I Got Style

By George Atabaev

Dearest Readers,

You may think that your unflattering pants and bright green golf shirt looks good, but let’s get real: everyone is laughing at you. After reading today’s post, you will be able to regain confidence in your style.

The writers of this blog, employees at Saddleback, and the entire world would like to beg you not to wear this:

(Source: http://www.pgatour.com/2010/r/10/27/fashion-insider/index.html)

The only thing worse than a single pair of these argyle pants is two pairs of these pants being spotted on the same hemisphere of the Earth.

Instead…………….

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The History of Golf Fashion

By Jazmin Pando

Through the years golf fashion has evolved and changed in everything from color to shape, but the one thing that never changes is it’s distinct awkwardness with a hint of ugly. From it’s beginnings in 1700 through the 1800’s golfers wore kilts and animal skins; given no actual pictures exist it is possible they wore attire like the one pictured bellow.

Rawrrr so abnormally sexy.



Soon came the 1900’s and with it appeared an era of frigid and uptight golf clothing. Players often wore long trousers and full morning jackets with ties; hence, matching their stick up their butt attitudes. The women were not left behind, they too dressed extremely conservative, in fact their main goal was to look as similar to men as possible.

"Woooooa just look at those legs!
Mission accomplished ladies you look like dudes."

If by this point you’re thinking it couldn’t possibly get any worse, you are wrong from the 1960 to present day golf fashion has turned into a plethora of flashy colors and exceptionally tacky color combinations. Mixing stripes, with plaid, and looking as stupid as you possibly can is a must. Worrying about the clothing being flattering is pointless, for every golfer is a sexy golfer clearly.

So how did this fashion worthy of the runways begin?
Golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros, recklessly began sporting exuberant colors, which became popular in sweaters, trousers, socks and polos. The colors included bright pinks, blues, oranges and yellows. YUCK!
Our only hope now is that Tiger Woods being the trendsetter that he is, starts wearing boxer briefs to tournaments, now wouldn’t that be fun?

http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1813195,00.html
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5175849_history-golf-apparel.html
http://www.golflink.com/facts_4910_history-golf-clothes.html

A More Masterful Masters

By Brandon Potthoff

Its April again and that could mean only one thing for us golfers the Masters. For those of you non-golfers the Masters is the most prestigious golf tournament played every year. All the big names in golf history have won the Masters Jack Nicholas won it six times, Arnold Palmer won it four times, and yes everyone’s favorite playboy Tiger Woods has four victories. The Masters is truly one of the most exciting sporting events in the world.
This year’s Masters was one of the closest in recent memory. With just nine holes left on Sunday there were ten players with in two shots of the lead. There were past major winners like Tiger, Angel Cabrera, and Geoff Ogilvy. There were also young guns like Rory McIlroy, and Jason Day. Yet none of them could hold off a total unknown in Charl Schwartzel. Charl won this year’s Masters after shooting a final round six under par. He fought off all other competitors including Tiger and his horde of strippers to come out on top. He provided no shortage of incredible moments, he chipped in for birdy on the first hole, and finished four under on the last four holes to take home the green jacket.
This years Masters was the best thing that could have happened to pro golf. You had the unknown come out of nowhere to take the crown. You had the superstar major winners behind him fighting and pushing to get the victory. Most people will agree that golf is at its best when Tiger is playing at his best and this week he was. Tiger’s legacy has changed though there are going to be people who will hate Tiger no matter what he does. Which makes the 26-year-old Schwartzel’s win even better.
This could be one of the most exciting times golf has ever seen; you have past winners trying to stay on top. There are twenty something’s contending and winning tournaments, even at 60-1 odds. If this continues we will have some very exciting years coming our way as golf fans.

http://images.ctv.ca/archives/CTVNews/img2/20110410/800_charl_schwartzel_masters_ap_110410.jpg

An Interview with Whitey

By George Atabaev

For today’s blog entry, I conducted an interview with Whitey O'malley, the man who built Saddleback straight from the ground up. His initial idea of building a golf course has turned into an unbelievable reality. Saddleback is one of the most pristine golf courses in the state of Colorado. The building process began in 1998 and the course opened in 2001. Let’s just say Whitey did not get much time practicing golf during this period of time. To say the least, Whitey is quite the character. Let’s get to know the General Manager of Saddleback Golf Course.
I Asked….

Q: What would be your first question to the people of Antarctica?
A: “Exactly what the hell are you doing here?”

Q: Tell me how many hats you have in your home? 

A: 10

Q: What do you often eat for your breakfast?
A: “Oatmeal man, lots of oatmeal, I’m getting old you know!”

Q: Which is your favorite language other than your native language?

A: “Russian.” (Good answer to give to a Russian interviewer)

Q: Mention some incidents when you laughed yourself out?
A: ….Long pause…. “We can keep this rated-R right?” Yes, Whitey
….longer pause…. “I only have rated-X, next question.”

Q: If I take a look inside your refrigerator what would I find?
A: “Lack of beer. Ha! Lots of beer in there when I was younger. Now there are Greek vegetables and yogurt.”

Q: What will your first thought be when you had learnt that you won a lottery?

A: “Who do I not tell?”

