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The Big 2 Trivia Winners

Winners of the December 2010 Golf Trivia contest have been determined.  For a refresher, here was the question:

Who is considered “The Big Three” in golf, widely credited with popularizing the sport around the world.

(A) Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino
(B) Lee Trevino, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player
(C) Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player
(D) Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus

Of course, the answer is (C).

Tons of articles confirm this.  Here’s one from the NY Times:

The Big Three — that’s how they were known when Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player were dominating the PGA Tour and the major championships.

There were over 40 correct entrants.  Two were chosen at random for the 2 free golf* for 2 at Houston National Golf Club certificates (sounds a little confusing doesn’t it).

Drumroll please…..

Mick Stum

Stephen Schulz

Congrats guys.  I’d also like to point out that Stephen is the first multi-prize winner on the site.  (He also won free golf during the summer.)

Thanks to everyone who participated!

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Christmas Trivia Contest

New trivia contest is open from now until Sunday.  Enter now to win free golf for 2 at Houston National Golf Club.

Enter golf trivia here.

(Contest is closed as of 12/12.  Winners will be posted late on Monday.)

The gay pride parade was giving away free umbrellas that day.

New Holes at Houston National

Construction has begun on the fourth nine at Houston National Golf Club.   In addition to these new nine holes, the current South course is closed while undergoing a complete renovation.   The North and West 9′s are currently open for play, but will also see major improvements over the coming months.   When the South course and the new 9 holes open in Fall of 2011, they will constitute Sterling Country Club, a private members’ only experience.   Members of Sterling Country Club will have access to all 36 holes plus the stunning Houston National Clubhouse, locker rooms and Canyon Grille.  The public will still be able to play the updated North and West 18.   Make your tee time to play Houston National today!   We are open and better than ever!

Call 281-304-1400 for the pro shop.

Ryder Cup Answers

Alarm clock company shares soar after Furyk win.

Congrats to Jim Furyk who pulled off an $11 million sand save. Just behind that, Houston Golf Nut is pleased to announce the winner of the September Trivia Contest Part 2.

Question:  Which U.S. golfer has played the most Ryder Cup matches?

(A) Lee Trevino
(B) Lanny Wadkins
(C) Raymond Floyd
(D) Arnold Palmer
(E) Billy Casper

If you’ll remember, I included a link to the official Ryder Cup website along with the question.  (Who said I’m not a pushover?)  A handful of people misinterpreted the question as “Who played the most Ryder Cups?”.  The answers to both questions are on the same Ryder Cup All Time Records page.

Billy Casper has the most matches in the Ryder Cup with 37.

The winners, chosen at random from the correct entrants, are:

Shane P. Walker – Blaketree National Golf Club (for 4)

Glenn Flood – Clear Creek Golf Club (for 1)

Chris Sanders – Houston National Golf Club (for 2)

Houston National Golf Club Renovations

There are plenty of exciting changes taking place at Houston National. Within weeks, we will begin construction on our fourth nine holes, which upon completion will make us a 36 hole facility. Along with the construction of the fourth nine, we will also be renovating our South course and making upgrades to our current North and West courses. During the construction, Houston National will be an 18 hole facility. It will reopen in the Fall of 2011 with 18 public holes and 18 private holes. These 18 private holes, in conjunction with the clubhouse will comprise “Sterling Country Club at Houston National,” an exclusive members’ only golf experience. Public and tournament play will continue on the North and West nines with annual passes still available for Houston National Golf Club.

We invite you to come check out our progress and of course to play! The course is shaping up great for fall and our Pro Shop is stocked with brand new merchandise! To learn more about memberships at Sterling Country Club at Houston National or Annual Passes to Houston National, or to book a tee time, call 281-304-1400 or email membership@houstonnationalgolf.com.

New Trivia Contest

The September Trivia contest part 2 is now open.  Click here to enter.

Houston National Golf Club Renovations

There are plenty of exciting changes taking place at Houston National.  Within weeks, we will begin construction on our fourth nine holes, which upon completion will make us a 36 hole facility.  Along with the construction of the fourth nine, we will also be renovating our South course and making upgrades to our current North and West courses.  During the construction, Houston National will be an 18 hole facility.  It will reopen in the Fall of 2011 with 18 public holes and 18 private holes.  These 18 private holes, in conjunction with the clubhouse will comprise “Sterling Country Club at Houston National,” an exclusive members’ only golf experience.  Public and tournament play will continue on the North and West nines with annual passes still available for Houston National Golf Club.

We invite you to come check out our progress and of course to play!  The course is shaping up great for fall and our Pro Shop is stocked with brand new merchandise!  To learn more about memberships at Sterling Country Club at Houston National or Annual Passes to Houston National, or to book a tee time, call 281-304-1400 or email membership@houstonnationalgolf.com.

