Viva Las Vegas

We are packed and ready to goto Las Vegas for the PGA Merchandise Trade Show to work on expanding our sales and distribution. Wish us luck and look forward to a bunch of photos when we return on Thursday.

Throw in the towel!

The Ball Brite is guaranteed to clean Golf Balls and Irons better than your towel and for a limited time Ball Brite is holding the Ball Brite Challenge and if do do not agree that a Ball Brite cleans your golf balls and clubs better than a dirty towel they will send you a golf towel free.

For more information and guidelines visit the official Ball Brite Challenge website at http://www.ballbritechallenge.com

Tiger Woods the Olympian. Is it possible? Yes.

Tiger Woods recently said in a press conference that if he is not retired by the time that golf makes it into the Olympics he would be a participant.

The International Olympic Committee executive board recommended golf and rugby for inclusion at the 2016 Games. The final decision wont be made until October when the full 106-member International Olympic Committee meets in Copenhagen, Denmark to cast their final vote.

PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka said "I've said there is no singular decision or singular program that can globalize the game of golf like a nod from the IOC to join the Olympic Games,".

"I think that golf is a truly global sport, and I think it should have been in the Olympics a while ago," Woods said

Golf already has a great history of diversity in 1900 golf was played at the Paris Olympics and was in the 1904 St. Louis Games. Later in this year the World Cup will take place in China and the most recent PGA Championship included players from almost 24 countries.

So far everything is looking good but we cant predict the future so all we can do is wait for October to roll around and keep our fingers crossed and enjoy every game we play.

Mr. Oboma knows how to vacation

Oboma has been seen working on his golf game at Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Feel Golf Co. purchases Caldwell Golf Co.

Feel Golf Co. officials announced that they have signed an engagement agreement with Security Research Associates for up to $20 million dollars in financing.

Feel Golf Chairman and CEO Lee Miller said (the agreement) "will assist us in our acquisition plans of other target companies we believe will add significant value to our own overall revenue growth plans," and "With SRA's expertise and experience along with their client base, we look forward to a number of successful transactions over the next 12-18 months that we believe, will add significant shareholder value."

Feel Golf Co. has already purchased Caldwell Golf Co. assets for an undisclosed amount.

Caldwell Golf President and CEO Bruce Caldwell said "I am pleased to report that we have signed a definitive agreement with Feel Golf Company, Inc. for the majority of our assets," and "Feel Golf's USA retail and international distribution partners open up a tremendous amount of new markets for the Caldwell brand. We are excited to have Caldwell's ceramic technology in drivers, fairway woods and putters combined with a known industry leader in technological innovation."

Feel Golf's Lee Miller explained that Caldwell Golf has "very valuable technology" and with a partnership with Feel Golf's distribution channels it opens "attractive opportunities for increased sales and revenues as well as market awareness,".

"This acquisition is part of our overall growth strategy to acquire technologically advanced golf equipment that can significantly improve all golfers' playing performance and experience and increase shareholder value." Said Miller.

Received and approved.

The proofs for our premier issue have been approved and we will be moving forward with the printing process of Golf Capital Magazine and should ship within a week.

Don't worry about missing out on reading our first issue everyone with internet access will be able to view Golf Capital Magazine online and as soon as we get it up and running we will be sure to let everyone know.

Y.E. Yang Wins PGA Championship

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professional
Y.E. Yang Wins PGA Championship

Does What's Never Been Done – Overtakes Third-Round Leader
Tiger Woods to Win a Major Championship

Carlsbad, Calif. (August 17, 2009) – In winning the 2009 PGA Championship, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff professional Y.E. Yang completed one of the most difficult and daunting challenges in all of sports, one that no golfer had ever successfully completed: He overtook third-round leader Tiger Woods in the final round of a major championship and held him off. Playing steady, occasionally spectacular golf, Yang showed tremendous courage and control in the face of the largest gallery he'd ever competed before.

Highlights of Yang's final round included a deft chip-in for eagle on the drivable par-four 14th and, with a one-shot lead on the final hole, a laser-like Rescue® TP 3 hybrid to eight feet. He played a TaylorMade® TP Red™ ball and TaylorMade driver, hybrids and irons, and wore a TaylorMade TP glove and adidas Golf TOUR360 3.0 footwear.

