Wie is Poised for Victory

She's back in business and poised to win her first major. After having a little trouble she's come back focused on the prize. Michelle Wie is certainly worth watching as she makes a run for the victory. Learn more about Wie's background and her focus on securing her place in golf history.

There was a bounce-back in 2009 and ’10 when she had one LPGA victory in each of those years and then another slide as she missed 10 cuts in 2012 and seven in the first half of 2013. But sometime around the Solheim Cup last August, things started to fall into place for Wie. Now, she goes into the weekend at Pinehurst No. 2 positioned to make a run at her first major championship after a two-under-par 68 Friday left her at four under through 36 holes. Closing out her round in spectacular fashion, Wie finished birdie-birdie on a firm, fast sweltering track that was yielding very few low scores in the second round. 

— Ron Sirak

Summer Time Golf Tips

It's summer time and according to Keegan Bradley that's the best time to work on your golf swing. Since relocating to Jupiter, Fl he has settled in to the year round summer season that's perfect for golfers. Here he shares a few tips and tricks to make the most of your summer and whip your swing into shape.

When it's deep into the season and you're not playing well, it's frustrating. This is when it's time to revisit some basics. To me, the basics are driving and chipping. If you can do those two things well, you'll be hard to beat. It's rare to mess up a short iron from a fairway that badly. And if you can chip the ball to a foot, your putter doesn't matter.

— Keegan Bradley

Hitting the Green with Martin Kaymer

Martin Kaymer is teaching us the tips for getting great results on the green. He's hitting on some of the most common amateur problems that golfers face and was generous enough to share how to improve it. Read this article to increase your success so for hitting the greens.

From what I see, many amateurs should improve their fairway woods. I think it's one of the biggest problem areas. Why? You don't let the club do its job. These clubs are designed to hit the ball high and far and find greens from long range, but only if you use them correctly. I think you'll have more success hitting greens with fairway woods if you play a fade. That's my stock ball flight. It's just an easier shot to control. 

— Martin Kaymer

Sharpen Your Skills with Lexi Thompson

Want to sharpen your golf skills? Lexi Thompson, LPGA's newest champion, shows us how to smash it on the green. She serves up some great advice for lowering your score and improving your game in this Golf Digest article. Read more to learn her moves and how you can make them your own.

To turn better, feel like you're stretching your front shoulder behind the ball. And stay relaxed. See Lexi (right, top): She's fully back but doesn't look rigid. The worst move is to grip tighter or lunge forward as you start down. It's important to note that Lexi sets up slightly open to the target, especially with her short irons. Her natural shot is a draw, so the open stance keeps her from getting the club too far to the inside and encourages a straighter swing path. She takes the club back nice and wide, which gives her that great high-hand position at the top

— Jim McLean

Golf at Harbour Ridge

Harbour Ridge features two championship courses and professional golf instruction programs. It is truly a golf aficionados dream. They can choose from our wide range of private lessons, golf clinics and regular tournaments to stay engaged and keep their game up to par! If you're looking for a great golf community in Florida you've found it! Visit us online to learn more about the amazing golf program at Harbour Ridge.

Gated Communities in Florida

       

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is one of the most sought after gated communities in Florida. Located in the welcoming town of Palm City, our Florida golf community is nestled deep into the heart of the Treasure Coast. Harbour Ridge boasts a generous offering of amenities, securely monitored entrances for cars, pedestrians and bikers. Our gated community truly creates a world of its own for residents and guests to enjoy exclusively.

The 28 unique villages all have distinct features to differentiate the residents’ experience. Each village is themed in its build style, lot sizes and home features. Harbour Ridge is noted for the perfect positioning of most of the community’s homes accommodating stunning views of the golf courses, waterfront and beautiful natural landscaping.

