Without a doubt, Peter Jacobsen holds a place in my dream foursome. He has a reputation as golf’s funnyman, a role which he fills well, but he’s also a fan-friendly, fun, and totally “gets it” when it comes to being a professional in the public eye.
When I picked up a copy of Embedded Balls by Jacobsen with Jack Sheehan, I had high expectations that I’d be getting candid Jacobsen at his best. I wasn’t disappointed.
Chapter List
Memories of Payne
Tinseltown [...]
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I finally had a chance to play a round of golf here in San Antonio at The Republic Golf Club. Yesterday I got out and shook off the rust during an afternoon round.
The Course
The Republic Golf Club is located in the southern part of San Antonio, TX. It is currently a qualifying site for the U.S. Senior Open and was voted the number one course in San Antonio by the Express-News in 2006.
From the green tees, [...]
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to try out a product called ClubzUp. ClubZup is a device that fits over the end of a club’s grip, allowing you to stick it in the ground, keeping the grip dry, while keeping the club fully visible so you won’t forget to grab it when you leave the green.
According to the ClubzUp website:
If you’re a golfer, you’ve probably lost a club on the course. This can happen when you [...]
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I couldn’t help myself. I joined the square driver revolution. I recently bought a “like new” FT-i Tour driver from Callaway Golf Pre-owned. I think I can accurately sum it up with: “I love it”.
For the last couple of seasons, square-headed drivers have been starting to gain popularity. The high moment of inertia that they offer leads to excellent forgiveness for off-center hits.
Let’s have a look at a few of the features [...]
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The Making of the Masters, by David Owen, is a look at the beginnings of possibly the most prestigious golf tournament in existence today.
Augusta National Golf Club was founded in the 1930’s by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts during the Great Depression. The club very nearly died before it got off the ground.
Decades later, the club has long since achieved financial security and The Masters, one of golf’s four modern majors, has been elevated to the pinnacle of tournament [...]
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