It was a stunning, thrilling and popular victory for the affable Yang, who lives in Dallas and is completing his first full year of competition on the PGA Tour. Perhaps he himself delivered the best explanation for the tournament's remarkable outcome during his press conference Saturday after the third round when he said: "You never know in the world of sports and the game of golf. So I'll just try to make every shot, just focus on every shot that I have. And then tomorrow I may end up inside the top 10, top three and even win the PGA Championship. You never know."

The win made Yang the first Asian-born player to win a major championship, elevated him 76 spots in the World Golf Rankings to No. 34, and earned him a berth on the International team in the 2009 Presidents Cup Matches.

"You never know in life," Yang said. "This might be my last win as a golfer, but it sure is a great day. It's going to be a big foundation for me to continue playing at the top level, which is the PGA Tour, and golf in America. And it just means the world right now. It hasn't really sunk in, but I do know the significance of it."

Yang struck the ball particularly well from tee to green throughout the week, and on Sunday found fairway after fairway and green after green on the long, difficult track. He controlled his emotions and golf ball beautifully throughout the day, especially on his final approach, a shot certain to go down in one of the finest under pressure in the history of major championship golf. And after he'd holed his final putt for birdie and the win, Yang exuberantly hoisted his staff bag above his head in a joyous and uplifting expression of emotion and celebration that should go down as one of the most memorable sports images of this or any year.

Additionally, TaylorMade-adidas Golf professional Greg Bisconti of Saint Andrew's in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, earned medalist honors among the 20 PGA Professionals who competed at Hazeltine. It was the third time Bisconti has qualified for the PGA Championship and his best finish. He played a full compliment of TaylorMade equipment, including the TP Red golf ball, R9™ driver and Itsy Bitsy Monza® Spider putter.

For the eight consecutive year, TaylorMade was the No. 1 driver at the PGA Championship.

Golf Capital Magazine cover No. 1

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Online exclusive interview: Sudden Death author, Michael Balkind

(1)what is your full name, age, and current place you call home?

My name is Michael Balkind, I’m 48 years of age and live in the suburbs of New York

(2) What got you started writing murder mystery novels and especially one that involves golf?

I have always been a mystery lover and sports nut. My writing career began during a small crisis in my life. I had lost a business to a bad partner. (That’s way too long and boring a story to go into.) Nevertheless, that situation kind of ruined my sleeping pattern at the time. So, what does an aspiring novelist do when he’s awake most of the night? He either worries or he follows his passion and he writes. My first writings were mainly about my terrible business and financial problems, but luckily I happened to be watching a golf tournament on TV one day and the idea for Sudden Death hit me hard. I love playing and watching golf. But since my financial issues keep me from playing enough of the game, I figured writing about it might help quench my hunger for it. I immediately found that once I began mixing my passion for sports and mysteries I couldn’t stop. Now, years later, I’m writing my fourth manuscript and the excitement just keeps escalating.

(3) Where does your inspiration come from?

That’s easy; three college bound kids, and a mortgage. Well not really, although those do qualify in part, my true inspiration comes from an inner need to succeed as an author. I’ve had a successful career in sales and marketing and owned several businesses, but after my business collapse, I kind of needed to prove to myself that my loss was due to my poor judgment of character and not my ability to succeed. The funny thing is the road to success in the publishing business is harder than almost any other business I’ve been in. And although I feel good about my some of the milestones I have achieved, I’m still a novice in the publishing game and have a lot to learn. I guess the best answer to the inspiration question for me is that I won’t accept failure. I have had more than my share of that stuff already and I really don’t like it.

(4) What is your most memorable experience that has came from your writing?

Meeting some of the authors I most respect and getting their endorsements on my novels has been tremendously exciting. James Patterson and Clive Cussler both endorsed Sudden Death and I literally trembled and teared up when I received their quotes about my work. John Lescroart endorsed my new book, Dead Ball, and I love his work. Meeting John Grisham, another author I idolize, was thrilling. Also, being interviewed on ESPN and Sportsnet were very big experiences for me, but probably the most memorable experience so far was when a high school senior boy came up to me at a book signing and asked when my next book was coming out. When he told me his reason for asking was that he had always hated reading and only read what he was assigned in school until he read Sudden Death and realized that he really loved reading as long as it was the right book. Helping a kid realize that he enjoys reading has to top my list of memorable experiences, so far.

