2010 Bridgestone J38 Line Looking Good

Bridgestone has their new for 2010 J38 clubs up on their site. Something to look forward to in the new year for sure by their looks alone. Bridgestone looks to have some well designed clubs for 2010. Back in August GolfWRX had some great picks on their site of the 2010 Bridgestone line but now some golfers have got around to reviewing them as American Golf Blog has a great review of the J38 Wedges.

Also remember back in the Fall when Matt Kuchar won with his prototype J38 driver wonder what he'll have in his bag at Kapalua. If you need to see them sooner than later you might just have to hit them up at the PGA Merchandise Show - Bridgestone announces plans to exhibit at PGA Merchandise Show.

Those wedges sure look sweet.

End Of Year Assessment

This is the time of the year I assess my websites/blogs and figure out what's working and what isn't and either cut ties entirely or do some revamping. Most of my sites at this time of the year come up for URL renewal. This site as well as ProGolfSwingVideos.com and my hockey blogs. Also I like looking a those URLs that might be of interest to me in create another interesting blog. You know those possible sites like golfswingonline.com, golfappareltoday.com or carinsurancelist.com. I feel you always got to be looking at other ventures and looking at your present online presence for improvement.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays From Ottawa Golf Blog

I hope everyone has a great Christmas and Happy New Year and for those that can't golf year round either head down some place where you can golf like Florida or Myrtle Beach or like me pray for warm weather and that the snow melts quickly. I guess there's always indoor golf. Have a Cool Yule everyone. Cheers. :)

2010 Fantasy Golf Leagues, Srixon Z-TX Irons, SeeMore's DB4 Putter And Of Course Tiger Woods

Here's some new and exciting stuff to come across my desk lately:

If your into Fantasy Golf be sure to check out Prime Time Golf they have a Fantasy league where you can win a Byron Morgan putter.

http://golf.fantasysports.yahoo.com/golf
Group ID: 433
Group Name: PrimetimeGolf
Password: 1234

Also Cleveland Golf/Srixon has started an Official Fantasy Golf League at Yahoo. You can join and participate to try and win Z-Star balls and a CG hat from week to week, set of CG15 wedges at the end of each segment, and CG or Srixon Irons of YOUR CHOICE at the end of the year.

http://golf.fantasysports.yahoo.com/...inprivategroup
Group:1617
Password: clevelandgolf

The Hackers Paradise has a great review of the new Srixon Z-TX Forged Irons be sure and check it out over the Holidays.

Member drpino at GolfWRX.com has posted some great photos of SeeMore's DB4 Putter be sure and check them out.

And last but not least Nathan Grimm from My Dog Ate My Blog has an interesting take on some of Tiger's next endorsements. Visually quite funny. Thanks

Idle Golf Blog Thoughts

Who would of thought this little ole blog would blossom into what it is today. I'm still a little guy in the large golf blogsphere but it's nice to be contacted over things that might matter for golfers out there whether it's the hard core or weekend golfer.

I always thought it would be cool to find a job possible just doing what I'm doing now but full time but generating a full time income is the real big thing keeping me back. That's why I still have my full time job.
This year was great with doing various golf reviews being interviewd by the Globe and Mail and one of my YouTube videos be featured on a local All Sports radio station. I can only look forward to what the coming year brings.

SeeMore Says Bring Your Putter To Work Tomorrow

Hopefully your boss is understanding. SeeMore says bring your putter to work. So don't forget to bring your trusty flat stick to work tomorrow to get some putting advice from SeeMore Putters. I reviewed one of their putters this year and was really impressed. So tune in tomorrow to get a free lesson. Here's the lowdown.

SeeMore wants you to bring your putter to work and have a practice lesson via our FACEBOOK page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SeeMore-P ... 1641133590). People have requested that it would be nice to ask real time questions about putting instruction. We have listened. We would like everyone who plays the game of golf to bring his or her putter to work. The majority of us do not live in a warm climate year round. Therefore, teaching putting while in your office in the winter months seems to be natural. Learn why the SeeMore system is beneficial to a consistent set-up, consistent stroke and consistent ball position.

On Wednesday, December 16th, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am (CST) on our FACEBOOK page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SeeMore-P ... 1641133590), we will be hosting putting tips along with answering questions about the putting stroke. We encourage everyone to bring the putter to work so that he or she can benefit from this lesson. Feel free to share with others.

