Review: Nike VR_S Driver

Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Nike Golf

Nike VR_S Driver

With one week to go until Father’s Day I figured this would be a great time to post my Nike VR_S Driver review. I’ve been doing my on-the-course research for this piece for quite a while. I’ve had this driver in my gamer bag almost all season.

Nike VR_S Driver Overview

The $359.00 (retail) VR_S Driver is a 460cc driver with an adjustable hosel. The driver’s “NexCOR” face technology helps produce more “speed” and as a result more distance. I’ll discuss the features in detail below.

NexCOR

As I covered in my Nike VR_S Hybrid review, NexCOR is a variable face thickness technology. Unlike one would think, the face is thicker in the middle and thinner around the edges. (more…)

Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson paired at U.S. Open. Bring Your Camera Phones And Yell “Get In The Hole!”

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, June 8th, 2012
Categories: PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Tiger Woods • U.S. OPEN

The U.S. Open is next week. Be sure to join the HOG Major Challenge Fantasy League for a shot a free golf prizes and fun.

They’ve done some interesting pairings for the first two rounds of the Open, namely the big pairing of Mickelson, Woods and Bubba Watson. The gallery for that pairing will be INSANE. Strangely, the group will be teeing off on the NINTH tee at 7:33 a.m. PDT in the first round. Yes you read right, the ninth tee. The next day they tee off on the first tee at 1:18 p.m. For logistical reasons they’re starting groups off the ninth because it is closer to the clubhouse.

Phones Prohibited

After the stink at the Memorial where Phil withdrew and Bubba missed the cut there was a lot of talk from the players about how obnoxious the camera phones had been in the gallery. There are no worries for that at the U.S. Open because this is not a PGA Tour event. This is a USGA event and cell phones/cameras are not allowed for the spectators.

Predictions?

Have any predictions for the pairing? Who will shoot the lowest score? Who will complain the most?

Major Golf On TV This Week – Set Your DVR

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Categories: Champions Tour • LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf

Here’s a breakdown of golf to watch on TV this week. There are TWO major championships this week, one on the LPGA and the other the Champions Tour.

Along with those major tournaments we have the FedEx St. Jude in Memphis. Rory McIlory entered this event at the last minute to try and find his game. Bonus for the fans there! In fact, today’s featured group is the Ireland special with McIlory, Graeme McDowel and Padraig Harrington.

PGA Tour – FedEx St. Jude

Thu, 6/7:

GOLF 3p – 6p ET

Fri, 6/8:

GOLF 3p – 6p ET

Sat, 6/9:

CBS 3p – 6p ET

Sun, 6/10:

CBS 3p – 6p ET

Champions Tour – Regions Tradition

Thu, 6/7:

GOLF 6:30p – 8:30p ET

Fri, 6/8:

GOLF 6:30p – 8:30p ET

Sat, 6/9:

GOLF 7:30p – 9:30p ET

Sun, 6/10:

GOLF 7:30p – 9:30p ET

LPGA Tour – Wegmans LPGA Championship TV Schedule

Jun 7 – GC 12:00-2:30 PM EST
Jun 8 – GC 12:00-2:30 PM EST
Jun 9 – GC 2:00-7:00 PM EST
Jun 10 – GC 2:00-7:00 PM EST

Review: Pro-Advanced ReadyNet Indoor/Outdoor Golf Practice Net

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, June 7th, 2012
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Golf Videos • Reviews

I’m so happy to have one of these awesome golf practice nets finally! Now I can hit some balls and stay loose without having to drive x miles to a driving range and pay for crappy range balls. I can hit the soft cover premium “tour” golf balls I like to hit which don’t aggravate my golfer’s elbow. My net is the ReadyNet from Pro-Advanced.

ProAdvanced ReadyNet – click for more

ReadyNet Features

The ReadyNet is constructed with a flexible steel frame surrounded by nylon double netting.
Net height is 6 feet high by 9 feet wide at the base.
The setup of the net provides an automatic ball return on smooth surfaces. The golf balls roll back to your hitting area.
Outdoor setup (wish spikes to secure net in wind) now takes me less than 30 seconds. Indoor setup is literally about FIVE seconds.
Tear down is easy. I’ve got it down to less than 20 seconds.
When not in use the net has a durable carrying case made from a tough canvas like material.
The thin frame and light materials make transporting the unit easy.

Colors

The ReadyNet comes in one color scheme, red and black as pictured. (more…)

Rory McIlory’s recent on-course struggles may be attributed to Caroline Wozniacki’s underwear

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Categories: Golf Babes • PGA Tour • Pro Golf

Rory McIlory has missed a few cuts in a row now. Certainly not a performance one would expect from the #1 or #2 ranked golfer in the world. I say #1 or #2 because the rankings have been flip-flopping more than a presidential candidate recently.

I just read, with great enjoyment I might add, that Rory’s girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki is coming out with her own line of underwear. It is all starting to make sense now. Rory’s focus hasn’t quite been on golf as I’m sure he has been “helping” Caroline with the R&D of her underwear line. That must be tough work.