It’s one of the most amazing times of the year in golf. It’s AMERICA’S CHAMPIONSHIP! Every one of the world’s greatest players is in action, trying to capture a major championship at Chambers Bay, a course which has been a huge topic of discussion. There are SO many great storylines and things to cover, yet Golf.com is covering “hot wives and gilrfriends.”
Hat’s off to Golf.com for their fantastic U.S. Open coverage
This is truly mindblowing. I’m sorry but this is downright stupid. I can’t get over the fact that it is US OPEN WEEK, but they have to post is drivel.
It’s not just mindblowing, it is sad. I guess this link bait is how they keep the lights on through drive-by T&A gawkers? If that’s the case they should just hang it up, or go full TMZ.
You know what’s great about having a blog? Being able to write whatever words I want. Today’s word is douche. The photo below is a perfect representation of what a douche does on the golf course.
Douche
I’m guessing this is the same guy that turned around yelled a bunch of F-bombs back at us when we yelled ahead, asking him to take less that 27 minutes reading one putt…
DOUCHE
Chambers Bay – Click for more…
Thanks to the PR for DirecTV for sending in the information about their “Open Experience” this week. DTV has some very cool coverage over several channels which blows away regular single channel TV viewing of what may be the carnage at Chambers Bay.
From DirecTV:
Fans can watch the world’s best golfers take on the unforgiving Chambers Bay course at the 2015 U.S. Open on four different TV channels when they tune into DIRECTV’s U.S. Open Experience, beginning Thursday, June 18. The four-screens-in-one HD mix channel and interactive app are part of DIRECTV’s expanded coverage of this year’s second major.
Each channel of the U.S. Open Mix (701 & 205) is in HD and fully produced with its own announcers, and will include:
- The network feed from Fox Sports (702)
- Featured Group (703): This Thursday’s groups are: Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, Angel Cabrera, teeing off at 7:33 a.m. PT; and Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Louis Oosthuizen at 2:28 p.m. PT.
- Featured holes (704) are the 12th and 15th
- U.S. Open 360 (705), an all-access look from the grounds of Chambers Bay – behind-the-scenes to action on the course.
Loading times for the interactive app will be even faster this year. Users can select the red button to bring up a list of features alongside the broadcast video that include:
- Player Scorecard
- Contains key bio info, player headshots, scores and stats
New this year – Additional Stats
The top 10 players will have the following stats made available on their scorecard:
- Their best finish at the U.S. Open
- Their finish at The U.S. Open 2014
- The number of titles they’ve won at the U.S. Open
- Player Bio
Allows users to get player bio info, access to their scorecard or add player to their favorites list
- Pairings and Tee Times
- All the groups and tee times for the current round
Mix Broadcast dates: June 18-21 Times in PST
6/18 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. FS1
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. FOX Sports
6/19 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. FS1
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. FOX Sports
6/20 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. FOX Sports
6/21 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. FOX Sports
While enjoying the U.S. Open this week, here’s a Chambers Bay scorecard you can use to follow along and get to know the flow of the course.
Chambers Bay Scorecard
And check the following link if you’d like to see a few Chambers Bay photos.
Chambers Bay – Click for more…
Though I’m not currently on the course (I do have to write these posts from somewhere other than the 2nd green) I’m still enjoying today’s shirt script, the Antigua Desert Dry Performance Cotton Golf Polo. This is a great shirt for the current weather conditions here, 90+ degrees. Let’s take a close look at this golf polo.
Antigua Desert Dry Performance Cotton Golf Polo
Materials
I’m a polyester and spandex fan typically. I’m not talking about 1980’s hair band spandex, just to clarify. So I’m not as hip on cotton apparel lately. The Antigua Desert Dry Performance Cotton Golf Polo (yes it is a mouthful) has changed my tune though, from an 80’s hair band song to something much better. The fabric in this polo combines Antigua’s “Desert Dry moisture management technology” along with natural fibers of cotton.
Sounds good but what does that mean? The fabric sucks moisture (sweat) away from the body. It goes through the fabric to the outside where it can evaporate. In even more simple terms, it helps keep the player dry. More on this:
“Cotton as a fiber alone absorbs moisture quickly, but doesn’t allow the moisture to travel across the cotton knitted fibers for quicker release — like synthetic micro-filament fibers. By engineering fabrics utilizing synthetic micro-filament yarns and blending them with fine natural cotton fibers, D2PC offers the look and casual comfort of cotton while maximizing the wicking properties of a performance fabric.” ~Antigua
Style/Fit
This polo is extremely simple in style, yet super good looking. It’s not flashy but it’s classy.
The fit is super comfortable and does not interfere with my mouse clicking in the office or my full golf swing on the course. Those are my two most crucial skills and I need performance out of them!
On The Course
Speaking of the course, I’ve enjoyed many rounds in my DDPC polo. Despite high temperatures and humidity lately, I’ve been quite comfortable. The shirt is very light, soft, and does not pull or bind in my golf swing.
Conclusion
It’s late in the game but still a few days before Father’s Day. Your local golf course shop or major sports/golf retailer may have the Desert Dry Performance Cotton polos in stock. They’re inexpensive, comfortable, stylish, and perform well on and off the course.
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