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A Great Year Of Golf

Posted on December 11, 2012 by | Comments Off on A Great Year Of Golf

Well it’s been a gripping season and we’ve seen some amazing moments. The majors have been fantastic, at The Masters we saw Bubba Watson play a miraculous shot from the trees in a play-off against Louis Oosthuizen to win his first major title. Webb Simpson held off Graeme McDowell to win the US Open. The Big Easy clinched victory at Royal Lytham after Adam Scott crumbled under pressure and of course the young unstoppable Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy won the The US PGA by an amazing eight shots!

The Ryder Cup was the highlight of the year for me, it was just an incredible performance in hostile conditions in Chicago. The team all pulled together and produced the greatest comeback in sporting history after an amazing performance from Ian Poulter in the fourballs on the Saturday evening.

Also we’ve had the whole debacle over the long putter which looks like it is going to be outlawed in 2016 and is going to change the game massively in my opinion seeing that a lot of top players in the world use them. Will they carry on using it up until 2016? Or will they try and make the change early to prepare for the change? I’m sure it will all become clear next year!

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Senden Leads By Two Over Rose In Australia

Posted on December 6, 2012 by | Comments Off on Senden Leads By Two Over Rose In Australia

The Australian Open got under way today and it was the home favourite John Senden who is flying high at the top of the leaderboard after he shot a superb opening 66 to finish two shots clear of the chasing pack.

Senden from Queensland was out early and made the most of easy conditions and the six under target proved to be unassailable as nobody could catch him in the afternoon.

It wasn’t all plain sailing for Senden though, he started with a birdie but then  had back-to-back bogeys at the second and third holes, but he recovered in fine style carding seven birdies in eleven holes from the 7th to the 17th which left him sitting on top of the pack.

Justin Rose is flying the British flag shooting a 68 finishing two back of Senden. He is level with Gareth Paddison, Richard Green, Kim Felton and Australian Brendan Jones.

Come on Justin finish the season in style!

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Kaymer All Smiles In The Sun

Posted on December 3, 2012 by | Comments Off on Kaymer All Smiles In The Sun

Martin Kaymer’s year ended a lot better than it began this year and it’s  a welcome relief for the young German who survived a late wobble to hold on for his first victory this year by claiming the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City.

After recently holing what turned out to be the winning put in the Ryder Cup in September and now winning in South Africa, Martin Kaymer is certainly back where he belongs and it won’t be long until he’s back in the top 5 in the world.

Kaymer was overnight leader and looked to be comfortable until bogeying the 15th when he saw his lead cut down to one shot from Charl Schwartzel, but ice cool Kaymer managed to hang on and win by two shots.

The winning total was eight under par.

1. Kaymer -8

2. Schwartzel -6

3. Haas -3 

Another great week for European golf with Graeme McDowell winning Tiger Woods’ tournament in California as well by beating chasing American Keegan Bradley.

We won’t be seeing Tiger Woods play for six weeks as he is taking a break from the game and preparing himself for 2013 in which he hopes he can get back on the major trail again!

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Christmas Golf Lesson Vouchers

Posted on November 30, 2012 by | Comments Off on Christmas Golf Lesson Vouchers

Just a reminder about the Christmas Vouchers that I’m offering this year, you can either buy them as a one-off individual lesson or as a package of lessons, it really is up to you.

The vouchers are available to purchase now, you can either call me personally on 07879 652367 phone the professional shop on 0208 994 3314 and speak to one of my colleagues in the professional shop, just remember to ask for the voucher to be with James Irons or you can email me here and I can post one out to you straight away!

The cost of the golf lessons:

30 minute lesson £23

60 minute lesson £46

6 x 30 minute lessons £120 ( £18 saving )

Hope to hear from you soon!

James

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New Law Revealed About Long Putter

Posted on November 28, 2012 by | Comments Off on New Law Revealed About Long Putter

It has recently been announced the R&A and USGA have proposed rule changes to outlaw the use of anchoring long putters to the body.

The new law won’t take effect until January 1, 2016, to stay in line with the regular four-year cycle for any changes made to the Rules of Golf.

But the final decision is still yet to be made as lots of leading players have complained about the planned action, so the two governing bodies are taking further comments and suggestions throughout the golfing community before they come to a conclusion.

Under the proposal,  the long putters which are used by many top players will still be allowed in the bag but just can’t be anchored to the body.

I do understand why players are angry about the changes as some players have grown up using them and don’t know any better but I don’t agree that any club should be allowed to be anchored to a part of your body. Having the nerve to win a golf tournament shouldn’t be made easier by being able to keep the putter head still by touching your body.

I suspect we will be hearing a lot more about this over the coming weeks and it will be interesting to see how some players have reacted to the news.

