Morning Quick Links

1) Match Play Madness

The pairings of the Dell Match Play are announced and here are a few golfers to watch out for:

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/20/wgc-dell-match-play-10-players-to-watch/

2) Too Much Info

Jon Sherman breaks down what info you actually need to improve your game.

https://practical-golf.com/golf-technology/

3) Kia Classic

The LPGA gets you ready for the upcoming tourney.

http://www.lpga.com/news/2017-storylines-kia-classic

4) New Podcast

The Shackhouse guys are back with a new podcast!

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/20/shackhouse-30-leishman-nachman-brown-shackelford.html

Morning Quick Links

1) Marc Makes Masters

Recapping the Bay Hill Tourney.

http://www.morningread.com/releases/2368a756-dc26-43f8-ab7c-2cddba04526c

2) Anna Takes It

The LPGA is back in America but its a Swede that takes the top prize last weekend.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/19/lpga-tour-swede-anna-nordqvist-victory-phoenix/

3) Tour Confidential

One of my favorite weekly columns, golf writers across the spectrum chew the golf cud for your pleasure.

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/03/19/tour-confidential-rory-mcilroy-heating-right-time

Morning Quick Links

1) The Dan Plan

There are always great stories of golfers tilting after their personal windmills and I have been following the Dan Plan off and on over the last few years. GolfWRX does a great job recapping everything.

http://www.golfwrx.com/437894/what-happened-to-the-dan-plan/

2) The Julie Plan

Julie Inskter, in contention. That is an amazing story!

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/16/65-at-56-inkster-one-off-founders-cup-lead.html

3) The Statistics Plan

Always fun to use statistics to find out about your favorite players. This week, who rocks and who doesn't out of the sand?

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/03/16/10-best-10-worst-bunker-players-pga-tour-103794/

Morning Quick Links

1) Rory Takes A Stand

Good for him and wish more golfers were vocal about things like this.

http://www.morningread.com/releases/84ab5686-3b12-4ee1-a9dc-3d9e3408a138

2) Bay Hill

Do you want live updates of the first round of the Bay Hill tourney? GolfWeek has you covered.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/16/pga-tour-live-blog-arnold-palmer-invitational-round-1/

3) 9 Hole Review

Fun review of a Tennessee 9 holer.

http://alwaystimefor9.com/the-course-at-sewanee-the-university-of-the-south-sewanee-tn/

4) New Podcast

Its Bandon week at Golf Getaways. Check out the fellas latest podcast!

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfgetaways/2017/03/15/talking-golfgetaways-ep-51-bandon-week-tees-director-golf-jeff-simonds-103759/

Morning Quick Links

1) Murfield Does Right...Eventually

The fact that it is even news when a private golf club decides to invite women in 2017 (!?!) tells you that golf still has a loooong way to go to get out of the past.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/14/muirfield-female-members-vote-passes-british-open/

2) College Life

Shipnuck has a great story about Alison Lee and her struggles with college life and also being a kickass golfer.

http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/03/13/rising-lpga-star-and-ucla-undergrad-alison-lee-juggles-tee-times-and-class-times

3) Fantasy Island

If you are into fantasy golf, GNN has you covered as we amble into the Bay Hill tourney.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/03/13/2017-arnold-palmer-invitational-fantasy-golf-rankings-betting-picks-tips-103674/

4) New Podcast

Shackhouse is back with an interview with Adam Hadwin!

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/13/shackhouse-29-adam-hadwin-and-gary-williams.html

Morning Quick Links

1) Oh Canada! 

Golf WRX breaks down Adam Hadwin's win as well as the winners of other golf events from this last weekend.

http://www.golfwrx.com/437918/tour-mash-hadwin-claims-first-pga-tour-title-chowrasia-repeats-on-home-soil/

2) Medical Exemptions

Geoff does a great breakdown of the medical exemption that worked in Patrick Cantlay's favor this last weekend.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/12/cantlay-shines-positive-light-on-tours-major-medical-exempti.html

3) Florida Swing

Florida has some amazing courses that are well covered by many golf publications but I dare say this is one of the best and one of the most under the radar ones.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/erichart/2017/03/10/black-diamond-ranch-mine-blowing-golf-fun-103613/

Morning Quick Links

1) Wentworth

One the Euro Tour's flagship events, the BMW Championship is held at Wentworth which recently underwent a massive renovation. Check out the results here:

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2017/tournamentid=2017042/news/newsid=322019.html

2) All Things Valspar

Do you like Florida golf? Do you want the latest and greatest news from the Valspar Championship? If so, GolfWeek has you covered today.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/10/pga-tour-live-blog-valspar-championship-round-2/

3) Status Quo

The purse for the Players remains the same, outrageously high.

