Over the last decade, mobile GPS units on the golf course have become pretty popular. I was never one to use a GPS unit, I always preferred to use a rangefinder. Even if I played a course with GPS on the cart I would typically get my yardage from the rangefinder. Over the last five years though, ever since the first iPhone came out, there has been no shortage of apps designed to use your phone as the actual GPS unit. All you would have to do is download the app and pick what golf course … [Read more...]
San Antonio Golf Course Owner Turns to YouTube to Save His Course
My buddy from work sent me this story from a local news station here in San Antonio last night. WOAI had this on their newscast last night and it's a pretty interesting approach to raise money for a golf course. Will it work? Watch the video and tell me what you think. Send money at your own risk. Northcliffe Golf Course … [Read more...]
San Antonio Golf: The Palmer Course at Westin La Cantera
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of playing The Palmer Course at La Cantera in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the golf course. It’s hard to believe The Palmer Course has been on the San Antonio golf scene for ten years now. I can remember when it opened and I could not wait to get out and play it. It has really become a staple of San Antonio golf and has always been one of my favorite golf courses in San Antonio. I was invited to play The Palmer Course with a group of other golf … [Read more...]
Win Catapults Stricker to Fourth in World Golf Rankings
A few months ago, I wrote an article asking which American golfer had the best chance to become #1 if Tiger Woods continues his fall from grace. There was one person on my list that I pretty much wrote off and Steve Stricker proved me wrong today. The win today at The Memorial Tournament gave Stricker his tenth win of his career, along with $30 million in earnings. The win also catapulted him to the top ranked American golfer in the world, jumping over Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar to move … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: The Heritage
Typically The Heritage is played the week after The Masters, which would have been last week. Instead, the Valero Texas Open was moved to the week after Augusta and Hilton Head was moved to this week. With most of the big guys taking the week off last week, they will be back in action this week. Jim Furyk- The defending champ will be looking to … [Read more...]
Brendan Steele Wins Valero Texas Open
In 2010, TPC San Antonio ranked as the sixth hardest golf course played on the PGA Tour. In 2011, when all is said and done, the golf course this year may go down as THE toughest course on TOUR. The TPC San Antonio Oaks course is just flat-out tough. On top of the challenging greens and strong winds that blew all week, there is no wonder why 8-under par won this tournament. This is a far cry from the 18, 20, and lower scores that these pros shot at LaCantera before the tournament moved to … [Read more...]
I’m Not Here To Pile On, But Kevin Na Shot a 15 Today…On One Hole
Look, I'm not going to sit here and pile on Kevin Na. To say he had a rough go around at the 9th hole today during the Valero Texas Open is an understatement. Now I am not a professional golfer, but I can say pretty confidently I have never written down a 15 on the scorecard. I can remember a 10 before, but never a 15. To be fair, I am sure most golfers you see at the local muni each weekend should have numerous 15's on their cards, but end up writing down only a snowman. The 9th hole at … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Valero Texas Open
The PGA Tour moves to my hometown this week and the TPC San Antonio will be the home of the Valero Texas Open. We have five players who finished in the top 10 at The Masters and another two that finished in the top 20. For my picks this week I am going to play off the momentum of Augusta. Geoff Ogilvy- Finished in a T-4 at The Masters and has been playing pretty good leading up to last week. I am backing up Ogilvy with Charley Hoffman. Bo Van Pelt and Angel Cabrera- This is Cabrera's … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods Brings the Buzz Back to Augusta
There’s still a lot of golf to be played and I think most people are taking the “let’s wait and see if he can carry it to the weekend” approach, but the one thing I know for sure is golf needs Tiger Woods near the top of the leaderboard and the buzz was back in full gear yesterday. I was out playing golf in the afternoon yesterday and around 4:30 PM I started receiving text messages from buddies asking me if I was watching Tigers run. When I got in the truck to head home I called my dad who … [Read more...]
Special Discount From GolfClubs.com for Front9Back9 Readers
Most golfers are familiar with the big box golf retailers across the country. Places like Edwin Watts and Golf Galaxy offer huge retail locations with the largest selection of golf equipment along with indoor hitting bays to demo the equipment. I have a Golf Galaxy five minutes away from me in San Antonio and probably go in there a few times a month. But what if I told you I have a deal to offer you that could save you some money on your next purchase. GolfClubs.com is a small golf … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: The Masters
If my fiancé wants something done this weekend, well it’s going to be slow going. If someone calls to go play golf, it will probably be the only time I will say no. The only thing I wish more is I was in Augusta watching the tournament live. I’m not so I have to resort to watching it in HD. Oh well, here are my picks for the 75th Masters. Tiger Woods- Who knows what Tiger is going to do at Augusta this week. For some reason I just can’t seem to pick against him, especially this week. … [Read more...]
