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The 18th Hole at Riviera – One of the Best!
Well, it lived up to it’s reputation yesterday at the Northern Trust Open! Truly one of the best finishing holes in all of golf, it gave us another jolt of electricity that will live on for many, many years in the history books. And lucky were the 10,000 or so fans that were hugged tightly around the green in the amazing amphitheatre setting. Read More »
Tiger at Abu Dhabi – Not Quite Ready
Just had to get up early on Sunday morning to see what Tiger would do. Tied for the lead in the very big HSBC event at Abu Dhabi, Tiger was right where he wanted to be. It’s been several years now since he has performed well on the “big stage,” and this event had many of the top players in the world playing. Read More »
Putting Success in 2012 – Back of the wrist on the lead arm!
Now, we clearly see a major rush of good and great players to the longer putters. Based on the results of tournament winners over the past year, it is easy to see why...But, did you know that not one US winner in 2012 is using a long putter! Three tournaments, and the winners are using “regular” putters. So, what are they doing? Read More »Reading the Big Breakers Like the Pros
Yes, it almost always sounds easy when the pros describe how they putt or hit the ball. They are a different breed from the rest of us, but nevertheless, many of things they do to best execute a shot, we can actually do or at least try. Read More »
Scratch Golf to Offer Henry-Griffitts Golf Equipment
Scratch Golf to Offer Henry-Griffitts Golf Equipment MAUMEE, OH – Henry-Griffitts, a pioneer in the field of precision club fitting, has announced that Scratch Golf (Scratch), an indoor golf training facility in San Diego, will offer Henry-Griffitts golf equipment at its facility. Scratch has a mission to deliver the easiest and most fun way for junior and adult golfers of all levels to maximize their potential, accelerate their growth and become great golfers. Scratch uses its exclusive Scratch Skills Handicap System (SSHS) to guarantee a 20% performance improvement for every student. Read More »
The Mustache and the Sony Open in Hawaii
Did you see Johnson Wagner this weekend at Wailea Country Club in Honolulu for the Sony Open? Fresh off a top 10 finish the previous weekend at the Tournament of Champions in Maui, he took the lead on Sunday at #10, and cruised to the finish with the win! But the real story is that new mustache – never seen before this venture in Hawaii. Read More »
Adam Scott Wins….with Tiger’s ex-caddie
So, the big question is how much difference does a caddie make for a tour player? Steve Williams was a caddie initially for Ray Floyd who won several majors, and then Greg Norman who was #1 for more than a handful of years, and won two majors. Read More »
Practice Like the Pros – How?
When a pro breaks through and has a great year on tour or wins their first tournament, they are often asked, “What is the difference now? What did you do to break through.” When a top college or amateur comes out on tour, they are often asked, “What is the big difference between being on the tour vs. playing in college?” In many cases the answer to the these questions is the same – “learning how to practice more effectively!” Read More »
The LPGA Invades Scotland
As the best lady golfers in the world tee off in Scotland today. It marks the end of the British Open season? Ok, the "Open" season. Kind of begs the question. Why is it the "Open Championship" for the men, but the Ricoh Women's British Open for the women? Read More »The Best Golf Tip Ever
What is the best golf tip you have ever received? In my line of work I have been blessed to speak to and sometimes play with some really great golf professionals. Some brand name pros. Some not so well known. Doesn't seem to make much of a difference. Read More »
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