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Golf slang: Part 3

Golf slang: Part 3

Share: yet more slang and jargon konica minolta bizhub– a camera Peter Kostis shamelessly plugs on CBS golf broadcasts. I still have no idea what makes this camera so special G.I.R. – the acronym for hitting a green in regulation. For non golfers : reaching a par 3 in one stroke, a par 4 in two strokes, and a par 5 in three strokes Tight lie– where one’s ball rests on a closely mown area Rock– can be used to describe any…

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Funny golf movies: “Caddyshack vs Tin Cup”

Funny golf movies: “Caddyshack vs Tin Cup”

Share:An offbeat look at two slapstick legends Frankly, it’s kinda difficult to put them in a real match up. One has to be considered a flat out comedy, Caddyshack. Whereas Tin Cup probably falls in the “dramedy” category. In the pantheon of funny golf movies, though, these two have to rank on or near the top. Personally, they’re one-two for me. But in what order? So without further uhhh-do….     The brass tacks Caddyshack Released : 1980 Director : Harold…

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Kelvin Miyahira

Kelvin Miyahira

Share: Not so funny now are ya? Keeping things on the “light” side is not always what it’s cracked up to be. No intention of straying from that approach. But when it comes to instruction and improvement, I’m going to deviate from the norm. ??? Pronate, supinate, rotate, APT, ER, IR……….huh?!? At Comical Golfer, I’m proud to be affiliated with Mr. Kelvin Miyahira. Part jokester, part Jedi-Knight, and all around great guy. His teachings might not be revolutionary, but they…

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Pinehurst Resort review

Pinehurst Resort review

Share: What and where? Pinehurst Resort is nestled in the North Carolina Sandhills. Known as the “Cradle of American Golf”. Consisting of 9 of the most beautiful courses in the south, if not the nation. The easiest way to get there is flying into Raleigh-Durham. Upon arrival, you can rent a vehicle or have the resort send a shuttle for you/your group. This was the option we chose. Shuttle prices may vary, but probably expect to spend $100 one way…

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Funny Golf Lessons – are they?

Funny Golf Lessons – are they?

Share:Should they be? Perhaps the answer is a bit of both Can golf lessons be funny? If you just paid $80 (or more) for a half hour lesson and you feel like you got WORSE, the answer would be a resounding no. Um yea, thanks for making me suck even more. But of course that’s usually the exception, not the rule. What is your intent? Hopefully, your intent is fun along with ideas and thoughts on ways to improve. Maybe…

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