Ray Rapcavage has designed the Golf Swing Shirt. The Golf Swing Shirt uses the concept of connectivity to improve a players swing.
Read more at http://golfweek.com/news/2012/dec/27/golf-swing-shirt-helps-swing-connectivity/
Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson have signed on to participate in the 2013 Phoenix Open on Jan 31- Feb 3.
Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/phil-mickelson-bubba-watson-set-phoenix-open
The World Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament took place this fast weekend and came through with some star power. Among the golfers for the day were gold medalist Michael Phelps, former NBA player Yao Ming, and actor Adrien Brody.
Read more at http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57537476/andy-garcia-returning-from-china-with-golf-trophy/
Although golf is played all over the world, only recently has it become big in countries such as Turkey.
Read more at http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/ci_21747263/golf-becoming-truly-global-sport
Ken Venturi, 83, has been added to the 2013 Golf Hall of Fame Inductee list. Ken is a 14 time winner of the PGA Tournament among other countless accomplishments.
Read more at http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-golf-pgaventuril1e8l8jh7-20121008,0,1572...
With a shocking win, the Europeans were able to come back and take the Ryder Cup this past weekend. It was Ian Poulter's shot that gave the Europeans the extra point to keep the cup.
Read more at http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/sbt-pro-golf-europe-shocks-us-with-epic-comeback-20121001,0,2333473.story
Lining North Michigan Ave in Chicago, IL, are rows of 30 lb decorated golf balls. Despire what was considered good security, this past weekend, one of these pieces was stolen from its case.
Read more at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-talk-ryder-golf-ball-stolen-0925-20120925,0,6650084.story
Golfer Fred Couples has been added to the list of 2013 Gofl Hall fo Fame inductees and it has made many people question the terms on which they decide who gets the cut. Although there is no doubt that Couples' is a very accomplished golfer, his resume seems light in comparison to others who were not on the list.
Read more at www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/9/21/3366426/fred-couples-world-golf-hall-of-fame
In Saginaw Township, Michigan, the ex-wife of Jason Young has organized a golf tournament to raise money to cover the medical bills of his sarcoidosis treatment. Young was diagnosed at the age of only 43 and is looking to undergo a lung transplant.
Read more at http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/09/golf_fundraiser_to_help_sagina.html
TWC recently switched from analog to digital meaning it made a few changes to its line up. One of those changes was The Gofl Channel, formerly channel 35, and now channel 73. The only downside is if you're still using cable to receive television, you'll no longer receive the channel.
Read more at http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120918/SPORTS0501/309180023/1031/sports04/Golf+Channel+change+a+divot+for+golf+fans
Because McIlroy ranks the top spot going into the FedEx Cup next week, he has become the target to beat by all other golfers.
Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/furyk-says-mcilroy-marked-man-163317973--golf.html
Deland Country Club, a golf course and country club located in Deland, FL has shut its doors for the final time. Deland, along with many other golf courses, was hit hard by the recession and the demand for this type of leisure is dwindling.
Read more at http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20120913/OPINION/309129946?Title=De...
Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/sports/golf/in-golf-rules-are-rules-even-the-stupid-rules.html
As golf will be featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Rory McIlroy, being from Northern Ireland, will have the option to play for Ireland or England. As he is a shoe in for a medal, both countried are vying for him.
Read more at http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/8346740/jiyai-shin-sets-early-pace-suspend...
Bo Van Pelt will get the rare chance to play in his home state of Indiana this coming BMW Championship. Although he's been in tournaments for 15 years, the golfer has never once played on home turf.
