Severe Back Spasms
The day before Thanksgiving I tweaked my back doing the simplest thing, putting my shoes on. By Thanksgiving the spasms were so bad that I fell to the ground a few times One fall tweaked my knee and ankle. Two day’s later and I can barely walk. It takes me five minutes to get up from a chair or from laying down.
I’m on some painkillers and muscle relaxers but they are only taking the edge off a slightly.
I had planned to do another gift guide blog and today should have been my HOG Turkey of the Year awards, but I can’t sit or do much of anything at this point.
Golf Digest 2015 = MySpace 2007
Hats off to Golf Digest for more fantastic golf journalism. What will the interns come up with next? Duckface throwin’ up a deuce!
Golf is a Game of Honor, Which is Why the USGA Does Not Trust You
Golf is a game of honor, right? That’s exactly why the USGA does not trust us to post scores when played as a single.
To further support the key System premise of peer review, scores made while playing alone will no longer be acceptable for handicap purposes.
A hell of a lot of golfers I know play by themselves. We call penalties on ourselves, right? But we can’t be trusted to record our own scores?
This is one of the many reasons I no longer pay the out-of-touch USGA to be a “member.” Yeah, no more cheapo free U.S. Open hat for me. Other than the hat there was seriously no benefit. None. Oh, wait. I did get a free notepad with about 10 sheets of paper on it for, you know, those times I use paper.
I’m inspired to post these comments because of the fantastic commentary written by my friend Golf Blogger. Check out his article The USGA Just Called Me A Liar. John (Golf Blogger) nails it.
This rule shows once again that the Golf Lords of the USGA are out of touch with the peasant’s game.
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The lack of average golfer representation is, I think, at the root of the USGA disconnect. The USGA doesn’t represent me, or anyone I know.
That’s a birdie if I ever read one. Nice job John.
Sort of like gun control laws, all this rule will do is affect golfers who follow the rules. The Saturday group that allows illegal drops, gimme putts inside the leather of a 58″ club, and mulligans will still do those things. Those players will still win all the net games and come in at one billion under par in corporate/charity scrambles. We will still hate them.
And what will the USGA do about rounds punched in after the fact, on apps and computers? I often punch in my UGA (Utah Golf Association) scores the evening of my round when I’m at my computer. Will the USGA require an email address of the “witness” in order to allow the posted score? Come on.
Does this grow the game? No. Then again, the USGA doesn’t care about growing the game. It cares about growing the USGA.
2015 Christmas Golf Accessory Gift Guide (Holiday Gift Guide For You PC Folk)
Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, November 24th, 2015
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • Golf Accessories • Holiday Golf Gift
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • Golf Accessories • Holiday Golf Gift
This the 2nd installment of my 2015 golf Christmas gift guides. These guides may be known to the politically correct as “holiday” golf gift guides.
Today’s gift category is golf accessories. Below are a few suggestions. Click the title link or the image to go to the full product review.
ScoreBand GPS Watch Review
GPS watches are very popular in golf at this time. Your yardage to the front, middle, and back of the great is on your wrist at all times. Keep score too.
First Look: Tattoo Golf Flask
This awesome LARGE flask is a must for the golf bag and for other opportune times like tailgating. Have a wee nip!
Bushnell TourX Golf Laser Rangefinder Review
If you like having the top of the line when it comes to your golf accessories, this is your laser. Not the cheapest, but the best in performance and quality no doubt.
THE BEACON from X18 – Water Resistant Bluetooth Speaker
Whether on the practice range, in the garage, or on the beach this is a great bluetooth speaker. I recommend metal.
Give Your Golf Association Members a Thank You Gift
This is a very nice switchblade divot tool. Super high quality and includes a magnetic ball marker.
Bushnell NEO Ghost Pocket Golf GPS Review
I certainly can’t blame my golf accessories if I miss a green or a target! When I’ve got the Bushnell NEO Ghost pocket golf GPS on my person I have solid yardages of about 30,000 courses!
Father’s Day Gift Idea: Birdie Box
My family enjoys some of these “gift of the month” types of gigs, wine, fruit, cakes… Birdie Box offers several golf related subscriptions, all which could be some great holiday/Christmas gifts that “keep on giving.”
Rukket Sports Golf Chipping Target and Range Marker
Rukket Sports makes some very cool practice nets for all sorts of sports, not just golf. I have several now. This is a good one for short game practice, and boy do I need that.
2015 Holiday Golf Apparel Gift Guide, a.k.a. Christmas Golf Apparel Gift Guide
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, November 23rd, 2015
Categories: Golf • Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Antigua • Bobby Jones Apparel • Christmas Golf Gift • Dunning Golf • FootJoy • Golf Gifts • Holiday Golf Gift • Kentwool • NXT18GOLF
Categories: Golf • Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Antigua • Bobby Jones Apparel • Christmas Golf Gift • Dunning Golf • FootJoy • Golf Gifts • Holiday Golf Gift • Kentwool • NXT18GOLF
Well it is that time of year, the “gift guides” are all over the blogosphere now. Ah, I remember back in the days when I did one of the only golf blog Christmas gift guides. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Today’s golf gift guide is specifically geared around golf apparel. Featured below I have several golf apparel suggestions. Click the title of each one, or the image to read the full review. Happy Christmas shopping! If you follow my suggestions, your gift recipient will be very happy.
Bobby Jones Baby Alpaca 1/4 Zip Sweater Review
I have to include the Hooked On Golf Blog 2014 Apparel Product of the Year. This is an absolutely amazing sweater, made from baby alpaca fur. I wore it today.
FootJoy Hyperflex Golf Shoe Review
The best golf shoes I’ve worn in 2015 are the FootJoy Hyperflex. These wild looking shoes have provided a very stable base along with comfort to last walking round after round.
Dunning Stretch Thermal Striped 1/4 Zip
Dunning is one of the absolute best golf apparel brands on the planet. This 1/4 zip thermal has been a gamer in my golf scripting for nearly a year. So comfortable and so good looking.
Kentwool Game Day Collection Golf Socks
Any HOG reader knows already that Kentwool Socks are THE best golf sock, ever in the whole universe. Now they have colors for your favorite college teams. These aren’t cheap, but I REFUSE to wear any other sock.
Custom Milled NXT18 Golf Belts
10.20.15 | Category: Golf Accessories • Golf Apparel • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews
Get the person on your Christmas gift list a custom milled golf buckle and belt from NXT18 Golf. Send them a graphic and they’ll put it right on the buckle. If you’re not sure what graphic to use, they have the HOG logo on file.
Antigua Desert Dry Performance Cotton Golf Polo Review
This golf polo is super comfortable, very classy and simple, and keeps the player dry even in the most humid conditions. Highly recommended.
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