My buddies at Bridgestone Golf were doing some cool stuff at this year’s PGA Show. They had live webcams all over their booth, showing the action, the golf stars stopping by and the live ball fittings etc. But where was all that live digital media being collected and distributed to cyberspace? Check out my quick video below.
Now that my arm is in a sling, I’m sitting here on my couch looking out the window at the green grass wishing I could play golf. Normally the local courses would be closed right now, but we’ve had some warm weather and they’re open. I guess the closest I can get mentally to playing, is reliving a great round of golf I had a few weeks ago. That round featured the Bridgestone xFIXx golf ball.
About the xFIXx
The Bridgestone xFIXx ball is designed for “recreational golfers.” My interpretation of that is a golfer who plays occasionally and is about an 18 handicap. So perhaps it isn’t the best ball for me, a low handicap who plays 100+ times per year. Or is it?
Congratulations to Jim Furyk, winner of the PGA Tour player of the year. Well done. Bravo! Bravo! I predicted Jim would be the man a while back. Isn’t it great that you can make predictions, but only brag when they’re right?
Kuchar wins Vardon and Palmer awards
My friends at Bridgestone Golf must be very excited. Their man Matt Kuchar won the Vardon Trophy (for lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour) and also the Arnold Palmer Trophy (winning the most money at $4.1 million, on the PGA Tour).
Matt Kuchar must be feeling the mojo of having me stand three feet behind him at the Tuesday Masters practice round on #15. That’s why he played so well from that point on. He had HOG mojo. I’ll take the credit.
Speaking of awards, give the Byron Nelson to Freddie Couples
Speaking of awards, another notch in Bridgestone’s cap is credited for Fred Couples, who won the Byron Nelson award. That award is for the lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Freddie shattered the old scoring record of 68.58 by averaging an amazing 67.97. It must have been the shoes.
Bridgestone Golf fans can help them test out a new phone process where you can call in for advice on ball and club fitting. From the Bridgestone facebook page:
We need your help testing a new option we’re adding to our B-Fit line of services. We have a live, expert technician standing by right now to accept phone inquiries about what ball and/or club will work best for your game. Please test Elliot and feed back! 404 549 4233.
Please Bridgestone… Just tell me this isn’t outsourced to India!
I’ve played 2-3 rounds now with the new Bridgestone B330-RXS. It has been a while since I’ve had an RX in play and I’d forgotten how damn long these things are, even on a day like the first one when it was very cold.
The RXS’ compression level is perfect for my granny swing and the slower club head speed said granny swing generates.
I’ll be doing a full review on the RXS as soon as I have enough rounds under my belt for a full evaluation.
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Furky wins PGA Tour POY
Kuchar wins Vardon and Palmer awards
Speaking of awards, give the Byron Nelson to Freddie Couples
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