Hey Everyone!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know to come back next summer for some exciting and yet interesting golf news. I'm thinking about starting up in the spring, so I guess I will be writing to you then. See ya!

Golf Tip of the Week: Hitting Low through a Narrow Passageway

Hi everyone! The golf tip of the week this week is hitting your golf ball low through a narrow passageway like trees or other objects. The first thing you want to do is set up properly. If you don't aim right, the whole process could turn into a train wreck. The second thing you want to do is set up your golf ball back in your stance. What this does is make the ball lower since you will be topping it a little bit. If you put it far up in your stance it will go high. After that, you want to keep your eye on the ball and accelerate into it. If you do those things, the ball is going to be exactly where you want it. Thanks again for reading!

Y.E. Yang Defeats Tiger Woods in PGA Championship

This year, Y.E. Yang, the golfer from Korea, defeated Tiger Woods. Good for him. He was doing great this weekend. Tiger Woods had a 4-stroke lead early, but soon gave it up. The thing that really kept Yang's hopes up is the eagle on one of the later holes. Tiger had a chip that put him about 7-feet from the hole. I could see in Yang's face that he was determined to do better. He took a few practice swing, and he chips it."Very good chip, that's going to roll, ow wow!" says the commentator. Doink! It's in the hole for eagle. Yang celebrates, while Tiger has that oh-great expression on his face. He had to make the next putt to even have a chance at winning the major. I would love to be able to say that Tiger missed the putt, but he eats pressure for breakfast. Of course he sinks it. This was probably my favorite major this year. Y.E. Yang was the first Asian-born player to win a major. By the way he played today though, I think he has some top-tens coming in his future. Thanks again for reading!

Top 5 Best Drivers in Golf

Hi everyone! Today I'm going to talk about good drivers that you'll want to use eventually in your golf game. These drivers will add a lot of yardage on your drives as well as happiness. Here they are:

1. Taylor-Made Burner
2. King Cobra S9-1
3. Nike SQ Sumo
4. Ping Rapture
5. Titleist 907 D2

I hope these ideas help you the next time you go shopping for golf equipment. If you have any comments, email me at blake.driscol@gmail.com.

Tiger Woods Wins the Bridgestone Invitational

Tiger Woods beat the Bridgestone Invitational for the 7th time this weekend. Heck, Tiger Woods is so good that I think I could of predicted this from the beginning. It was Sunday afternoon when the broadcaster called Woods "The Best Putter Ever." When I heard this, I really cracked up. Not only is he the best putter ever, he's the best driver and chipper ever. I saw his caddy, Steve Williams, telling Tiger where to hit it. I honestly was thinking, what does Tiger Woods not know about this course. He had won it 6 times. Just something to think about. Thanks again for reading!

Tiger Woods Wins Buick Open

Hi everyone! I just wanted to inform you that Tiger Woods won his 69th PGA tournament win at the Buick Open. You see, this guy would just not get bad. He was on a roll. Once he got his rhythm down, there was no stopping him. Winning by three strokes, I count that as a good win in my book. I think there is one problem though. Tiger Woods I think has a lot of tougher courses in his future. The Buick Open, I consider, a simple course for amazing players like him. One thing I like about Tiger is that he has a trait that many golfers do not have. This trait happens to be humbleness. If he stays like this, he'll be able to whip up another win for his stats. Thanks again for reading!

It's Time for the Buick Open

Hello everyone! Today is the second round of the Buick Open and I thought I might talk a little about the history of this event, then maybe some predictions. Since 1982, the Buick Open has raised $10 million for charity. The course has had a long partnership with the PGA Tour for quite a bit of time. So whenever you watch the Buick Open, know that there is always elegance and power in this great event. So far, Steve Lowery is winning the Buick. He is working really hard to stay on the scoreboard. John Senden is in second with 8 under par. With being only one stroke worse than Lowery, I'm sure he is going to make this event pretty intense. Without any all-stars in the first four places of this tournament, I'm pretty sure no one that is actually heard of will win this tournament. Thanks again for reading!

Kim and Goosen lead in Canadian Open

So far, Anthony Kim and Retief Goosen lead the Canadian Open with both shooting 15 under par. With a score like that, this practically means these all-stars need a little bit more of a challenge than this. In second place is Bob Estes. He seems to be playing fairly well. I give him credit to hang in there against Kim and Goosen. If he ends up on the leader-board by the end of this event, that would be spectacular. It would be even crazier if there was another playoff. Another thing I've noticed is that there is an American in first, second, third, and fourth place. There isn't a Canadian until T8 place. Suckers! I just find that funny. Thanks again for reading!         

