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 »
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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 »
Going to the Show?
Jan 25
Just a quick post to let visitors know I will be attending the PGA Show this week. I’ll be there on Thursday so if you care to meet and say hello, or possibly discusss what Cedar Key Trading Co. can do to support your retailing efforts, by all means hit me up. Contact information is on the “Contact” page of my web site…funny how that works, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by. Hope to chat with some of you at the Show.
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 »
As we toss our 2009 calendars, let’s hope 2010 brings some renewed interest for golf biz retailing. I personally am going through the process of giving all of Cedar Key Trading Company’s media a fresh look. “Open to Buy” now has a fresh new look. I hope you like it. The web site is going to get a makeover as well. Thanks to all of you for stopping by from time-to-time. Stay tuned, the events of the last quarter of ’09 will most certainly affect the business in 2010. I will dive into the details of that very soon. Also, 2010 is Cedar Key Trading Co. tenth year in business. It will be our best year ever. There are plenty of fresh new ideas and products coming, I hope you will stay with us. I think you’re going to be impressed. As always, Thanks for stopping by I really appreciate the support. And don’t forget to tell someone.
The Black Bag Project
Jul 4
The groove deal is done. Endorsed by the few who’s opinion matters, it appears we are on the way to dumbing down our golf clubs. As many others have pointed out, this move is unprecedented. Never in the history of the game has a product which was deemed conforming, (for 20+ years), been declared non-conforming. Here’s another small bite of history which may interest you. Read the rest of this entry »
As I reflect on the course of events leading to this point, I find one of the most ironic things about it is the timing. It’s 4th of July weekend. The one time of the year when we put on display our patriotic pride and celebrate us. The USA, and how we came to be. When a small group of people joined together and told their governing body they’ve had enough. No more bullying, we’ll run our own rodeo. Read the rest of this entry »
They were given a golden opportunity to do the right thing. In one sense, the PGA Tour’s Policy Board held the fate of the golf industry in their nine member hands. This group met yesterday at Congressional C.C. to vote on a timetable for adopting the USGA’s groove modification rule. The issue was to adopt the rule as originally submitted on Jan. 1, 2010, or to extend the date for a year. Prior to the vote, the USGA had stated that if the vote was to defer they would also extend their mandate to follow suit. Read the rest of this entry »