Assistant course manager at Lake of the Woods G.C. in Mahomet, Ill. saves golfer’s life with defibrillator
The word "hero" gets slapped around more than a cheap range ball, especially in sports. And golf is no exception. Take Tom Watson's charge at the 2009 Open Championship (aka, British Open): while it was certainly inspiring, it was not &q...
Assistant course manager at Lake of the Woods G.C. in Mahomet, Ill. saves golfer’s life with defibrillator
The word "hero" gets slapped around more than a cheap range ball, especially in sports. And golf is no exception. Take Tom Watson's charge at the 2009 Open Championship (aka, British Open): while it was certainly inspiring, it was not &q...
‘A’ is for apparel: Abacus and Antigua golfwear
A few years ago, I lost about 30 pounds and had delusions of re-gaining my flatbelly status. Swept up in this hubristic folly, I began down-sizing my wardrobe, including golf shirts, from XL to L.After nearly two years, I remembered how much I love t&a...
Annika Sorenstam’s wines share her passion for success
Apparently, Annika Sorenstam heard that I'd reviewed Jack Nicklaus's newest wines, and she sent along a couple of bottles of the latest vintages from her own impressive namesake label.On the back label of each bottle, arguably the greatest wo...
Quagmire Golf debuts a new line for kids
Do you have a future golf phenom in your family? Or even a budding duffer? I've got a 7-year-old son who loves the game and begs me to go along every time I head to the course. He loves everything about the game, from the clubs to the bags, from t...
Final round of the 2011 Masters…and DISH Network loses CBS!
Seriously? I rush home to watch the final round of the Masters (and record it, too), and...DISH Network tells me that CBS is temporarily unavailable in my area. "No need to call us," says the black screen as some second-rate jazz plays in the...
Final round of the 2011 Masters…and DISH Network loses CBS!
Seriously? I rush home to watch the final round of the Masters (and record it, too), and...DISH Network tells me that CBS is temporarily unavailable in my area. "No need to call us," says the black screen as some second-rate jazz plays in the...
Nike Golf celebrates 2011 Masters with limited edition balls, golf shoes
Nike golfers have been using the company's new 20XI balls for a while on tour, but starting tomorrow, you too will be able to get your hands on a few of the coveted pearls -- if you're lucky.Nike will be giving away a limited number of 20XI-X...
Nike Golf celebrates 2011 Masters with limited edition balls, golf shoes
Nike golfers have been using the company's new 20XI balls for a while on tour, but starting tomorrow, you too will be able to get your hands on a few of the coveted pearls -- if you're lucky.Nike will be giving away a limited number of 20XI-X...
Jack Nicklaus Private Reserve 2008 will make any meal better
Last week, I reviewed the <a href="http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/kiel.christianson/2011/03/07/jack-nicklaus-releases-the-second-vintage-of-his-namesake-wines">2008 Jack Nicklaus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon</a>...
Jack Nicklaus releases the second vintage of his namesake wines
In 2010, the inaugural release of Jack Nicklaus's new wine label debuted at The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. And by all accounts, the Golden Bear's first foray into vino was "major" success – within a day, the 1,000 c...
AB Golf Designs unveils a knock-out new headcover
Just in time for the Ryder Cup, AB Golf Designs has unveiled a knock-out of a headcover: a boxing glove emblazoned with the stars and stripes and "USA" on the wrist.
The headcover is made of "a durable material that closely resembles ...