Tom Watson: What a Loss

Hello everyone! I'm back. I just wanted to discuss what the heck happened on last Saturday. Tom Watson loses by a 8-foot par putt. This is just too bad. I can't tell you how bad I wanted Watson to win that nail-biting playoff. Steward Cink was sure playing good though. After I saw him get par on the first hole with Watson 1 over, I knew it wasn't good. If only Watson had made that putt, things would be a lot different. The media would recognize the fact that he had comeback against a lot of these modern players to take the victory. Twenty years of waiting had then paid off. Wow. That would of been crazy. Thanks again for reading!   

How About Tom Watson?

Tom Watson is coming into his third day of the Open sharing the lead with Steve Marino. On the first day of the British Open, I thought Tom Watson would sink to the bottom on the next day. Watson proved me wrong when he brought his A game on Friday. For being a 59-year-old, this guy is pretty dang good.  Doing better than Tiger Woods is one accomplishment, but being in the lead in one of the most known majors ever, that's an improvement. He hasn't been this good since the 70's and 80's when he was one of the leading players in the world. At that time, he had won 8 major tournaments. I'd be glad to see this guy win another British Open. With shooting 5 under par, this is definitely possible. Thanks again for reading! I'll be gone at camp again for the next week, so I'll write you people two posts on Sunday, July 26th.      

The Open Update

Starting today, Minguel Angel Jimenez is winning the British Open. He shot 6 under par and is leading by one stroke. In my opinion though, he is not going to stay in the lead very long. I think that by tomorrow, Steve Stricker will be up there. He made 2nd place in the FedEx Cup, and has a high driving accuracy rate (66.6%). The American is going to have a chance to show the other golfers what he is made of. My old predictions are not looking to good as Padraig Harrington is shooting 1 under par, and David Duval is shooting 1 over par. Another thing that I would like to point out is that that Tiger Woods is scoring +1. I'm sorry fair weather fans, but there's a good chance Tiger won't win this one. There is still time to comeback though, so it's not impossible. Thanks again for reading my beginning update on the British Open.    

Going Back In Time: 2008 US Open

The 2008 US Open was one of my favorite events I had ever seen. The playoff and all of the pressure on these players really got my attention though. Tiger Woods was being challenged by Rocco Mediate in front of millions of people. My eyes were glued to the TV. "What will happen?" I asked myself. Seeing the people in the stands at Torrey Pines was hilarious. Most of their expressions read is-this-really-happening. Then, all of a sudden, the putt goes in and Tiger Woods wins. Bravo! It's over and was the first US Open playoff in 7 years. Thanks for reading! By the way, make sure you watch the Open tomorrow.      

British Open on Thursday

The British Open starts Thursday and I thought we might talk about some predictions for the awesome event. Honestly, I think David Duval will make an amazing comeback in England. I think he is extremely pumped and ready to win. Another person who I think could possibly win the U.S. Open is surprisingly Padraig Harrington. He is my favorite golfer and I think he has a good chance of winning. Kenny Perry and Tiger Woods also have a good chance at winning. This event seems to always be very unpredictable. If you have any predictions, you can leave a comment or email me at blake.driscol@gmail.com. Thanks again for reading!   

Golf Tip of the Week: Chipping

Hello everyone! This week I'm going to teach you how to chip. Chipping is a very important thing in golf. Without it, most people wouldn't be able to get on the green as easily. The first thing you want to do when you chip is set your golf ball a little back in your stance. This way you will be able to hit the ball high in the air. The second thing you want to do is accelerate into the ball during your swing. A looser grip and choking up will make the ball go not as far. Thanks for reading and the next time you go golfing, I hope you use this tip. 

David Duval

David Duval, the winner of the 20o1 British Open, could change his game the second time around. After getting T-2 at the U.S. Open, the former world champion is ready to win the next British Open. He got another top ten recently, but I'd like to see him win a major tournament first before I put him there. The guy's an excellent golfer and I wouldn't be surprised if we started seeing him win a lot of different tournaments. Another thing he could work on is how he deals with the media. A lot of fans question why he wears those big, wrap-around sunglasses. Thanks for reading! By the way, I'll be at camp for a few days, so I won't be writing as frequently.  