Harbour Ridge’s private gated country club community features championship golf courses, professional golf instruction, tennis courts and an exclusive yacht club & marina. Our residents live a harmonious lifestyle together. Imagine a community of yachters, golfers and nature enthusiasts situated inside of a breath-taking outdoor setting but well within reach of the metro area hot spots. With airports, beaches, local attractions, fine dining and shopping options nearby Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club undoubtedly ranks among the top gated communities in Florida.

Golf Tips with Bill Horschel

Are you ready to improve your swing? This tutorial shares great tips for achieving greater distance and laser focused results on the green. Check out Golf Digest's instructional blog for improving your game. Want to hit like Bill Horschel? Here's how.

Most swings on the PGA Tour are built for either big distance or hitting lasers down the sprinkler line. And they're not hard to peg. Bubba Watson makes a giant backswing and really drives his legs. Result: 350-yard bombs. Zach Johnson stays centered over the ball and swings way shorter. Result: three out of four fairways. But sometimes we see a player like Billy Horschel who's a bomber and a control guy. Let's see what Billy does to keep up with the big boys and also keep the ball in play. Pick which tips you want, or be like Billy and take them all.

— Todd Anderson

Golf Digest's 2014 Drivers Hot List

Golf Digest experts tested and retested over 200 lines of equipment to identify the best of the best for their readers. Out of those testings the 2014 Hot List of Drivers was born. Are you looking for the ultimate driver to add to your golf bag? Check out these top 12 drivers and swing your game in the right direction.

Our 11th annual uncensored guide to the best golf equipment features 106 of the more than 250 clubs evaluated by our team of equipment editors, with input from scientists, teaching professionals, retailers and amateurs. We evaluated drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters in four areas: performance, innovation, look/sound/feel and demand. "It's not just tour players who are benefitting in this era of game-improving psyche-enhancing clubs," Senior Equipment Editor Mike Stachura writes.

— Golf Digest

Martin Kaymer Trumps the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open took a different spin this time around with a lot less drama and heartfelt stories. The appreciation of Martin Kaymer for his well-earned victory and the tear jerking story of Erik Compton's heroic second place triumph were great headliners for the classic game of golf. This article highlights the best moments of the U.S. Open.

"This is quite nice proof," he said, a gentle allusion to critics who saw his 2010 PGA Championship as one of those flukes that litter golf history, "to have two major championships under your belt and only 29 years old." Kaymer owned this Open the way Woods owned Pebble Beach's in 2000. Opening with back-to-back 65s will do that. Then Kaymer strolled through the weekend with 71 and Sunday's 69 for an eight-shot victory, nothing like Woods's 15-shot stampede at Pebble but matching McIlroy's margin, the fourth best in the Open's 114 years.

— David Kindred

Waterfront Home in Marina Village - 12790 NW Marina Court

Magnificent views in the heart of Marina Village on the St. Lucie River. Enjoy this luxury waterfront home with an upgraded kitchen, custom cabinetry and master bath. The Harbour Ridge community also offers two championship golf courses, large clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, tennis courts and much more!

Beautiful Home in River Point Village - 709 NW Winters Creek RD

This Cordova style home is located inside the River Point Village built on a large corner lot with a beautiful view of the pond. A spacious expansion of the standard Cordova styles featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a large kitchen and family room for family gatherings. This home even comes compete with hurricane season survival kit, generator and hurricane shutters included. Check out more pictures of this River Point Village.

Prime Real Estate in Stuart Florida

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club is known for it's highly sought after Stuart, FL real estate properties. The community of Harbour Ridge hosts  29 villages on 885 acres against a  beautiful background of natural landscaping. Each village offers a unique style and feel to the real estate offerings of Stuart, FL. Our residences are built in all different shapes and sizes, including single family homes and condominiums. Here you'll find something for everyone.  

Our award-winning Florida golf community is nestled in the heart of Palm City, near the center of the Treasure Coast. The unique location provides residents with easy access to Florida's metro areas; Orlando, Palm Beach & Miami. There are many activities to enjoy in the eventful cities of Palm City and Stuart you'll find boating, fishing, fine & casual dining, concerts, theaters and outdoor recreation. 

