tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-150528242011-11-04T12:13:34.222-04:00Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.comBlogger2131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-25215987375658569752008-09-08T09:30:00.002-04:002008-09-08T09:33:44.131-04:00

Please see the NEW and Improved GolfDash Blog at:http://golfdashblog.comWe are still ironing out some kinks but we hope you will enjoy thesame great GolfDash content and the NEW updated look.Doug FarrickJohn Diekmann

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I don't think I'm alone on this. I marvel, every time I play, that I continue to have to learn golf's same basic lessons time and time again. Here's just one example.I started this season working on everything in my game; from full swing to putting and all the stuff in between. One by one they all progressed and I began shooting some pretty good scores. Of course there were ups and downs, but the

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-51040812914080532872008-08-13T08:40:00.004-04:002008-08-13T09:01:58.212-04:00

Is it just me, or has Sergio Garcia matured as a player through the course of the last 12 months? He lost last year at the British Open in a typical Sergio emotional 'it's not fair' attitude. Then a new Sergio, a 'get it done no matter what happens' emerges at the Players Championship. Sergio was certainly emotional there, but not to the point that it kept him moving past bad luck and bad shots.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-58407836604017624642008-08-13T08:12:00.005-04:002008-08-13T08:40:21.482-04:00

Anything can happen, but what's most likely to happen? Let's look at the facts the best we can. The Europeans certainly are the favorites having won five out of the last six competitions. Maybe they haven't always had the best players on paper, but they have the winning formula in mindset and team play. They will be the most confident because of their dominant play over more than 20 years even

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-53897485611952711702008-08-08T08:31:00.005-04:002008-08-12T13:51:07.467-04:00

What's a public course, designed by Donald Ross in 1930, once hosted the US Open and costs less than $40 dollars to play 18 holes mid-week? That would be Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence, RI. I hesitated to write this blog for one reason - I plan to play there a lot and I don't want more people showing up at this public gem.I hadn't played this course for more than 30 years and had

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-83038948862308348902008-08-08T08:12:00.006-04:002008-08-08T08:31:22.004-04:00

Don't just get one hybrid, go buy yourself a bunch. The sooner you do this the better your scoring will be. I've written about this before. I've got one in my bag and it's been great. But now I've seen the light that I only suspected was there before - these things make you better and it's not just for your 2 iron. Go ahead and replace the 3 and 4. Once you do that you'll probably go even

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-80333522708186742852008-08-08T07:33:00.002-04:002008-08-08T08:05:51.679-04:00

I hope the kind people at Eyeline Golf forgive me for being late with my review of their new Metronome Pro tempo trainer. We are in the midst of redesigning the GolfDash website and I've been up to my neck in it. I did get the product out of the box and it does exactly what it says. You set the overall tempo by adjusting the 'beats per minute' setting. This way you get a faster or slower pace.

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-83167857341723301432008-07-20T08:41:00.009-04:002008-08-08T07:33:00.554-04:00

I've got a golf joke for you. Have you heard the one about the Australian, Korean and Irishman? You see there was this 53-year-old Australian playing golf with a Korean who hasn't been at form all year and an Irishman who hurt his wrist last week............Am I dreaming? Is Greg Norman leading the British Open after 3 rounds? Is this the 53-year-old Greg Norman who plays more tennis these days

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As it has happened numerous times in the past, wind is a dominant factor in this year's British Open. When Arnold won at Birkdale in '61, they almost called the tournament after two rounds because of the weather. They won't call the tournament this year, but the wind is blowing harder today than yesterday and may blow even more tomorrow. For every 15 mph of wind the course plays differently. The

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Many things can go out of tune or alignment in your golf swing, that's why everybody is working on something. And it's not just amateurs, it's the pros as well. Actually the pros manage, cajole, tweak, and recover their swings almost constantly as they have careers and employment riding on their performance.If you're like the vast majority of golfers, you search your memory banks after a couple

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Is it just me, or does the British Open at Royal Birkdale make the Masters look like a drab, unexciting forced march. I'm sure the wild weather and Tigers absence have added to the drama, but even so, there's something special about the course - and about UK links courses in general. Each hole can play so differently from player to player and threesome to threesome, while at Augusta everyone is

