Archive | November, 2007

HSBC Champions – Fasth & Stadler take early lead

on November 8, 2007 in golfing news, news

Kevin Stadler of the United States and Sweden’s Niclas Fasth each shot 8-under 64s on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the HSBC Champions tournament.  The 64s matched the course record, held by Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson and Michael Campbell.  The 27 year old, American, Kevin Stadler, son of former U.S. Masters champion Craig Stadler, [...]

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Generate Power at Setup

on November 8, 2007 in articles, long game

It’s a fact! All Golfers want more power and distance. Whether you hit the ball 200 or 300 yards adding an extra 10-15 yards to your driver gives any player confidence, and a distinct advantage over the competition. The following tip is suggested to players who want an easy to implement way to generate extra distance [...]

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Natalie Gulbis

on November 8, 2007 in blog

After some recent creditable wins (first LPGA Tour Title) Natalie Gulbis is to have her image restyled by her new branding agency, Circle S Studios of Richmond.  The emphasis is going to be on the Golfer rather than the looks, “conveying an all-American girl who eats well, exercises and works hard……instead of the sex symbol, which [...]

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“Putt” your Chips

on November 7, 2007 in articles, short game

One way to improve your chipping is to “putt” chips. This approach is especially effective on short shots around the green. Putting your chips not only takes the nerves out of short shots—the kind that can add two or three strokes to your score if mist-hit—but also provides better feel and control of the club [...]

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Martyn Kaymer wins Rookie of the Year

on November 7, 2007 in golfing news, news

Martin Kaymer was named the European Tour’s rookie of the year yesterday, the first German to win the award. The 22-year-old from Duesseldorf finished 41st on the money list after earning €754,691 (US$1.1 million). Kaymer graduated to the European Tour from the Challenge Tour at the end of 2006 after twice failing to come through [...]

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HSBC Champions Tournament

on November 7, 2007 in blog, golfing news, news

Thursday sees the start of the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai.  The region’s richest Golf event ($5m) has attracted 10 of the world’s top 20 ranked players for what is believed to be the best field that has ever assembled in Asia. World Match Play champion Ernie Els is looking to put the disappointment of missing [...]

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Justin Rose is Europe’s Top Golfer

on November 5, 2007 in blog, golfing news, news

Justin Rose won his first European Order of Merit by reaching the Volvo Masters sudden death playoff at Valderrama. At the second extra hole he rolled in a 12-foot putt to  win the season-ending €4 million (US$6.08 million) tournament over Simon Dyson (70) and Soren Kjeldsen (67). Rose’s second victory of the year saw him move up five places to [...]

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Volvo Masters & Barclays Singapore Open

on November 2, 2007 in blog, golfing news, news

Ernie Els has dismissed Colin Montgomerie’s criticism of his decision to skip the season-ending Volvo Masters. ”Well, you know where it’s coming from, so it’s no surprise,” said the world number four. “He obviously wants to make some noise and some news for himself, so I take it with a grain of salt coming from him.” [...]

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