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Caddie Leaves Dustin For Tiger

Posted on September 30, 2011 by | Comments Off on Caddie Leaves Dustin For Tiger

As the FedEx Cup was coming to a conclusion on Sunday, Dustin Johnson got some shocking news. His caddie Joe LaCava told Johnson that he was leaving him. Through Dustin’s agent, he said that he was “completely surprised” by the decision after all their success. LaCava wanted to go work for Tiger Woods. According to Tiger’s website, Tiger waited until after the FedEx to hold substantive talks with LaCava, who had expressed a desire to caddie for Woods. So, apparently within hours, if not minutes, on Sunday, LaCava  had an interview with Woods, got an offer from Woods, and then told Johnson that he was leaving. Pretty quick work you have to say. Tiger was even ready with a press release that stole some of the thunder away from the victor, Bill Haas.

Butch Harmon, Johnson’s coach and Tiger’s ex-coach, was none too pleased with Tiger. “The thing that bothered me the most was Tiger Woods not calling Dustin Johnson and asking if he could talk to Joe. That’s the way it’s done. I’m a little disappointed with the way Tiger dealt with it. But I’m not surprised.”

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Great Golf Courses | Number 5 | Sunningdale New Course

Posted on September 29, 2011 by | Comments Off on Great Golf Courses | Number 5 | Sunningdale New Course

Sunningdale is blessed with two championship courses laid out on the most glorious piece of heathland winding their way through heather, gorse and pine, each one of which has its own individual charm and beauty.Sunningdale Golf Club

With both the membership and the amount of golf being played increasing after the First World War, the Committee were concerned to reduce the pressure on the Old Course. Developed from an original 9 hole course and 168 acres of Chobham Common, purchased from Lord Onslow the New course opened for play on 10th November, 1923. The architect was Harry Colt.

It is truly the most beautiful golf course, and one of the toughest. The fairways are like most golf courses’ putting greens, they are cut so tight that you have to hit the perfect strike to get your yardages spot on otherwise you will be in trouble.

It’s a long course as well measuring over 6,700 yards, take a look at the scorecard. sunningdale scorecard

Sunningdale has hosted many a professional tournament including The Seve Trophy and the Senior Open Chamionship it also hosts the Sunningdale foursomes every year which is open to amateurs as well.

 

 

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Woods Confirmed For Presidents Cup

Posted on September 28, 2011 by | Comments Off on Woods Confirmed For Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods has been confirmed as one of the United States’ two captain’s picks for the Presidents Cup.

Woods and Bill Haas will complete US skipper Fred Couples’s team.

Meanwhile, International team captain Greg Norman has selected two fellow Australians – Robert Allenby and Aaron Baddeley – with his two choices.

The ninth Presidents Cup – where the US meet a non-European International side in a Ryder Cup-style format – takes place in Melbourne in November.

Haas is fresh from his weekend victory at the Tour Championship, which also earned him the $10m FedEx Cup title.

United States team (captained by Fred Couples): Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson, Webb Simpson, Nick Watney, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, David Toms, Hunter Mahan, Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods, Bill Haas.

International team (captained by Greg Norman): Jason Day, Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy, Robert Allenby, Aaron Baddeley (Australia); Charl Schwartzel, Retief Goosen, Ernie Els (South Africa); KJ Choi, Kim Kyung-tae, YE Yang (South Korea); Ryo Ishikawa (Japan).

 

 

 

 

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Woods Hires New Caddie

Posted on September 27, 2011 by | Comments Off on Woods Hires New Caddie

Tiger Woods has hired Joe LaCava as his new caddie as a replacement for New Zealander Steve Williams.

LaCava was the long-term bagman for Fred Couples, but the pair split in the summer after the veteran decided to reduce his playing schedule.

LaCava has since been with Dustin Johnson, with whom he was working at this week’s Tour Championship.

“Joe is an outstanding caddie, and I have known him for many years,” said 35-year-old Woods.

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Buying your first golf club

Posted on September 23, 2011 by | Comments Off on Buying your first golf club

A golf club is the first thing you need when you want to start playing golf. But you can’t just go into the shops and ask for a golf club; you will have to consider certain criteria. The main myth or untruth that people follow is that, the costlier the golf club, the better  it is for your game. Only after your game has improved should one consider getting a custom made golf club. 
I would recommend that ladies go for graphite shafts and men go for steel shafts, unless you are  a senior, then I would recommend graphite as well. Shaft flex is also an important aspect that should be considered. This has an important effect on the feel of the club. Also shallow face metalwoods are good for the game and will help in improving it. For beginners; they should remove the 2, 3 and 4 irons from the set and include number 3 and 5 hybrids.

Always find out the standard length using wrist to floor measurement. Choose the correct loft for the golf club since it will have an effect on the distance off the tee. For example: the people who swing with less speed (ladies, seniors and some regular flex players) need higher lofted driving clubs.  Ask your local golf professional for advice before buying you first set of clubs.

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Walker Cup Stars Turn Pro

Posted on September 21, 2011 by | Comments Off on Walker Cup Stars Turn Pro

Wasserman Media Group announce that GB&I Walker Cup players, Jack Senior and Andy Sullivan have joined the agency following their success in the Walker Cup.

Sullivan, British No.1, and Senior, British No.3, will now look to turn professional following the Walker Cup and they join the likes of Jason Day, Hunter Mahan, Rickie Fowler, and other professionals as part of the Wasserman Golf division.