Kenny Perry: The Man of the Hour

After his loss at the Masters last year, Kenny Perry said in quote, "It is time to move on." Those words coming out of his mouth were amazing after his chance of the Masters sinking to the bottom of the lake. A few days ago, I think he really got over the loss by scoring 22 under par in the Travelers Championship. Wow! That was amazing. He finally gets a win over 21 tries. Keeping his head up with courage, I honestly think that he has quite a few more wins before he retires. If he keeps it up, Tiger Woods is going to have a hard time with him. Thanks for reading!

Richest Pro Athletes; Woods and Mickelson

Number one and two on the most wealthy pro athlete list was Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Very crazy to have two PGA golfers in the top two. Anyways, both golfers supposably get more than half of their profit from endorsements. Tiger Woods obviously has a multi-million dollar contract with Nike, but Phil Mickelson I'm not exactly sure about. I was not planning for him to be Number 2 on that list. He was infront of Lebron James! The profit for both Woods and Mickelson has dropped around 30 million. Makes sense with the fact that our economy is like trash right now. Happy 4th of July and thanks again for reading!

Jack Nicklaus or Tiger Woods: Make The Choice

Who is the best golfer known to man-kind? Is it Nicklaus or Woods? Well, in my opinion, Tiger Woods is the best golfer ever. He is very clutch, and is extremely fun to watch. Some people (like me) will watch a tour just because the great Tiger is playing. Compared to everyone else in the PGA, Tiger Woods is the best known and has the best reputation. Very soon, he may be the first athlete billionare. Between the profits he makes for advertising Nike and the profits of the PGA tour, it is very possible for this to happen. Anyways, there is another man in the mist. Jack Nicklaus, many people say, is the best player ever. He is probably the biggest legend in golf history. My grandpa says that he was the best player ever because of how well he played. He would make a 30 foot putt typically. So Jack Nicklaus is clearly up there. Which will you choose?

Let's Get Back to the Classics: Golden Tee

It all started at 8:00 this morning. I was bored and looking for something to do. Looking through my drawers, I found a dusty, old-fashioned video game named Golden Tee. "What an interesting game," I said, playing the aged game. The way to play this game is you have a mechanical ball in the middle of a video game block. Using the ball, you control where the ball goes and what club you use. You can choose from a few different options; Tournament Play, Driving Range, etc. The driver hits about 310 yards, and the 7 iron hits about 140 yards. If you're looking for an entertaining video game that will last you all night look at Golden Tee.

Golf Tip of The Week: Setting Up Properly

Hello golfers! Your golf tip of the week is changing the direction with your body. You see, if you hit the ball in a direction where you don't want it to go, you are probably blaming your swing when it is actually perfectly fine. Taking your time to set up may be the solution to this problem. When you set up, first think of the direction you want the ball to go. Knowing this, you can angle your body towards the way the hole is. Make sure to keep your shoulders straight. Second, take a few slow practice swings. Then, take a nice even swing at the ball and walah! You have got yourself a hole in one. Thanks for reading.

Glover wins US Open

Lucas Glover won the US Open on Sunday. I could of almost figured that because he was playing so well this weekend, and had been leading for a long time. He didn't destroy everyone though. For Phil Mickelson, a few bad strokes cost him the entire event. If he hadn't missed some easy putts, or drove it into the rough a few times, he would of beat Glover by a long shot. Phil Mickelson is a striped contender that I have seen win events like this, but he is way too unpredictable. Lucas Glover had a lot of great drives and putts that the average person would not of made. He finally made his name noticeable. If he hadn't of won the US Open, people would still be curious about how good he really is. So good for Lucas Glover. Thanks for reading!      

Golf Starts in China

China finally realized that golf is one of the best sports ever. They have started creating a lot of high quality courses that I might really consider going to. The atmosphere in China might be really populated and dirty, but I would ignore it if it came to these courses. Most of the courses will be going on a south-west island of China. Many famous designers in the U.S. are starting to build greens here. These courses may be the reason we have a lot of Chinese golfers in the PGA.   

Lucas Glover leads U.S. Open

Lucas Glover is winning the U.S. Open with 7 under par. This is when my prediction becomes correct. I predicted that someone unknown would win the U.S. Open. I've never heard of Lucas Glover, how about you? I'm not saying the guy is going to win, but he is sure playing some great golf. Even scoring 1 under par in this condition would be great. I can still see Mickelson or someone make a comeback though. If I were Tiger Woods, I would be playing in my A game to beat this guy.