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/players-championship-purse-to-stay-at-dollar105-million

Morning Quick Links

1) Florida Swing Broken

Geoff takes a look at what the heck is going on with the Florida Swing nowadays. Short answer, nothing good.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/8/florida-schedule-logjam-facing-addition-of-the-players-too.html

2) Boston On My Mind

GNN takes a deep dive into Boston Golf Club

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/jayflemma/2017/03/09/top-reasons-love-gil-hanses-boston-golf-club-21st-centurys-proper-rejoinder-pine-valley-103591/

3) Riddle Me This

Shipnuck takes on questions in a weekly mailbag.

http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/03/06/askalan-which-major-course-suits-dustin-johnson-best

Morning Quick Links

1) Down Goes Another

The golf business contracts a bit more today with this news.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/03/08/ian-poulter-close-ijp-design-golf-clothing-line-103566/

2) Golf Balls

Is the USGA finally turning the corner on having a bifurcated ball?

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/7/usga-head-floats-idea-of-variable-distance-ball.html

3) Driver Fitting

Shipnuck has an entertaining adventure being fit for a driver.

http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/02/08/alan-shipnucks-search-perfect-driver-led-him-seek-out-local-clubfitting-guru

Morning Quick Links

1) Wei in Mexico

Stephanie has been killing it all weekend with her reporting from Mexico and I highly suggest you check out all of her columns. Here is her recap from the last round.

http://www.weiunderpar.com/?p=45398

2) Inbee Turns on the Jets

She came, she saw, she conquered. There is no other summation that quite does Inbee's tournament justice.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/5/inbee-park-is-back-again-and-incredible-again.html

3) Lorena's Comeback

Lorena Ochoa, one of the most interesting figures in all of ladies golf is teeing it up again for her tournament.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/05/lorena-ochoa-to-make-one-time-return-to-lpga-competition-at-lorena-ochoa-match-play/

Morning Quick Links

1) The Best Rule (change)

I love, love, love the LPGA but I hate, hate, hate how caddies and players interact on tour. The new USGA solves this problem.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/3/2/one-rule-change-almost-all-agree-on-the-caddie-lineup.html

2) Costco Part Duex

The cheapo but goodo ball is back...apparently. Will demand keep up with the supply on the second go-around?

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/03/02/costco-kirkland-signature-golf-balls-coming-back-103474/

3) Mexico Recap

GolfWeek gives you all the highlights you need from round 1 of the WGC.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/02/phil-mickelson-among-early-co-leaders-at-wgc-mexico-championship-pga-tour/

4) New Podcast

After a brief hiatus, the Golf.Com podcast is back with a couple of new episodes.

https://soundcloud.com/golf_podcast

Morning Quick Links

1) Singapore Swing

The Big Wiezy is back in Singapore opening with a one shot lead. It will be fascinating to see if she can string 4 rounds together given her health issues in the past.

https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wie-opens-66-singapore-takes-early-lead-6-065127446--golf.html

2) Injury Time

Speaking of injuries, GNN breaks down what they think is behind the injury bug that is plaguing the modern golfer.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/kirankanwar/2017/02/28/why-young-pro-golfers-hurt-frequently-103422/

3) The Rules

Poulter has an interesting take on what rules should be next to go. Personally, I love my yardage books.

http://golfweek.com/2017/03/01/ian-poulter-happy-usga-r-and-a-rules-being-addressed-but-thinks-more-can-be-done/

4) New Podcast

So many new podcasts to choose from. Here is a great conversation from the NoLayingUp guys.

http://nolayingup.com/2017/02/28/nlu-podcast-episode-68-tron-carter/

Morning Quick Links

1) Asian Swing

The LPGA is currently gallavating around Asia. They break down what has already happened and what is up next:

http://www.lpga.com/news/2017-hsbc-womens-champions-top-storylines

2) Mexican Fantasy

GolfWeek breaks down the fantasy golf plays south of the border:

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/27/fantasy-golf-power-rankings-wgc-mexico-city/

3) Ask Alan

Ask Alan is back with some entertaining questions:

http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/02/27/alan-shipnuck-reveals-his-worst-experience-golf-beat

4) New Podcast

ShackHouse is in the house with a new podcast, check em out!

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/27/shackhouse-28-honda-rules-mexico-city-crossfield.html

Morning Quick Links

1) Ricky Wins

Geoff breaks down Rickie's win and his fight with Johnny Miller.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/26/rickie-fowler-fends-off-johnny-critique-following-honda-win.html

2) Rory and The Media

Stephanie breaks it all down. I don't agree necessarily but I like her take nonetheless.

http://www.weiunderpar.com/?p=45334

3) Colt 45

Fantastic write-up of Harry's great legacy in the game of golf.

http://www.friedegg.co/golf-courses/harry-colt-bio

Morning Quick Links

1) Mo Money Mo Problems

Interesting that as the purses swell in the USGA thanks to the Fox deal, the players want more of a say. I am all for it and will be interesting to see how it develops.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/23/fox-value-of-tv-deal-has-players-wanting-more-us-open-say.html

2) Honda Classic Updates

GolfWeek has you covered for all of your Honda Classic needs today.

