Lana Lawless, a transgender female golfer is suing the LPGA over its requirement that all competitors be “female at birth.” In the suit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Lana Lawless claims the policy violates California civil rights laws. Lana Lawless is a 57-year-old former male police officer who had gender reassignment surgery…
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Golf Fitness – Workout Like PGA Tour Pro Ben Crane
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Take a page from three time PGA Tour winner Ben Crane’s Golf Fitness book. Utilizing his primo physical prowess Ben posted a final round of 2-under-par 70 and won the 2010 Farmers Insurance Open by one stroke. Ben started off with three birdies in his first five holes, with the highlight coming at at the…
2010 Ryder Cup – Tiger Woods hitting Mark Pains Camera
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This is by far, my favorite 2010 Ryder Cup photo. Saturday, during the session one fourballs, Tiger Woods, partnering with Steve Stricker and on the 17th hole, hit an errant chip shot from the rain soaked rough. The chip made a bee line towards MailOnlines on site photographer, Mark Pain. Using his trusty Nikon D3S…
2010 Ryder Cup – Sunday Update
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It really broke my heart watching the 2010 Ryder Cup today. I had high hopes that we would perform similar to how they performed Friday after the rain delay and come out (excuse the stereotypical expression.. ) “with guns a blazin.” But, alas, Session three ended with USA scoring a measly 1/2 point out of…
2010 Ryder Cup – USA Team off to an early lead
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After a seven hour, 15 minute delay due to inclement weather, 2010 Ryder Cup play resumed for two hours Friday afternoon and the USA team squeezed out of an early deficit before dusk halted play until Saturday. The last time any Ryder Cup match was delayed was in 1997, also due to inclement weather. The…
2010 Ryder Cup – USA team bogged down by raingear
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My Buddy Tom said it best, “I’m glad I’m not the rain gear marketing rep for Sun Mountain this morning.” The brutal weather experienced on the first day of the 2010 Ryder Cup has taken it’s toll on more than just the course.. After a couple of hours of non stop rain, officials from the…
2010 Ryder Cup Friday Morning Fourball Pairings
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After what seems like an eternity, the 2010 Ryder Cup day one, Friday morning fourball pairings have been announced. Earlier today, European Captain Colin Montgomerie and US Captain Corey Pavin announced tomorrow’s pairings which will kick off 7:45am local time which equates to 2:45am ET. Stinking time zone differences.. looks like it’s going to be…
2010 Ryder Cup Teams banned from Social Media
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It was announced today that both captains, Corey Pavin and Colin Montgomerie have put in place for all players, a blanket ban from using Twitter or Facebook during the 2010 Ryder Cup week. This is designed to keep all players focused on the three-day competition that kicks-off Friday at Celtic Manor. Pavin said: “We talked…
Tiger Would – new brew from VOG for the Ryder Cup
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Just in time for the 2010 Ryder Cup, Vale of Glamorgan Brewery, located in Wales, UK has released a special beer to honor the occasion, or more specifically, one of the players in the field. The brew is called “Tiger Would” and it It will be stocked in pubs in the Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff…
Free Passes to the Childrens Miracle Network Classic
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Golfnow.com Orlando is giving away two free passes to the Children’s Miracle Network Classic to anyone who books a tee time at any Walt Disney Golf Course. This includes both Disney’s Magnolia and Palm course, the two courses where the tournament is being held. The Children’s Miracle Network Classic is taking place November 11th –…
USA wins the Orange County National Ryder Cup Event
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Last Friday, September 10th, was the much anticipated Orange County National Ryder Cup Event. This event pitted 16 US players vs 16 UK Soldiers from 1st Bn Coldstream Guards, who just came back from Afghanistan and were down in Orlando for a week of “adventure training.” Below are the tournaments combatants. The format was two-man…
Play golf with Annika Sorenstam video contest
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The Annika Academy announced today the “Play with Annika Video Contest.” If you’ve ever wanted to play golf with a LPGA professional, now’s your chance. Starting today, September 8th, 2010 running through October 14th, 2010, you can submit a video, up to one minute in length, expressing why you should get to play golf with…
Monthly Panel Discussion over at intothegrain.com
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John Duval, owner and writer of intothegrain.com, started the new monthly panel where he’ll be posing questions to various members of the golf media surround the current hot buttons on tour as well as other aspects of the sport. This month, for the inaugural panel, John asked me to participate. I was joined by three…
After 8 years, the Arizona Women’s Open is back
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After an eight-year hiatus, the Arizona Women’s Open will make it’s return October of this year. A definite boon to Arizona golf, the Arizona Woman’s Open is scheduled to take place October 18th – 21st at the Wigwam Resorts Red Course in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The 18th is reserved for a practice round and the…
TaylorMade CEO announcing new product via webcast
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Update: TaylorMade Burner 2.0 Irons unveiled TaylorMade Golf and President & CEO Mark King to introduce new product via webcast Online Interactive Launch Presentation scheduled for September 9, 2010 at 12:00 pm PDT TaylorMade Golf Company, the industry leader in product innovation, and company President & CEO Mark King will introduce a new product via…
1.5 seconds of thought that go into a golf swing
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What goes through a golfers head during the 1.5 seconds it takes to start and complete a golf swing. The power of the human mind, eh? Book your next Discount Orlando Tee Times through our new online tee times booking engine.
Caddies Needed Children’s Miracle Network Classic
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Children’s Miracle Network Classic is looking for “a few good caddies” to tote the bag for amateur players participating in the Pro-am event. If you’re available between Wednesday, November 10th – Friday, November 12th, give them a call at (407) 938-3881 and be sure to let them know OGB sent ya! 🙂 Prior experience is…
Jim Furyk DQed from the Barclays for oversleeping
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Jim Furyk was disqualified from The Barclays for Oversleeping on Wednesday, August 25th and arriving late, missing his Pro-Am check in time. Shotgun start was at 7:30am. Furyk arrived at the course at 7:35am and tour officials had no choice but to disqualify him in the first of four FedEx Cup playoff events. He set…
Big Break Sandals Resort – Week 10 Season Finale
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Big Break Sandals Resort week 10 is entitled ”El Ultimo Baile,” which translates to “The Last Dance.” This is it! The final episode of Big Break Sandals Resort! The duel to the death (well, not really) between Carling “Crusher” Coffing and Lili “Annihilator” Alvarez!!! If you’ve missed any of the previous episodes, check out the Big…
Ryder Cup Golf at Orange County National
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I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve always wanted to play in an event like the Ryder Cup, but unlike many of you, I have a serious lack of talent. So, it’s no surprise that I never get invited to play in the cool events, yeah sure, I get my fair share of corporate…