Welcome to Golf Guide
Golf Accessories Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Golf Accessories. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
The Masters
from:The Masters golf tournament has long been known as “the big show” for many golfers. It’s the BIG one – the one everyone wants to win - the one that can really define a career as a professional golfer. It has a long and storied history – one steeped in golf tradition.
In 1934 Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts wanted to provide a service to golf by hosting an annual golf tournament. Roberts proposed the event be called the Masters Tournament, but Jones objected thinking it sounded too presumptuous. The name Augusta National Invitation Tournament was adopted and that title was used for five years until 1939 when Jones relented and the name was officially changed.
The tournament is held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA, where it is still hosted today. Many decisions made in the early days of the Masters still remain today. Among these are
* The four-day stroke playing of 18 holes each day instead of the then customary 36 holes on the third day
* Eliminating qualifying rounds
* Denying permission for anyone except the player and the caddie to be in the playing area
* Commercialization in any form of the tournament was limited.
The first Masters Tournament was held on March 22, 1934, and beginning in 1940, the Masters was scheduled each year during the first full week in April. That first tournament was won by Horton Smith. In 1935 Gene Sarazen hit “the shot heard ‘round the world” scoring a double eagle on the par five 15th hole tying Craig Wood and forcing a playoff. Sarazen won the 36-hole playoff the following day winning by five strokes.
In 1942, Ben Hogan lost to Byron Nelson by one stroke in an 18-hole playoff and the tournament was not played the following three years: 1943, 1944, and 1945 during World War II. To assist the war efforts, cattle and turkeys were raised on the Augusta National grounds.
Many milestones have occurred throughout the history of the Masters. In 1965 and 1966, Jack Nicklaus became the first Masters champion to defend his title successfully. Many others would have consecutive wins, but The Golden Bear was the first. Tiger Woods broke the four-day scoring record that has stood for 32 years in 1997.
The Masters is characterized by offering the winner a green jacket and having that jacket is considered a great honor in the golfing world. The previous year’s winner would always present the jacket to the current year’s winner and it is done with great flourish.
The Masters is one of golf’s greatest tournaments. The best part is that amateurs can gain entry into the tournament by invitation only giving them dreams of winning the big prize against the best in the field!
Warning: file(http://www.searchfeed.com/rd/feed/TextFeed.jsp?trackID=&pID=&cat=golf+accessories&nl=5&page=1&excID=) [function.file]: failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found
in /home/yasmin/public_html/golf/datas/searchfeed.php on line 8
Golf Accessories Specific links
Golf Accessories News
Tattoo Golf: Accessories with attitude - TravelGolf.com (blog)
 TravelGolf.com (blog) | Tattoo Golf: Accessories with attitude TravelGolf.com (blog) Growing the game requires that we make it more appealing to even younger golfers, and this means fighting the old-fogy image. A new golf clothing and accessories company, Tattoo Golf, is doing their part to infuse golf with a refreshing shot from The ... |
Leupold's GX-3i, GX-4i golf rangefinders offer great accuracy - WorldGolf.com
Leupold's GX-3i, GX-4i golf rangefinders offer great accuracy WorldGolf.com Leupold's® new GX®-3i and GX-4i golf rangefinders feature DNA™ (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine technology and an infrared laser for instant measurements and accuracy to within six inches of the flagstick or other targets. |
Golfsmith to open stores in Fairfax, Sterling and Woodbridge this year - Washington Post
Golfsmith to open stores in Fairfax, Sterling and Woodbridge this year Washington Post Golfsmith stores carry golf equipment, apparel and accessories, and have in-store putting greens for customers to test out products. Stores also feature computerized swing analyzers and golf simulators. Customers at the Sterling location can sign up ... |
Golfpushcarts.com Announces Sale on Select Caddytek Golf Push Carts - PR Web (press release)
Golfpushcarts.com Announces Sale on Select Caddytek Golf Push Carts PR Web (press release) Take advantage of our sale on Caddytek golf carts now, and you'll be ready to go for your next tee time. Golfpushcarts.com, retailers of motorized golf push carts and golf accessories, recently announced a sale on select CaddyTek golf carts. |
Callaway Golf Introduces the All-New HEX Black Tour - Sacramento Bee
Callaway Golf Introduces the All-New HEX Black Tour Sacramento Bee Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf®, Odyssey®, Top-Flite®, and Ben Hogan® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. |