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The End Of a Great Year For McIlroy

Posted on November 26, 2012 by | Comments Off on The End Of a Great Year For McIlroy

Well the inevitable happened at the weekend and not even a record breaking round of 62 from Justin Rose (his lowest round on the European Tour by two) could prevent Rory McIlroy from capping his incredible season with victory at the DP World Tour Championship.

The Northern Irishman not only held the challenge from Justin Rose but also from World Number Two Luke Donald who he was paired with. It’s been an incredible year for McIlroy also winning the US Money List, the US PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup.

As seasons go it doesn’t get much better than that and it will be interesting to see how this effects him next year. Will he be as determined? Will the $120 million deal with Nike spur him on or will the new clubs leave him struggling? I’m looking forward to finding out, are you?

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Donald Leads McIlroy By One In Dubai

Posted on November 22, 2012 by | Comments Off on Donald Leads McIlroy By One In Dubai

It was former number one Luke Donald who was back to his best today shooting a superb 65 to take the lead of the DP World Tour Championship, but he’s got the company of current number one Rory McIlroy sitting just one shot back following a fantastic 66.

Donald set the early place and showed that last weeks win at the Dunlop Pheonix in Japan was a sign that he is back to his best and competing with the likes of McIlroy again.

McIlroy didn’t have the best of starts but came to life on the back nine, with five birdies in seven holes putting him right back into contention where he loves to be.

The Northern Irishmen finished the day on six under par alongside Scotland’s Marc Warren  and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain.

All of the big names are  near the top of the leaderboard waiting to pounce tomorrow and hopefully set up a terrific weekend for us to sit back and enjoy.

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Bremner Leads The South African Open By Two

Posted on November 15, 2012 by | Comments Off on Bremner Leads The South African Open By Two

Another South African is well poised to continue the dominance of  a country that is rich in golfing talent. This time it’s Merrick Bremner who is dominating proceedings of the SA Open Championship as he brakes the course record in the first round.

The big South African has been on good form finishing in the top three in two Sunshine Tour events  in the last four weeks and his form continued in the morning picking up three shots on the first four holes.

A 64 round a course like this is a great achievement but whilst nobody could match his 64 several of his countrymen are in striking distance at the top of the leaderboard.

Should be an interesting weekend, what are the odds on a South African winner? I won’t be taking any bets!

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Golf Lesson Vouchers For Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2012 by | Comments Off on Golf Lesson Vouchers For Christmas

Christmas is coming and I bet you’re thinking about shopping and what presents to get your loved ones? Let’s face it most of the presents we bought for people last year are still in their wrappers on top of the wardrobe somewhere and will never get opened or used!

For this reason I normally buy my family presents that involve them actually getting out of the house and doing things like those ‘Red Letter Day Experiences’. This normally involves them doing something they wouldn’t normally do and a lot of the time leads them into starting a new hobby that they will do for the rest of their life.

That’s why golf is such a great game to learn, because n0 matter what age you or your friends or family are, you are able to pick up a golf club and play golf. YOU CAN START AT ANY AGE.  It’s not physically demanding,  I teach people up to the age of 75! Golf is a game that once you’ve started stays with you for the rest of your life, from playing it, to watching the great golf events on television.

So don’t deny your loved ones the chance of starting a game they may not have thought of trying. I can send gift vouchers any time up to the 22nd Dec if you want to give someone a golf lesson as a gift. You can spend as little as £23 for a 30 minute golf lesson or up to £120 for six half hour golf lessons which is an £18 saving!

If your are interested in purchasing a golf lesson voucher or would like more information then please contact me by email here or phone me on 07879 652367 and will be happy to answer any questions and get your voucher out to you straight away so your presents are sorted!

James

Christmas Golf Vouchers

 

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Mickelson Slump Has Spurred Him On For The Future

Posted on November 7, 2012 by | Comments Off on Mickelson Slump Has Spurred Him On For The Future

One of the nicest guys on tour Phil Mickelson has admitted that this season has seen some of the worst golf he has ever played in his long and illustrious career but  has said it’s proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Mickelson who has won four majors and countless tournaments started the season in fine form winning at Pebble Beach in February which we all thought would set him up for a great season. But come summer his form deserted him and a below average performance at the US open was followed by missed cuts in the Greenbrier and at the Open Championship which is one of his favourite events.

The big smiling yank acknowledged his loss of form and decided to go back to the drawing board and he feels he is reaping the benefits of working on every part of his game.

A decent performance in the Ryder Cup and coming so close last week has proven that all the hard work is paying off. Good on ya Phil, you’re a great golfer and a really nice bloke too! You deserve every success.

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