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Golden Tiger?

Golden Tiger?

April 15, 2009 / Posted in Commentary/Opinion

Stephanie Wei had an interesting post over on her blog about whether golf should be part of the 2016 games. Only a gold medal can make my career complete…(insert ironic tear here) Of course the visceral reaction of many a golf fan is likely a resounding “YES!” to the question of should golf...

Can the PGA Survive P.T. (Post-Tiger)? Suggestion no.1

Can the PGA Survive P.T. (Post-Tiger)? Suggestion no.1

April 15, 2009 / Posted in Commentary/Opinion, PGA Tour

Earlier we started our ‘How Tim Finchem can get some sleep’ set of posts regarding the Tours near shameful lack of a plan to deal with the inevitable (no matter how far off it may be) departure of El Tigre. Over the next several days we’ll post a few thoughts on...

Hack-a-view: A review of golf equipment by a ‘high-teens’ handicapper

Hack-a-view: A review of golf equipment by a ‘high-teens’ handicapper

April 13, 2009 / Posted in Reviews

 Cleveland Golf: Niblick   One of the recurring features we at the NiceBallz blog plan to provide are product reviews.  While one of our contributors (Corey) is a single-digit handicap who delivers highly thoughtful analysis (see here for his latest ball review), well let’s just say this poster represents a...

Can the PGA survive P.T. (Post Tiger)?

Can the PGA survive P.T. (Post Tiger)?

April 13, 2009 / Posted in Commentary/Opinion, PGA Tour

With Tiger’s dramatic return nearly two weeks ago at Bay Hill, (sorry Sean O’Hair), and charge with Phil Mickelson at The Masters this past Sunday, you could practically hear the collective ‘whoosh’ of relief exhaled from PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem and his co-suits that run the tour. 2008, the year Tiger largely sat...

Angel Cabrera – The Tin Man of The Masters or a Lucky Leprechaun?

Angel Cabrera – The Tin Man of The Masters or a Lucky Leprechaun?

April 13, 2009 / Posted in Masters, PGA Tour, The Majors

What contributed more to Angel pulling out what seemed to be an unlikely Masters win?   Point: Angel Cabrera won The Masters because he was able to avoid having his brain get in the way of his swing during the 70-72nd holes as well as the playoff.   With two holes to...

Titleist NXT Tour REVIEW

Titleist NXT Tour REVIEW

April 13, 2009 / Posted in Amateur, Marketing/Advertising, Reviews

 Great distance and good brakes for average players seeking an advantage


The Titleist NXT line of golf balls has been a best seller for the better part of the past decade. This can be attributed in part to the brand name...

Nike ONE Platinum Review

Nike ONE Platinum Review

April 13, 2009 / Posted in Amateur, Marketing/Advertising, Reviews

Strong but spendy performance for better players who want a ball that really bites   With golf balls, often you trade performance and feel for distance and durability. Nobody likes compromise. If Nike set out to make one ball that does it all, they came close with the 2008 Nike...