Friday, May 12, 2006
You couldn't make it up

For a Friday evening when the GolfPunk office can see no light at the end of the tunnel little stories like this help reaffirm that it is all worthwhile and that no matter how bad we feel there is always a bigger idiot out there.

 A Garrett Park man pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robbery Wednesday, telling police that he needed the money to play golf.

Thomas C. Springer, 57, of Garrett Park, appeared in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt following his arrest on Nov. 30 after robbing the Chevy Chase Bank in Kensington, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein.

In a videotaped confession, Springer admitted to robbing seven banks and attempting to rob another between November 2004 and November 2005, Rosenstein said. In each robbery, Springer approached the teller window and passed a note that read, ‘‘Bank Robbery,” netting a total of $20,896. During the confession, Springer said he robbed the banks because he needed money for golf and was struggling to pay rent.

Link: http://www.gazette.net/stories/051106/montcou164503_31959.shtml


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  Thursday, May 11, 2006
Why Did The Duck Cross The Road?

Here at GP Towers we are in the throws of production week, again. As we have more than enough to do we have been following the progress of this family of suicidal ducks who were spotted crossing the A27 to Brighton. In part with concern, to an extent with morbid curiosity but mainly in empathy as we see this as an analogy for our own tortured lives.

We like to think of ourselves as a family, the road could represent the oft daunting highway to success and we are all quackers (Webitor – That’s the last time I'll warn you). Plus "King of Clubs" Dan Owen has got webbed feet, probably.

Here’s to us all flapping off to warmer climes this summer.


“What do you mean your not coming? Are you a chicken?” “No”

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  Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Never a truer word spoken

'India', I was reliably informed by a property magnate, 'is golf's next big destination.'

One look at the size of his house and the quality of life he leads and I sunk all £15 I own into a savings account, which I hope will one day mature into enough money to buy a small plot of land. Doesn't help when one of India's biggest cricket stars goes saying things like this...

“No cricket please,” the warning tone’s calm, yet firm. “I’m here for golf, so I’ll talk only golf.”

You can’t take chances with Kapil Dev, can you? So, all those burn-out issues have to be consigned to the backburner for now. Till he wants them to come out, that is.  “I’m sure you don’t know much about golf,” he tries to cheer you up. “It’s a wonderful game, you know. It teaches you so many things in life…”

We know. Haven’t we heard it so many times? It’s a game for life, it teaches you honesty, integrity, punctuality, responsibility. But isn’t that the case with most games?

“That’s right,” he concurs. “But not all games can make such an impact on your life. It tests your patience, it tests your nerve, your mind’s always at work.”

Link: here


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5/10/2006 6:02:44 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #  Comments [0] 
Golf on drugs

The US PGA have rejected claims of drug abuse on the Tour and calls for a system of random drug testing to be put in place.

Documents from sports testing agencies have shown that, while no performance enhancing substances have been found, marujiana, cocaine and ectasy have been found in samples from Italian and French amateur and pro golfers.

The US PGA are basically giving this the two fingers and saying that these substances wouldn't help the performance of professional golfer and they firmly believe that the sport is clean.

They have a policy of self-policing, which they claim is working just fine, though Stewart Cink has said that random testing wouldn't be a bad idea if only to put to show that the Tour has nothing to hide.

To help encourage them we at GolfPunk Towers are going to start random-testing in the office. Though with the amount of Haribo consumed on a daily basis I doubt that the results will be anywhere near valid.

Link: here
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  Friday, May 05, 2006
GolfPunk world revolution begins!

We have had a baby!!! GolfPunk Germany hit the shelves last week to a great reception. Deputy Editor, Erik was with us at the London Golf Show and we were meant to get a load off GolfPunk Germany to show of at the stall, but some woman called Susie signed for them in the press room and we never saw hide nor hare of them.

Luckily, our clever German bretheren, sent a box of mags to Golfpunk Towers and we read it cover to cover this morning. (Well, at least had a damn good look through.)

This is just the start of GolfPunk's worldwide revolution. GolfPunk Italy is due to launch tomorrow at the Italian Open and a few of us are flying out to see it on the shelves and we are expecting GolfPunk Indonesia any day now.

Anyway, if you happen to be  wandering around the Naffi in Berlin or anywhere that sells magazine in Germany this is what you should be looking for...

                   
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  Thursday, May 04, 2006
Golf course dumbs down

I can't even be bothered to write an introduction to this breaking news.
We didn't know them, now they are the darlings of our lives blah, blah, blah

Celebrity Big Brother stars Preston and Chantelle are to marry at a golf club.

Ordinary Boys lead singer Preston, 24, and Chantelle, 22, will pay £3,000 to tie the knot at the upmarket Stock Brook Golf and Country Club in Essex in August.

The couple had been told the 200-acre estate and house was unavailable but have been slotted in following a cancellation.

They have reportedly hired a banqueting suite, garden room, patio and lawn which will hold up to 250 guests.

Preston, who recently sold his house in Cambridge Road, Hove, will give Chantelle his mother's wedding ring.


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  Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Earl Woods dies aged 74

Earl Woods has died today at the age of 74 at his home in Cypress, California, after a lengthy battle against cancer.

In a tribute to his father posted on his website, son Tiger said: “My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply. I’m overwhelmed when I think of all of the great things he accomplished in his life. He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, soldier, husband and friend. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him.”