Sullivan, 24 based in Warwickshire has enjoyed a fantastic few years on the Amateur circuit. As well as his success at the Walker Cup, his career highlights to date include finishing 2nd in the 2010 Titleist Footjoy EGU Order of Merit, shooting a record 1st round 10 under par on his way to winning the prestigious Hampshire Salver and finishing 2nd at the Lee Westwood trophy. Some amazing achievements to say the least.

Sullivan said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Wasserman. Their global sports client list is one of the best in the world and being part of a company who successfully manage the likes of, Steven Gerrard as well as obviously Jason Day and Ricky Fowler can only be beneficial to me in the long term.

Senior, 23, won the Egyptian Amateur in 2010, allowing him to qualify for the Egyptian Open – a European Challenge Tour event – in which he powered his way to a Top 20 finish. He started the season in superb fashion by winning the prestigious New South Wales Matchplay Championship, the Lytham Trophy as well as the Hampshire Hog.  In August 2011, Senior reached the semi-finals in the US Amateur Championship – playing some superb golf in the process and impressing people along the way.

On signing for Wasserman, Senior commented, “Brendan and his team have a proven track record in Golf and I’m looking forward to working with them. I’m really excited about the future and am confident that I can achieve great things with Wasserman.”

 

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Rose Wins In Chicago

Posted on September 19, 2011 by | Comments Off on Rose Wins In Chicago

Justin Rose has sealed his place at the Tour Championship in Atlanta by winning the BMW Championship in a battling final round.

Rose, 31, chipped in for birdie on the 17th hole after admitting he nearly opted to putt it from the edge of the green and hung on to win, finishing with an even-par 71 at Cog Hill, near Chicago, for a two-shot victory over John Senden

The Englishman had watched a five-shot lead over Australian John Senden shorten to one until the birdie chip gave him the cushion for a third PGA Tour title.

Rose played bravely and later admitted: “I took on a few crazy shots.”

The world number 17 added: “The manner in which I won this tournament, it rates as high as the best tournament I’ve ever won, just by going wire-to-wire.

“I think mentally this is the best I’ve ever been in terms of being very under control with my emotions, being very calm, being very aware of the situation and feeling comfortable with it.

“I may have had better ball striking weeks as a whole but I think this week as a competitor and as a professional, I think it was probably my best ever performance.”

Having started his round nervously, with a bogey at the par-three second, Rose got back on track with birdies on the sixth and seventh.

Another bogey followed on the ninth and he was fortunate to escape with a six on the par-five 15th after a wayward tee-shot which flew into the trees.

He held a one-shot lead over Senden  going up the 17th, but after a poor approach a brilliantly holed chip for birdie effectively handed him the title with Senden only managing a par after putting his second shot in the bunker from the middle of the fairway.

Rose then hit a pumping drive up the 18th and left himself a 5 iron in on the tough par 4 and two putted for victory.

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Update Your ‘Tee Time Status’ on Facebook

Posted on September 16, 2011 by | Comments Off on Update Your ‘Tee Time Status’ on Facebook

This is something Troon Golf are doing in America and something which I think we should do in this country, it makes it so much easier.

If you “love” the convenience of booking tee times online, you’re bound to “Like” Troon Golf facilities on Facebook. Golfers can now book tee times without ever leaving Facebook, directly from the Fan pages of several Troon courses. Troon Golf teamed with The Golf Channel to offer the seamless tee time app to a growing number of daily fee courses.

So update your status, comment on an old friend’s profile pic, and schedule a golf weekend – all from your favorite social networking site.

Here’s how it looks!

Troon North Golf Club - Tee Times on Facebook

 

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This Years Four Majors

Posted on September 14, 2011 by | Comments Off on This Years Four Majors

It’s been a great year in the golfing world, here is a look at who won the majors and if you click on the link you can see the full leaderboard.

The Masters

Winner: Charl Schwartzel (S.A)

Second: Jason Day (Aus)

Third: Adam Scott (Aus)            Full leaderboard

The US Open

Winner: Rory Mcilroy (N.I)

Second: Jason Day (Aus)

Third: Lee Westwood, Kevin Chappell, Y.E. Yang, and Robert Garrigus

Full leaderboard 

The British Open

Winner: Darren Clarke (N.I)

Second: Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson (USA)

Fourth: Thomas Bjorn (Den)      Full leaderboard

The PGA Championship

Winner: Keegan Bradley (USA)

Second: Jason Dufner (USA)

Third: Anders Hansen (Den)        Full leaderboard

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The Vivendi ‘Seve’ Trophy

Posted on September 13, 2011 by | Comments Off on The Vivendi ‘Seve’ Trophy

The Vivendi Trophy kicks off this week in France, the Ryder Cup style event takes place every two years. The Vivendi Trophy 2011 will take place from 15th to 18thSeptember at the Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche Golf Course.
Following the success of its 2009 version, the second edition of this great competition, initiated and organised by CANAL+ EVENTS, will once again put the 10 best players in Continental Europe in a head to head with the elite of Great Britain and Ireland.

A new champion at the helm

Jose Maria Olazabal will succeed Colin Montgomerie as the Ryder Cup 2012 Team Captain. The Spanish champion will then head the Seve Trophy 2011. “Txema” may, like Monty did in 2009, oversee and observe the two teams. This arrival is also highly symbolic: we all remember the achievements of the fearsome pair in the Ryder Cup with Olazabal and Ballesteros. For Jose Maria, the Vivendi Trophy will be a great moment in many respects.

Colin Montgomerie will also be present at this meeting to share a few words of wisdom with the new Captain, to fulfil his role as Vivendi golf ambassador, but more importantly, to pay tribute to the Spanish champion.

I’m looking forward to watching some great golf this week, tell me who you think is going to win? And who will be the key players?

To see more on the Vivendi Trophy Click Here

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