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Punta Espada Grand Opening!

November 8, 2006 / / 2 Comments

Of the courses I’ve played, Punta Espada is my favorite by far. When I went, only the back nine were open. A couple months ago, they opened the front nine and they continued fine tuning the landscaping, clubhouse and amenities.


Today is their official Grand Opening with the presence of Jack Nicklaus himself. It will eventually be a completely private course, so play it while you have the chance!

To see my video of the back nine, look here.

For more information on this beautiful Jack Nicklaus course in the Dominican Republic, check out my previous post about it or the Punta Espada section of Cap Cana’s website.

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Ask the Goose: question from Scott

November 2, 2006 / / 3 Comments

Scott in Thousand Oaks, CA writes:

What do you do all day to keep busy while Kristen [the golfchick] is away at work?

Thanks for asking, Scott. Sometimes I feel so forgotten.

Now that I’m a retired security executive and don’t have the requisite thumbs to play golf (that lack of freakin’ thumbs has plagued me all my life), I still seem to find plenty to keep myself occupied. Sleep is paramount among my hobbies and time-fillers. I’m not even too keen on the obscenely overflowing room they call a toy trunk anymore.

Actually, Mom’s been working from home when not traveling with her current gig, which allows for slightly more peaceful sleep. Notwithstanding the onslaught of kisses and pets I receive every time she nears me, I prefer her being around simply because it’s less work for me.

Allow me to explain.

My career with the Williams Household organization was long and honorable and I enjoyed a generous compensation plan. Part of that plan was my college fund. I failed to read the fine print of that benefit and when I neglected to go to college, it automatically rolled over into my Medicare plan. Although not quite as convoluted as I understand the human equivalent to be, this Medicare is a bitch (no offense to myself). Granted, I’m taking full advantage of the monetary benefits with my current illness and ongoing disability and I can use whatever drug plan suits my needs best, but here’s where I actually get to the point of answering your question: I have to do chores!

That’s right. How many Medicare recipients do you know that are required to do laundry, clean the house, go grocery shopping, cook the meals and take out the trash? I mean, I don’t actually do those things, but I’m supposed to. Actually, I enjoy taking out the trash, but I don’t do it quite to the satisfaction of the plan provider. And lately, I have been struggling to do even that.

Here I am after a failed (foiled) attempt at taking out the trash Goose style. Look how I play it up for the sympathy. It worked, too! Mom didn’t even get mad at me for the attempted smorgasbord.

I have to admit she’s been more than gracious in light of my frequent contretemps due to my temporary infirmity. I guess I’m lucky she only beats me on Wednesdays. Maybe this plan isn’t so bad after all.

It seems the answer to your question is that I don’t do much of anything whether she’s home or away. Now excuse me while I drown my sorrows in pooch hooch.

Yours,
The Goose

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Unofficial Ryder Cup news

November 1, 2006 / / 2 Comments

Seeing that for the American team, there’s nowhere to go but up, Paul Azinger gladly accepts his appointment as Captain for the 2008 Ryder Cup.


His history with Europe’s captain, Nick Faldo, should make for an interesting Ryder Cup, not to mention two years of material for golf writers around the world.

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Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2006 / / 2 Comments

It’s time once again for tricks and treats. Oh yeah, and costumes. Dress up your golf ball this year in this cute but practical costume:


When you send it into the lake to go trick or treating, it will be safe, warm and secure (and can still go home in your goodie bag).

I found this and a lot of other silly golf things at Prank Place.

And a special treat just for my friend Rich at Eatgolf.com:

Why are graveyards so noisy?
Because of all the coffin!

 

Mummy, mummy what’s a werewolf?
Be quiet and brush your face.

 

How did the witch almost lose her baby?
She didn’t take it far enough into the woods!

 

Why do black cats never shave?
Because 8 out of 10 cats prefer whiskas!

 

Why do demons and ghouls get on so well?
Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend!

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Garb for golfchicks

October 30, 2006 / / 0 Comments

It’s great to see new stuff for women in golf.

Girlsgreen is a new online retailer of women’s golf apparel. Sisters Katie and Karyn saw a gap that needed to be filled and started their business to provide golf clothes for women that are “fun, classic and trendy.” Right now, they have a cute selection of tops including polos and “range tees,” and they’re looking to expand the line in the Spring/Summer season to include accessories and additional tops.

I may never be fun, classic or trendy, but maybe I could take a first step with these clothes. Meanwhile, all you other golf chicks can check ’em out. And guys, you know the gift giving season is approaching. I’m just saying.


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Golf Course recommendations near Washington D.C.

October 25, 2006 / / 3 Comments

This week I find myself in Washington, D.C. Well, in and around DC. Most of the week is being spent in the Reston/Herndon area with a few trips downtown. Unfortunately, I won’t have time to play golf while I’m here this time, but it does look like I’ll be returning a few times in the coming months. It’s already getting cold here, but I’m not going to let a little thing like seasonal weather stop me from trying to add Virginia and Maryland to my list of states played. I may be spoiled with year-round Southern California golf, but if I need a fix I’ll get it where I can.

I’ll be researching it on my own, but if anyone can recommend a few golf courses in the areas surrounding DC, I’m listening.

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Driving for Life: Fighting ALS at Riviera Country Club

October 19, 2006 / / 2 Comments

What: A golf tournament with breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening reception, auction, pre-round clinic, keynote address and awards.

Where: Riviera Country Club.

