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May 3, 2007
ONE LINERS
Golf has given us some great characters over the years and been the scenery for some of the best one-liners, known to man. I thought that I might share some of my personal favorites with you, but we really want to hear about your favorites! As a young adult (and the adult part of that […]
May 1, 2007
PGA Member Joins Medford’s Affluent Magazine Writing Team
Jay Ewing, PGA member and founder of Bird Golf Academy in Avondale, Arizona, has joined the writing team of southern Oregon-based Affluent magazine. Starting with the July/August 2007 issue, Ewing will become the Senior Golf Editor and write what he calls "Out of the Box" golf-related articles that will inspire, amuse and educate readers.
May 1, 2007
A Quest for Knowledge
Sometimes, the thought of paying for golf when you're not at the top of your game doesn't sit well. Glancing at a scorecard that reflects a score in the triple digits, while simultaneously combing the calendar for a free weekend in which to take a golf getaway, can seem contradictory. Vacations, especially ones involving golf, can be downright expensive.
April 26, 2007
Golf as a Corporate Tool
It has been said, very accurately, that one can find out about someone’s true character, by playing golf with them. A student of ours, who is the CEO of a very large company, actually uses the golf course; to interview potential executives. His rationale is that, by playing a round of golf with the candidate, […]
April 25, 2007
PeakVision Sports Sunglasses Named Official Eyewear of Bird Golf Academy
PeakVision Sports -- makers of the patented Dual-Zone lens sunglasses designed specifically for golfers -- today announces it will serve as official eyewear of the Bird Golf Academy, one of the premier golf schools in the United States reaching thousands of students each year.
April 24, 2007
Carole Meredith
CONGRATULATIONS: to CAROLE MEREDITH. Carole had a hole-in-one while playing in the Cedar Creek Women’s Association, on Tuesday, April 24. Carole made her ace on the 3rd. hole. Carole, who is a student of Sharon Miller’s is doing great things with her game and in her words “this is all such a joy to me. […]
April 23, 2007
CHARACTERS……
What we need are some characters! In this day and age of “political correctness”, we need more rah and less blah. No, I am not advocating that we need to have showgirls in bikinis, holding scoreboards, nor am I saying that golf tournaments should turn into soccer matches; but a little color would go a […]
April 20, 2007
The Wonderful Rules Of Golf
Would like to get everyone’s most interesting or extraordinary rules decision they witnessed or heard about. The first rule in question is; 23/2 Loose Impediments. The Definition of ”Loose Impediments” states that a stone is a loose impediment, if it is not “Solidly Embedded”. When is a stone solidly embedded? “If a stone is partially […]
April 19, 2007
Sherry Maine
CONGRATULATIONS: to SHERRY MAINE. while at her school, with Shelley Hamlin, Sherry made a hole-in-one! playing at Whirlwind (Cattail) on April 19, Sherry aced the par 3, 3rd. hole, from 101 yards, using a wedge. “The ball went straight at the flag, landed and made two short bounces and then rolled into the cup”. WELL […]
April 16, 2007
The Shots Heard Around The World
Musings on a Monday morning. Instead of coming up with my own personal list of the Greatest Shots ever played, I thought it would be a fun and interesting task to come up with a list created by…you! What are the most extraordinary, incredible shots of all time (you know, the ones that make us […]
