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MYSTIC DUNES RESORT GOLF CLUB TIMESHARE

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HOG world tour heading to PGA Expo in Vegas today

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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HOG and The Golf Space booked for Fall PGA Show

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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Cleaning Your Golf Clubs

I have built a love for my golf clubs that only a golfer could and most people that don’t would probably say we’re all silly but after all for the amount of money we pay for golf clubs in our life time and for what they do for us, they need a bit of tender [...]

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How to Pick the Right Golf Clubs

If you are new to this sport, or ready to take it to the next level, club selection has a lot to do with how well you will end up playing. While there is no substitution for technique and skill, having the right kind of golf clubs can have a big impact on your overall [...]

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Golf Clubs on Board

After a whirlwind road trip, I’m back home in time to celebrate Independence Day locally. We drove a total of 2200 miles and arrived home yesterday afternoon and unloaded the filthy vehicle.
When we were planning the trip, we had concerns about fitting everything in the car. We folded down the rear row of seats to [...]

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How Used Golf Clubs Can Be Of Value To You

If you are a golfer who is just beginning to learn the game of golf, you can save a great deal of money and find beneficial value in trying out a few sets of used golf clubs.
If you’ve just started playing and you are trying your knack at this exciting game, you more than likely [...]

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Shaftix Shaft Wraps

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: [...]

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MacGregor MT 3-Wood Review

One of the clubs I don’t switch very often in my bag is my 3-wood. It’s difficult to find 3-woods which work well with my “granny over the top jerky off plane epileptic seizure on crack makes Jim Furyk’s swing look on plane and makes Charles Barkley look like a scratch golfer” swing. So I [...]

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First look at the new Bobby Jones wedges and Bobby Jones Driver!

Oh boy. Look what’s in my bag now!

I didn’t hit the driver well the first few swings yesterday because I was swinging out of my shorts. When I finally calmed down and put some good swings on the thing I blasted it over 310 yards three times. I had pitching wedge and [...]

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The Best Club Choice For Beginner Golfers

New golfers have a hard time knowing what clubs to have in their bags each time they go out on the course. I think a lot of the time it’s less about what clubs are actually in the bag and more about what clubs a new golfer is most comfortable with using.
High irons are probably [...]

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Bobby Jones now selling Pelz/Ortiz wedges

One of my favorite companies, Bobby Jones, has announced that their new series of wedges is now available for purchase. Check out my interview in the video below where my buddy Jesse Ortiz tells me about these wedges he worked on along with Dave Pelz.

Bobby Jones’ Press Release

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Sonartec out of business

Sonartec, one of the pioneers of hybrids, is gonzo. Their doors are shut. I haven’t seen any press releases yet, but they’re done. Their booth at this year’s PGA Show was pretty sad.
Too bad. This company had a ton of potential. I own a Sonartec 19 degree hybrid. I [...]

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Simple Advice When Buying A New Putter

Buying golf clubs is generally a very intimidating experience. There’s so much to choose from and that’s especially true when it comes to putters. You have different lengths, different heads and different grips. It’s a madhouse.
The thing to keep in mind when buying a new putter is to remember you’ll be using it more than [...]

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MacGregor MT Irons Review

After a “recapitalization” at the end of 2007, MacGregor Golf has a whole new line of clubs for 2008. The “MACTEC” line is now replaced by the “MT” line. In the near future I’ll be reviewing numerous MacGregor Golf products, from the MT line to the Face-Off putter by Bobby Grace.
MacGregor MT Irons
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I’m Not A Fan Of Long Putters

A lot of golfers are using long putters more and more it seems. Personally, I’m just not a big fan of these longer putters but plenty of people would disagree with me.
The argument for using one of these non-traditional putters is that they allow you to create a more natural, pendulum-like stroke when you’re on [...]

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HOG Jesse Ortiz videos now on the Bobby Jones web site!

Speaking of my golf videos…
I’m happy to say that my two video features with master club maker Jesse Ortiz can be found on the Bobby Jones Golf web site!
The first video (below), featuring the new Bobby Jones driver can be found here.