Jim Furyk Wants To Start Winning Again

Jim Furyk is probably one of my favorite players in golf. He has a high fairway percentage, and is one of the most humorous PGA players. His attitude is great, and he barely ever gets frustrated on courses. Those are all good signs, but the only big problem he has is that he can't win. He is now on a 2-year losing streak. He might have gotten second next to Tiger at the Memorial, but he didn't win. He may have a high fairway percentage, but he can't win. He's a great and exciting player, but I'd like him to win once in a while. If Jim Furyk can win the U.S. Open, that would be amazing.  

S9-1 King Cobra

Everyone who is reading and is looking for a new driver, I have found a solution for your searching needs. The answer is S9-1 King Cobra. This little baby is a monster. A week ago, they had normal adult players go to an event called the S9-1 tournament. What they did there was went to a driving range and hit with their normal drivers, then hit with the monster of a driver. On average, everybody gained around 20 yards longer than their normal swing. For only $200, this baby is a bargain considering its amazing performance. My friend and I the other day went to Golf Galaxy for golf balls and other supplies. While we were walking, I stood and stared at the amazing driver. We both decided to try it out and it was amazing. I hit the ball so hard that I almost broke the rubber tee. I don't know about you, but I'm saving up my money for the S9-1 King Cobra.

First Round of U.S. Open Cancelled

The First Round at Bethpage Black was rained out this afternoon. Such a bummer with the fact that I've been looking forward to this event all week. Anyways, New York has enough rain as it is. Well, getting back to buisness. Bethpage Black is going to be extra tough this weekend. In my opinion, it's tough enough for these players. After seeing how bad the course is, I don't think Mickelson or any of those great players will win the tournament this year. I think that an underdog like David Toms or someone is going to win. If some PGA player is reading this right now and thinking that this course is going to be a piece of cake, they're obviously wrong. Tiger Woods isn't even ready for conditions like this. Everyone one who's reading, be ready for a very very interesting match of golf.

U.S. Open Starting Tomorrow

Okay everyone. The U.S. Open starts tomorrow and I thought I would to you guys a little about the history of the event. You see, the U.S. Open has always been one of the most difficult courses in the PGA tour. Even Tiger Woods has tough times on it. If I were you, I wouldn't even think about shooting 60 on this course. So the next time some golfer you like gets double-bogey on a hole, think about how challenging that course really is. Out of all of the major tournaments in the PGA, this is probably my favorite. This is by far the most intense one. I remember when Tiger won last year with a injured leg. My top prospect is Hedraig Harrington though. He's on fire! Lets go Harrington, Lets go!    

Golf Tip of the Week: Find the Power in Your Swing

The golf tip of the week is find the power in your swing. Power in your swing is the result of three things. First, your swing mechanics. This is probably pretty obvious because you know that if you have a bad swing, there is no way that you will hit the ball. Second, is how you define power. This is the least recognized one. Most people think of it as a condition that you must have to be a good golfer. This is not true at all. Third, is your equipment. The chances of you doing better with a King Cobra Driver are higher than using a 1980's wood. Power can be a good thing, but you have to be smart about it. For instance, if you're chipping on to the green, you probably don't want to use all of your power. So use your power on your drive, not your putt. Thanks for reading!  

Father's Day Sale on Golf Balls this Week

News Flash! They are having amazing deals at Golf Galaxy for all of the top-dog golf balls you can think of. There should be coupons in your Sunday newspaper for a lot of quality equipment. Two boxes of Noodle Long & Soft Golf Balls for $25 is a deal you cannot miss. One box of Pro V1's is $45. That is about ten dollars cheaper than normal. The deal ends on Father's Day, so you had better get your butt off that chair and go to the Galaxy of Golf. Thanks for reading!   

U.S. Open, Here We Come

Okay, everyone. The U.S. Open major tournament is about to happen in just about a week. I thought that we would talk about some predictions for the great event. To be honest, I think that Phil Mickelson might make a great comeback to win this. It would be so great for him to win a tournament after his wife having breast cancer so recently. I also like Hedrig Harrington. His swing is amazing, and he has been in his groove for the last year. As you might already know, the U.S. Open is one of the hardest courses in the PGA tour. It takes the Pros a lot of practice to be able to even get pars on this course. If I were to play it, I would probably score 500 or something. Thanks for reading this post, and if you have any predictions, send it to my email or make a comment.      

Where have you been John Daly?

