Bixby Village Golf Course

The Farmer's Insurance Tournament just passed in San Diego and the standings have left Jimmy Walker at the top of the 2014 FedExCup. Next tournament up is the Phoenix Open from Jan. 30- Feb. 2 with partly cloudy skies! Who do you have your money on to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open?

We all have our GO TO phrases to describe our game on the course, whether it is "Get in the Hole!" for our putts or "Get Down!" for our short game. Check out the link below for a funny clip of typical sayings only a golfer would understand. Link: http://www.golfdigest.com/ma/2012-05/video-sh-t-golfers-say

The Holidays are upon us and PGA.com has come out with 35 best golf accessory gift ideas! They include personalized Titliest golf balls, yardage book covers, cart towel, grips, mark repair tools and more! Perfect for stocking stuffers - these are simple golf accessories that any golf enthusiast would enjoy! http://galleries.pga.com//Best_Golf_Accessories_Gifts_Holi

While it has nothing to do with the actual game, lulls in golf bring jokes, conversation, and the ever popular GOLF TRICKS! (Let's be honest: We have all counted how many times we could bounce a golf ball on our irons). Check out this awesome video below of Romain Bechu and the ridiculous control he has with his golf tricks! http://youtu.be/a-m5yqL_M-c

We all remember the stretches from P.E. in grade school, but those stretches still apply and are recommended before starting your game of golf! They include toe touches, quad stretches, lower back/trunk rotation, and more! Make sure to look up and do these stretches before and even when your not playing golf to stay limber (Like the photo!) and avoid any strains that may keep you from the game! :)

Integrity- the heart of golf. With cameras only on certain players during tournaments, the penalties for moving a ball intentionally or not- has been placed on some golfers and not others who were lucky enough to not be videoed. Because of this on Tuesday the USGA and the Royal and Ancient have decided that starting January 1, the armchair rules official will be marginalized by a new Rule that decrees a ball moving that can’t reasonably be seen by the naked eye will not result in a penalty in order to bring a fair rule to all players and bring back the heart of golf. What do you think of this new rule? Read more: http://msn.foxsports.com//rule-change-honor-integrity-tige

How do professional golfers like Rory McIlroy get to be so good!? PRACTICE. Both Tiger and Rory are known for their tremendous backyard practice facilities that include replicas of difficult shots from around the world including the "Road Hole" bunker at St. Andrew's (pictured). Point being- practice makes perfect and getting out there for 9 holes can get you some repetition on short game and putts for your real game! See you on the course!

We have all been there whether it was playing with a "Rules Nazi" or the "Human Rain Delay"- even worse if you are one of them! Check out this pretty hilarious slideshow of -The Most Annoying Golf Partners- posted by Golf Digest and learn more details on the "Air Counter", "The Parking Lot Pro" and MORE below! http://www.golfdigest.com//humor/18-most-annoying-golf-par

One of the only sports you are accepted while wearing Halloween-like outfits! Check out John Daly in one of his "Tony the Tiger" inspired outfits. Happy Halloween Everyone!

Separated at birth! Check out this awesome trending slideshow put together by Golf.com that shows your favorite pro golfers and their doppelgangers! 30 golfers and 30 famous look a likes definitely leads to more than one laugh! Enjoy and see you on the course today! See the full slideshow by clicking the link below! http://www.golf.com//separated/nick-watney-and-gary-busey

I think we may see a trend of kids wanting to be a professional golfer when they grow up after realizing just how much the richest golfers in the world make! Move over astronaut, a golfer like Tiger Woods has a net worth of $590 million and Phil Mickelson comes in second place with a net worth of $190 million. See who else makes the top 5 by clicking the link below and remember there is no age limit to become a pro golfer! See you at the course http://www.bankrate.com//celebrity-/richest-golfers-1.aspx

Every wonder why your swing can seem different every time!?! It can be the slightest difference and today we will focus on your GRIP! Not too strong, too loose, too much palm, separated hands, and "gapping of the thumbs." To learn more about how these 5 grip problems could be that small change to get your shot consistent and accurate click to read the article below from About.com-Golf: http://video.about.com//5-Common-Problems-Golfers-Have-wit

This is Yisak, one of our starters. Come say hi!!! He doesn't bite.