09.21.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 7:44 pm by rich
Watching the Ryder Cup this weekend I couldn’t help but think about the pressure the two teams were under trying to “win for their country”. While most of the players are friends, or are at least friendly to each other, during the PGA season, it was clear that the friendships were put on hold this weekend.
Anthony Kim, who was unbelievable taking down Sergio on Sunday, was not shy about making Sergio putt those little testers. Boo Weekley and his down-home southern personality rubbed some of the Europeans the wrong way, but his determination and sense of humor kept the Americans loose. Hunter Mahan, another Ryder Cup rookie, was solid. All in all, it was a fantastic event!
The most amazing thing from the weekend was the realization of just how good these players really are. It seemed like every putt went in, and every approach shot was next to the pin. I am in awe of all of the players. I can’t wait for two years from now when they get to do it all over again!
What do you think was the biggest moment or momentum changer for the US? I think Kim dominating Sergio as the first twosome of the day set the tone. The Europeans could not muster up enough game to take down the Americans after that! Good job USA!
Photo: Getty Images
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08.28.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 9:24 am by alex
The LPGA’s announcement that members will be required to speak English by the end of 2009 has set off strong reactions, from dismay to satisfaction. Is it for the good of tour members, or an arbitrary rule with racist undertones? Will this start a trend in other professional sports, or will it be dismissed as an anomaly? It will be interesting to see how this plays out. What do you think?
Photo: www.seoulsisters.com
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08.04.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News, Fun Stuff at 6:22 pm by alex
Photo: Oakland Hills Country Club
The final major of the golf season is upon us! The 90th PGA Championship will be played beginning this Thursday at Oakland Hills in Michigan, and here at WGT headquarters, we are having a little office competition where each of us picks four players who we think will do best in the tournament. At the end of the tournament, we total up the scores for our players, and the person with the lowest score wins the office bragging rights.
Who are your four picks?
http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2008/players/field.html
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07.29.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 1:02 pm by alex
The presence of Greg Norman on the leaderboard apparently couldn’t offset the absence of Tiger Woods.
ABC’s final-round coverage of the British Open on Sunday earned a 3.5 overnight rating, a 15 percent drop from last year (4.1). Padraig Harrington won both years, although last year’s numbers were bolstered by his four-hole playoff against Sergio Garcia. In a report issued last month, Magna’s Brian Hughes notes that the average household rating for four non-major events Woods participated in this year was double that of non-Woods PGA events, a 3.6 compared to a 1.8.
All told, viewership of the majors may hit its lowest since 1997, when Tiger first dominated the Masters. The networks have responded by extensively covering Tiger’s injury during majors, in an effort to generate more interest.
Will you tune in despite Tiger’s absence?
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07.07.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 4:11 pm by alex
The blogosphere is abuzz with excitement and speculation over rising star Anthony Kim’s win at AT&T National. Why all the fuss? Kim became the first American under 25 to win twice in a year on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods. Will Kim’s rising star fizzle out, or will he prove to be a bona fide rival to Tiger? What do you think?
Photo: Hunter Martin/Getty Images
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06.27.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 1:24 pm by alex
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
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06.20.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 12:45 pm by alex
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?
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06.12.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News, Fun Stuff at 1:02 pm by alex
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
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05.30.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News at 8:00 pm by alex
In case you haven’t heard, Pete Dye, the designer of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame earlier this month. His imaginative designs on the Ocean Course (coming soon to WGT) made for some truly amazing photography. We can’t wait to unveil the new course in late summer!
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05.01.08
Posted in Pro-Golf News, World Golf Tour News at 6:38 pm by alex
Lorena Ochoa is an inspiration to us not only because she’s the best female golfer in the world, but also because she’s real. An accomplished athlete and budding philanthropist, she is known to be humble, caring, and generous. That is why we are cheering her on this week as she attempts to tie the LPGA record of five consecutive wins at the SemGroup Championship in Oklahoma.
As female golfers gain recognition and respect—Ms. Ochoa became the first woman to earn more than $4 million in one season—interest in the game is growing ever more quickly among women. Many of you have asked us for female avatars in WGT, so we wanted to give you a preview of one that will be available in our next release. Below is one of three different outfits you will be able to choose from, modeled on one of three different face/body combinations.
Did I mention Ms. Ochoa’s sense of style inspires us as well?
Enjoy,
Alex
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