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Spring and Golf Fever are in the Air!
What a great weekend for golf and outdoor activities in general. Spring is in the air and golf fever is spreading quickly. It was nice to see the sun shining again after the harsh winter months and the “Hurricane Without a Name” just a short weekend ago. My significant other and I enjoyed golf at the Brentwood Country Club on Long Island this past weekend. As noted in previous posts this is a no frills golf course but it does promote and allow walking, which is our prteference whenever possible. Since we were trapped indoors for the past few months due to the snow, rain and cold this was a pleasant reprieve and very enjoyable to be out in the sun and getting some good exercise walking the golf course at the same time.
We started out early and hit some golf balls to warm up before our round. It was a real pleasure especially since it was not crowded and the pace of play was well above average for Brentwood. We played in about four hours, which is great as the average time for a round here is normally five hours plus. I am looking forward to playing golf again very soon to prepare for my Myrtle Beach trip in a few weeks. I played well this past weekend but I still need to fine tune my game and get the rust off before the trip. My buddies are very competitive and if I don’t bring my A- Game I will be paying the tab at the 19th hole after each round which is not my preference. So let’s get the clubs out, shake the rust off and schedule your first round for this golf season if you haven’t already done so. The green fees are still priced at winter rates at most courses so take advantage of the good weather and low prices while you can. Happy Golfing to All!
One of my favorite tournaments to watch besides the majors is the Pebble Beach Pro- Am. Pebble Beach has long been ranked as one of the top 5 golf courses in the world and justifiably so. Dustin Johnson edged out David Duval by a stroke and is now second on the money list behind Steve Stricker who is in excellent standing and one of golf’s hottest players. Duval’s second place finish indicates a possible resurgence by one of the world’s top players a decade or so ago. Duval showed some semblance of a return to his old form last year at the U.S. Open when he tied for second place with none other than Phil Mickelson and Ricky Barnes.
Another fan favorite and tops on my list is Phil Mickelson who made a decent showing by tying for eighth place 5 shots back. He seems to be off to a slow start but improving every week which bodes well for him with the impending first major of the year quickly approaching, The Masters in early April. If Phil can keep this pace going he will be a contender at this most prestigious of golf events. I look forward to The Masters where all the best golfers in the world will be hitting golf balls to tough pin placements to try their hand at taking home perhaps golf’s most coveted prize.
The big question on everyone’s mind is, Will Tiger Woods make this his first tournament of this year since the Thanksgiving 09′ debacle when he fell from grace with his family, sponsors, and his many golf fans around the world? The Masters is less than two months away and I would not be surprised if Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are going to head to head on Sunday for the title. Stay Tuned and Happy Golfing to All!
Two of my favorite all time golfers, Tom Watson and Fred Couples, were battling down the stretch in the Mitsubishi Electric Championship on January 24th. On the 18th hole one “Helluva Golfer”, Tom Watson outlasted Fred Couples and was victorious in the end. He claimed his victory in style with consecutive birdies on the last two holes. He won by a shot over Fred Couples at Hualalai, Hawaii, a perfect venue for this remarkable win.
The old man at 60 beat the young buck at 50 years young to keep his streak going strong. Having just come off a skins victory, after partnering with Jack Nicklaus a few weeks back and his incredible run at a 6th British Open title last year against Stewart Cink, Tom Watson may be playing some of the best golf of his illustrious career. He can still hit golf balls with the best of them and I wouldn’t be surprised if there was another major in his future. Can’t wait to see what this season holds for him. Happy Golfing to All!
Tiger Woods enetring rehab in Gentle Path was a first step in the right direction to salvage any possibility of a reconcilliation with Elin. If he really has a sex addiction illness and they realize they still love each other then there is always hope. If his treatment is successful he may be heading home and starting to hit golf balls again soon.
It looks like the Enquirer was the first tabloid or magazine of any type to get a photo of Tiger looking a bit scruffy and more like a homeless person than a world renowned golfer. But that is just the beginning of his march to the Masters. Once out of rehab he has a big decision to make. Will he take some time off to heal his relationships with his family and friends, or will he be determined to further his goal of matching and beating Jack Nicklaus’s 18 majors record? He is close with 14 but any time off from golf will make it that much harder to accomplish. I think Tiger will make a comeback and hopefully soon as he did when he returned after his knee surgery sidelined him for almost nine months just last year. He is missed by his many golf fans around the world and we look forward to his return. Happy Golfing to All!
It has finally been determined that Tiger Woods is in a re-hab clinic in Mississippi for sex addiction. Is this a real effort on the part of Tiger to cure himself of his demons or is it a strategic ploy prompted by his management team to give him an out for his outrageous behavior?
I hope for his sake that he is truly seeking help for his problem. I can somewhat understand if this had been a one time fling but with the amount of women coming forward regarding Tiger’s indiscretions it surely indicates a problem more severe than an overload of testosterone.
As he recovers in Pine Grove Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi I hope he brought along his golf clubs with the rest of his golf equipment. Hopefully he will use them to stay in shape for an early return to competition on the PGA Tour which is where he belongs. Happy Golfing to All!
