From the outside, Sammy Schmitz is your typical American guy. He's married, has a couple kids, and schleps to work everyday as a regional director at a healthcare services company. What isn't typical about this 35-year Wisconsin resident is the opportunity that awaits him next April when he tees it up at Augusta National Golf Club for The Masters. Schmitz earned the opportunity of a lifetime by winning the U.S. Mid-Am Championship victory two weeks ago at John's Island Club in Vero Beach, … [Read more...]
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Draft Kings Fantasy Golf Picks
Last week when I made my fantasy golf picks, I had mentioned I wanted to track my bankroll during the season and see what I win or lose during the 2015-2016 PGA Tour season. I started with a $250 bankroll and will not spend more then 10% of my bankroll each week on lineups. My initial plans call for 1-2 different lineups spread through several different leagues. I'm still rolling with that plan as of now but could make changes to it later depending on how my averages are doing. At the … [Read more...]
59Watch Launching New TV Show Pitting Amateurs Versus Pros
A new golf TV show will be launching soon and I have to admit, I'm pretty intrigued by the concept being presented. 59Watch is currently in pre-production and a full grass roots fundraising campaign is underway to try and get the show launched. What I like most about 59Watch is the effort to grow the game of golf within different outlets that are becoming more popular in the game. 59Watch is going to appeal to the hard-core golf fans like myself, but also attract the attention of younger … [Read more...]
Frys.com Open Draft Kings Fantasy Golf Picks
Alright folks, it's time to play some golf. And win some money on Draft Kings. The Frys.com Open tees it up in Napa on Thursday for the start of the 2015-2016 PGA Tour season. This season I am taking a more calculated approach to my Draft Kings fantasy golf picks. I have been working on some spreadsheets to track week-to-week player performance along with past performances at each golf course on the PGA Tour schedule. I will be looking to make some money this year with my Draft Kings … [Read more...]
Tour Championship Field Set for FedEx Cup Finale
The Tour Championship field is set and the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the BMW Championship are heading to Atlanta for the final golf tournament of the PGA Tour season. With the wire-to-wire victory at the BMW Championship for, Jason Day stays atop the FedEx Cup standings and will be the new number one ranked player in the world when the tournament tees off at East Lake Golf Club on Thursday. The FedEx Cup points will be reset for the Tour Championship, giving the top … [Read more...]
The #GolfNut Podcast 009: Lydia Ko, BMW Championship and Golf Blogging
In this episode of The #GolfNut Podcast, we congratulate Lydia Ko on becoming the youngest major championship winner in LPGA history. Ko won The Evian Championship on Sunday in a route over Lexi Thompson. She blitzed the course with an 8-under 63 to finish six shots better then Thompson. Congrats to Lydia Ko on winning The Evian Championship. Also in this episode, we touch on the BMW Championship and the big week of golf coming up for the top-70 players in the FedEx Cup. Thirty players … [Read more...]
Lydia Ko wins Evian Championship to become youngest major champion in LPGA history
First it was the youngest player to win a professional golf tournament. Next, it was the youngest player to win on the LPGA Tour. Then it was the youngest golfer to become #1 ranked in the world. Now, Lydia Ko has become the youngest major champion winner in LPGA history. Ko fired a 63 in the final round of the The Evian Championship to earn her first the major championship and 4th LPGA Tour win this year. The 8-under par day included eight birdies and no bogeys in route to what turned … [Read more...]
Looking to Improve Your Golf Game? Bird Golf Academy Can Help
If you're looking to improve your golf game, then the Bird Golf Academy is your one-stop place to get you on your way to making more birdies and having more fun on the golf course. Bird Golf Academy is a full service golf academy featuring locations in ten states with the mission to create The Ultimate Golf Learning Experience. In fact, their mission statement says it all: The Bird Golf Schools will provide each of our students with the “Ultimate Golf Learning Experience”®” by providing each … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods commits to Frys.com Open
Tiger Woods has made it official. He will be playing the Frys.com Open at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, CA to kickoff the 2015-2016 PGA Tour season. The decision was not necessarily a surprise, as the PGA Tour had granted special permission for Woods to play in the Turkish Airlines Open in 2013. In exchange for what's known as a Conflicting Event Release to play in Europe, Tiger agreed to play in the Frys.com Open at some point in the future. This will be the first time he's been 100% … [Read more...]
BMW Championship announces new venues through 2019
Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, IL will play host to the BMW Championship next week as the third leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs tees it up outside Chicago. The golf tournament has been played in the Chicago area for many years but recently the trend has moved towards hosting the tournament in other cities but keeping Chicago in the rotation every other year. We see this trend continue as the venues were recently announced through 2019. Next year, the BMW Championship will head back to … [Read more...]