Of course, my answer may change soon when I’m doing a book signing seated next to baseball legend, Hank Aaron, as he signs sports memorabilia. I love it when someone tells me they really enjoyed my writing. There are no sweeter words I can hear than “I couldn’t put your book down.” Giving people a few hours of entertainment is a wonderful feeling.

(6) Where can your novels be found for purchase?

Unless they are really lucky, new authors have a really difficult time getting their books onto bookstore shelves. I have yet to fall into the lucky category. Till then, thank goodness for amazon.com, for my publisher’s bookstore and for some local stores in my area. If you want to buy my books try www.sterlinghouse-bookstore.com or if you want signed copies, I have listed a few stores on my website that sell them www.balkindbooks.com

You can also call the Sterlinghouse Bookstore at 1-888-542-BOOK (2665) during business hours.Tell them I told you to call to get a discount.


(7) What is next for Michael Balkind?

I am working on the manuscript for Stealing Gold (an Olympic ski mystery)

The Fix, a manuscript that I co-authored with ESPN Anchor, Ryan Burr, is being evaluated by Hollywood film producers.

I am also working with Stefan Marc, of Marc Entertainment, who optioned my Deadly Sports Mysteries Series for TV.


(8) Last words,

Thank you for the opportunity for this interview. As a new author it is imperative that I spread the word about my work, because if I don’t, no one will.

For those of you who wish to read the first chapters of my books, you’ll find them on my website: www.balkindbooks.com . Be aware that reading Dead Ball or even its first chapter will spoil the suspense of Sudden Death. While Dead Ball can be read on its own, if you plan to read both books then Sudden Death should be first on your list.

Also, I have some great contests on my website. Enter to win signed sports memorabilia and signed books. Or enter to Be Named in one of my upcoming Novels. Have you always wanted to be a sports star, an investigator, a suspect, or maybe even a victim. Good guys/girls and bad are all welcome to enter. Registering is free and easy at www.balkindbooks.com

If you purchase Sudden Death or Dead Ball, thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy my work.

Woods will not face a fine from the PGA

On Monday an anonymous PGA Tour official told The Associated Press that Tiger Woods would be fined for his critical statement about John Paramor for rushing final group of the Bridgestone Invitational by putting them on the clock.

Woods said, “That was an erroneous report.” and will not be receiving any fines.

Tuesday Woods was asked if he regretted calling out Paramore and he said, “No. Because he's the one who did it.”

The PGA does not make fine public but Ty Votaw a PGA spokesman confirmed there was no fine issued.

“The information that was conveyed to the reporter was inaccurate,” Votaw said. “There has been no process started with respect to any disciplinary action. Based on the reports we have read, Tiger's comments related to the impact of the decision. We did not read them as being an unreasonable attack or disparaging.”

Sixteen is sweet: Ngo Bao Nghi tops field in Faldo Series VN

Sixteen is sweet: Ngo Bao Nghi tops field in Faldo Series VN

Teen has low gross as five advance to 2010 final in China

PHAN THIET, Vietnam (10 August 2009) – Shooting back-to-back 79s in blustery conditions at Ocean Dunes Golf Club, 16-year-old Ngo Bao Nghi won the Girls Under 21 title in the Faldo Series Asia (FSA) Vietnam Championship. Her 158 total was also three strokes better than Joon Lee, last year’s overall winner, who took Boys Under 21 honors; and five strokes clear of Nguyen Tri Dung, who triumphed in the Boys Under 16 division.

All three advance to the Asia Grand Final at Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China, March 2010, to compete against counterparts from 12 Asian nations. Also advancing are the runners-up in the Boys Under 16 and Girls Under 21 flights, respectively, Vu Thien Vinh (81-85-166) and Luu Thi Viet Nga (84-78-162). Nga’s 78 was the lowest single-round score for the tournament, having won the Gannon Vietnam Open Ladies Championship at the same Ocean Dunes Golf Club two weeks ago.

