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| Summer Getaway Deal at Naples Beach Resort |
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| May 01, 2009 |
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Naples is Florida's former sleepy fishing village that is the states southernmost community on the west coast mainland. It is no longer a sleepy little town, but it does have some old-time charm left away from the urban sprawl around I-75.... more |
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| May is Florida Golf Month |
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| April 28, 2009 |
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Spring in 2009 has been wonderful with the cool evenings and mornings lingering much longer than normal. The end of April usually means the beginning of summer for Floridians even if the summer solstice is more than a month away.
The heat and humidity may be on the rise, but golf in May brings courses with less crowds and the resulting reduced greens fees.... more |
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| PLAYERS Championship the Next 'Major' |
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| April 16, 2009 |
This year's golf season is in full swing with the completion of 2009's first major in Augusta. Angel Cabrera donned the coveted green jacket for his playoff win over Chad Campbell and Kenny Perry. The event was stellar television viewing as Tiger and Phil erupted for many birdies and eagles an hour or so ahead of the final pairing.... more |
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| Goodes Makes Good |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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The Champions Tour is a career mulligan for PGA Tour pros who have reached the age of 50. Nearly all of the stars from days gone by now ply their trade on shorter courses for smaller purses. The competition is still top notch even if the competitors are greying at the temples.... more |
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| Deal at Victoria Hills During Week of Daytona 500 |
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| February 11, 2009 |
Victoria Hills Golf Club is offering a $50 per person anytime rate this week in conjunction with the nearby Daytona 500. You need not be a NASCAR fan to enjoy this ride.
Located in nearby DeLand, Victoria Hills is a challenging Ron Garl design with some nice elevation changes and plenty of bunkers.... more |
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| Junior Golf Camp Registration |
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| February 08, 2009 |
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It's that time of year again! Now is the best time to begin researcing your choices for junior golf camps.
There's a chance that there are some very fine junior camps conducted by certified PGA Professionals close to your home. There are also some excellent choices that involve overnight stays.... more |
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| Allianz Championship Kicks Off Florida Swing |
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| February 06, 2009 |
The Champions Tour kicks off the annual migration of the professional golf tours to Florida. This migration is later than the migration of our feathered friends, but the arrival is met with as much fervor by golfers as the ornithologists as it signals that birdies will be flying all over Florida for the next six weeks.
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| IMAX and Golf: A Great Combination |
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| February 04, 2009 |
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The World Golf Village is a great place for golfers to play terrific courses and to witness the archived history of this wonderful game. The Hall of Fame is something every golfer should visit at least once. See more at ... more |
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| Alexis Thompson at It Again |
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| January 30, 2009 |
Coral Springs teenager, Alexis Thompson has added the Doherty Cup to her ever growing trophy case. It seems it does not matter if it is stroke play or match play this kid just dominates her opponents. Fresh off her 13 shot win at the sally in Ormond Beach, Alexis is proving to be a great player -- not just a great junior player.... more |
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| Golfing in Tampa Bay |
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| January 26, 2009 |
In recent blog posts I wrote about many of the celebrity golf outings being held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLIII. Those events will raise money for some very worthy causes and are sure to be a blast. But what if you are Tampa and are just looking for a game? Here's a list to peruse when selecting a Tampa Bay area course.... more |
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| 54th Annual Harder Hall Invitational |
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| January 11, 2009 |
For 54 years now some of the best female amateurs in the game have converged on the central Florida town of Sebring for a week of competition and camaraderie in the ... more |
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| More SuperBowl golf |
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| January 05, 2009 |
In keeping with a previous blog post I am updating the golf events planned around the Super Bowl to be played in Tampa on Feb. 1.
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| Golfest 2009 |
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| December 30, 2008 |
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Want to attend the largest golf demo day ever?
Well Golfweek's Golfest ... more |
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| Gainesville Golf |
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| December 28, 2008 |
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The NCAA National Championship in football will once again feature a team from Florida. This year's entry is the Gators from the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
By now, we all know Gainesville has great football and basketball teams -- but did you know the area also has some good golf in the rolling hills at and surrounding the UF campus? Here are a few places to perfect your swing:
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| Paula Creamer's Celebrity Weekend |
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| December 22, 2008 |
LPGA Tour star Paula Creamer is hosting her 3rd annual celebrity weekend Jan. 9-11, 2009. This is sure to be a fun weekend with golf, tennis and food being the main focus of the fun -- and the ... more |
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| Super Bowl XLIII Golf Events |
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| December 19, 2008 |
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Tampa will host to this years' Super Bowl: On Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, the winners of the AFC and NFC championship games will meet to determine this years world champion.
The Super Bowl always attracts celebrities, and many who play golf.... more |
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| NFPGA 2008 Club Pro Championship |
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| November 12, 2008 |
PGA Club Professionals from all over North Florida competed for the right to play in the 2009 National Club Pro at Innisbrook's Island course. ... more |
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| 2008 World Golf Hall of Fame Inductees |
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| November 11, 2008 |
Last night the World Golf Hall of Fame located in St. Augustine, Florida inducted the class of 2008.
The inductees were:
Sir Bob Charles from New Zealand who is still making cuts on the European Tour in his 70's!!
