If you think Patrick Reed is the only person in golf who plays a bit loose with the rules, look around you. You might just end up playing with one of these characters some day in the near future: Winter Rules Guy It’s a scorching, humid day in August in Florida and this guy...
Good and Bad Golf Announcers, Analysts and Commentators
From the bland and downright annoying to informative and fun, golf’s on air personalities entertain and sometimes irritate viewers. Here’s a review of the best and worst of golf’s more notable announcers, analysts and commentators: (Listed alphabetically) Paul Azinger (NBC) “The Zinger” is opinionated and he draws his opinions, analysis and assumptions from...
10 Absolutely Stupid Golf Fashions
1. Long Sleeve Dress Shirts Lately, Phil Mickelson has been wearing these at tournaments. He looks like a rules official or some bored office worker that wants to pull off a quick nine after a long day toiling away in a cublicle. Even Phil the Thrill can’t pull this look off, so puh-leeze,...
Product Review: Square Strike Wedge
You would think someone named “The Guru” would be a fairly good stick, right? Well, I’m not. I’m just another struggling mid-handicapper that’s hit a pool screen or two and chipped more thin and fat shots than I can count. My long game is pretty consistent, but from 15 or 40 yards away from...
10 Most Ridiculous Golf Course Antics
It’s part of the Guru’s job description to play lots of golf courses. I’ve been lucky to play everything from high-end Top 100 courses to no frills munis and nine-hole layouts. Believe me, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Some golf courses just don’t get it. Here are 10 of the...