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They lie along Ireland’s western and northern coastline like treasures from a shipwreck quietly washed ashore. Golf links inspiring deep local pride, they haven’t yet achieved the renown of Atlantic-shore neighbors Lahinch and Ballybunion. Be advised, however: Strategically and aesthetically they rival the top seaside courses of any other nation.

Introduce yourself to the bumpy, bristled and wave-washed linksland of Clare, Mayo, Donegal and Sligo, Irish counties where, mile upon mile, the scenic power of the landscape outdoes a visitor’s capacity to savor it. Reading these pages, you will likely find yourself reaching for a map to plot your way onto the fescue fairways depicted. Some of the mileage shown on that map will be along “dual carriageways” (Irish for divided highways), but much of it is over ribbony roads that first did duty as herdsmen’s lanes. Travelers of today will find them still framed by smooth, green, sheep-speckled hillsides.

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Potts' Shots, Agape Golf

The Honda Classic – which starts Thursday as the first event of the Florida swing on the PGA Tour – brings a more storied history than many golf fans may realize.

Just in the past 10 years, it’s been won by major champions Todd Hamilton, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Y.E. Yang, and of course last year’s champion, Rory McIlroy.

Prior to that, its trophy has featured the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Curtis Strange, Fred Couples and Vijay Singh. And its first two champions, back in the days when Jackie Gleason hosted it, were Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino, back in 1972 and 1973.

Tiger Woods came close a year ago, firing a final round 62 that nearly caught McIlroy. Woods eventually tied for second with Tom Gillis.

The field has gotten even more of a recent push by the redesign of the golf course by Nicklaus and his design group.

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GolfTEC Staff

It’s that time of year again! Each year in February we take a closer look at some of the new clubs getting ready to hit the racks.

As golf technology continues to improve, manufacturers continue to make incredible advances in their product lines. After the PGA Merchandise Show and seeing new releases from a handful of club manufacturers, we can confidently say that 2013 will be another great year. Your local GolfTEC will have many of these clubs available soon for you to demo.

We asked three experts who have three different perspectives on golf merchandise what clubs are on their list to play and to test this year. And just like last year, there is a huge variety in the clubs they chose knowing one size never fits all.

Click here for more information about GolfTEC’s club fitting services.

Nick Paez
GolfTEC Cleveland, Franchise Owner, Director…

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2013 Hot List Equipment Guide: Category Leaders Golf Equipment: Golfdigest.com

2013 Hot List Equipment Guide: Category Leaders Golf Equipment: Golfdigest.com.

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“Golf is the loneliest of games, not excluding postal chess.” – Peter Dobereiner

By Ian Hardie

Possibly the most annoying type of golfer you can ever come across on the course

Is the slow golfer

I know I lost count many years ago as to how many times I would have been asked

‘How am I supposed to play well when I’m with that guy – he’s so slow?’

And I have to admit, I still find it difficult on occasion

The same as the rest of you do

Mainly because it’s incredibly hard to keep your focus and composure

When your group is one or two fairways behind the group in front

And the group behind you is spending their day

Leaning on their clubs in the middle of the fairway

Waiting………

Visibly mouthing comments to each other about how slow you are

It can get to the point…

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