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11.19.2009 3:49 pm

Can’t wait for spring to play this course again

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Had an opportunity last week to hit a course that I’d never played but had heard plenty about - Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Club in Maryland Heights.

Late fall/early winter has a way of taking the sheen off a golf course, but…

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11.19.2009 2:09 pm

Golf, hockey merge on the putting green

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I thought I’d seen it all when I saw Happy Gilmore and watched Adam Sandler navigate a golf course with a hockey stick. Well, I was wrong.

St. Louis Blues Hockey Stick Putter

St. Louis Blues Hockey Stick Putter

In case you’re not aware of it, there’s a…

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11.13.2009 6:11 pm

Couple courses worth a peek in Miami area

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Sorry that I’ve been out of pocket for a bit. Took a trip out to New York and followed it up with a trip to South Florida.

Didn’t get in any golf in the Big Apple, but took a few swings…

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11.02.2009 4:17 pm

Value of video: Local golfer instructs from home

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

To many folks, Chet Plegge is a special ed teacher at Riverview Gardens. But truth be told, he’s got golfing in his blood and stokes his passion from his home in Lindenwood Park.

Chet is no stranger to the game. This…

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10.18.2009 8:13 pm

15 courses, no greens fees till end of 2010

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Not sure if you folks have heard of the 314golf.com players card, but you might want to give it a gander — especially if you like to play a lot and like to play a variety of courses.

For about 80…

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09.29.2009 2:56 pm

Golf gadgetry seems to spring eternal

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Ever find yourself unzipping and zipping up multiple pockets in your golf bag, trying to find out where you put something? I know have a few times and have seen a ton of people who I golf with do the…

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09.22.2009 1:34 pm

Here’s the scoop on St. Charles’ new scooper

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If you’re playing in a scramble and you’d rather not get out of the cart or hang off to the side (my favorite) to retrieve balls that don’t make the cut, I’ve got news for you.

Out of St. Charles comes…

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09.21.2009 12:17 pm

St. Louisan wins Crump Cup in N.J.

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If you get out to The Country Club of St. Albans this week for the 2009 USGA Men’s State Team Championship, you’ll get to catch Skip Berkmeyer of St. Louis competing.

Berkmeyer wins on 18th hole./Getty Images

Berkmeyer wins on 18th hole./Getty Images

Berkmeyer birdied 18 on Sunday at…

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09.21.2009 11:37 am

Tips to recalibrate your golf swing

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My good friend and former golfing partner left the Midwest for the Carolinas some time back but we stay in touch and trade golf stories from time to time. He recently sent me a golf column that has some sage…

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09.15.2009 11:22 am

For conditioning-conscious golfers, here’s a quick tip

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For those of you who have conditioning on your mind as it relates to golf, it is important to have knowledge of the muscles you use when playing the sport.

Here’s a quick video that points out the muscles to focus…

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