John Daly? I think it rings a bell. Oh yeah! I remember that guy!
This was most likely the expression you people made when John Daly came back to the PGA tour. After coming back from a 6-month suspension, Daly will be playing this weekend for the first time in a while. Golf is the biggest solo sport in the world, so if you're not that good and you go away, most likely, people will forget about you. Some people even forgot Tiger Woods when he went away. Anyways, you've got to kick butt when people start looking at you like you're a PGA player again. I'm looking forward for him to do great for the rest of his golf career. I would guess he will be able to win a tournament really soon.

Brian Gay: Super-Star or Over-Rated?

Brian Gay is recently winning the St. Jude Classic from Fed Ex. Now, I thought David Toms was doing great, but Brian Gay? You see, if you're about to make this guy an awesome player in the PGA tour, you're wrong. He may be winning the St. Jude Classic, but who's ever heard of that? I didn't even know what it was until I looked up the Golf News on the PGA tour website. I'm not saying he's a terrible player, I'm just saying I would like to see him win a major tournament soon. That would really impress me. Come on, Brian Gay, beat Tiger Woods at his own game!   

Beautiful Golf Courses Worth Playing On

Hello Everyone! I'm here to inform you on some beautiful golf courses that you might just want to play on. First, Elyria Country Club in Elyria, Ohio. This course has beautiful scenes like lakes, trees, and beautifully trimmed courses. If you go there on a nice day, you are sure to have a blast. Another is Grand Rapids Country Club. This course is open to the public so anyone can go there. It is 10 dollars to play 9 holes of golf on foot. You may be thinking, "What?! On foot!"But I assure you that it is worth it. Third, Stoney Creek in Northern Michigan. This course is on Lake Michigan and I bet you it will be one of your favorite golf courses. It is such a nice view to see a lake on a golf course. Those are just some recommendations for you and your friends or family to go on.        

The History of Golf

Historians think that the game of golf started on the Eastern Coast of Scotland. It was the 15th century, and at that time they were using sticks and pebbles. This sport was a hobby for the adults after they got home from work. The thing that made the game really unique back then was the fact that the people didn't use a hole. They would tell the other golfers a certain area they had to put the ball in. In the 16th century, golf got popular in France and England. In France, caddies were invented, but in French, they were called cadets. The first golf course was in Edinburg. After that happened, the first golf match was in 1682. In the match, two Scottish men beat two English men. Ever since then, we have definently advanced in the sport. I'm sure they didn't have Titanium Drivers or Golf Carts back then. That is how the game of golf came to be.      

Why is Titleist so great?

Titleist is arguably the most popular brand of golf equipment in the PGA. We all know that Tiger Woods is Nike all the way, but why would all of these pros choose this brand over about 50 other brands. I have been studying this for quite a bit, but I honestly think that one of the reasons that Titleist is getting so popular is the fact that their equipment seems like the most well-working compared to Calloway or Wilson. My dad owns almost all Titleist equipment, and once in a while I borrow it. Right from the time I'm teeing off from the time I'm putting, the feel of those clubs is amazing. When I hit those Pro V1 balls, I feel so full of myself. There's a reason that those Titleist balls are so expensive, and it's because they make you feel good. Literally. (Try It!!!)      

Helpful Tips for Beginner Golfers

For you beginner golfers out there, I have a few helpful tips to help you hit the ball much further. If you follow these steps, most likely, you will succeed in the game of golf. These handy tips are:

• Keep your eye on the ball throughout your swing.
• Have a follow-through. When you are about to swing, think about how your follow-through will look.
• Keep your wrists straight when you pull back to swing.

Those are my tips to be successful in golf. If they don't work for you, email me, and tell me what does work.   

How great is Tiger (really)?

People always talk about how great Tiger is, but is he really that good? I mean he just has the highest scoring average in the PGA, but so what? He also has just 14 major tournament wins in his career. Pathetic.

If you haven't noticed my sarcasm yet, I'm joking. Tiger Woods is just about the best player that has ever played. He isn't even done with his career yet and he has that many majors. Wow. Some people out there might think that Vijay Singh is the best golfer. There is just one fragment of advice I would tell them though, "Go get a life." I said it here first, there is no golfer in the history of golf that is better than him.   

Top 5 Golf Balls To Look Out For

Here are 5 golf balls that you might want to check out the next time you go to a sporting goods store:

1. Titleist Pro V1
2. Nike Power Distance Soft
3. Top Flite D2 Distance
4. Taylor Made Tour Preferred
5. Bridgestone B330

This is my opinion, but you can send me your opinion at my email(blake.driscol@gmail.com)