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-26321066007209142382008-07-18T10:54:00.008-04:002008-07-22T18:46:42.189-04:00

Fasten your seat belts, this could really turn out to be a show worth watching. Of course no one knows how this one is going to turn out, but so far it's been one very interesting show. First, the weather has leveled the playing field for some and promises to continue to stir the mix with even more rain and wind predicted for Saturday and Sunday. Some players hate the conditions, some endure and

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We could be in for something different for this years British Open at Royal Birkdale which begins tomorrow. The weather forecast calls for light rain and winds from 10-20 mph for the next couple of days. In recent years, Open weather has been uncharacteristically sunny and mild. If you've been to a UK links course, then you know how much wind and rain can change them. Royal Birkdale under sunny

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I feel compelled once again to step-up and defend Kenny Perry as he continues to get bashed by some of the media. He's not only a great guy and terrific golfer, he embodies an important part of the American Ideal - do your own thing regardless of what others say about you. As of late, it seems every writer is a critic of anyone who doesn't follow lock-step with the herd. I like to think of

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This year's British Open has a feel to it that it hasn't had for a long time. It's the attitude of the pros themselves. They're more upbeat and more confident in their chances of winning because of the absence of Tiger Woods. If you are a top golfer and want to make a name for yourself, they know that the next 9 months might be the best opportunity of their careers. Tiger has been so dominant

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Regardless of what you know about golf technique, most golfers can see the difference between good and bad swings. Even non-golfers can see that a good swing is smooth and a bad swing isn't. Whether a pro has a fast rhythm like Nick Price or a slow one like Ernie Els, their swings are usually smooth. It appears that all their muscles are working together instead of fighting each other. The

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Being a better putter, that's every player's goal who really understands the game. After all, the flat stick is the one we use the most during every round played. The problem with putting is that there are more styles, stances and systems than for any other part of golf. Just look at the range of putters available. It seems like every week another company comes out with the latest space age

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With two wins this season, Anthony Kim could sure make you begin to believe he's the real thing. After disappearing for a few weeks after his first victory he's back in the winner's circle this weekend at Tiger's tournament in the nation's capital. And he didn't fall into this one. He played a very convincing final round at 5 under for a come from behind win. But is this a temporary hot streak,

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-64287462522983272952008-07-02T09:44:00.005-04:002008-07-13T14:32:28.419-04:00

It's July 2 and already it has started in the sports section of the local newspaper. What's that you ask? It's reporters trying to make something out of nothing as regards the Ryder Cup because they feel there isn't a whole lot to say about golf given that Tiger is out. Nick Faldo played in Rhode Island last week at a charity tournament. A local sportswriter asked him what he thought about the

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The comment I've heard most often from golf fans in the last week is 'I can't get excited about watching pro golf without Tiger'. I admit I'm feeling the same way. There's no interest without Tiger Woods. Why is that?I believe the biggest thing separating Tiger from the rest of the field is not his play. It's his desire to win. He has had an objective for most of his life to be the best golfer

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-18160708914788720512008-06-28T08:59:00.005-04:002008-07-02T20:06:44.258-04:00

Tiger Woods had his ACL repaired this past Tuesday in Park City, Utah. It is now known that he originally tore it in 2007 while jogging after the British Open. So what's in store for him and how long will it take?I had my own ACL repaired in 1994 and have some experience with skiers ACL surgeries when I was involved in ski area risk management. ACL repair is common for skiers and that's why some

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-10708306942552134972008-06-26T14:03:00.006-04:002008-07-02T20:05:53.767-04:00

Most of you know that the famous comedian George Carlin just passed away. My wife and I were watching one of his old specials last night and I got to thinking what Mr. Carlin - The Great Observer of Life - would say about golf. Here goes..Why are so many people fascinated with the game of golf? It's a miserable game and most golfers will tell you as much after they've played their first hole. I

