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Olympus Pen Lite E-PL1 Camera

I took an Olympus E-PL1 with me for a walk the other day. It’s a nicely designed interchangeable lens camera at a very good price point especially since its been …


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Thank You TSG Members for Your Donations!

I want to thank all the TSG members for their donations to our two charity projects.  An overwhelming amount of you donated money to Jacque’s charity Warm Hearts, the blankets …


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Sony Nex-5 and Leica Summicron 50mm

Still enjoying my Sony Nex-5 especially using 3rd party lens and manual focus. The Nex has opened the doors for many when it comes to reviving old lenses that still …


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Some Japan Pictures to Share… Nex-5

I’ve been a bit too busy to post on the blog these days. Thanks to Tourspecgolfer for keeping the posts going! I do end up taking my camera everywhere I …


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Quick Poll: Heavier Heads for Faster or Slower Greens?

There are two schools of thought on putter head weight.  The first is that a heavier putter head works best on faster greens because it add’s stability to the shorter …


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Sony Nex-5 Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.4 Classic

I’ve been so happy with the Sony Nex-5 I got a few months ago. Being my first interchangeable lens camera I have learned so much about photography technique and the …


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Got a new Nex-5 Lens – Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC

I’ve been enjoying the Sony Nex-5 camera I got a few months ago with both the original 16mm pancake lens and the 18-55mm zoom lens which came in the double …


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Non Surgical Spine Care Center (Orange County)

I’ve been visiting the Non-Surgical Spine Care Center of Orange County for several months now with great results.  The process has been educational as well as relieving my discomfort and …


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Happy Birthday Tario! (Gocchin)

On behalf of myself and the team at TourSpecGolf/GolfToImpress we want to wish Tario an Amazing and Wonderful Birthday! You mean the world to us and without you this site …


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More Nex-5 Pictures: Out of Bounds

It’s been a few weeks now since I got my Sony Nex-5 as I previously reported here. I’ve been pretty happy with the camera’s performance, it’s very easy to use …


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New TSG Forum Design – Mobile, Facebook, Twitter and more!

As some of you may have noticed we’ve gotten around to upgrading our forum to the latest Invision Board which includes a complete overhaul of how the forum works and …


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Golf Back Pain and Problems: Non Surgical Spine Care Center Review

Anyone here suffer from Chronic Low Back Pain or Neck Pain? I have been struggling with back pain for the last 4 years.  It’s been a daily struggle!  I’ve been …


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New Sony Nex-5 Camera – Out of Bounds

My new Sony Nex-5 camera arrived yesterday and like a kid on Christmas day I could not wait to try it out.  The Nex-5 is said to be the world’s …


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Hayaku: A Time Lapse Journey through Japan

TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the world. His obsession and …


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Out Of Bounds: Ford Raptor 6.2

About Four weeks ago I took delivery on a new 6.2 Ford Raptor that I had ordered back in December 09.  It finally arrived! Picked it up with 30 miles …


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Bushmaster ACR Review: Out of Bounds!

Bushmaster ACR Review Time for another Out of Bounds Post and this time it’s on the revolutionary new Bushmaster ACR Rifle  formerly known as the Magpul Masada.  If you haven’t …


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The Ultimate in Japanese Steak: Out of Bounds Food!

A couple of weeks ago a good friend and industry acquaintance took us out to a very lavish meal in Tokyo, the meal was all about Japanese beef and we …


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Joel Robuchon Tokyo: Out Of Bounds Food

Last weekend TourSpecGirl and I celebrated a late valentines day at one of our favorite resturaunts  Joel Robuchon located at the Yebisu Garden Place in Tokyo.  Robuchon’s has 3 michelin …


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Keyakizaka Teppanyaki Japanese Resturaunt: Out of Bounds

Just a couple of nights ago we had dinner at one of  Tokyo’s more popular Teppanyaki restaurants “Keyakizaka” that just happened to be located in our hotel the Grand Hyatt …


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Out of Bounds: JUNKUN Pt.1 & 2

In the summer of 2009, 13 cyclists from Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco took their fixies to the Land of the Rising Sun for an ambitious undertaking: A …


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Mizuno Bio Gear Review

For those who have not heard of Mizuno’s Bio Gear performance apparel it isn’t your average thermo underwear one would expect to wear during winter play. Instead Mizuno has built …


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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Golf To Impress- Tourspecgolf

In Japan, Christmas is not as big an event as New Year’s Day is.  It is not considered a holiday as less than 1% of the population are Christian but …


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The Callaway Collection High End Apparel for Japan

In the TSG forum there was a topic on Japanese golf apparel and I wanted to get a little more in depth with some of the apparel brands starting with …


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Time Lapse Video of Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Iwate

(autumn) from Samuel Cockedey on Vimeo. TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest …


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Taylormade R9 Super Tri Driver “Fake”: Image of the Day!

