June 27th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
John Daly Tee Shot Off Beer Can
I had to post this video. Looks like John Daly is finally turning his life and game around as he successfully hits his drive off Kid Rock’s beer can. I guess this is impressive. Take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDqbfXj_Wp0
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Related StoresJune 18th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Golf Channel is reporting that Woods has a stress fracture in addition to torn ligaments in his knee, and that the combination of injuries is so severe that he will need season-ending surgery.See story
Reported by Michael David Smith - AOL Fanhouse Sportsblog
May 6th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Who is Anthony Kim
I turn on the Wachovia Championship this weekend and to my surprise I find a young 22 year old with a significant lead. It was pure dominance in an almost Tiger Woods like way. I’ve heard of this kid from time to time, but when I watched him play this weekend I [...]
May 6th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
ESPN.com news services
Tiger Woods says his left knee is “right on schedule” for recovery in time for the U.S. Open in June, if not sooner.
Woods underwent arthroscopic surgery on April 15. He underwent a two-week check-up earlier this week in Utah and told Golf Digest.com: “It went great. Everything is right on schedule.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3376798
Continue reading → Woods’ knee checks out fine two weeks after surgery
April 11th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Just had to share this because it’s very nice if you can’t get near a TV for The Masters the next few days. If you simply go to http://www.masters.org/en_US/index.html and click on the image that says “Amen Corner Live” you can watch the 3 holes in wide screen from your computer. It’s fairly clear and totally worth [...]
Related StoresApril 10th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Golfers are AthletesSitting here watching the NCAA tournament final between Memphis and Kansas got me thinking how incredibly talented and athletic you have to be to play at this level of college basketball. Many of us have played pick up games, or are involved in basketball leagues. The majority of us however have never experienced [...]
Related StoresMarch 30th, 2008 — , Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Tiger Woods has been on an unbelievable streak lately. You could actually claim that he has been on a winning streak his whole life. Tiger now in his early thirties is probably playing better than ever. His swing is tight and his focus has only gotten stronger. Not only does he have the most natural [...]
Related StoresAugust 10th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Can PGA players afford to be out of shape?
With John Daly in the lead at the PGA Championship this week I immediately got to thinking do PGA players have to be in shape? I have to say I’m a believer in physical fitness and golf working hand in hand. However I’m staring to question the [...]
Continue reading → Can PGA players afford to be out of shape?
July 27th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Read why Golf ball manufacturer Titleist fails to find the fairway with SMO campaign to promote its NXT series of golf balls.
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July 26th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Interview with the champion Padraig Harrington. I thought this would be a nice follow-up to our recent posts on the Open Championship. Take a look and let us know your thoughts when you get a chance.
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July 24th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Padraig Harrington proves you can win and be a nice guy
Nick Faldo made a comment over this past weekends British Open broadcast that European golfer personalities aren’t strong enough to win majors. He continued to say there is a lack of competitive edge amongst the Europeans, and that they are simply to chummy with each [...]
Continue reading → Padraig Harrington proves you can win and be a nice guy
July 23rd, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Mixed feelings over Padraig Harrington’s British Open Win
Watching this past weekends British Open I actually started to feel emotional watching Padraig Harrington talk about how hard he worked to win. It was kind of odd because it hit me suddenly, and I certainly did not expect it. Maybe it’s because I’ve met him in the [...]
Continue reading → Mixed feelings over Padraig Harrington’s British Open Win
July 20th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Tiger Woods caught on film this morning using profane language once again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM_miKgHuBo
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July 18th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Pro Gary Player said Wednesday he knows of at least one golfer who has used steroids, and he urged golf organizations to move quickly toward a random drug-testing plan. “We’re dreaming if we think it’s not going to come into golf,” Player said.
See the story we published last month on this exact subject: http://www.roaminggolfer.com/sportsbeat/?p=19
What do [...]
July 18th, 2007 — Golf Tips, Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Scotland’s next two British Opens will come at Carnoustie (2007) and Turnberry (2009). They’re both multi-course facilities with luxury accommodations, but aside from that, the two have little in common for the regular amateur.
Some great information on the upcoming Open course comparisons. Read the blog post on “American vs. European golf which is better?” as [...]
Continue reading → Turnberry and Carnoustie podcast: two British Open hosts a world apart
July 18th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
European golf vs. American golf, which is better?
This weeks British Open sparked an interesting debate amongst the staff here at Roaming Golfer. Which kind of golf is better or more appealing to people, British or American style? This has a lot to do with the the type of actual course played than the way they [...]
July 17th, 2007 — Golf Tips, Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Tiger Woods’ Golf Workout Program
By Jason Krantz
I was at the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah and had the chance to watch the final Sunday parings of the day tee off. When Tiger Woods came onto the tee the applause was nearly deafening. It gave me goose bumps just being a part of what I (and [...]
July 9th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
LPGA tour most interesting female sport
The LPGA tour is without a doubt the most interesting female sport today. Take a look at some of the other options and tell us if you agree. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, and many others are out there to make some good comparisons. After the recent women’s US Open [...]
July 7th, 2007 — Golf Tips, Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Become a professional golfer
How to become involved in professional golf. If your on this site you most likely have some kind of interest in golf or sports in general. Using that obvious assumption it can also be assumed that it might be of interest for you to find out some different ways to make a [...]
July 6th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Phil Mickelson career recovery
Granted Phil Mickelson has been recovering from a wrist injury, and is trying to prepare himself for the British Open. Mickelson still doesn’t look like himself after last years meltdown at Winged Foot. I was at the Open last year and witnessed the disaster first hand. The first thing that came to [...]
July 6th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Senior Tour golf appeal
The Senior Tour has been around for quite sometime now, currently known as the Champions Tour. It’s been called a few different things, but generally to most it’s known as the Senior Tour. It’s something you hear guys talk about when they’ve past their prime and don’t think the PGA Tour is [...]
July 4th, 2007 — Golf Topics from admin @ Roaming Golfer - Sports Beat
Tiger Woods weight training
Tiger Woods fitness and weight training regimen has started to be noticed by athletes around the globe. The training regimen is truly second to none. That says a lot considering that he is a golfer and golfers simply aren’t seen as the weight training type. In fact for most people golf [...]