One&Only Palmilla Resort – Los Cabos, Mexico

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, December 20th, 2010
Categories: Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews • Travel

I’ve now had a little time to decompress from the high I had on my trip to Los Cabos, Mexico a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been processing hundreds of photos and gathering my thoughts about this spectacular trip and the amazing resort I stayed in, the One&Only Palmilla.

One&Only Palmilla Overview

The Palmilla is located in Los Cabos, Mexico, on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. A few minutes away is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Horizon pool at Palmilla in Los Cabos – click for larger version

The southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula is about 1000 miles (1.5 hours by air) south of San Diego, California and looks out over the Sea of Cortez. That should give you an idea of how great the weather is in Los Cabos, any time of year. The “worst” time of year, if there is one, the temps are in the mid 70’s.

The property is located on a spectacular 250 acre beach area and features 173 rooms and suites which all overlook the beautiful blue Sea of Cortez. The 250 acres is part of a larger 900 acre master-planned community which also includes eight residential communities and the resort’s 27 hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Palmilla Golf Club.

If the best beach in Cabo, and 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus golf isn’t enough, the resort boasts fine dining, numerous pools, a spa, local area activities and a wine cellar in which I almost locked my self and threw away the key.

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Els wins South African Open in 17 hole final round

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Categories: European Tour • Pro Golf
Tags: Ernie Els • Retief Goosen

17 Hole Finale

One way to break the course record would be to leave off a hole. In the South African Open today, they cut the course to 17 holes because the par-3 fourth hole was water logged.

In order to avoid a stats nightmare, they gave everyone in the tournament a default par on that hole rather than leaving it off the scorecard. So do they give all players a green-in-regulation and two-putt in their stats too?

Els Wins

Ernie Els held off Retief Goosen to win his 5th South African Open title by one shot.

How’s this for some good golf? Els turned in rounds of 65-65-67-66 to record a total score of 25 under par. Perhaps they need to toughen up Durban Country Club a bit?

John Daly wins custody of seven year old son. Ex-wife to jail.

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, December 17th, 2010
Categories: Boneheads • Miscellaneous
Tags: John Daly

I’ve made fun of John Daly on many occasions. But this time around I sincerely send JD my best and congratulations for winning a battle to get custody of his seven year old son. I’ve got a bit of experience in that genre and I can tell you it is no fun.

Daly’s 4th wife, who he divorced in February, lost custody and will serve jail time for interfering with JD’s visitation privileges, failing to get the child to school, failing get the child needed speech therapy, as well as contempt of court. Appeals by her attorney were denied.

“I want her to see the inside of a jail cell this weekend.” ~Judge Donna Fields

Divorce court judges don’t put up with people who don’t comply with their orders.

“The best Christmas gift a father can ask for and a great day in this two year journey for what is best for my son. So proud being awarded full custody of my son today!” ~John Daly

Davis Love III to captain 2012 Ryder Cup team

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Categories: Ryder Cup
Tags: Ryder Cup

Breaking News

Word is out that Davis Love III will be the captain of the 2012 Ryder Cup team. This is unofficial and won’t technically be announced until next year however.

Let the rain gear questions for DLIII begin.

Nike SQ Machspeed Black Driver In HOG Test Lab

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Categories: Golf Balls • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Golf Videos
Tags: driver • Nike

Nike SQ Machspeed Black Driver - Pretty isn't she? Click image to view larger version.

It has taken a long time, but there may finally be a replacement to my old driver which has been in my bag for a good seven years. Thanks to my pals at Nike, I’m now testing out a new SQ Machspeed Black driver. My first range session with this thing was stellar. I’ve logged four rounds with it now. My review will be coming soon.

Nike has just released a video about the Machspeed. I receive press releases and videos from golf companies all the time and I can’t possibly post them all. That would be a full time job. But since I’m about to do my review on this particular driver I’m posting this one as a teaser in hopes you come back and check out my review.

In this video I like how Paul Casey’s accent makes it sounds like he’s saying Nike “Mack” Speed.

YouTube videos on my home page can slow my site down, so click read more if you can’t see the video below.

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