Archive | November, 2007

Jimenez wins Hong Kong Open

Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez claimed a second Hong Kong Open title in three years after overnight leader Robert Karlsson imploded on the final green. Karlsson held a four-stroke lead over Jimenez at the start of the final round but his double bogey six gave Jimenez the opportunity to claim the title. The Swede’s amazing error [...]

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The Backswing that increases Consistency

The swing theory that we teach is very simple, yet very effective. The following is dedicated to teaching you why golfers are successful with a more horizontal swing plane, which we teach. The first fundamental in our backswing is to turn around your spine. This move generates the power needed to add distance and most [...]

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Older Golfers accused of being ‘Leeches’

An article appeared in the British press a few days ago about senior citizens who spend their retirement playing golf and hogging the holes.  The discussion was sparked by a publication called, “The Golf Club Secretary Newsletter“, which described elderly players as, “leeches” on their clubs.  The newsletter has prompted Golf Clubs to consider banning elderly players [...]

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Golf Tour Drug Testing

Following on from my article a few weeks ago, it now seems likely that The PGA Tour could implement its new drug-testing program as early as July next year. A positive test could result in a one-year suspension for a first offense and a lifetime ban if a player is caught three times. The new anti-doping policy has now been [...]

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Justin Timberlake to host PGA Tour event

Justin Timberlake will join the ranks of notables such as Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. by becoming the 14th celebrity to  host a PGA Tour event. The 26-year-old singer has signed a five year contract and will begin with hosting the 2008 event in Las Vegas, which will be renamed the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for [...]

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How your Grip effects Ball Flight

Today I am going to visit with you on the proper grip. This is the grip that you should take as you prepare to hit a golf shot.  There have been many different opinions on this topic, but very few instructors tell you WHY you should grip the club a certain way. The reason that the [...]

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Mickelson wins HSBC Champions

World number two Phil Mickelson held his nerve to avoid another meltdown, and a repeat performance of the the recent Scotish and US Opens. Mickelson edged out English duo Ross Fisher and Lee Westwood at the second play-off hole to win the HSBC Champions in Shanghai and claim his first overseas title in 14 years. Overnight leader [...]

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HSBC Champions Tournament – day 3

Phil Mickelson moved two shots clear of England’s Ross Fisher after three rounds of the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai. Mickelson had a mixed front nine but still turned around with a one shot-lead halfway through the third round of the $5 million (2.4 million pound) event on Saturday. Mickelson, ranked world number two, hit a 68, [...]

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HSBC Champions Tournament – day 2

American Kevin Stadler is the early leader at the halfway stage of the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai. Stadler shot a 3-under 69 Friday to go with an opening-round 64. Vijay Singh was four strokes back after a 70. Of the other big names in the field who finished early on Friday, British Open champion Padraig [...]

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Funky Golf Strides

I’m a great believer in the saying, “look the part, play the part”. In an effort to elevate my golfing attire beyond the chino and pique, polo shirt brigade, I decided to invest in a ‘purpose-built’, pair of trousers.  I went for a sensible pair of Stromberg Golf Quinta Funky Prince of Wales Check Trousers.  The [...]

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