“Being able to play consistently in challenging conditions was very satisfying,” said Nghi, “so I’m really looking forward to Mission Hills and of course to meeting Mr. Faldo,” referring to Nick Faldo, six-time Major winner and founder of FSA, who will serve as master of ceremonies for the final. He also designed both Ocean Dunes and the course at Mission Hills on which the final will be contested.

Hosted for the second consecutive year by Ocean Dunes, the weekend also featured a “tournament within a tournament,” the Vietnam National Junior Championship. Nguyen Thanh Binh (98-93-191) won the Boys Under 21 division, while Dung and Nghi were crowned champions in the Boys Under 16 and Girls Under 16 flights, respectively.

This year’s installment also included 27-hole competitions for Boys Under 12 and Girls Under 12, won by Truong Chi Quan (132) and Pham Hoang Linh Chi (185), respectively. Ho Chi Minh City won the team title.

In all, some 40 youths participated in the official competitions, but they weren’t the only kids hitting golf balls over the weekend: As in the year before, young spectators were welcome to try their hands at the practice range, as Ocean Dunes continues to function as a center for junior-golf development.

“The great thing,” said PGA Professional and Director of Golf Operations Kenny Saunders, “is that you’ll see a kid who last year had never swung a club and this year is actually playing in the tournament.”

Added Kurt Greve, general manager and director of golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Club: “We understand that golf is still relatively new to Vietnam, so our objective is to increase everyone’s interest in playing the game – new players, members, the general public.”

Opened in 1994, Ocean Dunes Golf Club is well known around the world for its close relationship to the sea, windswept dunes and singular holes, including the difficult par-3 9th, which sits hard by the East Sea and has been touted by GOLF (USA) magazine as one of the 500 best golf holes in the world. www.vietnamgolfresorts.com

The FSA Vietnam Championship takes the 2009-'10 schedule to 15 tournaments in 12 different countries across the continent. Supported by UBS, Mission Hills and The R&A, the Faldo Series hosts many leading young golfers, boys and girls aged 12 to 21. www.nickfaldo.com/series

Woods' Bridgestone victory comes with a price

The PGA Tour will be fining Brigestone Invitational winner Tiger Woods for his public criticism of a rules official after claiming his victory.

In section VI-D of the PGA Tour’s player handbook it states, “It is an obligation of membership to refrain from comments to the news media that unreasonably attack or disparage tournaments, sponsors, fellow members, players of PGA Tour.”

On the par-5 16th hole, European Tour chief referee John Paramor told Woods and Harrington that they were being timed and that bothered Woods.

Paramor said Woods and Padraig Harrington were 17 minutes behind their position on the 16th tee and they were behind for most of the back nine.

Referring to Harrington's 5-iron shot near some trees to an edge of a bunker and over the green to landing into a water hazard Woods said, “I don’t think that Paddy would have hit the pitch shot that way if he was able to take his time, look at it, analyze it,” “But he was on the clock, had to get up there quickly and hit it.”

Harrington agreed that he was rushed, but said it would not be fair be to give the final group preferential treatment.

After the game Woods told Harrington, “I’m sorry that John got in the way of a great battle.”

Bridgestone brings good news to the golf industry.

Bridgestone is now the fourth title sponsor that has renewed its contract with the PGA Tour this year.

Along with Bridgestone, Travelers, Zurich, and, Accenture have all renewed their contracts through 2014.

Cimmissioner Tim Finchem and a group of Bridgestone officials made an announcement Sunday that the company will support the World Golf Championship at the Firestone Country Club through 2014.

Finchem said, "We seem to be now in a very solid trend as we look out past this downturn of having an increasing number of our sponsors step up and move forward with us over the next half a decade," and "And for that we are delighted."

Mark Emkes the Bridgestone President and CEO said "Even in a down economy, we still need to sell Bridgestone golf balls, clubs and tires and Firestone tires." and it was important to remain linked with golf.

Barack Obama a weekend warrior?

Is it a surprise that our very own president, Barack Obama plays golf almost every weekend?

It is reported that Obama and Joe Biden have played a round of golf almost every weekend this summer and even up the ante by wagering a bet of a dollar a hole.