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There probably isn't anyone out there who has played golf for more than a year who doesn't agree that golf is physically tough. It's not bone jarring tough like the NFL, it just slowly takes its toll swing after swing, day after day. Maybe this is just one more reason that the sport can't seem to increase rounds played year over year.Is there something inherent in the swing itself that makes it

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-53804770588715891512008-06-23T20:53:00.003-04:002008-06-24T17:19:22.165-04:00

Stewart Cink finally proved he can hold on to a lead and close the deal by winning the Travelers Championship in Hartford this past week. Considering how he's played in the past, he's had a great year even if he stumbled in a few tournaments early on in the season. He's been around the top in most every event he's played in '08. What really seemed different to me was his attitude at the Travelers

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Tom Toski is the brother of famed golf instructor Bobby Toski who has worked with countless pros throughout the years.I mention this because I just had a lesson with the "other" Toski (Tommy)He is an amazing individual. 80+ years young and looking fit as a fiddle. He gives lessons at a local golf facility here in Western Massachusetts (Hadley)When I first called he was booked solid for 2 weeks

doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15976370513521252646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-25414052644443209472008-06-18T13:40:00.009-04:002008-06-26T14:02:53.858-04:00

If you watch professional golf on TV, you've had a lot of opportunities to hear Nick Faldo and Johnny Miller do color commentary. Both were top players in their day and both are extremely knowledgeable about the game, swing mechanics and their fellow pros. Having said that, I much prefer Nick Faldo and would have liked to have seen him work the U.S. Open.Johnny Miller comes across as angry and

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Without Tiger Woods, where would golf be? Consider that if you want a sobering thought! Rounds played haven't significantly increased over at least 20 years, and this during the reign of the best player the game has probably ever seen. Many private clubs, if not most, are seeing membership rolls continually erode.With recession here, how is that situation going to improve. With gas over $4 who,

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Anyone who watched the US Open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday surely had enough excitement. But it took a one-legged Tiger to do it. Poor Phil, the world's number 2 just disappeared as he is want to do a bit too often. That's not a knock on Phil, where are golfers 3 through 10 when you come to think about it?I still think the US Open is too much about the USGA folks that set the course up and not

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By most of the players and commentators comments so far, this US Open is getting high praise for fairness. The tee and pin locations have been picked each day so that there is a mix of easy, intermediate and hard locations. As usual, straight hitting and excellent putting is rewarded, everything else punished - sometimes severely. Is this the best test of golf for our national tournament?The USGA

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Will this week's U.S. Open be about the course or about the players? You could argue that last years Open was too much about the golf course and it's ridiculous setup. Oakmont and it's membership's attitude that harder is always better is a unique venue in many ways. Torrey Pines is more representative of the U.S. Open's desire to play the annual national championship competition on public

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It seems to be the sport of the day to take Kenny Perry to task over not trying to qualify for the US Open. For my two cents worth I have to say 'Back Off'! By everyone's account he's a very nice human being. He's 48 and he wants to play on the Ryder Cup team, that's his dream. It's in his home state and on a course he knows. He put together a game plan for this year to make it happen and he's

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I'm probably setting myself up for some scathing email, but the U.S. Ryder Cup team has been taking itself a little too seriously over the last 20 years, which may be the biggest reason for it's terrible performance during that time. Unfortunately, it looks like Paul Azinger has decided to tighten the screws even more this year rather than back them off. Don't get me wrong, it's great to

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I think it was Tiger who made the comment last year that a 10 handicapper couldn't break 100 on a U.S. Open course under U.S. Open conditions. Right now I'm playing to a 10 and I confess that, at first blush, I fantasized I could do it. Then I heard Phil Mickelson give a more detailed explanation of why it would be near impossible; too much length, too narrow fairways, too tall rough and too fast

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-83229810926805017642008-05-29T23:37:00.010-04:002008-06-26T14:01:36.914-04:00

I like a good deal of The Golf Channel's coverage of pro tournaments, but there are a few places they could definitely improve. Like the blue imaginary putting line. The first time I saw it, it was interesting. By the third time it was a nuisance. If you have to keep this doodad, then at least lose it before the player actually putts. Listen to Nick Faldo. Behind his politeness he's trying to

