August 25th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Golf Reviews, Site News, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’m packin’ my gear now (camera, laptop and a couple of golf shirts). I’ll be landing in Vegas in time for din-din tonight and then hitting the sack resting for the PGA Show Fall Expo. I’ll be live blog-casting from the show and taking lots of photos of all the cool new golf [...]
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August 17th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Promoting the promotion company who in turn helps promote HOG - makes me dizzy
I’d like you to check a company which I’m working with now who does promotional items (golf or other). They’re called Forte Promotions. I had them make me some Golf Space tees (3000), as well as 500 Hooked On Golf [...]
Related StoresAugust 12th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
It is hard to do a 2000 word product review on sunscreen so I’m not going to attempt it. That being said, I’ve now put my several Bullfrog products to the test in multiple environments. Not only have I used them on the golf course, I’ve used them in the mountains, the desert and on [...]
Related StoresAugust 8th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Site News, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I just booked my flights and hotel for the 2008 PGA Fall Expo in Las Vegas. I’ll do anything to eat lasagna at my favorite Italian restaurant, Batistas. The show has a demo day and tournament on Monday the 25th (which I won’t be attending) and then the expo all day the Tuesday the [...]
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August 4th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Golf is not cheap. Golf equipment can cost thousands and playing a round of golf can be hundreds of dollars at high end courses. Buying a single beer on the course can cost a small fortune too, as much as a whole six pack and even more. Add that to the [...]
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July 31st, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
adidas has long provided some of the best athletic shoes, apparel and accessories in sport. From golf shoes to Muy Thai training apparel, adidas has some of the highest quality, highest performance and most comfortable offerings available.
As of January 2008 adidas has added the “adivista” line of golf specific eyewear. Just as adidas’ [...]
July 22nd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Media from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
When I saw the Clicgear golf cart at this year’s PGA Show I’d really hoped to get my hands on one for a review. That I’m working on, but for now my pal Deep Rough has a very good article on the Clicgear 2.0 golf push cart as part of the Deep Rough “push cart [...]
Related StoresJuly 16th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Any regular reader here knows I’m about the biggest Tattoo Golf fan and endorser on the planet. I have so many cool Tattoo Golf shirts, hats, golf club covers, tees, gloves, stickers and now I’m glad to have the kick-ass Tattoo Golf Cart Bag.
Tattoo Golf QO-10 Cart Bag
The Tattoo Golf QO-10 is a monster [...]
July 14th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’m a big fan of Cigar Caddy and OtterBox products. I’ve written numerous reviews on each for my many web sites. CC & OB are essentially the same company with different divisions since the cigar concept is such a unique market compared to the rest of their wares. I use several different [...]
Related StoresJuly 13th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Miscellaneous from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Anyone who knows me in the least, knows I’m a huge Bobby Jones fan. I have Bobby Jones’ photo in the most prominent spot in at HOG Headquarters.
So I’m eating a nice dinner at my pop’s house and he busts out these glasses which my beloved mom (RIP) won in a golf tournament. [...]
July 10th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve now reviewed a few Otterbox products and I love them all. Otterbox makes the coolest and toughest cases out there for everything from iPhones, iPods, cell phones, and laptops to cigars.
Otterbox 9000
Another great Otterbox product is the “9000.” I think it is named the 9000 because that is how many pounds per square inch [...]
July 5th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I have a small pocket towel and of course my larger golf towels and golf brushes for cleaning my gear. I’ve been spit shining my clubs for a long time. Over the course of a round or two, spit shinning and cleaning with my pocket towel results in a “not so fresh” towel. [...]
Related StoresJuly 2nd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Seeing your golf swing on video is a great way to learn what you are doing right and doing wrong. After using my Video Caddy a few times I can see that my “granny over-the-top off plane jerky epileptic seizure on crack” swing has many issues to fix.
Video Caddy Overview
The Video Caddy is a camera [...]
