October 2008

Team Golf and the TYGF Pro-Am

10.28.2008
Last Friday I had fun playing in a pro-am with my college coach, Robert. He has been a mentor, boss, and now a friend over the years. He has served golfers for over two decades now as one of the best golf instructors in the country. The pro-am benefited the Triad Youth Golf Foundation. In its eighth year, TYGF, has helped spread the game of golf to youth in the area. [youtube=httv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v25swuKEnQU] Golf is one of the few sports that incorporates ..read more

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What sticks are in your Bag?

10.15.2008

Often, I get asked what is in my bag. I just started playing golf again after a seven year sabbatical, so cut me some slack. Golf equipment has come a long way in such a short time. Last time I was outfitted with a new set, golfers thought wearing braided belts was cool and people still downloaded songs from Napster. For the newest equipment, check out what the guys and ..read more

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The Seafood Invitational Part 2: Bogies, Birdies, & Ducks

10.14.2008

The course was set up perfectly. The rough was about 2-2.5″ of thick Bermuda grass which is playable but penal. The fairways were plush and competitors played the ball down (as it lies) through the green. Now this brings us to the greens. Well, some would say they were quick. Others might even say slippery. I even heard one player call them fast.

I’d say quick… like how quick Michael Phelps takes a shower.

I’d say slippery… ..read more

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The Seafood Invitational Part 1: Homecoming

10.10.2008
Last weekend I played in the Seafood Invitational golf tournament. For 42 years the tournament, started by Purcell Jones, has been held at Morehead City Country Club (MCCC) in Morehead City NC. As a junior golfer growing up at the club, I remember watching great NC amateurs like Bill Boles and Bob Cato and weekenders, like my father, stroll the fairways in pursuit of taking home a Core Sound Duck Decoy trophy. The hand-carved decoys are ..read more

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