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Comment on TAP Beer of the Day: Eclipse Black IPA by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:59:37 +0000

I quite agree!

Comment on TAP Beer of the Day: Eclipse Black IPA by the best beer of the month club

the best beer of the month club — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:56:13 +0000

Sounds like a memorable evening. Bull riding, all the craft beers you could want, and a local charm… that’s the way to do it!

Comment on The Big Question by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:44:47 +0000

We can’t have everything.

Comment on The Big Question by Jeff Wallach

Jeff Wallach — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:46:16 +0000

Very slimming . . .

Comment on The Yoga Oasis by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:47:01 +0000

One out of two ain’t bad! Thanks for the comment, Laura.

Comment on The Yoga Oasis by Laura Hall Briedis

Laura Hall Briedis — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:13:42 +0000

Great article. I don’t play golf but I do love yoga with Scott.

Comment on Playing Around With Three Clubs by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:01:03 +0000

Hmm. Could get interesting if someone picked driver, three wood, five wood for a short par-3!

Comment on Playing Around With Three Clubs by Gregg Smith

Gregg Smith — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:37:26 +0000

Tom – Came up with a new variation of our 3 club game…. for the first hole each player may “declare” which 3 clubs he will use. Following that hole, the winner selects 3 clubs and everyone must use those 3 clubs on the second hole. The winner of the second hole once again selects 3 clubs and everyone must use those 3 clubs on the third hole, etc. etc.

Comment on Give Me Whatever Those Guys Are Having by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:54:25 +0000

Bud Lewis passed away on November 22, reported here by TAP writer Bob Fagan: http://bit.ly/tr6vMK. Errie Ball is now the oldest living PGA of America member.

Comment on The Golf Yoga Connection by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:22:53 +0000

Sure enough, Dodie Mazzuca joined the Golf Road Warriors for a round on the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course. I didn't play in the foursome, but here's more with Dodie from GRW Jeff Wallach.

Comment on Tom Bedell Hits an R7 Off the Deck at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:47:21 +0000

Should be plenty more videos coming the week after Thanksgiving, when I join the next Golf Road Warriors trip to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week: Presidente by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:07:13 +0000

We’re decidedly on the same page.

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week: Presidente by Team Cocktail

Team Cocktail — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:22:17 +0000

Too bad the Amber went out of production. We would have liked to try it as well. Agree, Presidente may not be the best beer we’ve ever had, but when in Rome. Or as we like to say…Travel Global, Drink Local. We’ll continue to drink Presidente in the Dominican Republic or at least until we find another beer there worth trying! Cheers!

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 9: Allagash Black by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:28:36 +0000

I told Tom Cizauskas I would crack open a special bottle for his birthday today, and this is it, still special indeed. Check out Tom's blog, Yours for Good Fermentables.

Comment on Playing With Tiger Woods: Thanks, But I’ll Pass by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:55:02 +0000

What have you got against Loren Roberts and Matt Gogel? They’ve given me a lot better quotes than Tiger ever will. But, okay, maybe I’m just being difficult.
Your name came up a few times down in the Dominican Republic, as I was hanging out with Mike Bailey and Renee Knorr. “Steven Hahn!?” was about all I could say…. Cheers, mate.

Comment on Playing With Tiger Woods: Thanks, But I’ll Pass by Steven Hahn

Steven Hahn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:49:02 +0000

You’re sounding like a cynical old man. Loren Roberts? Matt Gogel?

Now, how ’bout if you had to choose between playing with Tiger or your usual foursome at home …. you can’t turn that down could you? If you say “yes” you’re just simply being difficult.

If you get the call, give Steinberg my cell number. I’m in!

Comment on The End of the Beer World As We Know It, Part II: Fried Beer by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:20:22 +0000

Mark Zable hasn’t been idle since last year’s Fried Beer adventures. For the 2011 State Fair of Texas (Sept. 30-Oct. 23) he’ll be serving up deep-fried and peppery biscuits injected with home-style cream gravy. Stay tuned.

Comment on Rocking in the Dirt With Hogan by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:33:11 +0000

You’re welcome! Can’t recollect that I ever actually saw Hogan play. Did you ever have the chance, Bob?

Comment on Rocking in the Dirt With Hogan by Bob Fagan

Bob Fagan — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:45:23 +0000

Watching Ben Hogan with a golf club in his hands never gets old! Great. Thank you.

Comment on Hogan Lives! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:50:12 +0000

Another bit of attention to detail pops up on page 278 of “Miracle at Merion,” where Barrett discloses differences between rules then and now. Then, there was no marking of balls on the green–unless it interfered with another player. The stymie rule was no longer in effect, but marking, lifting and cleaning was not allowed until 1960. A bug landed on Lloyd Mangrum’s ball, he put down his putter to mark it and chase the bug away, and thereby incurred a two-stroke penalty. Luckily, it was outside the margin of Hogan’s victory in any case. Sound like a recent Dustin Johnson incident?