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Is it just me, or is play becoming slower? I thought last year was a deterioration from the year before. Now this year seems to be even worse. Golf is not growin. Could slow play be part of the reason? 4 hours for 18 holes is plenty of time. More than once I've thought about playing at a particular course and then passed when remembering that it usually takes 5 hours there. Only a few years ago

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-11279898269464006122008-05-01T07:00:00.008-04:002008-06-26T13:48:48.282-04:00

Back in February I received a brand new Alpha Golf V5 driver and wrote a blog about my intentions to review it. The weather in New England finally eased up in April and I have completed my tests.Initial Impressions and Unique Head CoverFirst, let me recap my initial impressions; it's a gorgeous club, elegant but not showy and comes with the best head cover I have come across. It's important to

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AceMagnetics.com has been granted a patent on its RB30 which is clearly the lightest weight, highest strength, most durable, waterproof sports and leisure magnetic bracelet in the world.Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) April 24, 2008 -- www.AceMagnetics.com ®, an internet e-commerce company providing magnetic bracelets and magnetic jewelry for sports and health enthusiasts has been awarded a new patent for

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Go to GolfDash and check out the Headline Story for today, April 14. It's by John Huggan at Golf Observer and addresses the fact that course changes to Augusta in the last 10 years seem to have taken the excitement out of the Masters competition. I couldn't agree more after watching this last week and reflecting on 2007 as well.It seems that we have come to love the Masters because of the

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Today is probably the worst golf tournament coverage I have ever seen and because it's the Masters it's that much more painful. It's not the problem of the ESPN commentators, it's the producer. When you cover a golf tournament you are expected to broadcast the play, not shots of the trees, the bridge, magnolias, and so many walks down memory lane that I thought I was watching the history channel

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Hopefully this tribute will get you in the mood for (in my opinion) the most special golf tournament of the year.

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An advertiser is an advertiser and most every popular media business needs them, who else is going to pay the bills. So don't blame the Golf Channel for the pain that the current Cialis and Slazenger ads cause. I've got nothing against either product, it's just certain characteristics of the ads - not the product mind you - that's making it more painful to sit through the ads with each passing

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-52258692651412569392008-04-01T16:31:00.013-04:002008-06-26T14:00:42.795-04:00

Don't worry, no more of my 'golf instruction' ideas in this blog. I've run across a couple of things that are so interesting I just have to mention them. I've used one and hope to have a chance to try the other two shortly.First, an idea about buying product online, saving money and getting no hassles service. I search the web for good deals and keep track of street prices for key items on the

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-51022574559725170652008-02-26T19:02:00.011-05:002008-03-29T09:06:21.812-04:00

I have the secret to what may be the biggest difference between your swing and a pro's. It has to do with physics and your mind being out of synch with what your body is doing. Let me try to explain. If you get it, you will see amazing changes in your swing and I mean amazing. If the explanation confuses you, don't worry. Just try to exercise at the end and you'll see the results for

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Unfortunately, we've had to witness the fizzling of Michelle Wie's career over the last two years. It's unfortunate because I don't believe it had to happen, regardless the injury. Though David Leadbetter has coached her, I don't think he's been involved with anything but her swing. He's too wise about professional golf to have allowed the blunders that took place in her career development.Here's

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-38025147464834913822008-02-11T23:57:00.010-05:002008-06-26T13:49:36.067-04:00

The folks at Alpha Golf have been kind enough to send me a driver to test. Never heard of Alpha? You'd know them if you followed long drive competition. In 2006 Alpha drivers won four of the major long drive tournaments against the likes of every big name stick you can think of. If you read a lot of golf articles, you may have seen their driver referred to as the 'best driver you've never heard

Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14950836413454631157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15052824.post-58970431626324505532008-01-28T12:48:00.001-05:002008-04-04T13:55:00.494-04:00

