New Golf Course Image Gallery: Diamante – Los Cabos, Mexico

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, July 24th, 2013
Categories: Golf Courses • HOG World Tour • Site News

I’ve just uploaded a new gallery of Diamante golf course photos from the latest HOG World Tour stop in Los Cabos, Mexico. Diamante is a fabulous new golf course designed by Davis Love III. The course was built on pure sand dunes and is ranked #58 in the world and #1 in all of Mexico.

The best description my group could come up with for the course is “Mexico’s version of Whistling Straights.”

Diamante’s 16th Green – click for more

The site is also the future home of a Tiger Woods course which will be the 2nd on the property. I have some photos of the land under construction which I’ll post soon.

New Golf Course Photo Gallery: Cabo del Sol Ocean Course – Los Cabos, Mexico

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
Categories: Golf Courses • HOG World Tour • Miscellaneous • Site News

Cabo del Sol Ocean Course – Los Cabos – click for more

I had the pleasure of playing a round of golf last week in Los Cabos, Mexico at the Cabo del Sol Ocean Course. It was a pleasure playing with the Director of Golf (DoG) Greg Tallman.

The Ocean Course is a Jack Nicklaus signature design with some great elevation changes and some fantastic seaside holes. The taco stand at the turn is world renowned.

I’ve just uploaded some featured Cabo del Sol Ocean Course photos to the Hooked On Golf Blog image gallery for your enjoyment. I’ll be posting my review later so stay tuned.

Fantasy Golf – Open Championship Winners

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013
Categories: Fantasy Golf • Miscellaneous • Site News

British Open Championship Winner: Chippin’ Fails

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2013 Open Championship Final Thoughts

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Categories: (British) Open Championship • European Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods

Phil Mickelson

Unfortunately I was not able to see all of Phil Mickelson’s victory in the British Open because I was traveling. I hope to at least watch his back nine on my DVR soon. This was obviously an impressive victory for Phil. Most people, including Mickelson himself, doubted he would claim a Claret Jug.

Having won the Scottish Open the previous week and now the Open Championship, we can no longer say that Mickelson doesn’t know how to play links golf. Like many others I wondered if having five wedges in the bag was a good idea, but based on the fact that Phil lapped the field Sunday, his approach can’t really be questioned.

Lee Westwood

I wasn’t surprised that Lee Westwood gave up his three shot lead in the final round. He’s certainly one of the best players the European Tour has ever seen, but seems to lack the killer instinct it takes to finish off a major championship. Putting weakness is almost always exposed under major pressure.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods was an 8-1 favorite to win at Muirfied. I would have given anyone those odds and taken on any field bets. Tiger had not played any competitive golf since the U.S. Open and it was impressive that he was close to the lead though. Really though, I don’t think the question should be whether or not he breaks Jack’s record. It should be whether or not he wins another major, ever.

Rory McIlory

Rory McIlory was quoted as saying he was “lost” with his game. Nothing different this week. 79-75 and a missed cut. What’s with Rory? Is it the equipment change? Is he just counting the cash he made with his new endorsement deal with Nike? Or perhaps he’s focused on the hot tennis player girlfriend rather than golf? I look forward to the time when Rory’s game is back on track.

Luke Donald

Speaking of missed cuts, former #1 player in the world Luke Donald fired an 80-72 to miss the cut. We keep hearing how his game is so well suited for majors, and especially being such a great ball striker an Open Championship. Majors are a different game mentally and perhaps Luke is still working out how to deal with the the added pressure.

Hunter Mahan

Hunter Mahan should win a major at some point. He’s knocking on the door quite a bit as of late. I say should. I’m not sure he will.

Miguel Angel Jimenez

Miguel Angel Jimenez, a.k.a. the most interesting man in golf, had the lead after Friday. How cool would that have been for him to hold on and win? WIne and cigars all around. T13 finish though at +2.

Final Thoughts

Phil Mickelson’s career is getting better and better. With five major championships he joins an elite crowd which includes Seve Ballesteros, Byron Nelson, Peter Thompson and James Braid. Can he capture a U.S. Open and complete the career grand slam?

New Golf Travel Gallery: Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort – Los Cabos, Mexico

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, July 18th, 2013
Categories: Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • HOG World Tour • Travel

Greetings from beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico. So glad to be here. Crazy life I live right now. I was on the North Sea in northern Scotland a week or so ago, and now I’m on the Sea of Cortez!

Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort – Los Cabos, Mexico

I’ve just spent some time in the pool with my Nikon and uploaded some photos of the current Hooked On Golf Blog World Tour location, Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf & Spa Resort – Los Cabos, Mexico.

Check ’em out by clicking the photo above. More soon.

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