The last time I digressed from my golf blog to post about another sport is when the Giants defeated New England in the Super Bowl a few years ago. The Jets victory over the San Diego Chargers warrants another digression.
Miraculous, fate, destiny are words I used to describe the Giants victory and I think those words can be appropriately applied to the Jets victory in yesterdays playoff game with the Chargers. Another similarity in the events leading up to both New York victories was the players from the opposing teams trash talking about how the New York teams did not have a chance against their supposedly statistically better opponents. I guess stats do not do the talking in football but action does. Considering the fact that the Jets won away on San Diego’s home turf with the Charger fans screaming in their ears is only the icing on the cake and makes their victory that much more rewarding.
After their amazing victory it is apparent that a rookie quarterback and coach can beat the best as long as they have the heart to believe in themselves. Mark Sanchez and Rex Ryan have so blatantly displayed this heart and belief over the last few weeks by their incredible play and resiliency against supposedly better opponents. The sports broadcasters have also favored the opposition over the Jets and have been eating their words as the Jets have now won four in a row. The Jets have now sent the Bengals and the Chargers home to retire for the season. One consolation is that both teams can now take out their golf clubs and enjoy a more leisurely sport for the next few months while they recover from their loss to the Jets and their magnificent all around play. Dorelle Revis is an incredible player who makes things happen for a team with his brilliant defensive play. Shonn Greene also did an incredible job for the Jets in Leon Washington’s absence. It was most definitely a team effort because all the players excelled at their positions as that is what it takes to be champions. Feeley, with his superior field goal kicking and even punting when necessary and the linemen on both defense and offense surely did their part to contribute to the Jets victories thru out the season but especially these past few weeks.
Well, next week the AFC Conference battle between the Colts and Jets. As we have seen lately anything can happen. One more win for New York and we’re in the Super Bowl. Watch out Peyton, Mark and the Jets are on a run and psyched to win! If they can keep the momentum going I can see them meeting with Brett Favre and the Vikings in a few weeks. Now that is a game I would love to see. What more is there to say except, GO JETS!
The fall and winter months in the northeast and even the south are cramping my style with golf. I try to play golf all year around whenever possible but this year is nearly impossible to play between the snow and the severe tempertures we are experiencing as of late. I have a good mind to plan a trip and lug my golf clubs down south but from what I’ve seen the weather is not much better there. It’s been so cold on the east coast, even in the south, that the lizards are falling off the palm trees and dying in areas where they usually thrive in the tropic climates in Florida, Georgia and the other southern states.
I have an excellent suggestion. Hawaii is always a good place for golf so why not pack up our bags and get away for a few days? Well for one thing the cost is top dollar and it is not easy to get the time off from work. Other than that what is standing in our way? It’ nice to dream isn’t it? Hopefully some good weather is around the corner and we will be able to take out our golf clubs and hit the links soon. While we may not be able to play in Hawaii right now I am making it my goal to be there for my 60th birthday in a couple of years. How about joining me on the links in Hawaii in 2012? Happy Golfing to All?
Golf clubs for juniors and new golfers are now readily available and reasonable priced. When I first introduced my son to the game of golf I did not want to spend a lot of money on golf clubs or golf equipment. The main reason for my reservation about the expense is because I was not sure if he would like golf, period.
I bought him a starter set and took him to the driving range from time to time to try and determine if he would stick with the game or put the clubs in a corner and not touch them for weeks at a time. As it turns out he enjoys golf and he asked for an upgrade in his clubs and equipment as soon as he got a bit older. It is important to allow your child or any new golfer an opportunity to play and enjoy this sport for there is no other like it. Happy Golfing to All!
Par is the amount of strokes designated to be required for a particular golf hole. Most regulation golf courses are designed to include par three’s, par fours and par fives and the total strokes allowed for 18 holes is usually 72. These golf courses normally consist of four par threes, ten par fours and four par fives. There are also par sixes on some courses such as Farmstead, which is located in both North and South Carolina. The hole plays from approximately 760 yards from the championship tees. It may take more than a few golf balls to reach this green as it is guarded by water on the left hand side.
During one golf round I just missed an eagle 4 by two inches with a putt from the fringe of the green and played from the 716 yard tee location. I made the tap in birdie but the hole in one and double eagle still eludes me. There are also par 70 and 71 courses and they can consist of a combination of the above referenced par holes. Making a Par is an accomplishment on any golf hole. Strive for your pars and the birdies will follow. Happy Golfing to All!
The drive is a critical shot in golf and creates momentum for the rest of the hole and the entire golf round. Keeping the golf ball in play is a necessity if you want to score well. It is important to use a driver which is right for you and golf equipment that you feel comfortable with.
There are many golf drivers on the market but I use a Taylor Made Burner model with a stiff flex and 10.5 degree loft. Taylor Made is well known through out the golf world as a top name brand which many of the best professionals use. I would recommend the new golfer use a regular flex and at least 9 degree loft when first starting to play golf. Happy Golfing to All!