The games are serious. There are no mulligans or gimme putts and it is even reported that Oboma will stick in to the very end even if it means putting a 10 or an 11.

Obama is also reported to be a trash-talk enthusiast and tries to get into the head of his opponents. Eugene Kang, a 25-year-old White House special-projects coordinator said "He is very strategic about his use of it," and "It's always fun to make the putt and give him a nice little look at the end."

It is said that Obama has a solid putt but is still working to perfect his hybrid woods. He is also working on his bunker shots that were once an Achilles' heel.

An estimated handicap for Mr. Obama is 16 to 24. Not bad for a weekend warrior.

Amateur golfer turned pro online poker player drops lawsuit against USGA

A former Southern California junior golfer turned pro online poker player drops lawsuit against the United States Golf Association.

Dusty Schmidt played professional golf for several years until he suffered a heart attack in 2004 when he was only 23 years of age. During Schmidt's recovery from his heart attack he discovered online poker and has even claimed to earning more than $100,000 in good months.

As Schmidt's health improved in 2006 he applied to the USGA to regain his amateur status and was granted it early this year. This past April Schmidt issued a challenge on a web site he co-owns, offering to bet $1 million dollars of his own money against anyone in a combined poker and golf competition.

Even though nobody took Schmidt up on his "Million Dollar Challenge" the USGA said it didn't matter and Schmidt's amateur status was revoked because the self-promotion was "detrimental to the best interests of the amateur game."

Schmidt was considering to sue the USGA to gain his amateur status back but announced Wednesday after consulting with several legal experts he would be unable to produce anything solid to win his case.

The Portland area resident has been training with two-time PGA Tour winner Brian Henninger with the intention of playing in some professional events.

Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail makes waves in Phan Thiet

Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail makes waves in Phan Thiet

Blue Ocean Resort becomes member as Ocean Dunes GC preps for Faldo Series


PHAN THIET, Vietnam (4 August 2009) – Just in time for this weekend’s Faldo Series Asia tournament at Ocean Dunes Golf Club, Blue Ocean Resort, in nearby Mui Ne, joins the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail, giving Trail-goers an ideal lodging link on the south-central coast.

Blue Ocean Resort, a Life Resorts Management Company property that recently underwent a US$1.8 million renovation, becomes part of a prestigious contingent of up-market hotels and resorts catering to guests enjoying Asia's most talked-about golf experience. The 84-room resort is located in Mui Ne, about 13 kilometers from Phan Thiet City and 230 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City.












Blue Ocean Resort, in Mui Ne, is the latest luxury property to partner with the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail.

Gracing 1.8 hectares of some of the most inviting beachfront property in Southeast Asia, Blue Ocean Resort’s landscaped gardens, shaded by immense coconut trees, provide the ideal complement to the resort’s Balinese-style interiors, which emphasize fluidity between the indoor and outdoor. Indeed, there are even indoor and outdoor iterations of the spa.

“As the expression has it, you’re known by the company you keep,” said Alistair Cooray, general manager of Blue Ocean Resort, “so we’re thrilled to be affiliated with the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail. And many of our guests have long been big fans of Ocean Dunes Golf Club, so our partnership already feels natural.”
Blue Ocean Resort’s guests are not alone in their affection for Ocean Dunes Golf Club. Last weekend saw the completion of the full-to-capacity Gannon Vietnam Open, staged annually since 1996 at the Nick Faldo-designed gem in Phan Thiet. Sponsored for the seventh year in a row by The Gannon Group (www.gannon.com.vn), the tournament raised thousands of dollars for charity, as all net proceeds from the weekend went to the Vietnam chapter of Orbis (www.orbis.org), a nonprofit group dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness.

Some of the up-and-coming junior golfers who played in the event will also be in the field for this weekend’s Vietnam stop on the Faldo Series Asia (FSA), the second annual installment of the event at Ocean Dunes Golf Club. Inspired by the decade-long success of the Faldo Series in Europe, Faldo launched the equivalent in Asia in 2006.

The FSA Vietnam Championship takes the 2009-'10 schedule to 15 tournaments in 12 different countries across the continent. Supported by UBS, Mission Hills and The R&A, the Faldo Series hosts many leading young golfers, boys and girls aged 12 to 21, as they compete for a place in the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final in China, hosted by six-time Major winner Faldo.

