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Archive for the ‘Golf’ Category

Annika retires

Posted by Mark on Tuesday, May 13th, 2008. Filed under Golf.
Talk about going out on top, Annika's retirement comes as a complete surprise. "Maybe it will be one of those ... » Continue reading "Annika retires"

The long ball

Posted by Mark on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. Filed under Golf.
John Paul Newport, in this morning's Wall Street Journal online, says the drive is the primal progenitor of the ... » Continue reading "The long ball"

Matty G nails what it’s like to travel today

Posted by Mark on Sunday, May 4th, 2008. Filed under Customer Service, Golf.
Golf Digest's nefarious travel editor and blogger rants like John Hawkins about the airlines' losing a valuable piece of luggage. ... » Continue reading "Matty G nails what it’s like to travel today"

Masters.org

Posted by Mark on Saturday, April 12th, 2008. Filed under Digital lifestyle, Golf, Online video.
As I awaited the 3:30p start time for today's coverage, I visited masters.org to see how the site looked ... » Continue reading "Masters.org"

It’s Masters week

Posted by Mark on Thursday, April 10th, 2008. Filed under Golf.
Larry Dorman, in this piece in the  NYTimes, says Tiger's pairing today is not with Cabrera and Appleby, but ... » Continue reading "It’s Masters week"

What’s your idea?

Posted by Neil on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008. Filed under Branding, Customer Service, Golf, Social networks, Web.
As many of you may know, Starbucks recently launched a new online community at mystarbucksidea.com where customers ... » Continue reading "What’s your idea?"

Rules of golf issue

Posted by Mark on Sunday, April 6th, 2008. Filed under Golf.
I came across a blurb in the April 5 Golfweek about a penalty leading to disqualification for Stewart ... » Continue reading "Rules of golf issue"

Golf Digest gets travel attitude

Posted by Mark on Monday, February 18th, 2008. Filed under Golf, Travel.
My friend Rick Hall alerted me that GD has a new travel editor, Matt Ginella, ... » Continue reading "Golf Digest gets travel attitude"

2008 PGA Merchandise Show

Posted by Mark on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008. Filed under Burris, Golf.
Dean and Neil just returned from the PGA Merchandise Show, and all we got were these ... » Continue reading "2008 PGA Merchandise Show"

Caddies at Bandon Dunes

Posted by Mark on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008. Filed under Golf.
Readers of this space know I prefer my golf on foot. As good as a couple of the golf car ... » Continue reading "Caddies at Bandon Dunes"
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