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Michael Whan is the Best Administrator in All of Professional Sports
When Michael Whan accepted the job as LPGA Tour Commissioner in 2010, he had a tough task in front of him. The women’s tour was down to only 23 events, attendance was poor and there was very little television exposure. With no exposure, deep-pocket sponsors were unwilling to provide the funding necessary for adequate prize […]
Let’s Get Back to (Golf) Business
By: Fred Altvater The year 2020 will be forever known for the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans were forced to shelter-in-place. Businesses were closed by executive order and millions were put out of work. In March, just as the temperatures were beginning to push the thermometer higher, golfers were dreaming of the Masters and hitting the […]
Equipment Reviews from Back 9 Report TV
Zero Friction Zero Friction has been adding color to golf with their multi-colored tees, gloves, balls and accessories. Their SUPERTUBES with matching balls, gloves and tees make the perfect gift for your Golfaholic. https://youtu.be/h60UNgfAuRM Bushnell Bushnell has been a leader in providing accurate distance information for golfers for years. New in 2020 is the […]
Its An Open And Shut Case for Golf Courses
Although COVID-19 has shut down nearly every business and location where people gather, golf courses in some states have been allowed to remain open. You can’t visit the 19th hole with your buddies, to lie about your scores and enjoy a cold one, but you can still go out there and lose a few golf […]
10 Worst Lowlife Golf Cheater Guys
By Ed Schmidt Jr, The Golf Travel Guru If you think Patrick Reed is the only person in golf who plays a bit loose with the rules, look around you. You might just end up playing with one of these characters some day in the near future: Winter Rules Guy It’s a scorching, humid […]
USGA Distance Report: It’s All Over, But the Shouting!
By Ed Travis According to the recently released USGA and The R&A Distance Insights Report (DIR) golfers, including you, hit the ball too far and future distance increases must be stopped by “rolling back” equipment performance. The DIR effectively draws a line in the sand, but did not say what would be changed, […]
BOYNE Golf: Ten Magnificent Courses in Your Own Backyard
By Tom Lang In choosing a summer golf trip with my buddies we seek specific criteria. First, it has to be a summer golf destination with multiple golf courses, a place where we can play 36 holes on some days and experience a variety of different golf courses. We also want fun options for dining and lodging options that include condominiums. You see, we […]
LPGA Names Pat Hurst 2021 Solheim Cup Captain
With the Solheim Cup coming to Toledo’s Inverness Club in 2021, the LPGA announced that Pat Hurst would lead Team USA. Juli Inkster has served as captain for the last three Solheim Cups registering two wins and a loss. She was asked to do it again, but respectfully declined, “been there done that.” Pat Hurst […]
Evans Scholarship Foundation Selects 26 Ohio Caddies
By Fred Altvater Golf Clubs from around Ohio that support the Evans Scholarship Foundation met at the Inverness Club in January to conduct oral interviews with 26 caddies, who had been nominated to receive a fully paid college tuition, as well as, room and board. Imagine 17 and 18-year-old kids standing in front of […]
Toledo Golf Show is Set for February
Winter is Golf Show season and the 12th annual Toledo Golf Show will be held February 21-23 at the Tam-O-Shanter Center in Sylvania. As always, Maple Hill Golf will have a huge display of everything a golfer needs to get ready for the links. The best deals on equipment will go to the early birds, […]