Ocean Dunes Golf Club seems the ideal location for the Vietnam stop of the FSA tour, for several reasons. It is consistently rated at the top of places to play in Asia. And along with its sister course, Dalat Palace Golf Club, in Dalat, the club has been a bastion for junior-golf development in Vietnam.














Ocean Dunes Golf Club, which will host the Faldo Series Asia competition Aug. 8-9.

Ocean Dunes Golf Club's multiple tees make it as difficult as necessary for top-flight competitions like the FSA and the Gannon Vietnam Open but playable for the resort golfer and corporate outings. Its accommodating staff and clubhouse facilities make it perfect for handling large groups.



















Nick Faldo both founded the competition and designed Ocean Dunes.

“Every event helps further solidify our reputation as a great venue for corporate golf events and for tournaments and large-group events,” said Kurt Greve, general manager and director of golf at Ocean Dunes Golf Club. “We’re also committed on every level to expanding participation and enjoyment of the game in Vietnam, so we’re doubly excited about hosting the Faldo Series competition.”

Currently, Life Resorts (www.life-resorts.com) owns and operates two other properties in Vietnam. Inspired by Cham architecture, the 63-room Life Wellness Resort Quy Nhon is a hideaway boutique on the south-central coast where a 3,000-square-meter landscaped garden overlooks a curvaceous coastline, outdoor spa bungalows and an exquisite stretch of private beach. The 94-room Life Heritage Resort Hoi An evokes the colonial splendor of a bygone era on a quiet stretch of the Thu Bon River, within walking distance of the old trading port’s world-famous downtown. That resort underwent extensive renovation through the spring of 2008.

Opened in 1994, Ocean Dunes Golf Club has garnered worldwide acclaim for its windswept dunes and singular holes, including the notorious par-3 9th, which sits hard by the East Sea and has been hailed by GOLF (USA) magazine as one of the best 500 holes in the world.

Anyone wishing to attend the FSA Vietnam Championship, players or spectators, should contact Ocean Dunes Golf Club on (+84 62) 382-3366 or visit the website at www.vietnamgolfresorts.com.

For information on the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail, or to book a trip, visit www.hochiminhgolftrail.com.

Turks & Caicos – Gobeachfest!

For Immediate Release

08/03/09

Turks & Caicos – Gobeachfest is an event planned for November 7 -14, 2009 as a full athletic retreat and destination vacation targeting athletic, adventurous travelers. Gobeachfest has secured the golf course in Turks and Caicos for the two week event. This allows single or group golfers to attend, play and network with other golfers and other athletes. The event is a full destination vacation that offers all the amenities of a beach resort vacation with the addition of world class athletic training and socializing with people of similar interests. Pro athletes from many disciplines and locations will be featured and will offer daily training sessions to all attendees.

Known for its natural, rugged layout through limestone outcroppings, Provo Golf Club combines a test of golf with the natural flora and fauna of the island. Fairways are lined throughout with native island bush, combining with inland lakes and numerous palm trees to compliment playing surfaces. There is an abundance of birdlife, with the lakes home to an array of colorful native birds including egrets, various types of heron and waterfowl and migratory flamingos. Since 1992 the challenging layout has been enjoyed by club members and resort golfers alike, and attracts many return visitors to tackle the unique ‘target-style’ course.

Gobeachfest is an event born out of Volleyball Vacations that has thrived for the past fifteen years and hosted over 34 events around the world. The Turks & Caicos event in November of 2008 was the largest event in the history of the company and brought the highest caliber of athletes, in the sport of volleyball, including 2008 Olympic Gold Medalists Phil Dalhausser and Kerri Walsh. Expanding upon the Volleyball Vacations concept, Gobeachfest is created to be the ultimate sports and social vacation. Attendees will enjoy outdoor activities and athletics during a week long, all-inclusive vacation at the Club Med Resort in Turks and Caicos.

