Funds Being Raised To Restore Bobby Jones’ Gravesite

Golfweek reports that funds are being raised to restore the final resting place of golf legend Bobby Jones.  His grave, in Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery, is next to a cemetery perimeter wall almost directly across a busy street from the fabulous Ria’s Bluebird Cafe (trust me, if you visit Jones’ grave, eat at Ria’s Bluebird). According to the article, more … More Funds Being Raised To Restore Bobby Jones’ Gravesite

NY Post Article Exposes Nike Golf Marketing Flub

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

Around The World of Golf With Scratch TV

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

NW Hickory Players Earn Some Media Buzz

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!

Paul Runyan Chats About Bobby Jones During His Masters Years

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

Louisville Unveils New Stewart-Inspired Irons

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