World’s First Shark Infested Golf Course

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Categories: Golf Courses • Miscellaneous

An interesting story I mentioned on the HOG Twitter a few days ago is making the rounds with the bigger news outlets like Reuters and Fox. Years ago a flood washed a bunch of 8-10 foot “man eating” bull sharks into a lake at the 14th hole of Carbrook Golf club in Brisbane, Australia. The water receded, leaving the sharks stranded in the lake. With plenty of fish in the lake to feed on, the sharks have thrived and even reproduced.

Golfers can see the fins of the sharks sticking up out of the water as they pass by and some even throw meat into the water to entice the sharks to the surface.

So the question is, would you reach into this lake to retrieve that expensive ProV1 golf ball?

Video Below – courtesy Fox News

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Bridgestone Golf J40 3+ Fairway Wood Review

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Categories: Golf • Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Bridgestone Golf

Bridgestone Golf J40 3+ Fairway

I’ve been on a quest to find the holy grail of 3-woods for many years. That quest may be over.

J40 3+ Fairway Design

The new Bridgestone Golf J40 3+ Fairway Wood is a “strong” 3-wood, at 14 degrees. Standard 3-woods are 15 degrees. So this one should, and does, hit the ball a bit farther than a regular 3-wood. I’m not getting any ~~older~~ younger and my swing speed isn’t increasing it seems, so the extra yards have come in handy.

The 190cc head is made of stainless steel with a very thin top or crown. The head is shallow in profile, meaning it is not very tall from bottom to top. The result is a longer width from heel to toe for added forgiveness.

The center of gravity of this club (CG) promotes higher launch despite the lower loft, longer carry and as a result, longer distance. There’s a cool looking weight near the heel which helps optimize the CG of the club as well, promoting low spin and helping accuracy. The weight, to my knowledge, is not removable or adjustable.

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Rising Star Bud Cauley

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, October 10th, 2011
Categories: PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Web.com Tour

A few weeks ago the Nationwide Tour was here in town to play the Utah Championship, just about a five minute drive from my house. I snagged a media cred and followed around a local kid who was on Golf Channel’s Big Break, Tony Finau.

Bud Cauley - click to zoom

In Finau’s group was a very young player (pictured above) who was very small in stature but caught my eye, Bud Cauley. I hadn’t seen him before. After watching him play for a few holes I was intrigued. After watching the power he had teeing off on the par-5 12th hole, I was amazed. This kid who makes me look tall and is about 40 pounds lighter, could crush it. I followed Bud for a few holes and snapped some pics with my big lens on my Nikon. Glad I caught this rising star on digital film.

Cauley would finish the Utah Championship T4.

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2011 Fantasy Golf – Weeks 32 and 33

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, October 10th, 2011
Categories: Fantasy Golf • Miscellaneous • Site News
Tags: Fantasy Golf

Fantasy Golf

It is NOT too late to join the HOG Space fantasy golf league, which is free! There are still MANY prizes available to win, through the end of the PGA Tour’s Fall Series. Do it!

Week #32 (JT Shriners) Winner: -wojo-
Week #33 (Frys.com Open) Winner: Tulsa Tees

Contact me to claim your prize. Still trying to get in touch with Tornado to get some tees, hope they respond soon.

FREE FANTASY GOLF SIGN UP INFORMATION:

1. Point your browser to Kerplookee.com.
2. Create an account if you don’t have one.
3. Click on Join a private league.
4. Enter league ID 145
5. Password is: Masters

HOG SPACE Fantasy Golf is presented by Hooked On Golf Blog and The Golf Space.

Talk all about fantasy golf in The Golf Space Fantasy Golf Discussion Thread.

Sponsors

Nike Golf (VR Pro driver)
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FootJoy (pair of MyJoys and an FJ Layer System)
Dornoch Putters (hand made putter from Scotland)
Frogger Golf (golf accessories)
Sumi-G (golf shag bags)
Tattoo Golf (golf accessories)
Tornado Tees (really cool golf tees)
Hooked On Golf Blog (HOG/TGS hats)
The Golf Space (HOG/TGS hats)

Thanks to all the great sponsors who are providing prizes this year. Do them a favor and click through to their web sites via the logos to the right and give them some love.

*Pre paid additional shipping charges applied for winners outside of the continental USA! Prizes unclaimed by November 15, 2011 will be forfeited.

VIDEO: Tiger Woods targeted by crazy weiner lobbing fan

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, October 10th, 2011
Categories: Golf Videos • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Tiger Woods

A boneheaded fan at the Frys.com Open yesterday rushed the 7th green (Tiger’s 16th hole) when Tiger was putting. He yells “Tiger! Tiger!” while hucking a hot dog at him. The man even more strangely laid down on the ground, waiting to be arrested. No word as to whether or not the dog was properly appointed NYC style with mustard, or if it had other toppings.

The projectile weiner was reportedly taken into evidence by local police (above photo), who arrested the man. This is a prime candidate for the HOG Turkey Awards coming up at the end of November.