Earl had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1998, but suffered a remission in 2004, which gradually worsened making him eventually unable to attend events.

Tiger announced last month that he was taking a break from golf to be with his father. His father’s illness had already caused him to from the Mercedes Championship at the beginning of the season and rush home before the recent Players Championship.

"Earl Woods will always be remembered for the tremendous way in which he and Tiger's mother, Kultida, provided Tiger with every opportunity to develop the physical and mental qualities that enabled Tiger to become the world's best golfer and an outstanding representative of the game and its values," PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said in a statement.

Lt Colonel Earl Dennison Woods was a retired Army sergeant, who served two terms in Vietnam and received a Vietnamese Silver star for acts of bravery, and was also famed for the dedication with which he helped guide his son to becoming the world’s number one golfer.

 
    Tiger and Earl Woods

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5/3/2006 7:40:56 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #  Comments [0] 
Tiredness kills, take a break

There's a picture of me on another golf website http://www.golfreporter.net.345 after I met Andre, the self titled 'rubbish golfer' at the London Golf Show.

He has been blogging his experience and has been very kind to the GolfPunk crew, except by publishing those pictures! I could o look more tired if I tried. If anyone wants me I will be in bed.




Webitor Shaun, the morning after his epic 19 round toe-to-toe with Mike Tyson.

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5/3/2006 6:41:50 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #  Comments [0] 
Buggy it!

Law is defined as the rules which govern our daily lives but can only be enforced if the will of people acquiese to it, so when your nation's law-makers start driving to work in a golf buggy because it's cheaper and more eco-friendly then I guess there's nothing left to do but phone buggies 'r' us....

Representative Todd Rutherford has found a way to fight higher gas prices.

The Columbia Democrat uses his new golf cart to go from his home to the State House, as well as his downtown office and courthouses. Rutherford says he bought the electric vehicle last fall when Hurricane Katrina sent gas prices to around $3 a gallon.

Rutherford says he spent an impatient winter waiting for the weather to get warm so he could drive the cart again.

The cart has a stereo and 15-inch flat screen TV, which Rutherford promises he watches only when it's parked.

State law allows residents to drive a golf cart on secondary roads within two miles of their home or office during daylight hours, as long as they obtain a $5 permit and insurance.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.


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5/3/2006 6:33:11 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #  Comments [0] 
The Funky Fundraiser

If anyone is at a loose end this Friday and driving around Kent then stop into the Royal Wells Hotel for what promises to be a cracking night out...



For when golf isn't enough
5/3/2006 6:07:56 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)  #  Comments [0] 

  Saturday, April 29, 2006
London Golf Show

Hiya - Live from the London Golf Show, day three and the GolfPunk stand looks like Chinawhites celebrity hour.
We just watched patron, Phil Babb, compete in a chipping contest against Love Island and Man Utd legend, Lee Sharpe. Lee went first and managed to lip out with one effort but our 'Babbsy' stepped up to the plate putting two efforts within two feet. It was then that we heard the news that Wayne Rooney had just broken his foot, ruling him out of the world cup. We are waiting with bated breath to see the extent of his injury and if anybody knows leave a message and let us know.
It's great to see a load of golf punks visiting the stand. Forum members, Scott and Chris 'Maradona' Roberts have dropped in for a drink and a chat and have been telling us all about what's going on in the show. Chris has been competing in the Long Drive competition and managed to smash one 337 yards, before saying: "I'm hitting it like a cissy." He then went on to break the driver with his next shot.
All the stands have also gone golf-tastic. We've met the guys at Urban golf gear and had a good old browse through all of their stuff. Craig and his team are supported by Samuel L. Jackson, who is a massive fan of the gear and they've got some great ranges. It's also great to see how busy the team are on the Trendygolf stand are doing. Loads of golf punks have been asking where they can get the gear advertised in the magazine and all the new Puma ranges, J.Lindeberg gear and Tommy Hilfiger clothing is flying out of the stall.
We had a quick straw poll and reckon that everybody has spoken about 4,000,000 words per day on average - with Travel Editor Owen Blackhurst, leading with an outstanding 58 words per second.
There's no need to tell you about coming down to the Excel centre in London's docklands again, but if you are sat reading this then your time would be better spent coming down to see us and say hello.
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  Thursday, April 27, 2006
GolfPunk at the London Golf Show

Well we're here Live at the London Golf Show and I can't believe that it is 4.30pm already. Where the hell has the time gone!!!

 

It's meant to be a nice quiet Thursday - a warm up for the weekend - but obviously, everyone just couldn't wait because the GolfPunk stand has been mentally busy all day!!!

 

Not complaining though, because it has been lovely to meet a few of the forum members and other golf punks who have popped in to say hello and have a glass of bubbly.

 

We have to say a big thank you to Marcus and Lee at Planitology who have been instrumental in setting up the stand and to everyone at Puma and Callaway who have dressed us in their Sunday best.

 

The one great thing about the golf show is that we know we can get away with talking about golf for eight hours without the risk of boring the pants of anyone - so if you fancy coming down or are planning to come down to the London Golf Show at the Excel centre then we will be here until 8pm tonight and back up for a 10am start every day until Sunday.

 

Come and say hello.

 

Live gallery photos from London Golf Show here


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