The #GolfNut Podcast 008: It’s Good to Be Back
The #GolfNut Podcast is back with a new look, new music and more hot golf takes. Two weeks ago, I was on the Friday Foursome Golf Show over on the Google+ Golf Community and we chatted about the podcast and it re-motivated me to get this going again. I felt a little rusty recording and it took several takes before I could get a decent recording. I've upgraded my podcast art and got some upbeat music for the intro. I've also upgraded my microphone so I hope it sounds a little better. In … [Read more...]
My 12 Week Journal of Launching ParSaveGolf.com
It's been a busy couple weeks since my last update on launching ParSaveGolf.com. The website is launched and I've began the work towards getting some content written and started some promotion for ParSaveGolf.com. I have a lot to learn towards building out this online golf training aids retail store. First off, I just wish I had more time to work on the site and promote it. I don't want to make excuses, but between my full time day job, working on my MBA. and trying to make time with my … [Read more...]
My 12 Week Journal of Launching an Online Golf Store
Over the past few years, I've pondered and procrastinated on the notion of opening an online retail store. Whether it was the lack of knowledge or flat out failure to take action, I've wasted a lot of time just sitting on the idea. Something changed recently and I am proud to announce the opening of my first online golf store! ParSaveGolf.com is live and open for business! Let me tell you a little bit about my vision for ParSaveGolf.com. I never knew exactly what I wanted to sell online. … [Read more...]
Cordillera Ranch Real Estate Continues Torrid Pace in 2015
Homes Sales Nearly Double 2014 Pace, Estimated $50 Million in New Construction Underway (BOERNE, Texas) – Cordillera Ranch – the premier luxury community in the scenic Hill Country – reports 2015 real estate sales continue the torrid pace reported earlier this year. Following February news of an upward trend in sales and pricing, homes sales in Q1 and Q2 have nearly doubled year-over-year (28 to 15). Price per square foot has also increased ($194 to $216), while days on the market … [Read more...]
Alamo City Golf Trail Adds Northern Hills to Golf Portfolio
Alamo City Golf Trail is adding another golf course to its portfolio. The San Antonio Municipal Golf Association, the management company that oversees all municipal golf course operations for the City of San Antonio, has recently completed the purchase of Northern Hills Golf Club for $6.3 million to add to it’s already rather large golf course portfolio. This is pretty big news in the golf circles around San Antonio and will make for a quite popular golf course. Northern Hills Golf Club is … [Read more...]
Loudmouth Golf Launches MLB Line of Fan Wear
Loudmouth Golf, known for their outrageous and fun line of golf and lifestyle apparel, has hit a home run with their latest collection of apparel featuring some of the most popular MLB teams. The new line of lifestyle apparel will start with seven teams; Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants. Can't get any better with those seven teams as they're some of the most popular baseball teams in … [Read more...]
Hell Bunker Rebuilt for 2015 Open Championship
This is a guest post from the fellas over at 3JackAlmanac.com, co-founded by Chris Racic and Johnny Giovonni, two passionate amateur golfers and avid golf fans. Check out their website at 3JackAlmanac.com. As the stage is set for the 2015 Open Championship's return to the Old Course at St. Andrews, players will have fresh hazards to navigate their way around. St. Andrews renovated approximately 50 bunkers in anticipation of the 144th Open, including the infamous 14th hole bunker known … [Read more...]
My 9 Most Memorable Golf Moments In 2015 So Far
Before we get going here talking about my nine most memorable golf moments in 2015 so far, I want you to know that yes, I do understand the actual golf season starts in October. But just to remind everyone, I hate the PGA Tour wraparound season, so I still consider it a calendar year golf year. So with that being said, half the year is in the books and it's been one hell of a golf season so far! Since January, when the Hyundai Tournament of Champions kicked off the 2015 golf year, we've … [Read more...]
John Deere Classic: Preview and Fantasy Golf Picks
John Deere Classic July 9-12 TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL Defending Champion: Brian Harman (-22) FedEx Cup Points to Winner: 500 Total Purse: $4,700,000 This is the final tune-up on the PGA Tour before The Open Championship next week at St. Andrews. There’s 15 guys this week in the John Deere Classic who will be teeing it up next week in Scotland, including the second ranked player in the world, Jordan Spieth, who will be going for his third major of the year. It still … [Read more...]
15 Final Thoughts on the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay
Twenty-two hours ago, the leaders were making their way to the back 9 at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. I was sitting in the same spot on the couch as I am now, and as the next two exciting hours unfolded, one of the best golf tournaments would unfold in fantastic fashion. Jordan Spieth would hit his second shot on the 72nd hole to the center of the green and make birdie to take a one shot lead. Just one group behind, Dustin Johnson needed to make birdie to force a Monday playoff. It … [Read more...]