The GObeachfest mission is to bring together like minded active adults with a passion for sports, health, travel, and socializing through a unique, dynamic vacation experience. GObeachfest provides top professional trainers, innovative activities, famous DJs and bands all at the popular resorts and beaches in the world. The event is attracting active travel enthusiasts from all over the world who are looking to vacation and train with the world class pros signed on to teach at the event. To date there has not been a retreat or opportunity for individuals to train for one week under so many athletic disciplines with such world class athletes. GObeachfest is the only celebrity sports vacation that is for everyone. Active adults can bring their loved ones to try multiple sports from professional coaches and celebrity trainers while they focus on their favorite sport or jump on in and try everything.

Founder and CEO Albert Hannemann is the Director of the AVP, VIP Fan Experience and Juniors Camps and Clinics. He is an Olympic Festival Gold Medalist and professional volleyball player. . “The goal is to strive to provide our participants with a unique experience where they can meet new friends from all over the world in a beautiful setting,” states Albert Hannemann Founder and CEO of Gobeachfest and Volleyball Vacations. “This vacation is exactly what people have been begging me to put together for 15 years and we finally are able to do it,” states Hannemann.

Gobeachfest is currently booking and is close to selling out the first week with 500 people. The addition of the second week will allow more people to participate in the experience. Golfers will receive a $100 discount with the code GOLFCAICOS09 when they register for the trip.

Who: Gobeachfest from Hannemann Events

What: An all inclusive athletic and networking retreat for the active vacationer and athlete.

When: November 7 – 14, 2009

Where: Turks & Caicos

All Inclusive: All sports training, world famous cuisine and top shelf alcohol is included in your package with your room. *Additional fees for golf.

Discount Code: GOLFCAICOS09– $100 discount with this code

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.GObeachfest.com/

Funk Shatters Scoring Record, Wins U.S. Senior Open

Major Championship Statement:
Funk Shatters Scoring Record, Wins U.S. Senior Open

Final-round 65 makes Funk first player to finish a USGA championship at 20-under par

Carlsbad, Calif. (August 3, 2009) – TaylorMade Tour Staff professional Fred Funk parlayed a 54-hole lead into a record-breaking finish at the U.S. Senior Open Championship on Sunday, shooting a final-round 65 at Crooked Stick to shatter the tournament scoring record. Funk bettered the previous U.S. Senior Open record by three strokes and became the first player to finish a USGA championship at 20-under par.

Funk, 53, rebounded from last week's playoff loss at the Senior Open Championship to fellow TaylorMade Tour Staffer Loren Roberts to earn his second senior major and fifth win overall on the Champions Tour. Using a Burner 09 driver, Funk was nearly flawless from the tee box, finishing with 84 percent driving accuracy. Critical to his victory was the methodical way he hammered the par-fives throughout the week, playing them in 11-under. Funk's seven birdies on Sunday pushed his championship total to 24, two more than anyone else in the field.

In Funk's winning bag:

Driver: Burner® 9.5°
Fairway: 200 Tour 13.0°
Hybrid: Rescue® Fairway 16.0°, Burner Rescue 19.0°
Irons: Tour Preferred® 4-PW
Wedges: rac™ TP 54°, rac TP 58°
Ball: TP Red LDP
Footwear: adidas Golf

Please keep arms and legs in golf cart at all times while in motion.

Lions Wide Receiver Bryant Johnson will be sitting on the sidelines for the first part of the football season.

The accident happened in July but it is said that Johnson might not play for a few weeks and has been placed on the active/non-football injury list. Johnson's injuries have no orthopedic issues and are superficial wounds that consist of road rash, cuts, and bruises.

Johnson said: “In the community that I live in, everybody uses golf carts to get around. The golf cart got out of control and it was on two wheels and it fell over. I was driving, and it fell over on my side. It slid about 10 yards. There was a hill, but it wasn’t a steep hill.” And “It really didn’t hurt until the first time I tried to take a shower,”.

Who farted? Laugh your pants off.

If you were watching the Buick Open while Tiger Woods was on the 18th hole you most likely witnessed one of the funniest moments in golf history. Some people are saying it was Tiger who farted and others are saying it some someone in the crowd who was standing too close to the microphone. We will let you decide.

CBS made You Tube take down a few videos but this one still remains. We will see how long it lasts. Note: We do not support the links in the video.