The Urban Golfer, Chicago, IL (2025)

04/05/2012

Tiger Woods 16th Hole From Impossible Lie: #1

For pure flair for the dramatic, difficulty of the shot, and stage of the match it is hard not to go with Tiger Woods in the 2005 Masters. Gene Sarazen's double eagle in the 1935 Masters is probably #1 but we can't find the footage. After squandering a four shot lead to Chris D

04/05/2012

Masters Predictions & 5 Big Questions

Augusta, GA – Lots of ifs and scenarios going into the Masters on Thursday. Can Tiger win? What is Phil going to do? No one is talking about World #1 Luke Donald, can he finally win a major? Will an Aussie win? The Urban Golfers try to address some of these questions, but no way

04/04/2012

Phil Mickelson from the Pine Needles 13th Hole: #2

Everyone has seen this shot about 10 times this week, but it is always worth another minute or two of your life to see it again. With his ball lying on the pine straw within the pines on #13, Phil saw about a 4 foot opening that he could get his ball through and possibly hit the

04/02/2012

Happy Masters Week!!!

For every golf fan, is there anything better than when Joe Ford, Augusta National Vice Chairman, gets on air to remind the TV audience “the Masters will continue the tradition of limited commercial interruption, with 56 minutes of coverage of every hour of golf action?” No Toyot

03/30/2012

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TOP GOLF RESORTS POLL RECOGNIZES THE RITZ-CARLTON AMELIA ISLAND

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03/25/2012

He’s Baaaack! Tiger Dominates at Bay Hill

Orlando, FL – No more questions, no more he hasn’t won since 2009, no more will he win before The Master’s? Tiger Woods did what he couldn’t do this year or last, be in contention on Sunday and come away with a victory. With The Masters two weeks away Tiger Woods couldn’t be in

03/23/2012

PGA Tour Continues Florida Swing at Arnie's Bay Hill

Orlando, FL - Golf fans are once again privy to a stacked field at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, Florida. Tiger will be testing his Achilles tendon and seeking a seventh victory in the famed event, in addition to gaining some much needed momentum with the Mas

03/20/2012

Introducing 'Arnie' The Much Anticipated Golf Fashion Collection

The Urban Golfer had the pleasure to catch up with Geoff Tait, co-owner of Quagmire Golf and creative director of Arnie this week before the start of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. We asked Geoff a few questions regarding one of the most anticipated golf

03/08/2012

McIlroy Debuts as #1 at The WGC Cadillac Championship

Doral, FL - Here we go again… another massive week on the PGA Tour. The world’s best take part in the second leg of the 2012 WGC on the Blue Monster at the Doral, now owned by Donald Trump. Tiger, Phil and the newly-minted world #1 Rory McIlroy will take to the famed course thi

03/07/2012

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The Urban Golfer caught up with Stuburt Golf to ask about their new 2012 collection.

03/02/2012

10 Weird Golf Words and What They Mean

We've all heard the usual golf terms such as “birdie” or “fore,” but even the pro golfer probably has a few to brush up on. There are many golfing terms out there that can sound anywhere from a little strange to downright scandalous. In that spirit, we thought now would be a go

03/02/2012

The Honda Classic Kicks off The Florida Swing on the PGA Tour

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – The Honda Classic will be sporting perhaps the strongest field of the year outside of the 4 majors and the WGC events. Tiger Woods is making his debut at The Bear Trap, he is joined by Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Keegan Bradley and Graeme McDowell to name

02/28/2012

Stitch Headcovers: Think New, think Pure, think Modern

For those of you who don’t know Stitch Headcovers, The Urban Golfer would like to introduce you to Charlie Burgwyn creator of Stitch. Stitch is an American company who focuses on creating high quality headcovers from the best materials available. The Urban Golfer connected with C

02/27/2012

Introducing The Timuquana Cup

Jacksonville, Florida - Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla. is proud to announce the inaugural playing of a major amateur event, The Timuquana Cup. The event will elevate the purest form of amateur golf; an invitational format that will consist of 40 of the top Mid Amate

02/27/2012

02/25/2012

Quarter Finals WGC Accenture Match Play Championship

Marana, AZ – We are down to the Elite Eight in the Arizona desert with 4 Euros, 1 Asian and 3 Americans still standing. We are guaranteed to have at least one American in the final four with a possibility of 2 if #10 Mark Wilson can beat #9 Peter Hanson. Two players are not only

02/24/2012

WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Day 3

Marana, AZ – So you say you want more match play? Personally I would love to see more match play format, but what is NBC going to do on Sunday if we see a M. Bae vs. Peter Hanson final? The opposite could happen with 3 of the 4 top seeds still standing plus big American names suc

02/23/2012

Day 2 at The WGC Accenture Match Play Championship

Bobby Jones Bracket

Key Match: #5 Brandt Snedeker vs. #13 Kyle Stanley. How cool is this match?!! These two guys faced each last month in a sudden death duel for the Farmers at Torrey. No TV tower to save Snedeker. Stanley gets revenge and moves on.
Upset Pick: #13 Kyle St

02/22/2012

Accenture Match Play Round One Picks and Upsets

Marana, AZ – The Accenture Match Play Championship kicks off on Wednesday and will end Sunday with one man standing. Match play is a great format we wish there was more of it on the PGA Tour. The biggest names in golf are in the desert this week with $1.4 million on the line and

02/21/2012

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02/21/2012

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GREAT GORGE REBORN AS RETRO GOLF EXPERIENCE

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02/16/2012

PGA Tour Pulls into Riviera Country Club

Pacific Palisades, CA – Tons of story lines as the PGA Tour pulls into Riviera Country club for the Northern Trust Open, this is the 50th edition of this tournament. Golf stock just went up in the world of sports as Tiger Woods announced on his website today that he will be play

02/16/2012

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Antigua Men and Women's 2012 Golf Wear review

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02/15/2012

Ful-Philled at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA - After watching Phil’s masterful performance on Sunday, where he dominated the course, the field, and Mr. Tiger Woods, this Urban Golfer called the other Urban Golfer and said, “I have nothing to write about this week.” The Riviera run-up article was supposed t

02/15/2012

Is Phil Ready for a Magical Year After 40?

Pebble Beach, CA - After watching Phil’s masterful performance on Sunday, where he dominated the course, the field, and Mr. Tiger Woods, this Urban Golfer called the other Urban Golfer and said, “I have nothing to write about this week.” The Riviera run-up article was supposed t

02/13/2012

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KENTWOOL Adds LPGA Tour Sensation Ryann O’Toole to Staff Player Roster

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02/13/2012

Mickelson Dominates Tiger and the field at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA – The much anticipated 4th round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am turned out not to be the drama we expected. Twitter was a buzz Saturday night when it was announced that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson would be paired together on Sunday. Visions of anothe