Q: So in reality, what is the best way to get the killer deals on golf and golf products at Saddleback?
A: “Honestly? Robbie’s email blasts. We have a great course with a funny just let-our-hair-down type atmosphere in the pro shop. I defy anybody in the state of Colorado or the United States in America to bring an email that is as clever and well written as our emails. Our emails should be on late night T.V. They are PG-13 at best, but closest to rated R.

Q: I have read some of these emails that walk the fine line. What kind of feedback do customers give you?
A: “Oh we have lots of people complain. But it kind of goes something like this, George: I get a complaint and I go and increase the email list by 100. We try to walk that fine line, but we don’t always succeed.”

The Masters Egg Salad | Plain Chicken

The Masters Egg Salad | Plain Chicken

I want to point out this delicious Master's recipie from a Southern Belle.

Roll Tide!

Robbie Wallace

Saddlback Supports the Troops!

By Robbie Wallace

It sure has been windy the past few weeks at Saddleback. However, the surging winds support a good cause. The kind folks at Saddleback have opened the lakes on their golf course for the use of the United States Navy. Every year Saddleback gives multiple discounts to active and retired military personnel, but this year Saddleback is being even more proactive. Saddleback has four main lakes that affect play on at least nine of the eighteen holes. This Spring Saddleback is allowing Navy SEAL operations to occur on these lakes for two weeks. Chinook CH-47 helicopters will be operating live fire extraction exercises, and search and rescue diving training. Don’t worry these guys know what they’re doing.


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Navy SEAL Extraction. WOW!!!!



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Military Discount Golf Pass at Saddleback

“Cavalry & College” Season Pass

* Golf after 12 p.m., space available, every day except Thursday’s, and after 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday’s & holidays.
* For college students you will be required to show a current valid college I/D
* For military you will need to fall into one of the following categories
* Retired personnel verified by a current U.S. Armed forces I/D card.
* Combat related service, verified by your DD214.
-Active duty personnel verified by a current U.S. Armed Forces I/D card; this is to include Reserve and National Guard.

The price for this pass is $600.00.


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Golf's Do's and Don'ts

By George Atabaev


Let’s imagine. Your father is about to go to his 20th high school reunion. He missed his 10th year reunion because Saddleback had a “FREE GOLF DAY” promotion (keep imagining). Ten years later he is ready to go to his 20th reunion because 3 feet of snow has just fallen at his favorite golf course. As he gets ready to buy his plane ticket, he remembers he is bald. “My old pals will all laugh at me,” Papa thinks. Being the mind reading human that you are, you decide it’s time to put things in your own hands and email an experienced specialist.

Dear George,
My father is bald. Sometimes when I go outside with him on a sunny day, the reflection off his head is so bad on my eyes that I usually just ditch him. What can I do? -Stu Paddaso

Stu,
First I will tell you what not to get your father. If you get your father a hat to cover his baldness, he will get very self-conscious and most likely not live to attend his 30th reunion.

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Tune in next week readers!

Tiger Blood

Last weekends PGA event at Bay Hill was your typical tournament. It had all the normal storylines for a PGA tournament, a relatively unknown won, not a lot of people watched, and all the TV sports reporters said that Tiger was in contention. If you have watched any golf this season you know that every tournament that Tiger has played in this year he has been said to be in contention at one point or another.
Now saying Tiger is in contention may not seem strange, only three years ago he was by far the best golfer in the world. But in those three years things have changed. This year alone he has only one top ten finish, and finished out of the top 20 the rest of the time. This week tiger shot four under par in his second round. Tiger was still six shots back and all you heard on ESPN was “Tiger in contention at Bay Hill”. Six shots is not that close, It would be like saying Charlie Sheen is in contention for the Boys and Girls Club’s Person of the Year Award.
To be fair it does generate excitement, if ESPN had the headline “Martin Laird in contention at Bay Hill” it would have probably only got one viewer (Martin’s dear old mum).
Everyone knows sex sells, and in the case of Pro Golf that seems to be no different. In the past two years Tiger has sold more People Magazines than golf balls. And it seems like a fair comparison to say he is a bit like Charlie Sheen. A large group of people that don’t normally watch golf, now watch to see if Tiger will get a lap dance on the 18th tee.
I guess for right now us Golf fans will have to wait for the next tiger and hope that he isn’t in to the whole strippers and pain killer thing. I mean we can hope right.

Saddleback's Five Commandments

By Jazmin Pando

For those of you who may not have extensive golfing experience or may simply be lacking common sense here are the basic proper golf etiquette rules:

1. Before you arrive make sure you are properly dressed . What this means is that bikinis, thongs, jock straps, high heels, pasties, and bras are typically not permitted (unless you are at Saddleback of course).

2. Make sure you have the proper equipment. Baseball bats, brooms, canes, or any other sort of stick is probably not going to get you to the PGA tour. As for balls, lets just say golf balls work best.
3. Do not urinate on the golf course, unless you can aim right into a hole. Otherwise run to the nearest restroom.
4. Do not drive the golf cart carelessly, in fact do quite the opposite aim to injure.
5. And finally, don’t throw temper tantrums. But if you absolutely must, make sure your colorful language is modified like “son of a beach” or “mother focker”. You can even use acronyms instead like WTF or FML. Or simply cuss in another language that way the people around you just think you are excited, I suggest Italian or Spanish for this.

So, now that you are properly informed make sure to visit your local golf course and practice your etiquette. Have fun!

http://www.suite101.com/content/golf-etiquette-for-beginners-a138181

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