Do you have a favorite golf course? I do! In fact I have several around the country that I would go back and play at any time.
If you do then let the rest of us know what it is. Add your favorite golf course to our growing list of courses around the nation.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Once Again, It's Tiger Holding the Trophy
Well Tiger Woods did it again. A 65 on Sunday is good but it has become fairly common place for Tiger. But how the 65 came about and what took place on the famous 16th at Firestone will go down in our collective memories as one of his better final round efforts.
Yes, I know he has had better rounds on Sunday. But it was the theatre and just how it happened that made it so very cool. Started 3 shots back on Sunday and by the 4th hole Tiger had come all the way back to tie it and by 9 had a 2 shot lead. Then he gives it back with back to back bogies to trail by one going into the 16th hole.
At that point I was thinking Tiger was in trouble and then he does it again. A 178 yard 8 iron? Over Water? To 1 foot? Oh come on, this cannot be real! This man does things with a golf club that no man should be able to do.
Then I thought, ok it will be tied after this hole. Then Harrington proceed to do something no golfer ever wants to see another do. Completely collapse on a single hole and post a snowman. A 4 shot swing in one hole that sealed the deal for Tiger and left Padraig asking what if.
If you ever want to do some light reading. Go to Tigers website http://web.tigerwoods.com/aboutTiger/chronology and read his timeline of golf. This man has done almost everything possible in golf and when he passes Jack for career major victories and then Sam Snead for career PGA Tour victories. What else is there for him to do except win all four majors in the same calendar year. There are some records that even Tiger will never break because of the difference between then and now like Byron Nelsons records of 11 straight victories, 18 victories in a single season, 24 victires in 2 straight seasons and 32 victories in three seasons.
But those aside, Tiger will most likely own every major record in golf history when he finally retires from the sport. Considering he is only 33 years old and has the prime of his career ahead of him, I am not sure he won't hold them all.
You have to watch him at this point or your just not a fan of sports. Tiger Woods is making history everytime he steps on the golf course and I for one want to watch the greatest player to ever play the game while I can.
GO TIGER!
Yes, I know he has had better rounds on Sunday. But it was the theatre and just how it happened that made it so very cool. Started 3 shots back on Sunday and by the 4th hole Tiger had come all the way back to tie it and by 9 had a 2 shot lead. Then he gives it back with back to back bogies to trail by one going into the 16th hole.
At that point I was thinking Tiger was in trouble and then he does it again. A 178 yard 8 iron? Over Water? To 1 foot? Oh come on, this cannot be real! This man does things with a golf club that no man should be able to do.
Then I thought, ok it will be tied after this hole. Then Harrington proceed to do something no golfer ever wants to see another do. Completely collapse on a single hole and post a snowman. A 4 shot swing in one hole that sealed the deal for Tiger and left Padraig asking what if.
If you ever want to do some light reading. Go to Tigers website http://web.tigerwoods.com/aboutTiger/chronology and read his timeline of golf. This man has done almost everything possible in golf and when he passes Jack for career major victories and then Sam Snead for career PGA Tour victories. What else is there for him to do except win all four majors in the same calendar year. There are some records that even Tiger will never break because of the difference between then and now like Byron Nelsons records of 11 straight victories, 18 victories in a single season, 24 victires in 2 straight seasons and 32 victories in three seasons.
But those aside, Tiger will most likely own every major record in golf history when he finally retires from the sport. Considering he is only 33 years old and has the prime of his career ahead of him, I am not sure he won't hold them all.
You have to watch him at this point or your just not a fan of sports. Tiger Woods is making history everytime he steps on the golf course and I for one want to watch the greatest player to ever play the game while I can.
GO TIGER!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
I Love Hawaii
Hawaii is one of my favorite places on the planet. Easy to get to, beautiful beaches and golf courses. I stumbled upon a great website some eleven years ago after a trip to Hawaii. The website is AlohaJoe.com
If you ever miss the feeling of being in Hawaii, go to Aloha Joe and just sit back, take your shoes off and put your feet up on the desk. It will make you feel your back in the islands. Be sure to tell Joe that you heard of him from One Dog Golf.
Aloha!
If you ever miss the feeling of being in Hawaii, go to Aloha Joe and just sit back, take your shoes off and put your feet up on the desk. It will make you feel your back in the islands. Be sure to tell Joe that you heard of him from One Dog Golf.
Aloha!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Tiger Wins!
Well Tiger Woods once again proved that on Sunday morning with a lead in a tournament he is as near to perfect as a professional golfer can be. Tiger entered Sundays round with a one shot lead and proceeded to stretch it to a three shot victory.
Tiger is now 47 of 50 when starting the final round with a lead and only one of those 3 loses is during a PGA event. Will Tiger be the first player in history to win 100 events? He is only 33 years old (34 in December) and has been a tour player since august 1996. The Victory on Sunday in the Buick Open was his 69th career victory as a professional, that's 5.3 victories per season! If Tiger can keep that pace up, he will have 100 career victories just before his 40th birthday.
Don't forget about his major victories. Tiger is currently 2nd in major victories only 3 behind Jack Nicklaus. That will no doubt change as well.
We should consider ourselves lucky to be living in a time when the greatest player in history is rewriting history every weekend. Sit back and enjoy the ride, it's going to be something to see.
