I’m not one to post every ad campaign golf companies come out with. It would fill up my blog in about a second… But the new TaylorMade Speed Police gig is fun, and it is like one of my favorite movies Team America: World Police…
http://youtu.be/todzj8fatmc
Videos below of each speed police officer…
Officer Dustin Johnson:
http://youtu.be/oQXWyAQkQpo
A hard-hitting tough guy from the U.S. of A., he swings first and asks questions later.
Officer Jason Day:
http://youtu.be/tY5FuPriheg
A passionate Aussie who’s in touch with nature. Even when he’s busting you, he’s hard not to like.
Officer Justin Rose:
http://youtu.be/_osEg-N5qzA
A quick-witted, level headed Brit who goes by the book and is a champion of charm.
Officer Sergio Garcia:
http://youtu.be/xlWYzEEy6eU
A soft-spoken, seasoned tour veteran who hails from Spain. His passion for club justice is as deadly as his golf game.
PGA TOUR / European Tour
WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship
Dates: February 19-23
Venue: The Golf Club at Dove Mountain – Marana, Ariz.
Tournament Airtimes On Golf Channel (Eastern):
Wednesday Noon-6 p.m. (Live) / 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. (Replay)
Thursday 1-6 p.m. (Live) / 6:30-11:30 p.m. (Replay)
Friday 2-6 p.m. (Live) / 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Replay)
Saturday Noon-2 p.m. (Live) / 6:30-10:30 p.m. (Replay)
Sunday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Live) / 7-11 p.m. (Replay)
In the field: Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Justin Rose, Zach Johnson, Jason Day, Matt Kuchar, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Bubba Watson, Steve Stricker and Jordan Spieth.
LPGA TOUR
Honda LPGA Thailand
Dates: February 20-23
Venue: Siam Country Club Pattaya (Old Course), Chonburi, Thailand
Tournament Airtimes On Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 9 a.m.-Noon (Tape Delay)
Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Tape Delay)
Saturday 2-6 p.m. (Tape Delay)
Sunday 1:30-6 p.m. (Tape Delay)
In the field: Inbee Park, Suzann Pettersen, Stacy Lewis, Lydia Ko, So Yeon Ryu, Shanshan Feng, Karrie Webb, Na Yeon Choi, Lexi Thompson and Paula Creamer.
Today’s doorstep photo is the the definition of “does not suck.” Inside the tall box should be my set of custom made TaylorMade SpeedBlade Irons, which I was fitted for about two weeks ago. The small box on the right is from China. Parts for my new golf aerial photography rig.
Box o’ Clubs From TaylorMade and Parts for My Aerial Photo Rig…
Man I wish I had these SpeedBlade Irons two days ago when I lost $9.00 to my local pro in our Sunday game. Stay tuned for pictures of the clubs themselves.
Tiger Woods tees off on the 17th at Augusta National with Eisenhower Tree on left
After yesterday’s news that the famous Eisenhower Tree was destroyed in the recent ice storms in Georgia, I dug through my library and found a couple of photos of the tree. Above Tiger Woods tees off and is trying to hit a high cut over the tree.
Below shows the size of the tree and how much of the fairway it guards.
Eisenhower Tree guards left side of fairway on #17 at Augusta National
Sad news from the home of the Masters Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club. The famous Eisenhower Tree lining the left side of the 17th hole was destroyed by the recent ice storm in Georgia. The Club tried everything they could but the Eisenhower Pine Tree has been removed.
Augusta National Eisenhower Tree Damage
The Eisenhower Tree became famous because of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He hated the tree and motioned for the tree to be removed. That’s when Augusta National’s co-founder Clifford Roberts declared the president “out of order.”
The tree has caused many a player problems, including Tiger Woods.
Eisenhower Tree (left)
Rumor has it that Augusta National has had a backup tree picked out, ready for a time like this. I suppose we will find out what they decide to do in a couple of months when the 2014 Masters Tournament begins.
Below is a statement from Augusta National’s Billy Payne on the loss of the Eisenhower Tree:
“Like so many of our family, friends and neighbors in this community, Augusta National Golf Club has been busy cleaning up after the historic ice storm this week. Everyone affected remains in our hearts and prayers, and we likewise hope for a speedy and complete recovery for all.
“The loss of the Eisenhower Tree is difficult news to accept. We obtained opinions from the best arborists available and, unfortunately, were advised that no recovery was possible.
“We have begun deliberations of the best way to address the future of the 17th hole and to pay tribute to this iconic symbol of our history – rest assured, we will do both appropriately.
“I can report that the golf course sustained no major damage otherwise. We are now open for Member play and we will be unaffected in our preparations for the 2014 Masters Tournament.”
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