2009 PGA Merchandise Show

One of these years I'll make it down to the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. All the new gear and apparel for the coming year, a golfer's dream especially a crazy one like myself. If you need a fix like me and can't actually be there check out the websites below they're the best I've found to date for keeping up with what's going on down in Orlando at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show. From the demo day with Titleist, Adams, Cobra, TaylorMade, Ping, Srixon/Cleveland, and Bridgestone to all that great apparel from Puma, Quagmire, and Under Armour.

GolfWRX.com
Equip2Golf.com
TheHackersParadise.com

Cobra S9-1 Pro Drivers - Cobra's New Driver For 2009

This time of the year all the new golf goodies are out or coming out. Cobra's New S9-1 Pro drivers have got peoples attention no doubt because the deep face stylish color and shaft combos. Here's a few pics from a member over at GolfWRX who's got a tour one. We have to wait til February.

Comparison Between Cobra L4 - L5 - S9 - PRO D

Pat Perez Wins First In Desert

Nice to see Pat Perez finally win his first PGA Tour event. Some people complain about his temper and some of his behaviour on the course. I just like to see guys out there that aren't robots. I'm sure there will be more for PP.

Nice eagle on #18 for Perez

Qatar Masters Boasts World Class Field

This week's Qatar Masters has an amazing field to watch but some lesser known players are making their birdies and doing well including Louis Oosthuizen and Andrew Coltart. Check out the video below of the first two rounds.

Qatar Masters Highlights Day 1 & 2 Scott Goosen Els Stenson Westwood Jimenez

Perez Birdie Machine In The Desert

Pat Perez is looking for his first PGA Tour win. He just set a 2 day scoring of 20 under par. He'd cash that in for a win. He'll have to continue with lots of birdies because most are going low in the desert and there's 3 days left.

Pat Perez Day 1 Highlights



Pat Perez Day 2 Highlights & Interview

Anthony Kim Using New Nike SQ Dymo Driver

Anthony Kim withdrew from this week's Bob Hope Classic because of a sore left shoulder, a big blow losing World #8 in a event with no real star power now.

"I'm very disappointed...especially considering it's played in Palm Springs, where I lived, and I had so many friends and family coming to watch," Kim said in a statement on Tuesday.

"We don't consider my shoulder to be anything too serious," he said. "I don't expect to miss extended time but it is important to be cautious with it at this early stage in the season."

So make sure you don't pick him this week in any of your Fantasy Golf Leagues.

Anthony Kim on hole #18 at Kapalua Day 3 and 4 using the New Nike SQ Dymo Driver.

A Day Of Hope

With today's swearing in of President Barack Obama I think most people were quite reflective, I know I was. They were mainly centered on hope and optimism and the new blood in the White House. Bush see you later, hey Barack let's see what you can do.

So much talk lately is on the downward spiral of the economy and people just want to know they have a job to go to tomorrow. Most people's wishes for the future I'm sure are simple. I know for a fact a lot of people I talk have this same hope.

The other day I was talking to one of my contact in the golf industry and he was talking about how sales are down for the company he works for and he's seen in the area he works golf courses closing and turning into commercial real estate properties etc. He thinks he can ride it out just like most but today's changing of the guard has given him and most a reason for added hope.

Paul Casey Ends Two Year Drought

Paul Casey stumbled a bit but managed to end a two-year stretch without a tournament victory yesterday when he won the Abu Dhabi Championship for the second time in three years. Hard to believe he hasn't won a tournament in that long he's had success in the Majors over the last while but without a victory could this be the start of something good for Casey.

Paul Casey Highlights

Dreaming Of Travel To Greener Places

With the snow falling today (again) and watching the PGA Tour coming from Honolulu, Hawaii I couldn't help but think Spring is just around the corner, right! We'll be golfing soon right! Dammit I need to just book one of those travel deals you here about online and book it with out my wife realizing it involves playing golf. A few years ago we went to the Virgin Islands for a week during the March Break. Right now I'd settle for any place above 50 degrees and no snow. Well I guess the annual golf show is coming up soon. You have to remain positive, right!

Casey's 63 Has Him On Top At Abu Dhabi Championship

Paul Casey's 63 could of been even better. His driver got him in a little trouble but his short game and scrambling was superb. Check out the highlights of his round below.

Can't Golf Check Grips, Lies Etc.

This time of the year I'm really getting the itch to golf but with cold temperatures obviously that will be awhile. Hitting a golf ball at a golf simulator or indoor range is col as well but not like the real think. So sometimes you have to do those little things that make the winter go a little faster like checking your grips and replacing when needed as well as checking your lie angles on your clubs. I know some guys have the capabilities to do this at home but I'm seriously thinking of doing this. It just involves a store that has the ability to do it. I'd also love to check out a few new drivers and get hooked up to one of those fancy Sony Vaio computers with ball flight software and get those crazy stats that the Golf channel spews out all weekend long during a tournament. Just curious you know.

Scotty Cameron Unveils Tour Studio Select Kombi Putters in Hawaii This Week

Scotty Cameron is busy in Hawaii this week unveiling the new Tour Studio Select Kombi putters. There's lots of talk of them at the ever popular GolfWRX forum
In looks it look a lot like the Ping Craz-E you be the judge.

