Author Archives: Dave Austad

Rickie Fowler Wins, Team Rickie and Golf Industry As A Whole Rejoice

As a golf retailer, I can tell you that there are wins that do absolutely nothing for business and there are wins that light up business like that insanely long 339-yard 3-wood bomb off the tee in the playoff by … Continue reading

Jason Dufner Wins the Zurich Classic- What’s That? A Smile We See?!

I’m not sure if the more newsworthy thing on Sunday was Jason Dufner winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for his first PGA Tour victory, or that he actually cracked a smile in the process (albeit a small one).  … Continue reading

Ben Curtis Wins the Valero Texas Open, 168 Missed Cuts Later

Ben Curtis is one of those guys that makes golf napp-able on Sunday afternoons.  In fact sometimes I wonder if he’s ever fallen asleep during his backswing.  Nevertheless, we know one thing; the Ohioan can flat out play.  Well, when … Continue reading

Carl Pettersson Wins RBC Heritage, References Chris Farley

Before this past week’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town tourney, Carl Pettersson seemed like that beer league big guy with the long, goofy swing that always seemed to pull birdie after birdie out of you know where.  After this past … Continue reading