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 26: Lindemans Faro by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:46:59 +0000

Not to be sexist, but wonder if women respond to the sweetness in this beer more favorably than men? Not that I’d turn down another bottle, mind you!

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 26: Lindemans Faro by Phil

Phil — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:29:35 +0000

Great review Tom, thanks for sharing it with me. I was recommended to try this beer by a friend here in the UK, I like Lambic beers but find some a little TOO harsh. Faro goes the other way really and is a little sweet, a bit like a Flemish brown in a way, I did like it and the wife has really taken to it. Good to hear from you.

Cheers Phil
@filrd

Comment on Jefferson Davis Goes to St. Andrews by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:46:31 +0000

Would have been better if he’d grabbed some sticks and played, but guess we can’t have everything.

Comment on Jefferson Davis Goes to St. Andrews by Chris Rodell

Chris Rodell — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:25:19 +0000

What a fascinating bit of obscure history, Tom. Enjoyed it!

Chris

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 2: Life and Limb by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:35:56 +0000

Was happy to find a bottle of Life and Limb 2 this evening, which I wasted little time in uncorking. But I did take my time working through the bottle. The label is a little different, but the recipe is the same, as are all the details above. They’ve made a little more this year, but the amounts are still limited, so don’t dawdle. The beer sold out in two weeks last year.

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:56:01 +0000

I haven’t had the pleasure of stowing away any Baxter Brewing beers yet; actually, even though I’m from Vermont, I hadn’t even heard of them until now. So thanks for the tip. I could hope I find my way to one soon, or maybe hit the Festival (Sept. 2-3)!

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Portland Brew Festival

Portland Brew Festival — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:18:46 +0000

Great read, but how’d Baxter Brewing not make the list? Granted, I’m a little biased as they’re from my home state and make one of my favorite beers (Stowaway IPA), but still!

Comment on Swing Into the Past at Oakhurst Links by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:39:14 +0000

Here’s a wrap-up of the 2011 National Hickory Championship at Oakhurst Links: http://bit.ly/pllzbZ

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:20:54 +0000

The closer the better with Ms. Gulbis!

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Jack Blush

Jack Blush — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:58:11 +0000

Yes Tom we got out to “Congo” twice, the Funkster said he could no longer bang it out there with the big boys! Really enjoyed the up close and personal with Natalie Gulbis, Peter Jacobsen and Johnny Miller in the Lexus Tent.

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:25:04 +0000

Thanks for keeping me in the congressional loop, Jack! Speaking of which, did you get out to Congressional to see your man Funk try his best?

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Jack Blush

Jack Blush — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:39:43 +0000

There is a new brewery in the District if Columbia called DC Brau. I’m told they are only going to supply there brew in kegs and cans, somewhat of a theme here! 4 offerings so far, The Public, The Corruption, The Citizen & Penn Quarter Porter. Hope all is well.

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:36:59 +0000

You know, I think maybe I’ll do that, too….

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Joe Oberle

Joe Oberle — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:21:18 +0000

Sorry, I will look at the picture some more and then I won’t be so surly.

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:11:56 +0000

Hey, who’s getting surly now? Actually, I just heard some interesting news about Surly, and should be doing them, so to speak, soon. Still have one can in the icebox!

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week: Nice Cans! by Joe Oberle

Joe Oberle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:42:33 +0000

Tom, how could you not include any of Surly’s beers? I realize Furious isn’t a wheat beer (rather an imperial IPA and arguably the best), but Surly Brewing in Minneapolis have a brewery full of beers for any season that come in a tall, pint can. Perfect for pouring in a pint glass.

Comment on The End of the Beer World As We Know It, Part II: Fried Beer by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:44:30 +0000

It’s now possible to order fried beer directly from Mark Zable, ready to go from “freezer to fryer.” Check it out at http://friedbeer.net/. One can order from 36 to 860 pieces (party time!), although the shipping is pricey what with all the dry ice involved. Fried beer marches on!

Comment on Tom Bedell Hits an R7 Off the Deck at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:56:52 +0000

Well, I knew someone was gonna catch me on that sooner or later. Right you are, I’m wrong. Now, I didn’t know it would be someone who also pointed out how I bend that left arm like a hinge. I continue to offer, in my defense, that I’m not doing any of this in my underwear. Well, I am wearing underwear, but… maybe I should stop now.

Comment on Tom Bedell Hits an R7 Off the Deck at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club by SILTHOW 13

SILTHOW 13 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:51:36 +0000

You sure did hit the living shit out of the golf ball, but didn’t you do that after having ‘outdriven’ those pantywaists? I know, I know, you’re a teacher of the written word, not the spoken. Nice full turn on the swing, good follow-through. Keep that left arm straight and the long, snarly grass will become a thing of the past. At least that’s what they used to tell me. Before I quit playing. Because I couldn’t keep my left arm straight. Enjoyed the video, post some more!

