The NY Post recently ran an interesting article on why Nike really failed in the golf equipment business – “Equipment failure exposes Nike’s absurd Tiger Woods lie“. Surprise, it has a lot to do with Tiger Woods and overestimating the trend-consciousness of golfers. I don’t think it’s 100% accurate, but it’s a good read anyway. Here’s my … More NY Post Article Exposes Nike Golf Marketing Flub
Oh my gosh! The Society of Hickory Golfers — your international organization for all things hickory golf and related — has introduced a brand, spanking new website! It’s clean and modern and looks great on your iPhone. For those of you who’ve never visited before, the URL is hickorygolfers.com. Cruise around and see what’s new. As before, … More SOHG Unveils New Website!
The internet is such a weird and wonderful place. You never know what’s going to land on your screen next. Today, I was introduced to Scratch TV and their web-series “Adventures In Golf.” In the show, “documentary filmmaker Erik Anders Lang takes viewers on a tour around the globe searching for the craziest, most intriguing stories … More Around The World of Golf With Scratch TV
UPDATE: Word from a player at the event says Bubby Watson never showed up at the National Hickory Championship, however, Lee Trevino did make an appearance at the Awards Lunch. Bubba Watson, yes that Bubba Watson, he of PGA fame, almost definitely plans to play the 2016 National Hickory Championship at Oakhurst Links June 9 – … More Bubba Watson To Go Gutty At Oakhurst
Fansided, an online sports magazine, recently published a pretty decent article about hickory golf. It focuses a lot on Marty Joy and the Belvedere Hickory Open, as author Pete Kelbel is from those parts. Kelbel has even purchased a set of hickory clubs (shown below), which he discusses. Good for him! It’s a decent read, even though Kelbel … More Fansided Article On Hickory Golf
The Register-Guard of Eugene, Oregon, wrote a nice piece about an about the upcoming 2nd Annual Northwest Hickory Championships, by the Northwest Hickory Players. It’s a far better-than-average overview of hickory in the upper left corner of the US and it includes several good pictures of our always well-dressed friend Rob Birman (below), among others. Enjoy!
Although much is known about Bobby Jones’ life and career leading up to his retirement in 1930, his experiences as a player in 11 Masters tournaments has largely remained a mystery. Rarely competing after he officially stepped down, Jones played in almost every Masters from 1934 to 1948, his best finish a tie for 13th … More Paul Runyan Chats About Bobby Jones During His Masters Years
Mike Just of Louisville Golf recently sent out an email announcing the company’s much-anticipated Tom Stewart Heavy Sole model irons. The entire collection is flanged and like Louisville’s recent Precision irons, the standard 7-club set is numbered 2 through 8. But (and this is a big BUT), this collection also offers an optional #1 Driving Iron (something I’ve requested for a … More Louisville Unveils New Stewart-Inspired Irons
Lionel Freedman, founder of the World Hickory Open and World’s Most Interesting Man connected with the players at the 2016 International Hickory Cup via Facebook Video, as he was unable to travel due to heath issues. Lionel received the Mike Brown Award from the SOHG and his acceptance speech was captured below. For the full story of the 2016 International Hickory … More Lionel Freedman Says Thanks from England
PGA.com has posted a nice article about some tour pros hitting “vintage” clubs at the Northern Trust to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the event. These vintage clubs range from true hickory-shafted woods through early metal woods from the 1990s (ancient stuff when you’re 22, huh?). A video is included, the best part of which is … More PGA Tour Players Hit Vintage Clubs at Northern Trust
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