Tiger is now 47 of 50 when starting the final round with a lead and only one of those 3 loses is during a PGA event. Will Tiger be the first player in history to win 100 events? He is only 33 years old (34 in December) and has been a tour player since august 1996. The Victory on Sunday in the Buick Open was his 69th career victory as a professional, that's 5.3 victories per season! If Tiger can keep that pace up, he will have 100 career victories just before his 40th birthday.
Don't forget about his major victories. Tiger is currently 2nd in major victories only 3 behind Jack Nicklaus. That will no doubt change as well.
We should consider ourselves lucky to be living in a time when the greatest player in history is rewriting history every weekend. Sit back and enjoy the ride, it's going to be something to see.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Scotty Cameron Headcovers
For those of you who do not follow such things. Scotty Cameron Headcovers have become a huge collectors item over the past couple of years. Scotty puts out up to a dozen new limited edition putter covers every year that reflect a time of year or an event such as the British Open. The designs are beautiful and make great display items for your home or office. For those of you who are looking for collectibles, the value of these items increase up to 5 or 6 times their original value over the years.
One Dog Golf makes every effort to obtain these items as they become available and we maintain each item in their original packaging for collectors.
Keep an eye on our website for the latest limited edition headcover from Scotty Cameron.
One Dog Golf makes every effort to obtain these items as they become available and we maintain each item in their original packaging for collectors.
Keep an eye on our website for the latest limited edition headcover from Scotty Cameron.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
A Gentleman's Game
The 2009 British Open is over and the man whom most people wanted to win (at least in my circle of friends), did not. Tom Watson lost on the final hole of the 2009 British open after hitting a near perfect drive and then doing what so many of us have done before. Hit a shot too good. His emotions were ramped up and so was his adreneline. The 8 iron from 165 yards carried just a little too far and rolled over the green. Coming inches from stopping in a position where a par for the win would have most likely been assured. Instead we watched as the chip from below the green rolled 8 feet by and then in agony as the putt to win the British Open slipped below the hole.
After that, Tom Watson had nothing left to give the golf gods and the 4 hole playoff was a route. It was a difficult thing to watch but something that I am glad I stayed tuned in for because I got to see something that in todays world you don't see very often. A Gentleman losing in front of the whole world and acting like a gentleman playing a gentlemans game.
Sportsmanship and good behavior are things of the past in professional sports and are quickly becoming absent from our high school and youth sports. Todays youth model their behavior after the players they see on tv and most of the time that behavior is poor. Todays biggest star in golf, Tiger Woods is often seen slamming his club into the ground and uttering 4 letter words during his rounds. Stars from the NBA, NFL and other sports throw fits, swear and worse.
Tom Watson in losing the British Open may have given us the best example of how an athlete is suppose to behave at all times. With Class and Respect for others. I wish more athletes both young and old could learn to behave like a gentleman and learn good sportsmanship. Thanks Tom for all you have taught us.
After that, Tom Watson had nothing left to give the golf gods and the 4 hole playoff was a route. It was a difficult thing to watch but something that I am glad I stayed tuned in for because I got to see something that in todays world you don't see very often. A Gentleman losing in front of the whole world and acting like a gentleman playing a gentlemans game.
Sportsmanship and good behavior are things of the past in professional sports and are quickly becoming absent from our high school and youth sports. Todays youth model their behavior after the players they see on tv and most of the time that behavior is poor. Todays biggest star in golf, Tiger Woods is often seen slamming his club into the ground and uttering 4 letter words during his rounds. Stars from the NBA, NFL and other sports throw fits, swear and worse.
Tom Watson in losing the British Open may have given us the best example of how an athlete is suppose to behave at all times. With Class and Respect for others. I wish more athletes both young and old could learn to behave like a gentleman and learn good sportsmanship. Thanks Tom for all you have taught us.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The British Open
Can Tom Watson close it out tomorrow in the British Open? This would be one of the greatest stories in golf since Francis Ouimet beat Harry Vardon and Ted Ray to win the 1913 US Open. But with a slight twist. This time it is the season veteran who everyone said was past his prime taking on the young guns of the sport.
I have been a fan of Watson since I first began watching him play as a kid. I remember getting to see him in some events as a kid and heard stories of how good he was at Stanford from Bob Allard who played against him at Oregon State.
Good Luck Tom, I think I am safe in saying that most of the golfing world will be pulling for you on Sunday.
I have been a fan of Watson since I first began watching him play as a kid. I remember getting to see him in some events as a kid and heard stories of how good he was at Stanford from Bob Allard who played against him at Oregon State.
Good Luck Tom, I think I am safe in saying that most of the golfing world will be pulling for you on Sunday.
Monday, June 15, 2009
US Open Week
Its monday of US Open week and the key players are positioned for a run at the crown. Tiger is playing well having taken last week off to prepare and coming off a victory at the Memorial. Phil is back but can he keep his focus given the problems at home. Kenny Perry is on his game again. It should be a very interesting week and play starts thursday. If only Payne Stewart where still here. I miss his smiling face on the course.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Welcome to the New One Dog Golf Blog
Welcome to our new golf blog. This blog will contain golf tips on equipment, where to play and instruction. Be sure to check back as we get this new feature rolling.
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