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:48:22 +0000

I’ll hunt around for the letter, but I’ve already Tweeted my congratulations to Mr. Bradley. Have interviewed both his LPGA Hall of Fame aunt, Pat Bradley, and his dad, Mark, who was the pro at Haystack and later Crown Point–which is where I believe you met him once, post-round!

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:40:01 +0000

This comment has nothing to do with your review, but did you see Reformer letter to the editor about Byron Nelson winner, Keegan Bradley? Born in Woodstock, VT.

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:50:45 +0000

“Golf in the Kingdom” was certainly in the running, picked by several. Meaning, maybe I should read it!

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Mark Fuerst

Mark Fuerst — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:27:54 +0000

If I had only one, it’d be Updike, though I’ve only read a few of PG’s tales, not all of them. I gave a copy of Updike to my dad for father’s day when it first came out. In the mystical golf category, I’d take Golf in the Kingdom by Shivas Irons over Bagger Vance. Just one man’s opinion.

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:24:58 +0000

Well, consider that all of these books but one are from the last century–and the other from the 19th–and that five of the authors are dead. Be thankful for your good health and worry about posterity later! Right, Wilson?

Comment on The Desert Island Golf Library by Jeff Wallach

Jeff Wallach — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:41:21 +0000

Very disappointed you didn’t bring any of my books to the island. Here’s hoping your companionship there is a volleyball wearing lipstick!

Comment on TAP Beer(s) of the Week 19: Harpoon 100-Barrel Island Creek Oyster Stout, Single Hop ESB by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:08:06 +0000

In early March, 2011, Harpoon brewed up a second batch of the Island Creek Oyster Stout, and why not? The last batch, the 30th iteration of the 100 Barrel Series, was the best-selling of the entire lot.

Harpoon brewer Bill Leahy and Island Creek Oyster farmer Skip Bennett took over the reins from Katie Tame this time and “tweaked” the recipe. All the numbers came out the same, but to my mind, this one is less stout than the previous version, with a more muted roast, coffee and chocolate profile. Maybe I’m having an off night, but the mineral quality that theoretically came from the oysters also seems more elusive.

It’s still a decent and drinkable beer that slides down easy. But I preferred the darker edges. It will soon be a moot point, as the beer has probably pretty much vanished from shelves by now.

But 100 Barrel Batch #37 promises to be interesting–Rich & Dan’s Rye IPA, brewed by Harpoon co-founders Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary to celebrate 25 years of brewing in New England. Looking forward to it.

Comment on Playing Around With Three Clubs by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:37:28 +0000

Gregg–retrieved this one from the spam folder, which is certainly no reflection on the comment! Which I appreciate. Particularly like the test of skill challenge. May take it up with the MOTO Research team!

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 27: Kasteel Rouge by Tom Bedell

Tom Bedell — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:15:46 +0000

Don’t know for sure, Jack, but the state distributor for Wetten Importers, who bring the beer into the U.S., is the Missouri Beverage Company. According to the WI website, they can be reached at 314-231-5060. I’d give ‘em a call and let them tell you where you can find it. Cheers!

Comment on TAP Beer of the Week 27: Kasteel Rouge by Jack Decoteau

Jack Decoteau — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:00:11 +0000

Where can I buy Kasteel Rouge in the St. Louis area? Just a person who enjoys good beer. Thanks, Jack Decoteau

Comment on Playing Around With Three Clubs by Gregg Smith

Gregg Smith — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:03:54 +0000

Tom, I mentioned it to you some time ago…. my regular group and I play with 3 clubs at least 2 or 3 times a year… I’ve even done it at the Anaconda, MT – Jack Nicklaus designed “Old Works”. Maybe I am just that lacking in talent…. but I seem to score somewhere in the 90s no matter how many, nor how few I carry.

BTW – Over the years I have refined my favorite 3 down to:

Five wood
8 iron
Sand wedge

Use the Sand Wedge for putting…. I miss a few close ones (don’t I always) but overall it seem to make me concentrate more because I am trying to strike the equator of the ball with the blade.

Another thing we often insert after a round is “TEST… OF… SKILLLLLLL !!!!!!!!” loser buys the first round…. we take turns making up the test of skill, such as from a certain distance what is the lowest club you can hit over a water hazard. One day I had the lowest with a 150 yard with a closed up wedge (no accuracy points involved) but then to the amusement of my partners hit six balls in row in the water with a sand wedge (great sport) Another example might be chipping onto a green from an elevated area with a driver (farthest from the hole loses) Okay, sometimes there is no skill involved but it can ease the misery of a bad round.

Gregg