During the lesson upload a picture on SeeMore Players Club FACEBOOK page of you and your putter while at work and be entered to win a SeeMore FGP stainless steel putter.

Gene Nead Putters..."DEMO for Charity" Offering By Prime Time Golf

Gene Nead Putters ...."DEMO for Charity" offering


Are you looking at purchasing a new putter in the New Year? Do you drool when you see the lastest picutres of a custom putter or do you just like trying new putters. Well the folk over at Prime Time Golf have a great "Demo For Charity" offering that lets you demo a couple of beautiful putters from Gene Nead Putters. I'll let the pictures do the talking. So sign up on Prime Time's forum for a chance to demo these beauties. Here's the details:

PrimeTimeGolf and PTG Sponsor "Gene Nead" has donated two of his stunning Mini putters to be used in a DEMO program. At the conclusion of this highly regarded opportunity, these special putters will be “proxy auctioned” and ALL the monies gathered will be donated to charity. (The Victory Junction Gang)
To participate in this program we ask for "NO Charge", but rather just cover all shipping and insurance charges to the next person in line to participate in the DEMO.

The first available is done in Aluminum Bronze with a "Torched" Titanium neck. The second "Mini" is stainless/stainless head-neck combo finished with a "high polished" finish.

The 20th Hole Golf Record Book Review

The 20th Hole Golf Record Book by Matt Gullo -Reviewed by Ottawa Golf Blog

A few months back Matt Gullo was nice enough to send me two of his books that he's made. Here's my thoughts on his book entitled The 20th Hole Golf Record Book.

This black hardcover book from Matt Gullo for me is geared towards the person who wants to compile all their individual records and info on their golf game. A person who wants to archive the information to be viewed at a later date either by them-self or by others. I could really see this being a coffee table book in a "Guys room". Here are a few of the things you can keep track of: scoring records, greatest shots, best courses played, locations played, tournament play, match play/bets/games, stories, accomplishments, memories, and Hall of Fame. Matt really covers the areas most people would want to keep track of, I can't think of anything else. Can you think of anything that you might want included?



At the beginning of the book it explains what each record is and at the beginning of each section there's a picture as well. The book is laid out well with simple headings, very easy to figure out where the information goes. There's also plenty of room to fill out any details of your records.

All in all the The 20th Hole Golf Record Book is a great book for those intrigued with tracking their Golf Records. The book is laid out plain and simple. The only real negative I have is the interior seem like not great quality paper, seems very thin/cheap. This book can be purchased for $24.95 from Matt's site. A must for those golfers who have everything and are golf stats obsessed. Might be a good last minute Christmas gift for those golf folk on your list.

About the author -Matt Gullo

My name is Matt Gullo and I’m a United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF) certified teaching professional. I’ve been playing golf for over 20 years and have been teaching since 2004 at the Every Body Golf School in Northern Virginia. I’ve been fortunate enough to have learned from several excellent PGA, LPGA, and USGTF teaching professionals who have a wealth of teaching knowledge and experience.

I played four years of High School golf and in the past have worked in the golf industry as a golf assistant, caddy, and design consultant for a backyard putting green company.

Throughout my golf career, I always tracked my own stats, notes from lessons, new techniques and shots, goals, and records in various notebooks. I decided to design products that would allow golfers to keep all this information in one book to be organized and utilized for progression and improvement.

2009 Holiday / Christmas Headcovers

Love to see what some companies will put out at this time of the year as far as Holiday covers go here's a couple the first one from Bettinardi the second from Scotty Cameron.

2009 Naughty or Nice LE Headcover. Only 50 head covers made. Which list are you on ? =)

Scotty's workshop is a busy place this time of year with helpers zipping around the Studio getting ready for the holiday season. So, have you been naughty or nice? Lena Claus tends to believe you've been nice, so she's wrapped some special gifts for you. Whether you're still teeing it up somewhere warm or settling in for a long winter's nap, grab a new Lena Claus head cover today. You never know what's coming down the chimney, as Scotty always has a surprise or two for the holidays. check by phone or the Internet but I think you'll be out of luck getting one of these.