July 1st, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Some say the perfect putting stroke should be like a pendulum. I agree. I try to get the triangle my shoulders, arms and hands form, to move as one single unit. I try to get that triangle moving like a pendulum, smooth back and through.
Some would argue that you have a much more pendulum like [...]
Continue reading → PERFECT PENDULUM: Turn your putter into a belly putter
June 29th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Lamkin is famous for making great golf grips. But Lamkin now also offers very nice shoe inserts.
Easy 2-step install
1. Take out old insert
2. Put in Lamkin insert
Boy that was tough… If you pick these golf shoe inserts up, you may need to refer to my detailed installation instructions a few times. Just [...]
Continue reading → Resurrect your old golf shoes with Lamkin shoe inserts
June 29th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Nothing is worse than wet golf grips. I usually use Winn W5 grips. If my grips get wet they turn slimy and slippery. The “ClubZup” is a device you keep handy to keep your grips from touching the wet ground.
The ClubZup is very simple. It attaches to the end of [...]
June 18th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve owned dozens of BagBoy golf products over the years, including probably 15 different golf pull carts. I even had one with a retractable seat which was super cool. Now I have a BagBoy CLIP-LOK Stand Bag to add to my collection.
BagBoy CLIP-LOK stand bag overview
The BagBoy CLIP-LOK Stand Bag is a super [...]
June 3rd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Clubs, Golf Reviews, Site News from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I love golf items which step outside the boundaries of the stuffy country club mentality. I like to wear aggressive apparel and have crazy golf accessories complimenting my gear. The Shaftix shaft wraps do exactly that. I’m able to have some insane looking shafts and send a message to other golfers: [...]
Related StoresMay 30th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Reviews, Site News from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve got to hand it to my friend Pat from the new Canadian based golf apparel company, “O In One.” He’s a highly motivated, persistent and outgoing guy. You’d have to be to try and compete in the golf apparel industry. With his dedication, persistence and unique products, he just might make [...]
Related StoresMay 22nd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
OtterBox is a very hip company which makes waterproof cases for iPhones, Blackberries, iPods, PDA’s, GPA’s, ammo, cigars and more. They also make generic cases for general use or storage of miscellaneous items. Today I’m covering the OtterBox 3500 waterproof case, which is in the general category.
3500 Overview
The OtterBox 3500 case is roughly [...]
May 21st, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Running a golf blog sometimes calls for some odd activities, like taking pictures of soap. I just took pictures of my soap in my shower. I’m pretty sure that no other golfers out there have taken pictures of their soap.
Hidden Valley Farms All Natural Golf Soap
I get a lot of golf equipment and [...]
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May 13th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’m writing this review on my MacBook while in line at the DMV to get my driver’s license renewed. There’s nothing more thilling than seeing that you’re #510 in line and they just called "now serving #137 at window 13."
This is the 3rd and final post in my series on Tattoo Golf head covers. [...]
May 8th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
FootJoy now has a cool site where you can “build” your own custom set of shoes, called “MyJoys.” To build your shoes, go to http://www.myjoys.com and start building them with their “customizer.”
Golf Shoes
You can choose from many different styles of shoes, men’s and women’s golf shoes. Men’s shoes include the DryJoys PRO, DryJoys [...]
May 7th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Equipment, Miscellaneous from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
OGIO is a great friend of Hooked On Golf Blog and The Golf Space. I’ve reviewed many OGIO items and it’s no new news that OGIO is my favorite company.
My friends at OGIO asked me to come and check out their facility. I jumped at this great opportunity, literally and figuratively.
A little OGIO [...]
May 5th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Tattoo Golf is a friend of Hooked On Golf Blog and The Golf Space. I’m a big fan of their “aggressive” line of golf items, from apparel to accessories. I have a ton of Tattoo Golf shirts, towels, tees and head covers. I recently reviewed the Tattoo Golf Mallet Putter Cover. [...]