The second video (below), covers the new wedges which are a collaboration between Jesse [...]

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First look at the TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Putter

JB Holmes hadn’t been putting terribly well until last week at the FBR Open in Phoenix. As you may recall, JB made some clutch putts to get himself into the playoff with Phil Mickelson which he won. The announcers mentioned his improved putting after he’d put the new TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider in [...]

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The Decapitated Driver

This is a true story.
For a long time I could never hit a driver very well. I struggled making contact with every type and brand of driver I could find. There have only been two clubs in my whole life that I was good with.
My first driver and I had a tumultuous relationship. We never [...]

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Choosing The Right Golf Club

I’m going to occasionally write posts with very basic tips for beginner golfers. I’ve received some feedback from visitors asking for more entry-level stuff so I thought I’d oblige and write more about golf basics.
Today I want to talk about club selection. I think a lot of beginners probably struggle with choosing which club to [...]

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Ridiculous items from the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show

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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The first look at interchangeable shafts? I don’t think so.

One of the buzzes from the recent PGA Show was the new interchangeable shafts and heads. Many sites are quoting the “first look at interchangeable shafts and heads” with articles about the Callaway i-Mix and Nickent Evolver 4DX.
While this is a valid buzz in golf, I’m going to have to poopoo sites claiming the [...]

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2008 PGA Merchandise Show Video Repository

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 [...]

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2008 PGA Show Video :: Accu Length Adjustable Length Junior Clubs

Accu Length is taking advantage of the new USGA ruling allowing adjustable clubs. Now you can buy a junior club set and lengthen the clubs as your junior grows. This is better than having to buy a new set of clubs every time the player outgrows the current one.

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2008 PGA Show Video - Cool Bag Boy feature

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.

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2008 PGA Show :: Jesse Ortiz driver video

In this video below, Bobby Jones Golf’s Jesse Ortiz talks about the unique triangular shape and unique design of his new driver. This driver was first seen at the 2008 PGA Show and will be available in roughly March of 2008.
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2008 PGA Show :: Jesse Ortiz talks about new wedges

Below is a video of my friend Jesse Ortiz, designer for Bobby Jones golf. Having now met Jesse in person I can see why he’s so successful. He’s not only brilliant in design and physics, he’s passionate about how that relates to golf and aesthetics.
A great quote from Jesse: “It’s against my religion [...]

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2008 PGA Show :: Day 2 recap

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 [...]

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2008 PGA Show :: Ontic Golf

Bernie from Ontic Golf shows their lie adjustable putter system.

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11:40pm Day 1 Recap

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. [...]

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2008 PGA Show :: Met Jesse Ortiz

I have some AWESOME video of my new pal Jesse Ortiz coming but for now here are a couple of pictures. One is of us and the other of Jesse’s new driver which will be out soon.

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Nicklaus Golf :: 2008 PGA Merchandise Show

Nicklaus Golf has some very cool new gear for 2008, including new irons, hybrids, fairway woods and drivers.
In the video below, Nicklaus Golf designer Clay Long shows off some of their new clubs for 2008.

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Headed off to the 2008 PGA Show

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. [...]

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2007 Masters Time Capsule

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 [...]

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2007 PGA Show Time Capsule

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

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Bobby Jones Golf to provide first place prize for HOG Space fantasy golf!

My pal Jesse Ortiz, club designer for Bobby Jones, has approved the FIRST PLACE prize package for HOG SPACE FANTASY GOLF as follows:
Three Bobby Jones Clubs:
1. Bobby Jones Driver (not released yet)
2. Bobby Jones Fairway Wood (not released yet)
3. Bobby Jones Hybrid
Many thanks to Jesse and our friends at Bobby Jones Golf for these great [...]

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2007 HOG Time Capsule

Today is the last day of 2007. I’m going through the year’s posts and highlighting by month, some of the best subjects of the year.
January 2007
January 2007 saw me at my first PGA Merchandise Show and I got a ton of hits, comments and thousands of video views of my interviews. I even [...]

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