5 Free Golf Winners in August

Congrats to Matt Kuchar who won The Barclays yesterday with an improbable playoff against Martin Laird.  It’s painful to watch a golf professional 3 putt from 25 feet, but reminds us amateurs how tough golf really is.

For the regular Houston Golf Nut readers (if you exist), you know that I have a man-crush on Tiger Woods and I optimistically picked him to win the British Open.  Okay, I was wrong there, but you have to admit he’s close.  If he had putted better on Friday and Saturday (and not hit that wayward opening tee shot on Saturday), Tiger would have been in contention on Sunday.

Most of the year, golf writers and media folks have been writing Tiger’s career off, like he may never even win again, much less beat Nicklaus’s major record.  Well, where is the same criticism when it comes to Phil?  Here’s a guy who is consistently picked to win tournaments week in and week out, who’s had a small myriad of chances to take over the #1 spot, and hasn’t succeeded.  He didn’t even make the cut this week.

Logically, how can they act like Mickelson walks on water (age 40) and Tiger might as well quit (age 34)?  Doesn’t make any sense to me.  Well, that ends my latest Tiger rant for the week.

Okay, now what you all have really visited the site for.  The August Trivia Contest has ended.  The question was:

In match play, through the green, a player accidentally kicks and moves his ball during search. Which one of the following is TRUE?

(A) The player incurs no penalty.
(B) The player incurs a one-stroke penalty and he must drop the ball within one club-length of its original position.
(C) The player incurs a one-stroke penalty and he must play the ball as it lies.
(D) The player incurs a one-stroke penalty and the ball must be replaced.

This Rules of Golf question and answer were pulled directly from the USGA.org site.  The answer is (D), according to Rule 18-2a:

18-2. By Player, Partner, Caddie or Equipment
a. General
When a player’s ball is in play, if:

(i) the player, his partner or either of their caddies lifts or moves it, touches it purposely (except with a club in the act of addressing it) or causes it to move except as permitted by a Rule, or

(ii)equipment of the player or his partner causes the ball to move, the player incurs a penalty of one stroke.

If the ball is moved, it must be replaced, unless the movement of the ball occurs after the player has begun the stroke or the backward movement of the club for the stroke and the stroke is made.

Under the Rules there is no penalty if a player accidentally causes his ball to move in the following circumstances:

• In searching for a ball in a hazard covered by loose impediments or sand, for a ball in an obstruction or abnormal ground condition or for a ball believed to be in water in a water hazard – Rule 12-1
• In repairing a hole plug or ball mark – Rule 16-1c
• In measuring – Rule 18-6
• In lifting a ball under a Rule – Rule 20-1
• In placing or replacing a ball under a Rule – Rule 20-3a
• In removing a loose impediment on the putting green – Rule 23-1

The winners were chosen at random from the 19 correct answers.  They are:

Carrie Rosado – Free Golf* at Bear Creek Golf World (for 2)
Paul Thompson – Free Golf* at Clear Creek Golf Club (for 1)
Russell Bancroft – Free Golf* at Fort Bend Country Club (for 1)
Brad Rochman – Free Golf* at Houston National Golf Club (for 2)
Joshua Long – Free Golf* at Longwood Golf Club (for 4)

Congrats to all the winners and thanks to everybody who entered.  If you’re not already on the Contest Notification list, please add your email address to be notified for future contests.

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One Contest – Five Winners

New putting grip sweeping the nation

This is the last contest before Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer.  For many people, this means that their golf season is winding down.  Not for us Houstonians though!  For many of us, the end of the summer heat ignites a surge in weekend golf outings.

The August Trivia Contest will be unique in that there will be 5 (count’em 5) winners.  Out of all the correct entrants, the 5 winners will be chosen at random.

The prizes up for grabs are:

• Free Golf* at Bear Creek Golf World (for 2)
• Free Golf* at Clear Creek Golf Club (for 1)
• Free Golf* at Fort Bend Country Club (for 1)
• Free Golf* at Houston National Golf Club (for 2)
• Free Golf* at Longwood Golf Club (for 4)

Read the rules and enter the contest by clicking on the August 2010 Trivia Contest Link or click on the banner in the header bar.  Good luck!

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Houston National Golf Club Summer Deal

Houston National Golf Club has some great summer deals on green fees.

Monday-Thursday are just $42. Play Friday-Sunday for just $52! Enjoy Super Twilight fees of just $29 (includes cart). Super Twilight starts at 5:00 pm and is a great way to spend a summer evening!

Call the golf shop for more information: 281-304-1400.