( Counterfeit Taylormade R9 Super Tri Driver from China Spotted! ) TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese …


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Nothing Else Matters: Out of Bounds

TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the world. His obsession and …


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This Weeks Geotech Contest Winner!

( Congrats to member Goodsie Thank you for your contributing comments! ) TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the …


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Did Many PGA Pros fail their drug test?

Rumor has it that a significant number of PGA Tour Pros had tested positive for drugs yet not punished.  A lawyer by the name of Jeffrey Rosenblum told a court …


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Out of Bounds: Johnny Cash “Hurt” Video

( RIP Johnny ) TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the …


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Geotech Wedge Contest Winner!

( Congratulations BogeyDog you WIN a Geotech Special Grind Wedge Head! ) TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the …


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WIN a Japan Forged Geotech Special Grind Wedge Each Week!

For the next 2 months we will be running a contest where the winner gets a Geotech Special Grind Wedge Head in 58*! THE PRIZE Geotech’s Special Grind Forged wedege is …


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POLL: Is Obama Playing Too Much Golf?

TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the world. His obsession and …


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2009 TSG AWARDS COMING SOON!

GolfToImpress & TourSpecGolf are proud to announce the very first annual ” BEST OF TSG ” Awards!  We will be giving praise to the best brands around the world, not …


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Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the world. His obsession and …


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GTI POLL: Has The Word “PROTOTYPE” Been Misused?

In many fields, there is great uncertainty as to whether a new design will actually do what is desired. New designs often have unexpected problems. A prototype is often used …


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Out of Bounds: Sig Sauer P226 Blackwater Tactical

P226 Blackwater Tactical Here we go guy’s another segment of Out of Bounds and this time were taking a look at my new pistola the Sig Sauer P226 Blackwater Tactical …


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Back Pain & Golf: Exersize & Remedies Pt. 2

In Pt. 1 of my blog on Back Pain we briefly went over some common back problems and how the neutral swing can help prevent things from getting worse in the …


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Out Of Bounds: Salt Water Reef Tanks

Salt Water Reef Tanks We all have our hobbies and passions and I wanted to begin sharing some of mine with you guys in a new category named ” Out …


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Back Pain & Golf : Relief & Theory Pt. 1

Many of us have had back pain due to some sport or physical activity in our lifetime and for those who have not are not only blessed but should also …


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Travel With Golf Clubs?! 5 Tips To Help

On this site we’ve talked about some of the best courses in the entire world.  Some of these courses, unfortunately, we’ll most likely never be able to play, others we …


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Ryo Ishikawa’s Golf Swing from the 2009 PGA Championship

TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan and has been recognized for introducing the Japanese golf industry to the rest of the world. His obsession and …


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Next Pairing on the Tee: Tiger Woods & President Obama

Talk about your all time dream pairings!  While I’m sure this rumored pairing has both people involved equally excited for the prospect, it’s got to be a little intimidating to …


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Where Did I Put My Swing?

Suddenly, the swing I’ve  known forever, that love/hate relationship that can turn a mild mannered reasonably constructive member of society into a foul mouthed whining  lunatic, has vanished.   It’s fled, …


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Cussing Golf Pro’s: Part of the Game or Out Of Bounds?

Here’s something that’s a bit out of the ordinary for this Wednesday, but was a question raised by golf.com amongst others.  Anyone that has ever played this amazing game of …


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Top 10 Courses WE Can Actually Play!

Watching the final round of the PGA Championships today I was struck by one thing:  Just how much I’d love to be able to play some of the courses that …


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Life Magazine Picks All-Time Top 10 Greatest Golfers

Golf.com and Golf Magazine, as well as many others have tried to do it, and we’ve talked about it.  Now, Life Magazine is doing it too, this time, however, they’re …


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Golf Coming to the 2016 Olympics?!

The waiting might be over!  Well, we should rephrase, the waiting, after we wait an additional 7 years, might be over!  That’s right, for all of you, and us, that …


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Democrat vs Republican Head Cover Sales Update!

From time to time we report on our Democrat & Republican Head Cover Sales. These covers were produced with a very high stitch count, design theory by yours truly and …


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President Obama Golfing Every Weekend?!

To say that this President is far different than the last is a drastic understatement.  Their differences in opinion, policy and just about everything else are well documented, but today …


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Quote of the Day: Dr. Bob Rotella

Hit the shot you know you can hit, not the one you think you should. – Dr. Bob Rotella  TourspecgolferChris (aka TourSpecGolfer) founded TourSpecGolf in 2002 while living in Japan …


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