http://www.golfwrx.com G.WRX News Crew Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:56:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When I ran into accomplished amateur golfer Lindsay Knowlton (left) a couple years ago, just after she had been hired at TaylorMade-adidas Canada (she is now a Product Manager), she absolutely gushed about the gig and the opportunities it provided. Little did she know EXACTLY what kind of adventure the ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/11/19/adidas-wear-in-the-world-adventure-kicks-off/ Steven Ames shot a 64 Sunday and found himself in a three way playoff with Justin Leonard and George McNeill.  Two playoff holes later Mr. Ames was $828,000 richer and possessor of that interesting looking trophy.  He's also in need of a new itinerary for the yearly family vacation.  Since ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/11/17/ames-woods-wie-all-win/ There's been a very interesting post from one of my favourite blogs - the Mizuno Workshop Diary - about how the new groove rule is affecting players on the European Tour. The Mizuno Tour van is the official van of the European Tour so they get to hear petty much ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/11/14/more-groove-confusion-on-tour/ If you’ve run into me on the course or the practice range you’ll know that I’m the lefty that is married to a righty. This post was written by said righty and is a review of the Hathaway driver:   I had the opportunity to test out the Hathaway V4 interchangeable driver ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/11/06/the-hathaway-v4-driver/ Back and forth I have sprinted through North Carolina many a time in the last few years, only occasionally taking the time for a golf game – or several. With almost 600 golf courses I have to admit that it ranks highly among my favorite states to visit when golf ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/29/north-carolina-golf-still-impresses/ Troy Matteson birdied the second playoff hole to win the Frys.com Open a second time (the first was when the event was in Las Vegas before it became Justin Timberlakes event).  When you follow a second round 61 with the same score in the third round, setting a Tour record ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/27/matteson-captures-frys-com-open/ It could be argued that there are irons and there are Mizuno irons. No other manufacturer has had quite the success and pedigree that Mizuno has had across the entire range of this type of club. From the MP players range to the game improvement MX range, there has always ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/21/the-big-review-mizuno-mp-58-irons-mp-t-10-wedges-mp-fli-hi-iron/ The Algarve region of Portugal is one of the world's most highly regarded golfing locations. With glorious weather practically all year round and more world class courses than you can shake a 9 iron at, it is a popular destination for those of us who have gotten tired of the ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/15/the-big-review-oceanico-millenium-victoria-and-old-course/ Players like Ian Poulter and Camilo Villegas have shown golfers that you don't have to dress like your Grandpa when you're on the course. The last few years has seen a real change in style, not just the plus fours and shirts and ties of yesteryear but in the replacement ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/13/the-big-review-druh-belts-buckles/   The Presidents Cup was about as laid back an event as it's US team captain Fred Couples.  No talk of hatred of one side from the other.  No earbuds stuck in the captains ear.  The only thing over the top involved assistant captain Michael Jordan smoking a cigar on the course ... http://www.golfwrx.com/2009/10/12/us-19-5-internationals-14-5/