Thursday, April 29, 2010

It Appears Tiger's Penis Was the Busiest Thing This Past Decade


Remember how we kept hearing rumors of more girls that would come forward claiming they slept with Tiger Woods, and how that number stayed pretty stagnant after the first run hit the presses? Well, get ready for a list that would even impress Santa.

The National Inquirer (salt shaker needed) is reporting that Tiger bagged, youreadyforthis, 120 chicks during his marriage. That's even more than PGA Tour titles he's won. Lord.

While coming clean during therapy, he failed to mention the one-night stand he knew would destroy his shaky marriage.

The serial cheater hid from therapists - and Elin -- his most shocking conquest - Number 121 - say sources.


Okay, maybe I have a problem mentally, by the first thing that I thought when I heard this is, HOW THE HELL CAN HE REMEMBER THAT MANY CHICKS? This guy might seriously have a mind like a Russian vault. I have friends that have been around the block once or twice more than the average dude, and they can hardly remember their number, and it isn't even in the same stratosphere as 121.

Did he write all their names on the back of a scorecard or something?

Oh well, who knows if this is true or not, and the National Inquirer disclaimer is always needed, but they were the first to report about Tiger's infidelity, so it isn't like they're always wrong.

Colin Montgomerie Seems Nice


We can all agree that Colin Montgomerie has a bit of a short fuse. He's has flipped out before, and will flip out again at some point before the Ryder Cup.

Maybe this time was Sunday, when Monty was finishing up his final round at the Spanish Open. It appears that a nearby tent was playing a little disco music at the event, having some fun for the patrons enjoying the spirits that accompany a private area at a golfing event.

Monty was putting for a birdie on the 18th, three-jacked it, and then went a little apeshit on the music.

Montgomerie had put together a solid opening round and needed a birdie on his last hole to lie only four shots off the lead when he three-putted for a bogey to the accompaniment of loud disco music from a nearly tent.

"Is this a f***ing party or a golf tournament?," the 46-year-old Briton fumed after signing for a one-under-par 71 which left him six strokes behind early leader Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina.


Well, to be fair to Monty, it was a golf tournament, but Mr. Rabbit Ears himself once again let something inconsequential ruin his round, and possibly his day.

Michelle Wie's New McDonald's Commercial

While it probably isn't going to win an Oscar, Michelle Wie is in a McDonalds commercial that's endearing and kinda cute.



People seem to get on Wie for pretty much anything she does, but the girl is going to become the face of the LPGA (if she wasn't already) with Lorena Ochoa moving, and name another person that is a global icon that plays a female sport.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Tiger Woods Defends His Nickelback Love


I can guarantee you this, and only this, on this here blog ... if I ever write about the band Nickelback again, I will post my address, and you can come flog me until I can no longer walk.

That said, when Tiger Woods is asked in a press conference about going to watch the band, it is means for discussion.

On Wednesday at Quail Hollow, following news that Tiger was backstage at the worst band in the world's show, a reporter asked about the criticism and Woods gave up this answer.

Yeah, I went to the concert, had a great time, Nickelback. A couple of the band members are friends of mine, and that's why I went. I just had a great time. And unfortunately I got criticized for seeing my friends.

No, you didn't get criticized for seeing your "friends," you are getting criticized because your friends are in Nickelback!!!!!

If you've ever thought Tiger was a dork for one minute, this is probably it. I mean, what is Tiger trying to be, a Rockstar? If Today Was Your Last Day, wouldn't you get Far Away from these guys? You know Tiger's Never Gonna Be Alone, even if he Burns This To The Ground. Never Again, Tiger. Never Again! *Washes Mouth Out With Bleach*

Incredible photo is from Devil Ball Golf

When Tiger-Palooza Becomes Too Much


He's the name that everyone talks about. He's the guy that everyone cares about. He's the golfer that brings the most to a golf tournament, no matter the number of majors or females he has bagged in the last few years.

He's Tiger Woods, and we as golf writers, bloggers, tweeters and podcasters know that when his name is in a story, it'll get more play.

That being said, Wednesday gave us something rather interesting, albeit ridiculous. A website affiliated with the PGA (PGATour.com to be exact) televised his opening tee shot of his Pro-Am. His Pro-F**ing-Am!

For those that don't know, a Pro-Am is an event totally and completely put together to make the pockets stay deep. It is for the sponsors and companies to keep clients happy, pairing up certain big namers with the pro golfers they oogle at. It is an opportunity for people to tell a story for year's to come about how they hit it closer than Steve Marino on a par-3 at TPC Sawgrass, or how they made a 20-foot snake after Sergio Garcia gave them a really good read.

The Pro-Am isn't anything more than a male-on-male back-rub, except it lasts four hours and most of the time isn't as awkward. Televising his tee shot is just a step too far in this whole Slobber-Woods-Fest.

What next, having a 24 hour camera on the Isleworth driving range?

The New Look Road Hole


In 2006, I had the unique opportunity to caddie at the Old Course at St. Andrews. It was pretty strange at first to be an American boy telling people how to play one of the most local-knowledgy golf courses in the world, but I quickly caught on to a few things.

A.) 99 percent of the time your golfer isn't going to hit the shot you tell him to hit.
B.) 99.99999 percent of the time they aren't going to hit a putt like you want.
C.) The more you compliment them on their bad shots, the better tip you will receive.

While I felt I did a pretty decent job at the caddie thing, one hole that was always a challenge was the Road Hole. The par-4 17th, the Road Hole is arguably the most unique golf hole this side of Prestwick. A blind tee shot over a hotel shed, it forces you to pick a spot on the shed, and try and hit over it.

Now, St. Andrews has lengthened the thing by 40 yards, making it, in my opinion, the hardest hole in the world.

It will now play 490-yards, and will force players to play it like it used to play. That is, even after a good tee shot, playing either long left or short right and hoping to get up and down for four is the way to go.

I am heading over to Scotland in June to play some golf, and one of my few goals is to step back on the new tee and hit a tee ball, just so I can give people a better understanding of how tough the challenge will be. While I don't know a lot, I do know that the course rangers and such aren't a big fan of letting "regular golfers" play from the back tees. Hopefully by 17, I won't get in too much trouble by jumping back there.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Same Exact Time Scramble Format is Awesome


This past weekend, my best buddy in the world got hitched up. On Thursday, like many golfing husbands do, we had a little golf tournament to celebrate the event. Too bad we didn't hear about this new Same Exact Time Scramble format that is all the rage these days, because it looks absolutely incredible.

See, scrambles are fun, don't get me wrong, but if you play in too many they get a little boring. The SET Scramble allows every player to hit the exact shot at the exact same time, meaning that you get to watch four balls fly in the air (or piddle down the fairway) in hopes that yours might be the one they take.

Doug McCracken is the CEO and founder of the SET Scramble. He came up with the format as a way to speed up play, always a problem in scrambles (and any other golf tournament, for that matter), and to eliminate cheating. Having all four players from one team hit at the same time is an obvious time-saver and, better yet, it allows for eightsomes. Your foursome will play with another foursome, which should cut down on rules fudging and keep players honest in skill contests like closest to the pin and long drive.

Another thing I feel it would do is take some of the pressure off the "A" players in a scramble. Too many times you'll be standing over a shot, knowing that if you miss the green your team is screwed. Now, you just get to prepare for a golf shot, hit it, and hope that you've executed the way you always want when playing this silly game.

I have to say, a SET scramble in my near future. With a group of guys out in Scottsdale that tend to want more fun that seriousness when heading out to hit the links, the SET seems like a perfect Saturday morning.