When: Monday, November 6. Registration and breakfast starting at 9:30, shotgun start at 11:30.

Why: To raise money for the ALS Therapy Development Foundation, which is a non-profit organization developing treatments for this devastating disease (commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease).

From the Driving 4 Life website:

“Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating, progressive neuromuscular disease that causes complete paralysis and loss of function–including the ability to eat, speak and breathe. Thirty thousand Americans have ALS, and 250,000 Americans alive today will eventually die from the disease. Most patients die within four years of diagnosis. There is currently no known cure. Driving 4 Life is a national fundraising campaign founded by World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson, his late caddy Bruce Edwards and former PGA TOUR professional Jeff Julian. The campaign has raised more than $3.5 million to date. Both Bruce and Jeff lost hard-fought battles with ALS in the summer of 2004.”

How you can help (and what you get out of it):Charity golf tournaments capitalize on the irony that charity is selfish by giving the giver even more for their contributions than altruistic warm fuzzies. They give them golf.

And Driving 4 Life does it at premier locations with this event being held at the esteemed Riviera Country Club.

With available sponsorships ranging from $500 – $30,000, you can feel as warm and fuzzy as your wallet will allow. (The foursome rate is $5000.)

But wait: If you happen to be a golfer without such sizable contribution capabilities, you can still help out the ALS cause and possibly play in the tournament for a mere $50.

That’s right. You can buy a raffle ticket for $50 and designate Riviera and be entered into a drawing to win a playing spot at the tournament. And a winner is chosen for every 25 entries, so the odds are pretty good! You can buy as many tickets as you want. There it is: you get to give, gamble and possibly golf all for the low, low price of $50. Tickets must be purchased by October 30, so head on over to their website now to start feeling good right away.

Still more opportunities: Maybe you’re not quite ready for a $50 commitment. Maybe you’re scared of tournament play. Or maybe you’re a golf fan and not a player. They have something for you as well. You can still enjoy Riviera Country Club from a fan’s perspective with the added bonus of being able to watch the pros play.

Make a $15 minimum donation and get a ticket to the Nissan Open at Riviera next February. Get a ticket for each $15 you donate. Retail on these tickets is $25! You’re spending less and getting more! Remember, you’re GIVING.

When you make your donations online, just enter in the comments box whether you want Nissan Open tickets (and how many) or if you’re entering the raffle for the tournament. And don’t try to double dip with a $50 donation. That’s just greedy, not ironic.

And, of course, all donations are tax deductible.

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Ask the Goose: Where to put the bunker rake?

October 18, 2006 / / 1 Comment

Dear Goose,

We are leaving it up to you to settle a bet for us. What is the proper etiquette on where to leave a rake – in the bunker or next to it?

~Puzzled in Pittsburgh

Poor Puzzled,

Oh, the perpetual perplexing predicament. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this question. I also can’t tell you how many times I have changed my answer. Since you’re the betting sorts, I guess it won’t matter to you that I’m tossing a coin to choose how I’m going to answer it now.

Oh dear, the quarter came to rest on its edge. You know what this means. Pity, Pittsburgh. No one wins your bet because the answer is to put the business end of the rake in the sand along the edge of the bunker leaving the handle just outside the lip.

Yours,
The Goose

[Editor’s note: according to the USGA, “There is no set rule as to where the bunker rake should be placed. It is recommended that rakes be placed outside bunkers and in positions where they will be least likely to affect play. Other considerations, such as golf course maintenance and the size and design of the bunkers, will impact the final decision made at each course.”]

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The Pink Panther goes too far

October 16, 2006 / / 4 Comments

I don’t have anything against the color pink. In fact, I’m quite fond of it.

I also don’t have any problem with Paula Creamer declaring her devotion to the color pink. Gimmicks are good for marketing.

However, all things in moderation.

Maybe her collision with the Pepto Bismol truck on Sunday at the Samsung World Championship was in recognition of Breast Cancer awareness month. Even if it was, come on, Paula! Would an accent color hurt so much? Even a pink golf ball? I’m glad you weren’t in the final group because I couldn’t have handled having to look at you long enough to watch the coverage.


I usually like the fashion choices she makes, which, coming from me is probably insulting since my own fashion choices often end up looking like garanimals.

I remember an unfortunate incident of my own from when I was about 12 years old. My favorite color at the time was purple. Somewhere, there are actually photographs of me on a ski slope wearing purple ski pants, a purple parka over a purple turtleneck and purple sweater, with purple gloves, a purple hat, purple earmuffs and purple sunglasses. I looked like a human grape. I wonder if when Paula is older she will want these photos of her to disappear as much as I hope those photos of me never see daylight. The difference is I was twelve and just out having fun with my family. Paula Creamer, while still quite young, is a professional golfer on a world stage.

So, Paula, chalk one up to the mistakes column and learn from it. That saying about there not being such a thing as bad publicity is for those who can’t get the good kind.

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Funny search phrases

October 13, 2006 / / 2 Comments

Keyword activity is always a fun stat to check. How are people finding my site? Sure, they’re mostly golf term searches, but not always! There have been some good ones. I wish I could remember some of the better ones from longer ago, but some recent entries prompted me to share some of my favorites here:

Stupid cats brain
Colorado corn bread
Heather McMichael leaving (Heather, are you going somewhere?)
Goose abuse
I need my space t-shirt
How to spent twenty dollars (careful, misspell something in your search and you could wind up here)
Stupid birds

Hmm… I’m starting to detect a stupid pattern.

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