Apparel Scripts to Blame for Tiger Woods’ Poor Play

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, June 8th, 2015
Categories: Boneheads • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Tiger Woods
Tags: Apparel Scripts • Golf Apparel • Nike Golf • Tiger Woods

Golf websites are scrambling, producing all sorts of “what’s wrong with Tiger Woods?” articles. The pundits are pontificating and theorizing, endlessly babbling about what Tiger is doing wrong or what’s wrong with him. From Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee to Fox Sports’ Greg Norman to the every day six-pack hack golfers wearing their sleeveless shirts showing their barbed wire tattoos, everyone has their theories.

None of them are correct.

It’s All About Apparel Scripting

To the uneducated/inexperienced golf media member or golf spectator the solutions would lie in Tiger’s swing coach, practice routine, equipment, personal problems, etc. But to my keen and experienced golf blogger eye, the reason for Tiger’s poor play is obvious: bad apparel scripting.

While we can’t be sure if it is one piece or the whole ensemble, the results don’t lie. Something is rubbing, squeezing, chafing, blistering, or perhaps cutting off Tiger’s circulation. Maybe his hat is too tight and it cutting off blood flow to his brain causing bad golf decision making? Maybe the tighty whities are too tight? Shoes might be causing blisters? Maybe it is just the color schemes? The white hat and black belt don’t match? The socks aren’t moisture wicking enough?

Whether it is one of the issues above, all of them, or a combination of a few, something is going to have to change. If Tiger, Nike, and Tiger’s “handlers” don’t adjust his apparel scripting soon, the 85 from last week’s Memorial Tournament could be the tip of the iceberg.

Golf Titanic.

Get Leonardo DiCaprio on the phone.

HOG World Tour Visits Mountain Dell Canyon Course

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, June 8th, 2015
Categories: Golf • Golf Courses • Golf For Women • HOG World Tour • Travel
Tags: Park City • Salt Lake City • Utah • Utah Golf

I had quite an enjoyable round yesterday at the Mountain Dell Canyon Course, between Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah in Emigration Canyon. The Canyon course is one of two courses on the property, and the one I prefer.

I had some spectacular shots yesterday. One was a punch 8-iron from under a tree in the right rough on the par-4 9th. The ball ended up 12 inches. Birdie. The next one was a punch 9-iron from 145 (lots of wind), from a severe side-hill lie. That 3rd shot on the par-5 14th astonishingly didn’t go in. It must have lipped out for eagle. The ball was TWO inches behind the hole. Birdie.

I had some other fantastic shots after the round, via my golf aerial photo/video hexacopter drone.

Mountain Dell Canyon Course – click to see more

They should get rid of the cart paths…

More aerial golf photos: Mountain Dell Canyon Course and Mountain Dell Lake Course.

Tiger Woods’s Third Round 85 at the Memorial is the Worst Round in His Career

Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Categories: Pro Golf • Tiger Woods
Tags: Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods

There are SO many websites covering Tiger Woods 24/7/365 that I try to stay away from Tiger play by play and reporting PGA Tour news. I can’t help myself this rainy evening. Honestly, I don’t watch the PGA Tour that often. It all starts to look the same after a while. The last golf I actually watched on TV was the Masters Tournament. I’d much rather play golf than watch it. Even in person.

Instead of watching the Memorial 3rd round today, I was hiking in the beautiful mountains of Northern Utah, my back yard. When I got home and powered up the MacBook Pro, I was flooded with the number 85 and news of Tiger Woods’s worst round in his professional career. He chased down another one of Jack Nicklaus’s records. Jack’s worst round as a pro was 85 as well. The only difference is that Jack was 63 years old and playing the Masters. Details details.

I have not heard or read of any post round commentary or interviews. If and when I do I hope I don’t hear “it’s a process” and “I’m close.” There are no health issues we know of. No excuses. It doesn’t matter if he can hit hundreds of perfect shots in a row on the practice range. Anyone with a brain knows that whatever Woods is doing is not working, be it mental or physical.

