Whether you are off to someplace exotic or having a simple barbecue in your backyard, WGT wishes you a wonderful Fourth of July! We found this helpful map that pinpoints some of the popular fireworks shows, and thought we’d pass it along. Have fun 
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The 2008 World Series of Golf event, which WGT sponsored, has concluded and registration for the 2009 tournament is now open. What’s really got us excited, however, is the World Series of Golf game format on WGT that is slated for release in late 2009. Go to wsgonline.com to see a demo and tutorial, which will also give you a sneak peek at the new Kiawah Island Ocean Course that we are putting the finishing touches on.
The U.S. Women’s Open at Interlachen Country Club is underway, and some of the biggest names—Sorenstam, Ochoa, and Wie—are nowhere near the top ten going into Round 2. How will it play out over the weekend, and who will you be cheering on?
Photo: John Mummert/USGA
WGT is a proud sponsor of the 2008 World Series of Golf in Las Vegas, and a couple of us got to go and experience the fun. In case you are unfamiliar with the event, it’s an amateur-only tournament that has been described as “the texas hold ‘em of golf”. Players ante on each tee, and the player who wins all the money from the other players in his group advances to the next round.
The show will air on CBS June 28 & 29 from 2-3pm EST. Click here to check your local listings.
Here are some photos we took while we were there:
In a new video on ESPN, Tiger admits he is a “stubborn ass”. Do you think he made the right decision to go ahead and play in the U.S. Open?
Golfers love new gadgets, and I’ve always been fascinated by the remote-controlled, robotic variety. Part of the fascination is that I don’t actually know anyone who owns one, so I have no first-hand experience of them. Golf bloggers and reviewers reliably fawn over them, though I doubt they own one themselves. But they must be selling well, because they are becoming ever more loaded with features, and even Segway has joined the fray and come out with their own version. Do you own one, and if so, does it live up to the hype?
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2008/06/remote-controlled-caddie.html
Today is Father’s Day, a holiday often associated with personalized ties, sentimental mugs, and large quantities of meat and beer. Personally, I don’t mind these clichés. Father’s Day is about getting together with family and celebrating fatherhood, and if kitsch and food bring families together, great. As for me, my dad is abroad so I won’t be able to celebrate with him, but the rest of the clan is getting together for a BBQ and some heavy drinking.
How are you celebrating Father’s Day?
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The U.S. Open is underway in San Diego, and a couple of WGT staffers will be there tomorrow through Sunday to take in the action. We will be decked out in WGT shirts and hats, and we’ll send a nice gift to anyone we meet wearing WGT apparel. Hint: you will likely find us hanging around the 18th green. Hope to see you there!
Photo by sushpatel79
Remember how fun it was when you got to stay up all night and watch movies as a kid? Well, now you can stay up all night and play golf at the Arctic Open in Akureyri, Iceland. At the world’s northernmost 18-hole course, where the sky is never completely dark during a few weeks in summer, it’s possible to have dinner and drinks until midnight before teeing off. Talk about earning some boasting rights.
HBO Sports is debuting a new film about the early years of iconic golfers Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus, and their historic match-up at the 1960 U.S. Open. Back Nine at Cherry Hills: The Legends of the 1960 U.S. Open is not just for golf fans but fans of history as it seamlessly intertwines the lives of three sports greats against the backdrop of a great historical era.
WGT was lucky enough to catch a viewing at the world premiere in NYC on May 30, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so be sure to check it out!
Air Times
The film will air Wednesday, June 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, to coincide with the 108th U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
Other HBO playdates: June 15 (2:30 p.m.), 17 (11:45 p.m.), 20 (9:00 a.m., 8:00 p.m.), 21 (1:30 p.m.), 25 (11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.), 28 (11:45 a.m.) and 30 (6:30 p.m., 5:15 a.m.), and July 6 (12:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: June 12 (8:00 p.m.), 23 (7:00 p.m.) and 29 (7:00 a.m.), and July 1 (4:50 a.m.), 5 (8:00 a.m.) and 15 (6:00 a.m.)
HBO On Demand availability: June 16 - July 6