Packed Leaderboard, Big Names Head Into Final Round in Houston
Phil Mickelson likes to play the week before The Masters so he can practice hitting the shots he will use at Augusta next week. Coming into this week he said he didn't know how well he would contend in the Shell Houston Open because the course was not set up to play the "Augusta" type shots. So much for that thought process I guess. Mickelson's 63 tied the course record and put him in a tie at the top of the leaderboard with Scott Verplank. The final round is shaping up to be a great … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Shell Houston Open
The Shell Houston Open starts off the Spring session of Yahoo Fantasy Golf, and I plan on winning it. I finished in 70th place in Fans of Devil Ball for the winter session. My picks are going to be better this time around, and I will lead from start to finish. Some players use this week at the Shell Houston Open as a tune-up for The Masters next week, while some actually play to win. Phil Mickelson is one of the guys who is really not interested in playing to win, he is just more worried … [Read more...]
When I Become CEO, I Too Will Play These Courses
When you become CEO of a multi-national corporation, you get access to some of the finer things in life. Whether it’s private jet access, a $2 million mansion, or a vintage 1950 Cabernet, one thing many CEO’s enjoy is access to some of the best golf courses around the world. CNN Money has a slideshow with six top CEO’s and which golf courses they enjoy the most. It’s no surprise that a few of them are the best-of-the-best, and one which is kindof a surprise. Mark King, CEO of Taylor Made … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Arnold Palmer Invitational
This is the final week for the Winter series in Fans of Devil Ball Fantasy Golf. I pretty much was horrible. I am currently in 75th place going into the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week. Next week at the Shell Houston Open the Spring series starts, so it all starts over again, so I plan on winning the Spring. This week at Bay Hill the big dogs are in the field again. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and the rest of the gang are all looking to get their games in tip-top shape since The … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods iPhone App Hits The Market
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch you can now swing like Tiger Woods. That’s because Tiger Woods has launched a new App called “Tiger Woods: My Swing.” You can pick it up for a cool $9.99 in the App Store right now. It looks like a pretty cool app, and seems to have many features. One of the main features is you can capture video with it and compare your swing with Tiger Woods’ golf swing, with every club in Tiger’s bag. Tiger even chimes in with his own “personal” testimonial: With the … [Read more...]
Chief Executive Golfer Posts 3rd Place Finish at Transitions Championship
If you are interested in life on the PGA Tour, or the struggle to make a life on the PGA Tour, then a blog written by PGA Tour players Scott Stallings called Chief Executive Golfer on BNET.com is great read. Stallings chronicles his life on TOUR and talks about how important it is to operate his golf playing as an actual business. I am confident in saying most people think life on the PGA Tour is all fun and luxury for everybody. Sure, for guys like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and some … [Read more...]
Gary Woodland Picks Up First PGA Tour Win, And a Masters Invitation To Go Along With It
Gary Woodland won more than a PGA Tour tournament on Sunday. Along with the biggest payday of his career and a two year exemption on TOUR, he will be playing in The Masters in three weeks. Woodland won the Transitions Championship on Sunday with a 10-foot par putt on his 72nd hole, while Webb Simpson bogeyed the 18th right behind him to hand the victory over to Woodland. Simpson really choke it away on the final holes on Sunday, playing considerably slower than the previous days. The … [Read more...]
Does Tiger Woods Have A New Girlfriend?
I have been wondering for some time now how long it was going to take until these reports started surfacing again, but here it is, Tiger Woods has a new girlfriend. Tabloid reports from RadarOnline.com say Tiger Woods is dating a 22-year old daughter of a high ranking IMG executive. That is the same IMG that represents Tiger in his business dealings. Alysa Lahti Johnson is a party girl living in the same Orlando neighborhood as Tiger, and recently was arrested for DUI. Who knows if … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Golf Picks & Predictions: Transitions Championship
The PGA Tour moves on to the Tampa Bay area for the Transitions Championship this week. The Westin Innisbrook Copperhead Course is always a favorite place to play for the pros and this week should be no different. There can only be one winner, so he will come from one of my golf picks below. Jim Furyk- The defending champion has changed putters and changed his putting stroke. Furyk hasn't played all that well so far this year but this could be the week to turn it around. To back up … [Read more...]