Golf is such a simple, yet difficult sport. Hit a ball, find it, do it again for 18 holes. If you’ve ever seen Robin Williams’ HBO stand-up Comedy “Live on Broadway” he describes it even more hilariously. As he said, “Whack a ball and hit it in a gopher hole.” Incredibly funny and kind of …
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I’m not sure there is a worse feeling than hitting a brand new golf ball in the water or out of bounds. Would you agree? Not only does your score suffer, so does your wallet. Plus, losing a golf ball can easily throw you off your game in the middle of the round. It’s easy …
When a golfer thinks of quality golf balls, it’s easy to default to the soothing voice of CBS Sports golf commentator Jim Nantz, who serves as pitch man for Titleist, the No. 1 ball in golf. Dominating the market for decades, Titleist has been the popular choice among low handicap amateurs, college stars and has earned its moniker by year …
For years, Bridgestone has carved a niche in the crowded golf ball market by offering a golf ball with Tour-like feel and consistency to those of us who cannot generate Tour-level clubhead speed. Having someone like Tiger Woods playing the ball in competition cements the brand’s credibility but what sets Bridgestone apart from other competitors …
Titleist ProV1 and ProV1x golf balls captured the PGA Tour around the turn of the century and have yet to weaken their grip. All it takes is the sultry whispers of Jim Nantz singing the praises of the #1 Ball in Golf in a Titleist commercial to remind you of the ball’s prowess. Roughly 60 …
Vanity is a damaging trait to bring to the golf course. It can not only hurt your score by luring you into over-ambitious shots, but also add substantially to your spending on what can already be an expensive leisure pursuit. The High Cost of Golfing Vanity Golf Gear Can Be Expensive Media claims that golf …
Made famous by their S2H2 Stainless Steel Woods introduced in 1988, and later for the “Big Bertha” driver introduced in 1991, Callaway now sells more golf equipment than any other manufacturer in the world. In 1997, they purchased Odyssey Sports and began producing one of the most popular putters – among both professionals and amateurs …
Does the ball you play matter, and if it does, how much? Every once in a while, you’ll have a great round with a bargain basement hard-as-a-rock ball you picked up in the rough one day or a terrible round with a brand-new top of the line soft-coated ProV1 that you received for your birthday. …
