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Think of the people who you generally play with and notice that, no matter what their level of play, they invariably have one club that they use really well.  Figure out what your club is and turn it into your moneymaker.

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Watson won the tournament on the second playoff hole with what is now being called “The Shot.”  He pulled his drive in the deep woods on hole No. 10.  There was no way even the best of shot-makers could get on the green from the lie that Watson had.  Watson made “The Shot” which led to his win.  He duck-hooked  his ball 40 yds. to the right, landed on the green and made two putts for the win.

It was refreshing to see this 33 year old man actually cry after his victory.  It was heart warming to see so many of his fellow players running on the green to congratulate him.  Not many players would show the kind of raw emotion that Watson displayed.

If you are an every day golfer like most, it’s a new day for you.  Big Bubba proved that you really don’t require golf lessons to be a champion.  He also proved that real men can cry and people will respect them even more for it.  He also proved that you don’t always have to say the right thing or look the right way to be accepted by your peers or fans.  Thank you Gary “Bubba” Watson for one of the most exciting finishes in the history of The Masters.  Enjoy your victory. . . you certainly deserve it !
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Haney reported that Woods actually started training with elite soldiers which was like a “dry run,” for him.  Haney said that Woods spent four days of special operations training in 2004 at Fort Bragg, N.C.  ”He did two tandem parachute jumps, engaged in hand-to-hand combat exercises, went on four-mile runs wearing combat boots, and did drills in a wind tunnel,” Haney said.  ”Tiger loved it” writes Haney.

The big debate is whether this is all true or is Haney simply trying to sell more books?  Would Tiger Woods have quit at the top of his game?  Considering the way his career is going it might not have been a bad idea.  What are your thoughts?

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The average player gets lucky a few times in a round and manages to come close to maximum torque at impact but this is quite uncommon.  In order to achieve your greatest distance you must forget trying to hit the ball as hard as you can and concentrate on your timing.  Coiling and uncoiling is the key.  You must uncoil your back-swing precisely at the point of impact.  It’s not how hard you swing but it IS how FAST your club hits the ball that gives you maximum distance.  Think smooth, think of your timing and don’t try to overpower your shots.

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Keep in mind that during the address position you should be able to draw a straight line which flows from the top of your head pretty much to the center of your feet position.  That “centered” position should be in place when contact with the ball is made.

The word has always been “don’t move your head during the swing!”  Actually, more often than not, the head along with the rest of the body move slightly to the rear (behind the ball) during the back-swing.  The key here is to be back into the exact address position when final contact is made.

As you take the club back there is a slight movement off plane but as your right knee and right hip drive forward it should bring you back to your original address position.  You should NOT make a direct effort to accomplish this move . . . . it should happen naturally.

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Whether it’s a drive, fairway shot or putt, study the lay of the land, the wind conditions and estimated distance.  Once you have determined the various factors that will affect your shot, visualize the ball’s flight to it’s landing zone.  If you intend to hit a fade or draw imagine the ball curving gently to the right or left while proceeding to your target.

While at the practice range visualize every shot you take.  Watching the pros, you will notice how they watch their practice shots until they come to a complete stop.  This is all part of the process of visualizing.  Using this method will shave precious strokes from your game and that’s a guarantee !

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The year 2011 will be known as the year the PGA became an international enterprise instead of an American tradition.  

As Tiger Woods walked off the course, after missing the cut in the PGA Championship, it seemed to be an ominous sign that the PGA Tour has a serious problem.  American players no longer dominate the tour which is obviously bad for business.  Furthermore, as far as players are concerned,  there are no real glimmers of hope on the horizon.  The word “superstar” is no longer used in the world of professional golf.

The PGA Tour has lost much of it’s popularity with the literal disappearance of Tiger Woods as a competitive tour player.  During the PGA Championship television announcers tried to, once again, puff the participation of Woods in the tournament.  The wind came out of the press’  bubble as Woods missed the cut and was seen pouting as he walked to his car.  As Woods left, it seemed to be an ominous sign for the PGA Tour.  Factoid:  after two rounds, Woods was beaten by four non tour players (club professionals that had entered the tournament).

The PGA has got to do something to bring back viewers.  They’ve got to get out of their old stale mode and try something new.  New types of tournaments, perhaps match play events.  If they don’t think out of the box by trying new venues, they may lose their fan base for good.

Make no mistake, the game of golf itself is healthy it’s the PGA Tour that needs help.

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Thus far n 2011, Williams has been carrying for Adam Scott.  Woods claimed he injured his leg in the Masters which led him to drop out of The Players Championship.  Over the past year there has been tension between Williams and Woods stemming from Woods’ indiscretions with other women.  Williams was allegedly angry when he discovered Woods was having affairs with various other women while still married.  Williams said he was “shocked and dismayed” at the news.”

When the Woods scandal broke I made a claim that Tiger Woods’ career was over, I still stand by that claim !

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photo credit: sidewalk flying   Gimmie Definition:

Have you ever asked for a Gimmie?  Of all the infractions in the game of golf the Gimmie is the most widely used. 

Usually, a Gimmie is the distance between the putter head and the putter grip.  Any put within that distance could be considered a Gimmie.  Bottom line:  Gimmies are against the rules of golf and are prohibited.

If you must use Gimmies, however, allow the distance to be only within the length of the putter’s grip.

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Nearly two years ago, in a post on this blog-site, I predicted that Rory McILroy would be the new dominant force on the PGA Tour and the US Open proved my assumption.  McILroy smashed a bevy of US Open records with his brilliant 72 hole performance.  Every spectator became a part of history in watching the youngest US Open champion ever, walk down the 18th fairway to victory.

McILroy is a class act.  He respectfully removed his hat on his walk down the 18th hole.  He handed his father his trophy while saying “happy father's day Dad!”  Rory is a welcomed change over the make-believe phony persona of Tiger Woods.  It's about time kids everywhere have a new champion to look up to, someone who is the real deal and who is a proven great player.

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