First, I recommend that you read John Duggan's interview with Peter Dawson, the secretary of the R&A. Find it at Golf Observer or go to GolfDash and find it under the January 31 Daily Headline. I've never heard Peter Dawson speak nor have I read his comments before, but he strikes me as extremely down to earth, fair minded and generally lucid.Towards the end of the interview, you'll find very

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"RallyBand" design Floats Magnets in Silicone.Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- AceMagnetics.com ®, an internet company providing magnetic bracelets and magnetic jewelry for sports and health enthusiasts has patented RallyBands. The company is the sole distributor of this new product. The new design actually "floats" magnets in silicone."We are delighted about the advantages of our

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I think there were some clues to how the '08 PGA Tour in the US might play out based on what happened at the Target Championship last week. For starters, Tiger may be as good as we've ever seen him. He says he's finally put his father's death into perspective and I believe him. He's also got to be feeling that things are in good shape in his world. Tiger is content in his family life, his coach,

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If you want to be a better golfer, don't spend your money on a new driver! I'll make one exception to that. If you haven't bought a new big stick in the last 10 years, you'll benefit from the new larger heads and more perimeter weighting. Other than that, you can do much better by purchasing a new putter. Let me explain why.First, answer this question honestly - Why do you want a new driver?

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I said I wasn't going to give people advice on how to hit the ball, BUT.... I love the game and when I find something that works for me I can't resist passing it on. My latest and greatest tip has to do with the left arm. For me the change has worked wonders and proven to be effective the last 3 times out so I'm confident it's a real fix. I was practising a few weeks ago and not making

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It ain't cheap to own the latest and greatest golf equipment, but there's no doubt that technology has improved balls and clubs in the last 15 years. Anyone who doesn't know that by now has been golfing in a cave. The big question for all golfers is how to buy what will actually help, avoid what won't, and stretch your money as far as possible. Based on my own experience, I've got a few tips that

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I have been fortunate enough in the last 4 years to play at Bandon Dunes twice, once at the Bandon Dunes track and once at Pacific Dunes. If you love links golf, then this is the place to go in the US. I can't say enough about the quality of the courses there and how much it feels like Scotland. The property sits on the dunes, high up over the beach below - a very typical Scottish landscape.

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The PGA tour gets longer and longer. Everyone has been talking about it for at least 5 years. There have been many suggestions on how to deal with it, but the powers that be have not budged. Meanwhile top notch courses are forced to continuously add yards if they want to host the top events. Seems like an expensive way to fix a problem that results primarily from one club - the driver.Take away

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If you have read this blog over time, you know I'm a big fan of Jack Nicklaus, not only as a golfer, but for his views on the state of golf and what needs to be done to keep it great. Jack Nicklaus has done plenty for the game. If it weren't for him and Arnold Palmer, today's pros would only be making a small fraction of what they currently earn. He's also been a steadfast supporter and protector

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Tiger wins the FedEx Cup in grand style. What could be better for Tom Finchem, the PGA and Federal Express than to have the best player in the game win the inaugural competition? That takes care of the best of times. Now what about the worst of times?First, the scoring system was of the wrong magnitude. As many times as the commentators tried to get you excited about what-if scenarios, it was

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For a full swing shot, I think hitting irons is the most difficult for the average amateur. There's something more natural about sweeping a fairway wood or hitting up with a driver. Good iron play demands that you trap the ball between the clubface and the turf. In other words you've got to hit down on the ball, which may be counter-intuitive, but it's also one of the most written golf

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Not all clubs are created equal. Could Tiger use your clubs and shoot par - sure! But he can do better with his own clubs. And think of the pros that have switched clubs, ruined their game, and had to come running back to their old sponsor. Of course this doesn't mean that new clubs will fix your slice or suddenly have you hitting down on your iron shots. Probably most of how you hit the ball has

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I can't tell you what the right way is to swing a golf club. I'm not a teaching pro and I haven't written any books on the subject. I'm not even a scratch golfer. I probably have 25 'how to' books in my own library, most of which I've been through numerous times. And God only knows how many 'how to' articles I've read in golf magazines over the years. BUT, I do have something of value to pass

