time ever, or …

  • Culture Shock

    June 12, 2009
    Can you imagine moving to a foreign land and instantly adapting to its culture with only a limited knowledge of the people, customs, or language? Impossible.