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13 year old son breaks the Fat Bastard

My strange day continues… So my son Michael is growing, fast. He’s 13 and almost as tall as me. But I always let him know I’m much better looking than he is…. Today was time to take his golf training…

TaylorMade r9 and Nike STR8-FIT driver comparison

I got an email from Nike a few weeks back asking if I’d be willing to do an unbiased comparison between their adjustable driver, the STR8-FIT, and the TaylorMade r9. I thought that sounded like fun so I agreed to…

1st impressions of the Nike STR8-FIT driver

On the 1st tee today I pulled the shrink wrap off my new Nike STR8-FIT driver. I spent the evening last night reading the manual. Never read an owner’s manual for a driver before. Never even seen one. My conclusion…

Golfsmith acquired MacGregor

About a week ago MacGregor golf was bought by Golfsmith. I’ve got two sets of MacGregor irons, a MacGregor 3-wood and two Bobby Grace / MacGregor putters. Or is it three? Can’t even remember. Another “classic” line like Ben Hogan…

Greg Norman becomes TaylorMade Tour Staff Player

This isn’t an April fool’s joke. Greg Norman has inked a deal with TaylorMade. The Shark will play the TP Red golf ball (which he played in that great performance at the (British) Open last year, TaylorMade golf clubs, TM…