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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…

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Old Tom Morris

Thanks to my friend John Boyne, a caddy at St. Andrews, for submitting this neat article on the 100 year anniversary of the death of Old Tom Morris. ~Tony Old Tom Morris is attributed with being the founder of modern…

Category: Golf Courses, Life

Rendering of how the power company is going to ruin #1 at my home course

My home course, River Oaks, is in for some changes in a year or so… Check out this beautiful mock-up of what #1 fairway will look like when the power company adds a freaking 120 foot pole in the middle…

Category: Golf Courses, Life, Miscellaneous

Terrible news. My home course is in trouble.

I went to the “open house” with the power company to see what was up with the impending power line additions. The power company officials had all their ducks in a row, and had well scripted and polished replies for…

Category: Golf Courses, Life, Miscellaneous

Calling all Salt Lake locals. Utah Power intends to destroy River Oaks Golf Course

I was concerned yesterday when my friend who is the director of golf at my home course was in a very depressed mood. Now I know why… Any locals to the Salt Lake or Sandy cities here in Utah should…