John Q. Golfer

Can’t wait for spring to play this course again

John Q — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:49:38 +0000

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…

Golf, hockey merge on the putting green

John Q — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:22 +0000

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

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

Couple courses worth a peek in Miami area

John Q — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:11:09 +0000

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…

Value of video: Local golfer instructs from home

John Q — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:17:13 +0000

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…

15 courses, no greens fees till end of 2010

John Q — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:13:50 +0000

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…

Golf gadgetry seems to spring eternal

John Q — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:56:35 +0000

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…

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

John Q — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:34:06 +0000

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…

St. Louisan wins Crump Cup in N.J.

John Q — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:17:32 +0000

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 birdied 18 on Sunday at…

Tips to recalibrate your golf swing

John Q — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:37:48 +0000

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…

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

John Q — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:22:38 +0000

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…