Scotty Cameron Ms. Lena Claus 2009 Holiday Headcover

Golf Town Debuts Ottawa Senators Stand Bag by TaylorMade

As a Ottawa Senators fan this press release from Golf Town caught my eye of course. One I'm a golf nut the other I'm a big fan of hockey and my favorite team the Ottawa Senators. These bags could be on a few Christmas lists this year.

Golf Town Debuts Ottawa Senators Stand Bag by TaylorMade

Exclusive Collector’s Item Highlights Retailer’s Holiday Gift Selection

(TORONTO) – Golf Town – Canada’s largest golf retailer with unequaled selection and competitive prices at 46 locations coast to coast – announces the premier of the Ottawa Senators Stand Bag by TaylorMade, one of six models representing each Canadian NHL franchise.

Exclusively available at Golf Town for the holidays, this one-of-a-kind golf bag sports the NHL's officially-licensed Ottawa Senators logo and colours. Featuring a lightweight construction, five functional pockets and ergonomically correct shoulder straps for supreme comfort, this specialty item is a must-have for sports enthusiasts.

“Hockey and golf are two of the country’s most popular sports, and this themed bag is a great way to help the golfer in your life combine his or her passion for both,” says Stephen Bebis, President and CEO. “From equipment and apparel to accessories and more, Golf Town has a vast selection to choose from as you complete your holiday shopping.”

Additional highlights of the NHL Stand Bag ($139.99) include a six-way top with full-length shaft dividers, rain hood and insulated water bottle sleeve to help keep drinks cool. Models for each Canadian franchise – the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadians, Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks – are available online at www.golftown.com, with select team bags offered in-store by region.

Rickie Fowler Is My HomeBoy

Rickie Fowler gets his PGA Tour card Monday and I get my "Rickie Is My HomeBoy" shirt delivered from Puma Golf North America by UPS. Things are good are good in the Great White North.

I really looked forward to seeing how he would do with the pressure of Q-School and even though he said he didn't feel the pressure like most guys there was still pressure he just seems to be able to handle it. Pretty good for a guy who's only 20 with rounds of 74-68-66-73-70-70 he's got his card and looks like he'll be able to make up his schedule for the West Coast pretty much to his liking and for fans we look forward to seeing this rising . For now Rickie Fowler is my Homeboy.

Graham DeLaet Headed To The PGA Tour

Canadian Graham DeLaet future looks bright after securing his card for the 2010 season with a final round 73 at the final stage of Q-School. He finished in a tie for 8th with rounds of 70,71,64,69,70, and 73. If you saw his final hole which he birdied you can tell he was pumped with a Tigeresque fist pump.

"I hit the ball very solid all week and I was able to limit my mistakes", said DeLaet. "Playing six rounds of golf is draining mentally and you need to remain focused until that final putt drops. I’m excited and look forward to playing on the PGA Tour."

2009 was a great year for DeLaet:

• Won twice on the Canadian Tour (ATB Financial Classic, Players Cup) on his way to finishing first on the tour's Order of Merit.
• Won in South Africa on the Sunshine Tour (BMG Classic) and currently is 8th on the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit.
  
• DeLaet along with Stuart Anderson represented Canada at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China.
  

DeLaet brings the total of full-time Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour to four including: Stephen Ames, Chris Baryla and Mike Weir. DeLaet will have to start checking out some honolulu hotels for the start of the upcoming season as well as some on the West Coast, congrats.

Thumbs Up For Puma Launching Puma Golf North America

Great news yesterday from Puma as they've announced a new strategic partnership to grow the North American golf business with the formation of PUMA Golf North America. So now PUMA Golf North America will be the new official distributor and licensee of PUMA Golf in the US and Canada. It's great to see Puma take the next step in increasing their exposure here in North America.

You have to figure with Rickie Fowler shooting up the Q-School leaderboard everyone is smiling from ear to ear in that company. Here's the full press release.

PUMA Launches with PUMA Golf North America
Sportlifestyle brand announces a new distribution and licensee partnership for Golf category in North America


Westford, Mass. (December 3, 2009) – Today, PUMA^® announced a new partnership to grow the North American golf business with the formation of PUMA Golf North America, as the official distributor and licensee of PUMA Golf in the United States and Canada. PUMA Golf North America will become the official licensee, responsible for the North American distribution of the brand’s footwear, apparel and accessories to on & off course golf specialty, sporting goods and online accounts. The long-term agreement will include dedicated resources for the golf category across merchandising, sales, marketing and operations. The newly formed organization will begin work on PUMA Golf effective immediately, with the in-store launch of the Spring 2010 collections and the sell-in for Fall/Winter 2010 quickly approaching.

