Monthly Archives: July 2013

Hot Temperature and Scores at CGP’s CT Summer Tour Event

Hot Temperature and Scores at CGP’s CT Summer Tour Event
The temperature was the only thing in the 90's at our four-man CT scramble event as each of the competing teams finished at or below par at the challenging Laurel View CC. After driving the green on the 330 yard opening hole and making a 6 foot eagle putt, the four man team consisting of...
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Nothing Runs Like a Birdie

Nothing Runs Like a Birdie
Silvis, IL – PGA Tour history was made Sunday afternoon in a small Illinois town just a stones throw from the mighty Mississippi when Jordan Spieth, 19, became the first teenager to win on tour in over 82 years. Although Jordan's win is one for the ages, my big takeaway having volunteered at the Classic...
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College-Aged Golfer Wins John Deere Classic

College-Aged Golfer Wins John Deere Classic
Winning your first PGA Tour event is a major stepping-stone in every professional golfer’s journey toward greatness. On Sunday at the John Deere Classic, 19-year-old former U Texas star Jordan Spieth drained a two-foot putt for par on the 5th playoff hole, leading him to the winners circle at a younger age than Tiger, Phil,...
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Naked Golf: CGP Summer Workout #3

Naked Golf: CGP Summer Workout #3
ESPN has provided "tastefully" nude photos of the iconic Gary Player and beautiful Carly Booth in their annual body issue. While I have zero interest in looking at anyone in the nude who is old enough to be my Gramps, I have to give credit to Player who at age 77 is proving that all...
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Golf Tips: Understanding Ball Flight with Trackman

Golf Tips: Understanding Ball Flight with Trackman

Ball flight laws have changed significantly during the past fifteen years. While TrackMan and scientific research have taught us specifics on how the ball flies, there are still many people who believe in debatable ball flight laws. Nevertheless, TrackMan has proven that there are certain concepts and golf tips that every golfer must understand....

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Why Do Asian Women Dominate the LPGA?

Why Do Asian Women Dominate the LPGA?
After Inbee Park won her third consecutive major at the U.S. Open last week, I began thinking about a trend that doesn't get talked about that much in certain circles but is painstakingly obvious--that being the overwhelming dominance of Asian women players on the LPGA tour. Read more

Guide to Starting a Club Golf Team: Part 2

*This series of articles was published the summer of 2013 at the beginning of Nextgengolf. The NCCGA (National Collegiate Club Golf Association) now hosts tournaments for more than 300 club golf teams across the country. Learn more here. Timing of the formation of HCGC (Holy Cross Golf Club) was absolutely perfect. Right...
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Ryder Cup & 4th of July Golf Style Guide

Ryder Cup & 4th of July Golf Style Guide

In light of July 4th weekend, we celebrate our nation’s independence and freedom - the independence to represent the United States of America in fashionable, patriotic attire on Sunday of the Ryder Cup and the freedom to look as horrendous and out of place as humanly possible while on the international stage. Read more