Category Archives: Golf

The Sports Archives – Why Do People Use Rangefinders in Golf?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Why do people use rangefinders in golf? People use rangefinders in many hobbies – shooting, geo-caching, photography, and golf. The use of rangefinders in golf is a controversial topic – some argue that they are simply a more hi-tech version … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Eternal Debate – Attend Sports Events Or Watch them On TV?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Sports fans all over the world are truly spoiled for choice in any given year. The range of major events that occur is simply mind-boggling, and even the most ardent addicts have to miss out occasionally, because there’s simply too … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Five Popular Sports Apps for iPhone

Posted on January 19, 2012 by thesportsarchives

1. NHL GameCenter 2011-2012 By National Hockey League This is the only application which offers video highlights and live games on your iPhones. One can download this application in their iPhone and enjoy several features like – game schedules, news, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Golf History – How Did It All Begin?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by thesportsarchives

The origins of golf are not very clear since there is no clear date as per which the origin of the game can be pinned down. Its origins and dates of being first played are highly debated even today but … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Different Golf Trophies and Your Options

Posted on October 5, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Golf tournaments are held all over the world, and many of them feature wonderful prizes including marvelous trophies and cash rewards. If you are hosting a golf tournament in your community, you have a number of options when it comes … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Golf Memorabilia

Posted on September 12, 2011 by thesportsarchives

Golf memorabilia can be many things. It could be an old dog-eared ticket to a famous tournament played many years ago, a golf ball that someone famous once whacked, a faded autograph of a great name in the golfing world, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Secretariat of Jewelry

Posted on August 3, 2011 by thesportsarchives

The Rolex watch is the thorough-bred, the Triple Crown, the Secretariat of equestrian riding.  As far back as 1957, Rolex has played a major role in Equestrian sports.  An inevitable combination, it was only a matter of time for the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Players Championship and Signature Hole Number 17

Posted on May 9, 2011 by thesportsarchives

On May 12, 2011, the PGA Tour stops in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, also known as The Players Championship and TPC at Sawgrass.  The course is best known for its signature 17th hole. … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Attitude Change for Golf’s Tommy Bolt

Posted on November 23, 2010 by thesportsarchives

Tommy Bolt won the National Open Golf Championship in 1958.  Prior to that, Bolt missed the championship a couple of times allegedly due to his terrible temper.   Often called the “terrible tempered  Mr. Bolt”, he would at times, break all … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives History Lesson – Ben Hogan Golf Tip

Posted on November 12, 2010 by thesportsarchives

We all know that Ben Hogan was one of the greatest golfers that ever played the game.  Maybe what we don’t know is to the degree of  extensive practice exercised by Hogan to find favor with the Gods of golf. … Continue reading →

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