History of the Golf Club

Here's a cool infographic made by the folks at Golfzing that illustrates the evolution of the golf club....

For more information about the history and the evolution of golf, check out the Eat Sleep Golf series 'The Evolution of Golf' where we take an in depth look at how the game has evolved over time.

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational - Highlights

The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitation golf tournament took place over this past weekend and as expected, it was an amazing event.  Highlights included:

• Ex- NBA Star Penny Hardaway's 40 Foot Chip Shot!
• Former NY Yankee All-Star Paul O'Neill Hole-In-One! 
• Michael Jordan & Michael Phelps Tee-Off Together 
• Clippers' Chris Paul, Ken Griffey Jr., Jonathan Ogden, Brandi Chastain in action! 
• Kenny Lofton "Trash Talking" on the Links 
• Pair of St. Louis Cards Win Tourney: World Series Champs Vince Coleman & Ozzie Smith 
• Will Smith and Michael Jordan Together, More! 

Proceeds from this awesome event go towards supporting the Make-A-Wish foundation, a charity focused on granting the wishes of children faced with life threatening medical conditions.  Have a look at some of the highlights from this years event:

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 12^TH ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL IN LAS VEGAS HOSTED BY ARIA RESORT & CASINO

Fans Enjoy Four Days of Star-Studded Golf and Access to Exclusive Shadow Creek Golf Course

LAS VEGAS – January 28, 2013 – The 12^th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the third consecutive year, April 4 –7, 2013.  Tickets are now on sale for one of celebrity golf’s most popular events, giving spectators access to the acclaimed Shadow Creek Golf Course as the biggest names in sports and entertainment gather for four days of competitive golf and special events, while raising money for several worthy charitable organizations.  

Since its inception in 2001, MJCI has raised more than $6 million for charity.  This year, the event beneficiaries include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, James R. Jordan Foundation, Opportunity Village and Cats Care, the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats’ charity arm, as well as the participating celebrities’ charities of choice.

Golf Club Comparison Tool

Choice is usually a good thing. But as most golfers can attest, the extreme number of equipment options that saturate today’s market can be difficult, if not impossible, to navigate. Whether you’re a +3 handicap who generates monster swing speeds or a weekend warrior just trying to break 100, there are clubs out there perfectly tailored to fit your game. But the question is: can you find them?

Fortunately, there are now several comparison tools online that make it much easier for the average golfer to find the equipment that best fits their game. FindTheBest now offers useful tools that compare a wide range of drivers, as well as the top putters on the market. Each of these unique comparisons lets you to filter listings based on a variety of key metrics, so that you can more easily find the best choice for you.