Related StoresApril 28th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Summer is coming up, or at least that’s a rumor I heard here a couple of days ago during the latest snow storm. If summer does ever arrive, it may be a good idea to make sure you have enough cold beverages on the course. Many golf bags these days have a water [...]
Related StoresApril 22nd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Equipment, Golf Media from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
There have been many large golf companies jumping on the golf blogwagon. Quite frankly, most if not all of them have been failures. All they ended up being was a rehash of their current advertisements, press releases and another outlet for their corporate double talk.
FootJoy has entered the blogosphere at http://www.footjoyblog.com and I’ve [...]
April 5th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews, Miscellaneous from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I don’t know where my pop finds stuff sometimes. Here is another one for the list which he gave me as a gift. This is the Dorson Sports golf themed “Chip ‘n’ Dip” bowl. The main bowl is shaped like a golf ball and the dip/sauce bowl is shaped like a golf tee.
I [...]
March 27th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
One of my all time favorite golf companies is Tattoo Golf. Tattoo Golf makes “aggressive” golf products, most of which have the awesome skull and golf club cross bones on them.
Tattoo Golf is now branching into some new golf product categories. Add head covers to the list.
I’ve had the pleasure of using my [...]
March 13th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
There’s a big bright burning ball in the sky which I haven’t seen in a while called the Sun. I haven’t seen this bright burning ball since around last November. Lack of sunshine, combined with the 5th heaviest Winter snow total in history here, has made it difficult to get certain product reviews [...]
Related StoresMarch 10th, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
There are a million golf gadgets out there to help you improve your game, fix your slice, teach you the feel of a proper swing. Make that 1,000,001.
The $89 Duffix Swing trainer is a weighted device which attaches to just above the balance point of any of your golf clubs. You position the [...]
Related StoresMarch 2nd, 2008 — , Golf Accessories, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve been known to bust out a cigar or two on the golf course or when traveling. The biggest problem with traveling is transporting those expensive Cuban cigars without having them crushed, or having your luggage smell like cigars. I even had one time when a cologne bottle broke in my luggage and [...]
Related StoresFebruary 13th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Instruction, Golf Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Craig Johnson’s Interlink Golf Systems (IGS) is a six DVD set of golf instructional videos, drills and techniques. The system has over nine hours worth of golf instruction, which is one reason getting my review busted out took me a long time.
Great Production
Since my “other” expertise is in CD/DVD duplication and audio/visual production, the [...]
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January 27th, 2008 — Fantasy Golf, Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve just confirmed the EEZ-Read as a weekly prize sponsor! This product was one of 3 winners at the PGA Show for best of show! Only the best for HOG Space Fantasy Golf baby!
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January 25th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Miscellaneous, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Just what I need to improve my putting: The “Stripper Putter.”
Nothing like slobbering over at a set of DD’s for my preshot routine.
Is it cold in here?
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January 21st, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Miscellaneous, Site News, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
In the table below is a collection of the videos I shot at the 2008 PGA Show. Click on the titles to view each video.
EEZ-Read :: 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
A cool new green reading level by EEZ-READ. UPDATE: This product won best product of the show!
2008 PGA Show :: Frogger Brush Pro
Jeremiah talks [...]
Related StoresContinue reading → 2008 PGA Merchandise Show Video Repository
January 21st, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve reviewed the Frogger Brush Pro club brush before. The Frogger is hands down the best club brush on the market. In this video I check in with my buddy Jeremiah, president of Frogger and see what’s new.
Related StoresJanuary 21st, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Instruction from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
My pal Travis at Golden Plane has made a really cool, portable swing analysis device which allows you to see your swing plane from the golf ball’s perspective. This system is much better than using vertical mirrors or video cameras as you can make adjustments to your plane while in the actual position you’d be [...]
Related StoresContinue reading → 2008 PGA Merchandise Show :: Golden Plane
January 21st, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Dan from Sundog Eyewear tells us about some new technology and features of the Sundog sunglasses.
Related StoresJanuary 20th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
My new friend Alex has some very nice, high end golf shoes to show in this video.
