A golfer was involved in a terrible car crash and was rushed to the hospital. Just before he was put under, the surgeon popped in to see him. "I have some good news and some bad news," says the surgeon. "The bad news is that I have to remove your right arm!" "Oh God, no!" cries the man "My golfing is over. Please Doc, what's the good news?" "The good news is that I have another … [Read more...]
Twenty Years Of Practice
On Saturday, June 24, Highlands Golf Park will celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a special invite to CvilleBuzz readers to stop by the range, have a few appetizers and enjoy Free Mini Golf with lots of family games, music, prizes, giveaways, plus food and drink. The Scheurermann family - Anne Marie , Peter and daughter Gretchen - will all be at the range to greet their special guests. The … [Read more...]
The Curse of Uneven Lies
It’s hard enough to hit a golf ball into that elusive piece of real estate known as a fairway when it’s resting on a dead level, manicured tee box. But when the ball comes to a stop on a slope steep enough to make a mountain goat stumble, the average golfer is in trouble. That is, unless he or she knows how to adjust the swing, the equipment and body weight to compensate for the uneven … [Read more...]
Callaway Chrome Soft Balls
I am usually not picky about golf balls. As long as they don’t have “XXX” on the sides, I’ll play them. Didn’t really think it made any difference except for the prestige factor. But last Christmas, my favorite and only son, Jimmie, knew that his Dad was low on golf balls and he gave me a couple dozen Callaway Chrome Soft golf balls. They are the finest golf balls I have ever played. … [Read more...]
Staying Cool at Swanannoa
Last Wednesday a week ago, it was 94 degrees in Charlottesville. On Afton mountain, it was 83 and that’s where my three golf amigos and I teed it up. We played Swanannoa Country Club. We had a fun round and stayed cool. I’ve played much nicer golf courses than Swannanoa Country Club on Afton Mountain, but I don’t think I have played any more enjoyable courses. Swannanoa is an easy … [Read more...]
A Golden Opportunity
Virginia is loaded with top-notch golf courses – world-class golf courses. One of the best is the recently renovated Golden Horseshoe Gold Course, and now those of us fortunate to have a VSGA card are invited to tee it up in Williamsburg. Below is the scoop. Welcome golfers! Here you can take advantage of our special limited-time offer to golf the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course with the Gold … [Read more...]
Waynesboro Country Club – Back in Action
Golf courses and country clubs have been struggling in recent years. Slammed by the Great Recession, the labor intensive industry took a hit, and what’s more, even after the recession, not enough young golfers have been taking up the sport to replace the old duffers that are hanging up their TaylorMades. Too expensive and too time consuming are the common reasons. I was most disappointed to … [Read more...]
Coming Events at Ingleside
Spring is here. Then Master’s is over and golf schedules are filling out. Ingleside, a great course outside Staunton in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, has some timely events on the horizon. Golfers, check them out. And if you’ve never played in Ingleside, give it a try. Upcoming Events at Ingleside Resort - Easter special sale through April 30-Callaway TruVis golf balls, … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Pitch Shot
How important is the pitch shot in golf? Consider that if Kenny Perry had made just one out of two good pitch shots on the final two holes at the 2009 Masters, he would now have one green jacket instead of none. But how important is the ability to hit consistent pitch shots for the average golfer? According to Jack Snyder, Head Golf Professional at Glenmore Country Club, a high handicap … [Read more...]
19th Annual Bill Howard Tournament
One of the best parties in all of Charlottesville is coming up. On Thursday, May 4, golfers of all shapes and sizes will assemble to tee it up at the 19th Bill Howard Golf Tournament. The Illumination Gala takes place the following evening. Both events are first class. I played in the tournament three years back and took my wife Nancy to the Gala the next evening. We had a blast. At the golf … [Read more...]
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