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Wow- 66 On One Hole Is Bad Golf

info@oobgolf.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:56:00 -0400

I checked out stats and I'm happy to report nobody on oobgolf is as bad as Angelo Spagnolo. He once shot a 66 at TPC Sawgrass... ON THE 17TH HOLE ALONE. Pretty great story. (Story)(FunnyBlogConnection)

Johnny Miller Takes Shots At Woods

info@oobgolf.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:40:00 -0400

NBC broadcaster Johnny Miller took a couple shots at Tiger Woods yesterday. He also thinks The Players Championship is more prestigious than at least 1 if not 2 of the majors (according to the professionals). (FullStory)

Kelly Tilghman Still Raising Eyebrows

info@oobgolf.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:11:00 -0400

It seems Kelly Tilghman is still making news, or at least raising eyebrows with some of the PGA Tour pros. Though it seems she's put the controversy from eariler this year behind her some of the players would still like her to shut up... quite literally. (FullStory)

Anthony Kim Is A Pain

info@oobgolf.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:48:00 -0400

I don't really know too much about 22 year old Anthony Kim other than the hype- but it looks like he's a pain in the butt to work with. (CaddieForHire)

5th Major Kicks Off Today

info@oobgolf.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:00 -0400

The Players Championship tees off today. Is it the 5th major? Does it matter what you call it when the winner will receive over $1,700,000? (Leaderboard)

5 Things You Need To Know About Equipment

info@oobgolf.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:43:00 -0400

Golfweek has an article from 5 top equipment makers of things you need to know before jumping into new equipment. I've already made steps to follow at least one of them; I'm having my driver cut down to 43 inches. (FullStory)

Practice? We are talking about ... PRACTICE???

info@oobgolf.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:25:00 -0400

It worked the first time Mike Kay wrote us an article (15 comments!) and I had another article waiting for me in my inbox this morning. I suggest you keep commenting so I don't have to write as much. Mike's take on practice after the jump.

Who's In The US Open?

info@oobgolf.com — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:40:00 -0400

The deadline for entries into the US Open (were you one of them?) has come and gone and only 8,390 applied. That is the lowest number since 2003. Since only 156 make the field and 58 already have spots wrapped up that means the next 4 weeks of qualifying become pretty fun. (Story)

Golf Rediscovered For Father And Son

info@oobgolf.com — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:45:00 -0400

I found this story about a father who was cleaning the garage with his seven year old son and found his set of 20 year old golf clubs, untouched for that time. I think it's probably a pretty common story where life and growing up can make something as trivial as golf an afterthought, but it's funny how it can all come back in a couple swings. (ShortEasyRead)

Golf Guns For Disabled Golfers

info@oobgolf.com — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:36:00 -0400

What do you do if you love golf but can no longer play because of physical limitations? Air Force Golf wants you to buy a golf gun for $795 that allows you to still enjoy the game. When you do buy it, I want you to call me- so I can get rid of my stupid clubs that clearly don't work and play with it too. (Wow)

Young Guns Rule The Weekend

info@oobgolf.com — Mon, 05 May 2008 07:28:00 -0400

Twenty-two year old Anthony Kim won the Wachovia Championship yesterday for his first victory on the PGA Tour. He is the youngest winner on the Tour in 6 years. Meanwhile twenty-one year old Paula Creamer had to play extra holes for the second straight week and held on for her sixth victory of her career. (Anthony)(Paula)

Stretching Makes You Taller

info@oobgolf.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:04:00 -0400

Or so says Phil Mickelson. He has switched to a longer putter because he's grown up to an inch taller through stretching. Really? Can I get a medical opinion on this one? (CallingBS)

What?! Did I Just Hear That Right?

info@oobgolf.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:10:00 -0400

I was watching PGATour.com coverage of the Wachovia Championship I just heard a stat that blew me away. Daniel Chopra leads the Tour with an amazing 94% conversion rate of putts from 7 feet or shorter. Think how long that really is and imagine your score with 94% conversion. Wow! (ChopraStats)

Airlines Hate Golfers

info@oobgolf.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:09:00 -0400

This news a bit old but I know not everyone is aware of it. A lot of airlines are now charging for oversized luggage and 2nd bags at check in. That makes taking the golf clubs along cost an extra $50 per trip. Time to start stuffing your clothes into your travel bag. (Story)

John Downs

info@oobgolf.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:36:00 -0400

If there's one thing I've learned from doing Golfer of the Week it's that most people learned to love the game from their families and hope to pass that love on. This week is no exception.