Another week in the books, and two more new millionaires make the top 10 on the Money List. Check out the latest stat review through the Phoenix Open. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for category Game Changers
Another week of tournament golf in the books, and as you might expect there was some movement in the stats. Most notably, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey both shot into the Top 10 in season money. Read the rest of this entry »
Big week for the long hitters, as many of them finished in the top 20. No new developments in the golf world’s tussle with the Groove Rule. News came out during the week that USGA officials met with John Solheim to discuss a compromise to the exemption of Ping Eye 2 grandfather clause. Read the rest of this entry »
As promised, here is the first installment of what I intend to be a weekly review of the statistical leaders on the PGA Tour. In case you are unaware of the intent of this review, it is an attempt to survey the impact of the USGA’s Groove Rule on the performance of PGA Tour players. Remember, the Read the rest of this entry »
Grading the Groove Rule
Feb 10
It didn’t take long for the recently implemented Groove Rule to cause controversy on the PGA Tour. Props to Phil Mickelson for being the first player to publicly bash it. The word is other players are not particularly fond of Lefty, but I could care less. Mickelson has always shown his appreciation for fans of the game, and been true blue to whoever has chosen to pony up as his endorsees. Read the rest of this entry »
Slick Move for Chilly Guests
Jan 14
As we here in Florida emerge from nearly a week of nightly sub-freezing temperatures, I want to pass along something I witnessed. Talk about making the most of the situation…this clever merchandising maneuver is straight-up guerilla, and something every shop manager should consider adding to his or her bag of tricks. It’s hardly a home run in terms of dollars, but last I checked it all counts. Read the rest of this entry »
For those who have from time-to-time read my views on the golf industry, you know I try to refrain as much as possible from identifying specific people, companies, and products in a less than flattering manner. Unless they really step in it. I did call out Dick Rugge, of the USGA, for the groove debacle and I’ll stand by that. Otherwise, I try to do as my mother suggested many times over…”If you don’t have something good to say about someone, keep your mouth shut.” Read the rest of this entry »
Sunglass Lenses: The Heart of the Issue
The first thing I hone in on when checking out a pair of sunglasses is the lens. They are the part of the sunglass that “works.” Basically, there are two popular lens materials….glass and plastic. Read the rest of this entry »
Polarization versus UV Protection:
My initial thought to start this series was to detail the anatomy of a sunglass. But, I changed my mind. We will identify the various parts and their proper names as we go. Instead, I want to jump right in to what appears to be one of the most confusing concepts regarding eyewear: Polarization and UV Protection. Read the rest of this entry »
The popularity of eyewear in the golf shop has boomed over the past 5 years. The simple reason for this is that it makes good sense for golfers to wear sunglasses when they play. Not only for protection of their eyes, but in fact the right eyewear can improve one’s game. Good quality sunglasses with the appropriate lens tint can enhance visual definition. Read the rest of this entry »