Related StoresContinue reading → 2008 PGA Show Video :: Royal Albatross shoes
January 19th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Here’s a cool feature I found in a Bag Boy golf bag. It prevents the clubs from shifting and/or making noise when walking.
Related StoresContinue reading → 2008 PGA Show Video - Cool Bag Boy feature
January 18th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Media from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Wow am I tired. My knees are shot. My feet are shot. The blister on my foot I mentioned last night, burst tonight… ouch.
Today was a very long and productively enjoyable day. I shot over 110 pictures of the show which can be viewed in the Hooked On Golf Blog [...]
January 18th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Found some cool shoes from Puma. They’re sort of a 50’s retro design but the bottoms are very high tech. The bottom is lined with fiberglass and the spikes are permanent. They call the spikes “quills” and they’re aligned differently on each set of shoes depending on if you are right or [...]
Related StoresJanuary 18th, 2008 — Golf Accessories from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Robin Austin of EEZ-Read (pronounced “easy read”) shows their neat putting green level which shows the breaks of a green.
Related StoresJanuary 17th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Media, Site News from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
One last update of the daily blog for today. Final thoughts on day 1. I’m in the lobby of my hotel where the free wi-fi is. Unfortunately, there are tourists from some unknown country attempting to sing “Sweet Home Alabama” karaoke style in the bar next door….
Day one had many interesting events.
1. [...]
January 17th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Naturally my first stop on day one of the 2008 PGA Merchandise show was the OGIO booth. It’s not really a booth, it looks more like the set up for a rock concert with all the scaffolding.
In the video below OGIO’s designer shows me some of their cool new stuff for 2008.
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Related StoresJanuary 16th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Site News, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
This is an automated post.
Today I’m on the plane from the frozen tundra of Salt Lake, to the warmth of Orlando and the 2008 PGA Merchandise show. My blog is automatically posting this note while I travel.
Starting tomorrow (Thursday the 17th) I’ll be BLOGGING LIVE FROM THE PGA SHOW for three straight days. [...]
January 11th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Equipment, Golf Instruction from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’ve been video taping my swing for many years. I’ve rigged up many contraptions to get my camera set up in the best spot to tape the swing. Tripods are the best plan but hauling a big tripod to the driving range and onto the course isn’t very convenient.
The Golf Video Perch by [...]
Related StoresJanuary 9th, 2008 — Champions Tour, European Tour, Fantasy Golf, Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Hackers, LPGA Tour, Life, Miscellaneous, Nationwide Tour, PGA Tour, Pro Tips, Reviews, Site News, The Masters, Tiger Woods, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
SPECIAL SECTION!
2007 Masters Blog
Augusta & Masters Photos
2007 Masters Finish
2007 Masters Sunday Blog
Fuzzy Zoeller F-Bomb
2007 Masters Saturday
2007 Masters Sunday Pairings
Masters.org Sunday Coverage
2007 Masters Friday Carnage
2007 Masters Thursday!
Arnie starts, I cry
Mark O’Meara Wins Par 3
2007 Masters Photos!
Thurs & Fri Pairings
Palmer ceremonial starter
Phil Mickelson’s Club Setup
Vote for your favorite hole
Augusta National Score Card
Masters Blogger Leaderboard
Masters.org Tuesday
Masters [...]
January 9th, 2008 — Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Site News from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
SPECIAL SECTION!
2007 PGA Show Blog
–PHOTO GALLERY–
–SHOW VIDEOS–
Nicklaus Dual Slot Wedge
TaylorMade Burner Driver
TaylorMade MATT System
Choice Putters and plane alignment system
Line Up Pro
Short Game Challenge
PGA Show Indoor Range
Czech Cancer Survivor
$3500 Ball Marker
Green Friendly Belts
Nicklaus Golf
Tifosi Optics Video
Scheyden Eyewear Video
Ogio Shing Video
Taylormade Select Fit
Taylormade Drivers Video
Taylormade SuperQuad Driver