Golf is a major priority in PUMA’s global brand strategy and this new alliance will propel the category in North America as well as expand PUMA’s distribution in the golf market.

“PUMA is committed to the golf business,” said Bob Philion, Global Head of PUMA Golf for PUMA AG. “This move will take our business to new heights, strengthen our reach and focus our efforts with a core, dedicated team. North America is a critical market, and the formation of PUMA Golf North America will bring us accelerated growth.”

“Golf is an important category for PUMA and we are excited with the opportunity to build and develop the business, ultimately making PUMA the most desirable golf brand in the industry,” said Ted Fletcher, President of PUMA Golf North America. “We will build upon PUMA’s existing success and momentum, maximizing the brand’s marketing and sports assets and truly drive the golf category to a healthier and more robust business for the company.”

PUMA Golf North America has assembled a team of seasoned experts with years of proven experience and success in the sport. Members of the executive team at PUMA Golf North America have been directly involved since PUMA’s entry into the golf industry in 2006, building the category successfully in Canada.

“Golf is a perfect sport to showcase PUMA’s sportlifestyle positioning,” said Jay Piccola, President and General Manager for PUMA North America. “And having dedicated resources for the business is crucial. Ted Fletcher’s team has the right action plan to nurture and build the golf business to where it needs to be and I’m confident this move will not only help the growth of PUMA Golf, but also allow PUMA to succeed even more in other sport and lifestyle categories.”

PUMA entered the golf market in 2006, offering golfers technical performance gear that helped players look better, feel better and play better on and off the course. Catching the eyes of professional and novice golfers around the world, PUMA Golf is known for being colorful, stylish, inclusive and fun. Today, PUMA Golf athletes include newcomer Rickie Fowler, Geoff Ogilvy, Johan Edfors, Jeff Overton and Anna Nordqvist. For more information about PUMA Golf, visit golf.puma.com or www.puma.com

Cheering LPGA Q-School Hopeful Marianne Skarpnord

I'm cheering for Marianne Skarpnord at this week's LPGA Q-School. First off she's won twice on the Ladies European Tour this year in October at the Carta Si Italian Open and in May she won the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open. So she has some game.

Also she's from Norway and if you've ever been to Norway (which I have) the people are awesome and she comes across that way especially on Twitter where she answered my question about her Tour Scotty Cameron Squareback Prototype. You can follow her at @mskarpnord

So good luck with the putts this week Marianne. I'll be cheering for you North of the border.
Here's a little video introduction for Marianne.

Jesper Parnevik Critical Comments On Tiger Transgressions

Jesper is feeling some regrets for introducing Tiger to his wife Elin Nordegren after all that's come out about Tiger's transgressions. Parnevik never one to pull any punches suggested in the video that Elin should of used a driver rather than a 3 iron on the vehicle as well as saying he thought Tiger was a better guy and wishes he'd thought first instead of doing it like all the Nike Ads say. I've got to agree with Jesper and this guy is friends with Tiger and his family.

PGA Tour Q-School Starts- Who are you following?

With Q-School starting today one can only imagine what's going through the heads of the golfers trying to get through the grueling 6 rounds of golf. Here's who i have my eye on this week.

Jesper Parnevik- Jesper is one of my favorite players and although he hasn't won since 2001 I think he's got a few more wins in him. His body has had some injuries in the last few years hence why he's here. Hopefully he doesn't have to use his all time money exemption this year. Go Jesper.

Rickie Fowler - This guy seems to be the real deal with some partial status already with his first three professionals tournaments going t-7, t-2 and t-40. It will be interesting to see him under pressure for 6 straight days.

David Duval - We all want this former #1 to succeed the scores just haven't come.

Jason Gore - A pure ball striker this guy just needs his putter to wake up and they'll be no problems.

The Canadians in the field Jon Mills, David Hearn, Barrett Jarosch, Ted Brown, Julien Trudeau, Keven Fortin-Simard and Graham DeLaet. Dustin Risdon and Chris Baryla too even though they have PGA status next year.(Top 25 Nationwide Tour)