Check Out Golf Forums For The Pros Latest Gear

This is the time of the year I like to frequent the many golf forums getting the latest scoop on what the pros are putting in their bags at the beginning of the season. There's a few good forums that have great members who post some up close pictures of the pros with the latest Scotty Cameron putter or Nike or Titleist Drivers. These guys fill up their memory cards on their digital camera quick at these events like this week's Sony Open and post them on these golf forums for all of us golf starved golfers up here in frigid Canada (the windchill was -38 this morning) to see. I've posted a few links in the side column. Check them out.

Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 360 Heavy 3X Tour - eBay Item Of The Week

Came across this beauty of a putter so commence drooling now. I've had my eye on some Studio Selects lately but this one is definitely very sweet and it's a No Reserve Auction as well.

Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 360 Heavy 3X Tour

Anthony Kim Almost Sinks Double Eagle

I love watching this guy he's exciting. Kim almost holes his second shot for double eagle with a 3-wood at the longest hole on the PGA TOUR at 663 yards par 18th hole The Plantation Course · Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii. Enjoy.

Most Golf Toys Wins?

One of the things I notice when I frequent the many golf forum I'm a member at is that there's a lot of guys out there that have an abundance of golf clubs. The maximum you can carry is 14 so why do so many golfers have so many "extra" clubs. Now I now that there's those out there that are collectors of certain clubs like Scotty Cameron but I'm talking those of use that have 3 or 4 drivers when really we only need one (OK I guess you could go 2 a la Mickelson). For me it's never being satisfied and always wanting something better, newer, shinier. I'll be the first to admit it. What about you? Does the old adage stand true the person with the most toys in the end wins?

Trying To Get Better At Golf

When I went this past year to my first PGA Tour event I spent a lot of time around the practice area taking pictures and observing the Pros up close. I was interesting to see how some were more casual and relaxed where others look a little more tense. Most had their own flow to their practicing and the putting area was cool to see some with their training aids and putting devices. It made me feel not to bad when I'm in my backyard practicing with various homemade practice devices rigged together with old shafts and office furniture. Not that I'm trying for the Tour or anything but we all want to get better right.

Geoff Ogilvy On Fire in Hawaii

This guy won a few weeks ago in Australia it he wasn't on my radar for Fantasy Picks this week. He's opened up a 6 shot lead after shooting a 65 today. Nice stuff Geoff. Will the crazy weather tomorrow bring him back to earth or open up a bigger lead. Enjoy the many great shots from Day 3 Mercedes-Benz Championship.

Snow Falling- Go Hit Some Balls Inside

This time of the year in this part of the world you can only hit your golf clubs inside either at a place that has golf simulators or an indoor golf dome. I just happen the other day to get the itch to hit some balls so I went over to a local indoor dome. All I can say is things were a bit rusty not only with my swing but with many others there hitting balls as well. At one point I was thinking they might be even needing some extra safety equipment. A few balls came way to close to me for my liking but I guess that's the hazards at any driving range whether it's in the Winter or the Summer. I still highly recommend it to those who can go south to play and want to hit some balls. Spring can't get here soon enough.

Ottawa Golf Blog Gets New Wheels For The Golf Season

So it's a done deal Ottawa Golf Blog has bought a 2nd car and yes it does fit my clubs. Yes it's great on gas (1.6L engine) and doesn't look to bad but really when I brought it home today the first thing I checked was would it fit the clubs. I had to be sure as this will be the main car I use to get to work as well as to the golf course. I was a little scared after seeing the mechanics with there tools with spring plungers racing about the vehicle doing what they needed to do to get the car road worthy. I though it would be little as it only had 23,000 kms but after talking to the mechanics it was all just routine stuff. Now I just need the snow to melt so I can keep the clubs in there all the time.

Car Hunting - Must Have Room For Golf Clubs

Well it's certainly been a few interesting past days. I was doing a few things around the house before I have to go back to work stuff like some painting around the house as well as some modifications to my bathroom. Now I'm not the most handy of husbands and i usually have to be pushed a little to do these type of things but I can definitely say I know alot more about bathroom vanities than most guys. Yet two days ago I was happy when my wife said lets go look for a 2nd car (our 2nd car is definitely on it's way out). So of course I'm all over this as it's gets me away from those handyman duties. So for the last few days I've been car shopping and loving it. The only real criteria are good on gas can fit the kids in a pinch and of course fit my golf clubs. :)

Taking Stock After The Holidays

Ok so now that the dust has settle from the holidays how did everything go for everyone. It definitely was a crazy 2 weeks for the Ottawa Golf Blog family. A little bit of traveling around with alot of celebratory meals and cocktails to boot. The only golf related items I got where some balls (Dunlop Loco M.A.D.) and a year subscription to Golf Digest. My favorite thing was my new cell phone (Motorola Razr V9m) love the MP3 player, camera and being able to surf the Web. Hopefully all the guys did well with gifts for the ladies in their lives it's not only about sexy lingerie I've learned that the hard way. Did manage to score a few points this year. Have a great new year everyone.

Winter Golf Blahs

This is the time of the year when I start to look at cheap flights down to Myrtle Beach and Florida because we can not golf here in Canada at this time of the year because we'd need a snow shovel and really warm long johns and of course a strong will so the only option is heading to a more Southerly oasis like some of the many courses dotted along the coast of Myrtle Beach. I would definitely pack my Samsonite luggage tomorrow but booking vacation in January or February can't be done in my case as family Summer vacation out rules Daddy going golfing in the Winter. So I can only look at my latest Golf Digest and maybe head to the local indoor golf simulator. :(