Played Aronomink back in 1997

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Categories: Golf Courses • PGA Tour • Tiger Woods

This week Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour are at Aronomink for the AT&T National. Aronomink was designed by perhaps the most famous golf course designer of all time, Donald Ross. Donald Ross’ most famous course is Pinehurst #2. What a lot of people don’t know, is that Aronomink was Ross’ pride and joy or his “masterpiece” as he called it. In fact, there’s a plaque with a bust of Ross by the 1st hole which says “This is my masterpiece.” ”

Back in 1997 I played The Mink and I enjoyed it very much. I really like tree lined “traditional” style courses. The greens were quite undulating and challenging as well.

Digital photography was pretty bad as was my swing and my body shape back then. I have a gallery of Aronomink pictures, but they’re from the first digital still camera I owned. That camera was a whopping 1-megapixel and shot pretty bad shots.

Golf On TV This Week

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Categories: Champions Tour • European Tour • Golf Media • PGA Tour • Tiger Woods

AT&T National
PGA TOUR
Thursday 7/1 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF
Friday 7/2 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 7/3 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 7/3 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET CBS
Sunday 7/4 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET GOLF
Monday 7/5 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET CBS

Alstom Open de France
European Tour
Thursday 7/1 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET GOLF
Friday 7/2 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 7/3 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET GOLF
Sunday 7/4 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET GOLF

Montreal Championship
Champions Tour
Friday 7/2 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET GOLF
Saturday 7/3 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET GOLF
Sunday 7/4 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET GOLF

PGA Professional National Championship
PGA of America
Sunday 6/27 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET GOLF
Monday 6/28 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF
Tuesday 6/29 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF
Wednesday 6/30 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET GOLF

The Hack Shack is born

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Categories: Golf Media
Tags: The Hack Shack

I’m happy to announce my participation in The Hack Shack. The Hack Shack is a group of golf fans and golf bloggers who like to comment on the current events in the world of golf. Our first discussion is going to be this week in advance of the AT&T National, and our next conversation is in two weeks before The Open. On the electronic internets we can be located as follows:

Tony‘s blog is https://www.hookedongolfblog.com.
He also runs http://www.thegolfspace.com.
His twitter account is http://www.twitter.com/thegolfspace.

Jack‘s blog is http://dudewheresmypar.tumblr.com.
His twitter account is http://www.twitter.com/dudewheresmypar.

Jeff‘s blog is http://www.goodwalkgolf.com.
His twitter account is http://www.twitter.com/jpalopoli.

Stefan‘s blog is http://golferinkilt.blogspot.com.
And his twitter account is http://www.twitter.com/golferinkilt.

In order to let you better get to know us, we have put together a few introductory questions about us and our game.

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My first Bridgestone ball fitting

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, June 28th, 2010
Categories: Golf Balls • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear
Tags: B330-RX • B330-RXS • Bridgestone

Last week I played a very frustrating, windy and cold round up the canyon. I pretty much lost my will to live when my score ballooned in the cold wind. I’m a 25 handicap if the temps are below 70 and a two handicap if they’re above 80. I was on my way to the car when I saw the Bridgestone tent down on the range. This was my first real opportunity to try a ball fitting and I felt like I needed to give it a try even though I was tired and my back was tight.

About Bridgestone ball fitting

When you get a ball fitting, the techs have you hit balls on their launch monitor. Bridgestone’s system shows you your club head speed, ball speed, launch angle, side spin RPM’s, spin in RPM’s and carry distance. Based on your swing speed they can recommend the best ball for you.

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Seve Ballesteros will not attend British Open

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, June 28th, 2010
Categories: European Tour • PGA Tour
Tags: (British) Open Championship

Seve Ballesteros’ doctors have advised him not to attend the British Open at St. Andrews in July. This is following a scheduled examination where it was determined that the physical and emotional strain on Seve would be too great.

I very much wanted to be at The Open in St Andrews next month to personally thank all the golf fans and friends who have given me their support, not only during these two years, when I have been recovering from my illness but also to thank them for the affection they have shown during my golf career.

I am aware that there might be people who have been preparing their trip to encourage and cheer me up. Hence, I do not want to disappoint anyone at the last minute and after listening to the doctors’ advice I have taken the difficult decision not to travel to St Andrews. ~Seve Ballesteros

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