After a decent spring I’ve reached the first bump in the road of my golf season (yawn). I’ve shot my three worst rounds of the year in the last four or five rounds. The worst of those is 85. Those rounds have had me toying with the thought of quitting golf and doing something else more fun, like jabbing myself in the eyes with an ice pick. I’m a hack amateur so that’s expected. I can’t imagine what’s going on inside the cerebral cortex of Woods. Imagine being what appeared to be the best player the game has ever seen and suddenly losing your game.

I lose my game, my swing, my scores 2-3 times per year. It’s like clockwork. I go from low-single-digit hack to mid-single digit hack and back over the season. In the end it doesn’t matter at all. But for Woods the psychology must be incredible. The player who in years past could seemingly win tournaments by sheer confidence, has lost it.

What’s different between now and when Woods was dominating? He was certainly younger. 39 isn’t a spring chicken in golf. His body has broken down quite a bit. The sick and sarcastic part of my mind can’t help thinking perhaps testosterone is the missing ingredient, if you know what I mean.

Hooked On Golf Blog Twitter Reaches 3,000 Followers – Give HOG a Follow!

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
Categories: Miscellaneous • Site News
Tags: Twitter

Last night the HOG Twitter account recorded its 3,000th follower!

Promptly after announcing that on Twitter, some joker unfollowed and put it back to 2,999. That’s my kind of humor for sure.

If you haven’t already, give the Hooked On Golf Blog Twitter a follow:
Tweets by @HOGGOLFBLOG

Give my personal Twitter a follow as well. That one is up over 4,200 followers:
Tweets by @TheGolfSpace

Father’s Day Golf Gadget Guide

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
Categories: Apps • Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Bushnell Golf • Christmas Golf Gift • Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Frogger Golf • Golf Gifts • ScoreBand • Swing Caddie

There are not too many people who know as much about golf gadgets as yours truly. In fact, I know too much. That’s a discussion for another day.

Today I’m happy to post a golf blog on the best Father’s Day golf gadgets. The gadgets below have all been reviewed here on Hooked On Golf Blog. You can click the link to read the full review or the link to buy one directly. I try to make it easy for you.

High End Golf Laser Rangefinder – $464

Bushnell TourX First Look (have not reviewed it yet) | Buy Now

Though I have not posted my review yet, I can tell you this is one badass golf laser. Quickest and most accurate unit I’ve tested to date. The price is a bit steep, but this is a quality piece.

Budget Golf Laser Rangefinder – $172

ScoreBand PULSE Laser Rangefinder Review | Buy Now

The most reasonably priced, accurate laser I’ve tested. A great deal for dad (or mom, or son, or sister, or priest, or rabbi).

Putting Analyzer for iOS or Android – $199

3Bays Golf Swing Putting Analyzer Review | Buy Now

User your smartphone or tablet with this device to hone your putting skills.

Pocket Golf GPS – $99 (no-brainer)

Bushnell NEO Golf GPS Review | Buy Now

This golf GPS goes in one’s pocket, or on one’s belt. Super light. Clear display. Easy to use. Great for senior golfers.

Golf Practice Chipping Net – $34.99

Rukket Sports Chipping Practice Net Review | Buy Now

This chipping net can be used indoors or out. Less than $35? Money well spent.

Game Golf Score/Shot Tracking System – $199

Game Golf Review | Buy Now

Game Golf was one of Hooked On Golf Blog’s 2014 products of the year. It is an awesome system that tracks every shot and lets you analyze on your computer at home. Shots are plotted over a map and every club distance is measured. Many more cool features included. Very cool golf gadget!

Personal Golf Launch Monitor – $198

Swing Caddie Personal Golf Launch Monitor Review | Buy Now

Another one of the best products of 2014. This unit shows golf club head speed and all sorts of other great golf launch characteristics. Great for practice and club testing.