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/24/pga-tour-live-blog-the-honda-classic-round-2/

3) Social Media Squabbles

Yes, yes, this happened yesterday. Whatever.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2017/02/24/pat-perez-deletes-twitter-account-hitting-fan-ball-tiger-woods-comments-103315/

Morning Quick Links

1) Baseball and Golf

Has anyone played golf at baseball parks? This seems to be all the rage on social media but I don't know anyone who has actually played one of these courses. Are they any fun?

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/22/6000-cycle-through-safeco-field-topgolfs-pop-up.html

2) Unflappable Returns

Inbee, the placid, returns to LPGA action today.

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/22/notes-inbee-park-makes-lpga-return-in-thailand-olympics/

3) Good Ideas

I hate "grow the game" but that being said, these are some good ideas.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/willhaskett/2017/02/21/simple-ideas-pga-tour-appeal-younger-audiences-103266/

4) New Podcast

Scotland Week continues to roll along with the Golf Getaways folks and here is their latest podcast!

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfgetaways/2017/02/22/talking-golfgetaways-scotland-week-ep-43-tales-trump-turnberry-golf-tips-vic-williams-103303/

Morning Quick Links

1) Slow Play

Perhaps my favorite golf writer of all is Karen Crouse of the NYT. She takes on slow play in her latest column which Geoff summarizes here.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/21/when-its-okay-to-be-slow-vs-just-plain-rude.html

2) Honda Classic Part 1

Interested in the course the pros are playing at this week? Check out GNN's nice summary of the track.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/ethanzimman/2017/02/22/2017-honda-classic-preview-the-bear-trap-pga-national-champion-course-103296/

3) Honda Classic Part 2

Need some picks for your fantasy golf team? The Fried Egg has you covered for the upcoming Honda Classic.

http://www.friedegg.co/blog/picks-2017-honda-classic

4) New Podcast

Shane talks with the Euro Tour chief.

https://art19.com/shows/the-clubhouse-with-shane-bacon

Morning Quick Links

1) Genesis Recap

Geoff takes you through all the highs of the recently completed Genesis Open.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/20/what-tiger-missed-at-the-genesis-open.html

2) Down Under Winner

Ha Na Jang takes the Aussie crown at the beautiful Royal Adelaide.

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/19/lpga-womens-australian-open-ha-na-jang/

3) Freddie! 

Have to give props to my childhood golf hero Fred Couples winning last weekend on the Champs Tour!

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/19/fred-couples-breaks-3-year-win-drought-with-victory-at-chubb-classic-pga-tour-champions/

4) New Podcast

The Golf Getaways guys are back at it. Today they continue Scotland week by talking to one of my favorite golf people Ru McDonald.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfgetaways/2017/02/21/talking-golfgetaways-ep-42-scotland-week-scottish-golf-podcasts-ru-macdonald-offers-key-tips-links-golf-getaway-103237/

Morning Quick Links

1) Its a Sprint not a Marathon

Geoff tackles a topic that has been on my mind for awhile, everyone will seemingly quit golf by 40.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/16/are-pro-golfers-losing-their-longevity.html

2) Euro Me Keith

Great Interview with Keith Pelley head of the European Tour with Alan.

http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2017/02/14/keith-pelley-forward-thinking-european-tour-commissioner-future-game

3) Army Man

Well, well, look who is in the lead at Riviera.

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/16/saunders-surges-to-genesis-open-lead-outdoes-arnie/

Morning Quick Links

1) Distance As Far As The Eye Can See

Geoff takes on the USGA/R&A latest missive on driving distance.

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2017/2/15/usga-ra-declare-distance-gains-not-happening-and-positively.html

2) Host Duties

There will never be another Arnie but I am really liking what the API is doing with these new hosts.

http://golfweek.com/2017/02/15/arnold-palmer-invitational-host-annika/

3) Top Dog

Looks like someone gave a Pete Dye course top marks in a class. Anyone ever play it?

http://www.eatsleepgolf.net/single-post/2017/02/15/The-Pete-Dye-Course-at-French-Lick-Resort-Earns-2017-NGCOA-Golf-Course-of-the-Year-Honors

4) New Podcast

The Golf Getaways guys talk golf resorts in today's podcast.

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfgetaways/2017/02/16/talking-golfgetaways-top-18-favorite-golf-trip-places-resorts-destinations-103158/