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‘Naked Golfer’ book continues to sell well
January 31, 2010
Greg Rowley had it made. At 32 he was the director of golf at North Idaho’s Black Rock Country Club, named by Golf Digest “America’s Best New Private Golf Course” … -
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.
