Can Tseng hang? #1 female golfer could play in PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, November 4th, 2011
Categories: Golf For Women • LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf
Tags: LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Yani Tseng

Yani Tseng, the #1 female golfer on this planet, may get a sponsor’s exemption to play in the PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open. I’ve covered the Puerto Rico Open, which struggles to get a good field and major air time. It goes up against the World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship which is in Doral at the TPC Blue Monster, March 5-11. The WGC event pulls the top 50 players in the world, so the Puerto Rico Open struggles for sloppy seconds.

So a great way to create a buzz and generate a lot more media attention for the Puerto Rico Open would be to have the #1 female golfer in the world tee it up against the men. That is apparently the plan of the general chairman of the event, Sidney Wolf:

“Having the number one player here would open our event to a broader audience. It could open up the possibility of a LPGA event here, and ultimately help us raise funds for our charities. It would also create awareness of Puerto Rico globally, which would economically be very positive for the island.”

Tseng however, hasn’t accepted the exemption because strangely she hasn’t been contacted.

“It’s a little odd that this came through the media without Yani being contacted first about her interest. The Puerto Rico Open still hasn’t contacted anyone from Yani’s team. This is all coming to her indirectly through the media.” ~Ernie Huang, Tseng’s management team

Can Tseng Compete On The Course?

The PR Open is held at Trump International Golf Club, a fairly flat track with some rolling hills lining the holes. The length of the course is a massive 7,569 yards at SEA LEVEL. With an LPGA leading driving distance of 267.911 (yes they go three decimal points on the LPGA), that would put her at quite a disadvantage. The PGA TOUR average in driving distance is 290, and her 267.911 would be good enough for 187th place on tour in that category–dead last. Tseng would definitely need to rely on her short game and putting to make up for her distance disadvantage.

HSBC Champions TV Times

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Categories: European Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf

Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Nick Watney, Choi, Kaymer and more big names are playing in China this week at the WGC (World Golf Championships) HSBC Champions. Since the tourney is in China, live TV will be for those of you who have insomnia, or you can watch the reruns in the daytime on Golf Channel.

Wed, 11/2	11pm – 4am ET (LIVE)	Thu, 11/3	11am – 4pm ET (REPLAY)
Thu, 11/3	11pm – 4am ET (LIVE)	Fri, 11/4	11am – 4pm ET (REPLAY)
Fri, 11/4	11pm – 4am ET (LIVE)	Sat, 11/5	6am – 9:30am ET (REPLAY)
Sat, 11/5	11pm – 4am ET (LIVE)		11am – 4pm ET (REPLAY)
		Sun, 11/6	6am – 9:30am ET (REPLAY)
			11am – 4pm ET (REPLAY)

Bridgestone Golf J40 Dual Pocket Cavity Irons Review

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Bridgestone Golf

There’s no doubt that Bridgestone Golf is blowing up (in a good way). Their golf balls are well known for being some of the very best on the market, but how about their clubs? Better call in the bomb squad.

Bridgestone Golf J40 Dual Pocket Cavity Irons – click to see more

J40 Dual Pocket Cavity Irons

Okay first things first. I’m going to mention the name “Bridgestone J40 Dual Pocket Cavity Irons” many times. So from this point on I’m going to Greg Normanize them to the abbreviation “J40DPC.”

The J40 is the newest version of the J38 Dual Pocket Cavity Irons that most recently Fred Couples won two events with on the Champions Tour. These are premium forged irons with a mid sized head and traditional look when standing over them. (more…)

Santa Claran Hotel and Casino – Espanola, New Mexico

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Categories: Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • HOG World Tour • Reviews • Travel

Santa Claran Hotel – click to zoom

Quick quiz: What is the best hotel between Santa Fe, New Mexico and Durango, Colorado?

You guessed it, the Santa Claran Hotel and Casino in Espanola, New Mexico. And if you take my advice, you WILL be staying at the Santa Claran.

Why mention this place and where the heck is Espanola? When you travel to New Mexico to play one of the best courses on this planet and possibly my all time favorite, Black Mesa Golf Club, you’ll need a place to stay. There you have it.

Santa Claran Overview

The Santa Claran is a new hotel and casino, recently built by the Santa Clara Pueblo tribe. The location is in the town of Espanola, about 30 miles north of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Old Course Rebuilding Shell Bunker Face

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Categories: Golf Courses • Miscellaneous
Tags: St. Andrews

I love to keep in tune with happenings in the Home of Golf, St. Andrews. Today the Old Course began reconstruction of the famous Shell Bunker face. Shell Bunker is a giant bunker which guards the 7th green.

Rebuilding the face of Shell Bunker at The Old Course in St. Andrews - click to zoom

What the officials at the Old Course forgot to mention is why they’re rebuilding. While my pals and I were in St. Andrews in July, my buddy Shanego spent so much time in Shell Bunker that he apparently wore out the face!

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