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Stick A Fork In Her – She’s Done

November 27, 2024October 13, 2016 by SirShanksAlot

What has become of our beloved game? Interest in golf is still declining nationally, golf courses are suffering, golf stores are closing their doors and even some national retailers like TaylorMade are consolidating and selling parts of the company brand. What gives? In just a few years time, the game has gone even further into … Read more

A Weekend Golf Vacation in Medicine Hat

November 27, 2024October 15, 2017 by SirShanksAlot

To many Albertan’s, the idea of heading out on a golf vacation in October is quite a ridiculous thing to attempt. With our golf seasons often only starting in mid-May and ending in October, playing in the shoulder season can make for some unusual golfing conditions. You can go from sunny and warm one day … Read more

Annika The Great – One More Award For The Most Dominant Golfer In The World

November 27, 2024December 31, 2004 by SirShanksAlot

I stayed up late last night. I already knew the topic of my next article was going to be Annika Sorenstam and I knew exactly what I wanted to write, but its not easy thinking up a catchy title that has never been used before. "How Swede it is", nah, way too corny and overused. How about "Sorens-damn Good", nope, sounds like a bad action movie. But then I realized that this story is so impressive it doesn't need a splashy title.

Deeper Thoughts – By SirPuttsAlot

November 27, 2024March 11, 2005 by SirShanksAlot

First off I would like to send my condolences to SirShanksAlot. As most of you probably read his Grandpa passed away earlier this week. I know with everything that has been going on this has been a tough week for SirShanksAlot so I want to say thanks for all the work you've been doing and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Higher Prices = Better Quality – Insights From The Inside

November 27, 2024December 17, 2004 by SirShanksAlot

In the highly unlikely event that any of you were disappointed that there was no rant last week I would like to apologize. But anytime an opportunity to go to Phoenix and play the TPC at Scottsdale comes up it’s pretty tough to say no.

Getting The Shaft – The Latest In Graphite Shaft Technology

November 27, 2024February 18, 2005 by SirShanksAlot

With the focus of SirShanksAlot.com primarily based on new golf clubs, I felt it was time to shed some light on what is new with the engine of the golf club: the shaft. The shaft is one of the most important yet most overlooked components of the golf club. It can be the difference between hitting the golf ball high or low; down the fairway or in the rough; a long way or not. It can also drastically alter the feel and sound of a golf club.

Putter Evolution – The Changing Shapes Of A Simple Art

November 27, 2024November 12, 2004 by SirShanksAlot

Straight back, straight through. Get the ball on line with the right speed and it goes in the hole. Simple enough right? Then why do so many people struggle with the putter? The answer is simple. Putting is overlooked. Do you know any golfer who practices their putting more than their long game? I don't, myself included.

Weekend Review – Highlights Abound

November 27, 2024March 4, 2005 by SirShanksAlot

The biggest problem with writing a Friday column is that it is too late in the week. It is too late to make predictions for the next upcoming events and the past week is already old news. Well, this week I don't care. Last weekend was such a spectacular weekend of golf that I have to say something about it.

Heavy Metal Is Out – Why Graphite Is Right For You

November 27, 2024November 4, 2004 by SirShanksAlot

When SirShanksAlot invited me to write a golf column for his website I jumped at the chance. Why you ask? Because this finally gives me an opportunity and a forum to vent about something that's been bothering me for a long, long time. After many years working in and around the golf business I can't count how many times I've heard the words "I can't hit graphite." Although the excuses may vary, the bottom line is the same: By not playing with graphite shafted clubs you are hurting your game.

Getting Your Golf Clubs Fitted – Is It Really Necessary?

November 27, 2024December 2, 2004 by SirShanksAlot

Launch monitors, lie boards, shaft labs, tape measures are among the many different tools now being used to fit golfers. Anytime you walk into a pro shop or search a manufacturers corporate website it is impossible to avoid seeing or hearing about getting your golf clubs fitted. There is no doubt that fitting is the new buzzword in the industry and everyone is starting to catch on but is it really necessary?