Peruse our Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club villages and you're sure to find a home to love in Stuart, FL. Each unique village has so much to offer. Bayberry village  features a community pool as well as private residence pools and multiple homes with waterfront views. The private village of Cinnamon has large scaled lots and great views of the Golden Marsh golf course. Deer Moss boasts private pools and scenic views of the River Ridge golf course. Be our guest at Harbour Ridge to experience our championship courses, breath-taking marina and beautiful homes for yourself.

Harbour Ridge's Gallery of Homes

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was developed with a unique dedication to the natural environment. On our 885 acres, there are a wide variety of home and condominium purchase opportunities. We have created a collection of home interiors that allow you to open your mind to the many possibilities that Harbour Ridge homes hold. Take a moment to peruse through our Gallery of Homes.

Steffi Graf's Historical Tennis Match

Sports History was made 26 years ago at the French Open title when Steffi Graf defeated Natsaha Zvereva. Both girls were teenagers in the prime of their athletic careers. This match defied the long history of victories at the French Open and inspired many children in the game of tennis. Read more in the article below.

On this day in 1988, Steffi Graf won her second French Open title with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Natasha Zvereva. The match, which lasted all of 32 minutes, set the record for shortest women's singles title match at a Grand Slam in the Open Era. It also marked the first time a French Open finalist failed to win one game, and was the first time since 1911 at any Grand Slam final that a title was decided by a 6-0, 6-0 score.

— espnW

Novak Djokovic's Press Humor

In contrast to the press follow-ups of heated professional basketball games where the players are coached, poised and dressed for publicity, tennis pressers strive for the opposite. The questions asked are much more candid and sometimes have absolutely no correlation to tennis itself. Often times the tennis players themselves are much relaxed and informal with reporters. This combination sometimes creates newsworthy moments. Read more about Djokovic's humorous press bloopers.

Referencing Djokovic's book, "Serve to Win," an Italian reporter asked, "I read that you became the best of yourself, what you are now, when you stopped eating the gluten. So I wanted to ask, if I stop with the gluten, will I become a better writer?" Djokovic buried his head in his arms in laughter. "Oh, god. Thank you for your question," he said. "What was the question again? If you don't eat gluten, would you be a better writer? ... I'm sure that gluten is a great obstacle for your writing. You should change your diet, definitely. Pizza with no gluten, it's good, also."

— Jim Caple

Thuraya Satsleeve Converts Smartphones to Satellite

For years satellite phones have been the go to line of communication for world traveling boats and yachts. Thanks to the Satsleeve by Thuraya travelers will be able to convert their Android and Apple smartphones into satellite phones within 140 countries. Finally there's an easier way to stay connected with all of the conveniences of home. Read more about the Satsleeve and its capabilities in the article below.

With full walk-and-talk capabilities, the simple plug-in device also allows you to access the Web and access social media. The case also acts as a portable charger, and an emergency call button allows you to dial a preset number without having your phone docked. Airtime can be pre-purchased online with plans ranging from $13.50 to $525 a year. Thuraya, +882 16 100 100.

— Daniel Harding Jr.

Total Marine Adds Additional Location

Total Marine is expanding its' reach to Port Annapolis in Maryland as a result of an overwhelming increase in sales. The company will now have three separate locations for the convenience of their clients. Their offerings of Fairline Boats in the U.S. has been consistent for over forty five years. Learn more about the future expansion of Total Marine below.

“The expansion of Total Marine into Maryland is the direct result of our recent retail success,” Jim Renfrow of Fairline Chesapeake stated in a news release. “We currently have three Fairlines on order for our customers: a Squadron 50, Targa 38GT and what will be the first Targa 48GT delivered into the U.S.” Total Marine is a family-owned dealership and marina operator established in 1971.

— Fairline Dealer Expands