Carole Semple Thompson the most decorated female amateur of our time.... more |
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| Pine Barrens Earns Its Worthy Ranking |
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| October 19, 2008 |
I had the chance to play Pine Valley last week. Yes, that Pine Valley -- one of the the top-ranked courses in the world.
For a golf course changed very little since it's inception in 1918, this was one stern test.... more |
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| PGA TOUR'a Fall Finish |
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| September 30, 2008 |
| The 2008 PGA TOUR season is coming to an end. For most golf fans the beginning of football season means the end of the golf season. With Tiger Woods rehabbing an ACL repair and the top players looking for some time off after the FedEx Cup most people think the golf season is over.... more |
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| PGA Golf CLub Ryder Cup Special |
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| September 21, 2008 |
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Congratulations to the American Team
Their 16 1/2 points means that you will save $16.50 when you ask for the Ryder Cup Weekend Special at the PGA Golf Club. The final rates to you will be: $18.... more |
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| FSGA Mid Senior Four-Ball |
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| September 16, 2008 |
The best amateurs in the state over the age of 40 recently competed in separate yet concurrent better ball events. The FSGA divided the state into north and south boundaries to conduct this competition.
The North Mid Senior Four-Ball was contested at Amelia River Golf Club.... more |
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| Ryder Cup style golf |
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| September 15, 2008 |
Looking to mix up your Saturday morning golf game? Try playing Foursomes as an alternative to the usual Fourball match play conducted each weekend all over the country.
Most golfers are familiar with the Fourball format pitting one 2 person team against another 2 person team in best ball match play. This is by far the most popular form of competition and lends itself well to wagering.... more |
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| Tailgating at the Links |
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| September 04, 2008 |
The 2008 college football season is here. I can't think of a better way to begin a football Saturday than to secure a tee time in the town your team is playing in before heading over to the stadium.
This Saturday, the Florida Gators are hosting the Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville, with kick off slated for 8:00 pm.... more |
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| South Florida Section PGA Championship |
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| September 01, 2008 |
The South Florida Section of the PGA conducted their Section Championship August 25-28 at The Breakers in West Palm Beach.
Alan Morin an assistant golf professional at the Falls Country Club near Lake Worth was victorious. Alan is not new to the winners circle in South Florida, as he won this event in 2002 and has consistently played well in Section and National events for many years.... more |
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| North Florida's Club Pro Championship |
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| September 01, 2008 |
Florida's PGA Professionals have recently concluded their Section championships. Florida is basically divided into two major sections, the North and South Florida sections, which are two of the largest in the country.
The North Florida Section's championship was conducted August 25-28 at ... more |
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| Super Bowl XLII Golf |
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| August 19, 2008 |
| Super Bowl XLII will be played in Tampa on February 1, 2009. There are many activities leading up to the big game even if you are unable to score some tickets. Playing in celebrity golf tournaments enables you to rub elbows with some stars while benefiting worthwhile charities.... more |
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| Florida Ryder Cup Ties |
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| August 11, 2008 |
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| With the world's #1 golfer Tiger Woods, from Windemere, sidelined by a repaired ACL, Padraig Harrington won his second major in a row. With a determination to rival that of Tiger's, Padraig shot 32 on the incoming nine during the final round to overtake Sergio Garcia. After severe weather postponed most of Saturday's round until Sunday, the leaders were forced to play as many as 36 holes on Sunday.... more |
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| Orlando 4-H Foundation Golf Tournament |
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| August 05, 2008 |
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| If you are an Orlando resident or visitor looking to play tournament golf at Disney, Monday August 11th is your date. Play where the PGA TOUR plays in a charitable effort benefiting Florida's youth.... more |
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| Blast from the Past |
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| July 29, 2008 |
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| Florida is home to many PGA Tour professionals including the currently disabled #1 Tiger Woods as well as former #1 Greg Norman. Greg's fine play the past two weeks in the British Open and the Senior British Open did not result in a victory but sure brought Greg back into the limelight. The Shark has spent most of the past decade involved in off the course business activities so his resurgence caught many of us by surprise.... more |
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| Patriot Golf Day |
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| July 27, 2008 |
| Over Labor Day weekend at the end of August, take a moment while you golf to donate to a very worthwhile cause. Many courses are collecting an additional dollar when you register to be donated to ... more |
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| ClubCorp Charity Classic |
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| July 21, 2008 |
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| ClubCorp is the worlds largest owner of private country clubs. In September, each and every club is going to be opened to the public for the ... more |
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| Golf Course Ratings Defined |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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A golf courses rating is a way to measure its difficulty against other rated courses for the purpose of providing a uniform standard to compute USGA handicap indexes.
The Florida State Golf Association provides this service for free to its member clubs and for a nominal fee to clubs within the state that are not members.
There are many factors to consider when rating a course with overall yardage the single biggest contributing factor.... more |
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| Florida State Golf Association Men's Amateur |
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| July 15, 2008 |
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| The Florida State Golf Association is a largely volunteer based organization designed to preserve and protect the game of golf. This non profit which began in 1913 is currently headquartered in Tampa.... more |
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