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A lot has been written about John Daly's approach to this year's U.S. PGA Championship as well as his approach to golf in general. John very rarely takes the high road. He goes with what he feels, which is often high risk and low reward at best. Needless to say, the average PGA pro doesn't include overdosing on caffeine and nicotine in 100 degree August weather as part of his Southern Hills game

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I don’t care how many media names are linked together, the ‘ESPN on ABC’ coverage of the British Open was poor. I’ve already talked about too many commercials so I won’t belabor that point. I’ve already talked about not telling the story, not selling the excitement, so I won’t go there, but what about showing a few shots from more than the top two tournament leaders and Tiger. For example, Mike

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I thought Tiger’s performance at the British Open was very interesting, even though not victorious. Let’s add some perspective; Tiger hasn’t one a major yet this year. Of course, that’s only unusual for him. What struck me was how big Tiger is – muscle-wise. He clearly has the most bulked-up physique of any pro golfer. While he has been buff in years past, it’s clear that he’s put on a lot of

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The GolfDash website has just gone through a major revision with significant enhancements for both visitors and members. Of course I’m prejudiced being one of the co-founders, but in my humble opinion a great website is now even better. First, the graphics and layout are much improved. Take a look and you’ll see a cleaner website and, most importantly, one that is easier to understand and

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Ok, there is no sound to this video (which I would love to hear) but just watching the swing of Hogan is a treat.

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I read a lot of golf magazines. Or, more correctly, I peruse a lot of golf magazines. It’s part of my job to be up on the latest in golf, so I go to the local bookstore and leaf through seven or eight different ones each month to get the latest and greatest news on golf.I never really considered the whole lot of these publications until just recently. I was content to look through them and come

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From what I've read, most golf analysts think the Open at Oakmont was a fair test. I agree, but only because everyone played the same course under the same conditions. It was not the intelligent test of golf it was meant to be. The U.S. Open is the greatest golf tournament in this country and, as such, it sets the direction of the sport in general. With its handling of the Open, the USGA is

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There is no better championship in organized, adult sport than the U.S. and British Opens in golf. What other championship is open to anyone? Just win your sectional and then the regional and you're in. You can be 80 or 13, makes no difference. Anyone who thinks they have game is welcome to step-up and give it their best. The Opens are also great because they are played on different courses each

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More golf courses are built every year, but the number of golfers stays the same. To me that means more supply for the same demand and that equates to more courses competing for the same number of rounds. The fact that more and more private clubs are scrounging for new members seems to support that conclusion.In New England, where I live, many (maybe most) private golf clubs are having to deal

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I love Jack Nicklaus and it was great to see K.J. Choi win the Memorial in sterling fashion - fabulous bunker play and putting on the last holes. Congratulations Mr. Choi - well done and well deserved!Why then, did the whole thing leave a bad taste in my mouth? As I've written in this blog before, this year's CBS coverage of golf is troubling. It's not just CBS of course, but a combination of Tim

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Seems like there's not a lot happening on the PGA U.S. Tour unless Tiger or Phil are involved. There is no Fijian, South African, European or Australian superstar to fill the void. No one else seems able to sustain dominance week in and week out. On the U.S. front, no young guns have yet emerged to take up the mantle. Guys like Zach Johnson tease us that maybe they'll join the ranks of the pro

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The Michelle Wei story, I admit, facinates me. Maybe because it has built-in drama, ie; the gifted prodigy gone bad due to misguided and overbearing parents. This, of course, is the same story line of gifted PGA tour player Sean O'Hair.In some ways this occurrence is bound to happen. When you have a son or daughter with the talents of Sean O'Hair and Michelle Wei your mind must replicate the

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What a difference a network can apparently make in coverage of a PGA tournament. If you read this column, you know that I took offense at the high proportion of commercials to actual tournament play two Sundays ago at the Wachovia Championship. The television coverage was provided by CBS. On the other hand, this past Sunday’s coverage at The Players was excellent thanks to NBC. I hardly noticed

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Why should professional golf be any different than most of what goes on in this country. Is it now just about the money? As a pro, you can make a darn good living and never win a tournament. Tim Finchem now thinks there should be tournament with a $10 million first prize, $1 million isn't enough for 4 days of work. Maybe in five years he can up that to twenty or fifty million. If a Wall Street

