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77 Year Old Shoots Three Hole-In-Ones In A Month [VIDEO]

Clay Moden — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:47 +0000

One is pretty amazing in a lifetime. When you consider trying to shoot a golf ball into a small cup from over 100 yards, it is almost a miracle when the ball lands in one shot where you want it to. I only have witnessed one, and usually you know when someone else does it based on the crazy screaming from the course!

How about 2 times?

T his guy has done it THREE times in ONE MONTH!

Mothers Day Confession #1 — "Hole In One…Bathroom Window"

Clay Moden — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:14:20 +0000

The Farey’s Nursery “Mother’s Day Confession” contest has begun, and sorting through these is quite amusing! From broken furniture to pets mysteriously gone missing, we are getting some great stuff! Today’s story come to us from Al Wagner.. We read Al’s confession on the air, and he wins a gift pack from Farey’s Nursery — [...]

14-Year Old Golfer Makes The Cut At The Masters

Dale Mussen — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:47:44 +0000

An incredible story and one for the history books. He's only 14 years old and he's playing in one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Tianlang Guan of China made the cut for the Masters at Augusta Country Club in Georgia after shooting a 3 over par 75 on Friday. It means the 8th grader will play Saturday and Sunday.

Public Golf Courses + Driving Ranges in Western New York

Buffalo Staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:19:27 +0000

Even if Mother Nature didn’t get the memo yet, it’s officially springtime, Buffalo! Soon enough, these chilly, rainy days will be a thing of the past, and it will be time to dig out your golf clubs and hit the course – well, we hope so at least. When the sun decides to come out, we’ve got [...]

Golfers, Check Out Bubba Watson's Hovercraft [VIDEO]

Rob Banks — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:34:46 +0000

Technology nowadays is unreal. PGA golfer Bubba Watson, who won the Masters last year, has come up with the next big thing in golf. He came up with this idea to make some shortcuts in golf. It’s a hovercraft that is not just to transport you on the green — it can go across the [...]

Watch These People Driving Golf Carts Badly — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:00:10 +0000

[onescreen item="5051328"] There’s something about golf carts that just brings out the bad driver in all of us. Maybe it’s because the cart has no doors, which makes it feel like a toy car. And what do kids do with toys? Smash them, of course. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating [...]

Golfing Out of a Tree [VIDEO]

Josh — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:39:35 +0000

This golf shot is worth watching. Sergio Garcia was putting along in the 2013 Arnold Palmer Invitational over the weekend when one of his shots got stuck in a tree. Garcia, without hesitation, climbs the tree and hits an amazing one-handed backhand shot. You have to see it. It was on the 10th hole, par [...]

18-Foot Sinkhole Eats Golfer

Joe Student — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:31:26 +0000

After decades of suffering abuse at the hands of humans, the Earth is apparently fighting back, and it’s starting with the golfers. Golfers Mark Mihal and Mike Peters took advantage of a nice late winter day by playing the course at Waterloo, Ill., last Friday. Peters had his back turned to prepare a second shot [...]

The New York Conservation Officers Association Raises Almost $20,000 For The Hunt Of A Lifetime Foundation

John La Mond — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:00:57 +0000

The New York Conservation Officers Association held a charity golf tournament on Monday, July 9th at the Byrncliff Country Club in Varysburg, NY. About 200 people participated in this charity fundraiser. According to Department of Environmental Conservation Officer Robert J. Peinkofer, almost $20,000 was raised to benefit the Hunt Of A Lifetime Foundation, which provides [...]

The Golf War? [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:31:39 +0000

I will admit, I am not a golfer. I tried, and I am just not good. I did however enjoy driving the cart...until fellow golfers started yelling at me. Hey, it was my first time on the links. How was I to know you weren't supposed to drive on the green! However, I am interested in giving it another try...as long as I can be a part of this "platoon" you'll see in this hilarious and well-done Youtube video.

If You Have Ever Played The Game Of Golf, This Video Will Humble You [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:24 +0000

It takes a very special person to be able to turn a horrible situation into a positive one. Manuel De Los Santos is one of those people. He is an incredible inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity. He grew up in the Dominican Republic with the dream of being a professional baseball player. That [...]

George Strait Proud Owner of Golf Course

Heather Young — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:12:39 +0000

George Strait, an avid lover of golf, is proud owner of a golf course in his home state of Texas. In April, Strait and partner Tom Cusick bought Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center located in San Marcos, Texas. According to The Boot, The King of Country stated “We were thrilled to officially unveil the [...]

Arnold Palmer Hits 20th Hole In One!

Clay Moden — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:01:10 +0000

I have only seen it happen a couple of times. Trust me it wasn’t mine. A hole in one is something that everybody that golfs dreams of doing. Especially in front of a large group of witnesses!Last week, Arnold Palmer hit his 20th!! That’s incredible! After my friend Pat hit one at the Lancaster Country [...]

Golfer Rory McIlroy Has Found A New Love

John La Mond — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:00:03 +0000

Last week I blogged about U.S. Open Champion Rory McIlroy getting back together with long-time girlfriend Holly Sweeney. McIlroy had broken up with Holly before the start of golf season to focus on his game. After winning the U.S. Open, it looked like Rory had won back the heart of Holly Sweeney. Maybe I spoke [...]

Golfer Rory McIlroy Finally Gets His Girlfriend Back [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:36 +0000

They always say you don't appreciate what you have until you lose it. Golfer Rory McIlroy knows that feeling all too well. McIlroy broke up with his girlfriend Holly Sweeney before the start of the 2011 season so he could concentrate more on his golf game. I guess the decision was a smart one because Rory won the U.S. Open by 8 strokes last month at Congressional.

Do You Care What Tiger Woods Has To Say?

Clay Moden — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:25:05 +0000

Here we go again. The sports world is “on pins and needles” waiting to hear what Tiger Woods has to say. I think it is getting a bit old. Useless news conferences that basically give us zero information. My guess is that we can expect pretty much the same from Tiger Woods. According to Yahoo [...]

Clay Moden Demonstrates His Golfing Skills [VIDEO]

Staff — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:00:27 +0000

Clay Moden was invited out to Arrowhead Golf Club in Akron, N.Y. the other day to play some golf. What a beautiful course it is. Lots of wide open spaces, long par 5 holes, some challenging par 3's, and one of the most beautiful club houses in all of New York State.

George Brings His Golf Game Strait To You!

Pete Hausmann — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:28:30 +0000

When he’s not on the road or in the recording studio, you can usually find George Strait on the golf course. Now, he won’t have to pay those pesky greens fees when he decides to pack up his irons to take a few swings. According to The Boot, George has purchased the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and [...]

Rory McIlroy Remains on Top At The Masters

WYRK Staff — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:22:38 +0000

21-year-old Irishman Rory McIlroy put in a workman like 70 to remain on top of the leaderboard at Augusta for the third straight day. McIlory’s 12-under total score puts him four shots clear of K.C. Choi, Jason Day, Angel Cabrera and Charl Schwartlez, who are all tied for second place. Cabrera, the 2009 Masters winner, [...]

Embarassing Moment For Golfer Aaron Baddeley

John La Mond — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:00:01 +0000

One of the rules in the game of golf is to hit the ball where it lies. But what do you do when your ball lands in a woman's lap? Yahoo.com sports