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If your like me and have limited exercise time you might have ignored your hip abductor muscles. If you have, you might be making a big mistake. This blurb was taken from a recent article, "Golf's Muscle Man," in Golf Digest by Max Alder.The report comes from Dr. Scott Lepart, who is Director of the Neuromuscular Research Lab at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Center for

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Seems you can't pick up a spring golf publication without a headline proclaiming the latest and greatest driver test. I've waded through my share of articles trying to figure out if there's any real information I can gleam from them. Bottom line, there's very little difference in drivers when you look at the hard data. What first appears like a big difference in distance turns out to be 6 or 7

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I suspect I am like many golfers chasing the elusive whale. It has always reamined in my consciousness that a number of years ago on a number of occasions I hit the ball at least 30-40 yards longer.Now, you ask, "How can this be possible?" I am not really sure either other than a number of coordinated actions came powerfully together at once.I remember one hole in particular that I typically

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I just want to cast my vote in support of what Jack Nicklaus has said about today’s PGA Tour pros - You don’t have to ever win to make a very nice living for yourself and because of that the overall quality of pro golf has declined. I can’t argue with his point that this makes many guys content to have a good game, instead of a great game. If you can go out and finish in the top 20 a fair number

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If you follow pro golf, you've seen the reports this week that Annika Sorenstam is out with what is reported as 'one ruptured and one herniated disc in her back'. If you've ever had a ruptured disc you know she won't be back playing in a few weeks as was widely reported. I've had both a ruptured and a herniated disc (not the same disk by the way). Unless there's a new miracle procedure that's

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I found this article by Mike Palmer on the web and thought you might enjoy it.When we hopped out of the golf cart on the second tee, we took in one of the most spectacular views on a golf course I've ever seen – the Statue of Liberty stood right behind the pin. Beyond that, the entire Manhattan skyline.That's when my friend, David Galland, turned to me and said: "It's just another sign that we're

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I got a kick out of this quote. I just can't imagine what Bob Dylan's swing might look like."Mr Dylan would have to apply in writing just like everyone else and be vetted by the committee. If there were no objections, then he would be a member after paying the membership fee, which at present is £105"Jack McCool, treasurer of Abernethy GC in Scotland, on American music icon Bob Dylan, who

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Why can’t a playable course be a best course? Do they have to all be 7000+ yards, where one mistake gives you a clear shot at 8 on any hole? And don’t take my expensive golf ball away from me if I make a bad shot. Having to shoot out of high rough or over and around trees should be penalty enough.I’ve had the good fortune to play some top notch courses in my life – some old classics and some ‘

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It's in the record book, almost rookie Zach Johnson wins the 2007 Masters by outplaying Tiger over the last round. Who would have guessed that last Thursday morning? Right, no one! So how did he do it?I'm sure it is the culmination of a number of things, but it's always nice to pin it on a single factor. Is it possible that Zach played the course smarter than Tiger, the consumate pro golfer.

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Is it just me, or is something missing from the Masters so far? Certainly the greens are fast enough, the fairways narrowed – just ask Phil – and the shaved fringe around the greens can still suck a ball into the water without much effort. My wife thinks there are too many players. Is it like the Seinfeld series with an army for a supporting cast instead of George, Elaine and Kramer. There’s no

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In addition to the famous green jacket awarded to all champions, winners also receive: • A sterling silver replica of the Masters trophy depicting the historic Clubhouse• Name engraved on permanent Masters Trophy which remains at Augusta National• Gold medallion featuring a view of the Founders Circle in front of the Clubhouse• Honory membership to Augusta National• Five-year exemption on

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Somehow I just never get tired of seeing "the" shot.

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Even casual Masters viewers have heard the CBS theme music countless times, but may not have known that there are words that go with the soft tinkling piano melody to "Augusta" Dave Loggins, wrote the song around 1980, with lyrics help from photographer Frank Christian. They then took it to CBS, which now uses the instrumental version extensively. The words are an ode to every thing Augusta:

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Payment Data Systems, Inc., recently announced an agreement with Natalie Gulbis for a Natalie Gulbis Gift MasterCard.This athlete marketing, of course, is nothing new but a facinating science nevertheless. Natalie is now one of the top five of Advertising Age's most marketable young athletes. I believe she has over 25 marketing/advertising deals. You can see how these marketing deals EASILY

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I love these vintage golf ads and hope to display more of them here. I especially like the headline: "Stay Out Of The Rough - Smoke Chesterfields Like I Do!"I guess they are saying if you smoke Chesterfields you can magically stay out of the rough. Actually Chesterfields are still being made today. Too bad, if only I smoked.

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The Correct Sight is a simple but VERY effective training aid. Helps immensely to hit solid golf shots. Give the Correct Sight a try, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

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I wanted to share a few of the new products AceMagnetics has available.First, if you are not familiar with the VERY popular Rally Band™ I would check these out. They are very cool looking, have a ton of benefits and are great gifts for friends, work associates and as tournament giveaways - oh, and of course, get one for YOU.There is also the recently released Tungsten Carbide Magnetic Bracelet.

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I've just finished playing two more beautiful desert courses - Silver Rock and Desert Willow. Silver Rock will be the site of next year's Bob Hope. It's a brand new course, built in the middle of desert rock and sand next to the base of the mountains. Within a couple of years the place will be surrounded by new million dollar plus homes and a sister course. Apparently this whole area will double

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Thanks to friends, my wife and I are spending a couple of weeks golfing in the southern California desert. First let me say that this area, from Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs to the Palm Desert and Indio is packed with golf courses. This may be the highest concentration of golf courses anywhere in the US in such a small area. I don’t have the statistics, but I it’s every bit the equal of

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Sooner or later (and usually sooner) every golfer realizes the game is mostly mental. Is it mental because we think too much or, because we think about the wrong things? We hear announcers say over and over how ‘mentally tough’ Tiger is and how his mental toughness separates him from most of the other players. If you watched the Match Play Championship over the weekend, you heard how Stenson had

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I love the game of golf and want to see it prosper. Here's what I hope the golf industry accomplishes in 2007 to improve the game for the average amateur golfer:Build good courses with 18 hole fees less than $35. Make courses environmentally friendly. Encourage designs that follow natural contours, disturb as little of the natural vegetation as possible. Promote links style courses over target

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As far as pro golf goes, the FedEx Cup looks pretty interesting. It may transform 'silly season' into an exciting series of competitive events. With $10 million for first place, it's going to keep everyone interested. You won't see Tiger or Phil opting to stay home and practice their game in the backyard given those stakes. The rest of the tour will be there too, with next year's tour eligibility

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I'm convinced that improperly managing spinal tilt versus the hips is one of the biggest problems that amateur golfers have. It's made a huge improvement in my own game. I first got turned onto this concept in Nick Bradley's book; 'The Seven Laws of Golf'. (I urge you to check it out at your local bookstore.)As you address the ball you line the ball up in your stance, flex your knees and then

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Have you seen the new “Rally Band™” Series magnetic wristband by AceMagnetics? These are terrific and we highly recommend getting one for yourself and or as gifts or tournament giveaways.Here are some of the amazing Rally Band™ features:• Each Rally Band™ is crafted with powerful 3500 gauss neodymium laser point permanent magnets that are strategically engineered to surround the circumference of

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We've all been a victim of slow play, but never have been responsible for it ourselves. Or so most of us think. But if there is so much slow play out there, then it stands to reason that quite a few of us must actually be playing slow. Not all the time, mind you. It doesn't take more than a slow hole or two for each foursome for the entire course to be backed up. So how do we fix it? And fix it

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Can you believe it? Another year almost over.We are proud of our reputation as THE most reliable, unbiased and impartial resource for finding QUALITY golf information - and it's only going to get better.Stay tuned - we have many new and innovative programs on the agenda for 2007.We can't wait to get started.Here's wishing you and your's a happy and prosperous New Year!Doug

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