281. Weir shoots 65 for share of lead
March 20, 2012
OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Mike Weir just finished saying that water-logged Glen Abbey could only get firmer and faster when a clap of thunder forced him to reconsider.
“Maybe not with what’s coming. Maybe not,” Weir said.
That was about the only time he was off-target Thursday in the ...
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282. Much More Than Golf
March 20, 2012
So intrigued are countless readers (at least one) by the above statement that I feel compelled to take plume in hand and prepare to “”modestly”" go down in history as one of the great minds of the Twenty First Century.
Emerson(1803-1882) said “”What you are speaks so loudly that I cannot hea...
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283. A Boot Camp To Improve Your Chip Shots
March 20, 2012
Are you frustrated with your short game? It happens quite often. You feel like you have put in your time at the practice facility and do not know what to do next. Knowing the fundamentals of a chip shot will help you get the golf ball close to the hole or chip in. This will quickly lower your scores...
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284. Golf Putt | Perfect Putting Posture
March 20, 2012
One of the quickest ways to improve your putting game is to improve your posture. Jack Nicklaus was the first great golfer who made it popular to put your eyes directly over the ball when you are putting. This is very hard to do for many golfers so it has been suggested that a small mirror can be pl...
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285. Your First Set of Golf Clubs
March 20, 2012
Buying you first set of golf clubs is never easy. Some people keep asking me if irons and woods have to be the same brand, or if they should clone names. My answer is usually always the same, as long as you know their composition and they fit your weight, length, shaft and flex requirements.
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286. Get Rid Of The Putting Yips
March 20, 2012
A lack of confidence is typically the reason why golfers get “”the yips”" while putting. This first putting drill can be done at the golf course, home or at the office.
We will start without a golf ball. Begin by simply making some putting strokes. Lighten your putting grip pressure until yo...
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287. Knee injury forces Scott out of Australian Open
March 20, 2012
SYDNEY, Australia(AP) Adam Scott withdrew from the Australian Open on Wednesday after failing to recover from a knee injury he picked up in a surf accident last week.
Scott hurt his right kneecap while running out of the surf at Coolum beach, Queensland state, where he was forced to pull out...
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288. Frazar leads 28 players who earn PGA Tour cards
March 20, 2012
LA QUINTA, Calif.(AP) Harrison Frazar finished a memorable week that included a 59 by reaching his ultimate goal Monday, closing with a 5-under 67 at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament to lead 28 players who earned their cards for next season.
He seized control of Q-school with a 59 in the f...
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289. Faldo decries changes at Augusta National
March 20, 2012
Three-time champion Nick Faldo stopped playing the Masters when he took over as lead golf analyst for CBS Sports. After watching the last two from the booth, he doesn’t have any doubt he made the right choice.
“It’s a fear factor, that place,” Faldo said.
In comments that probably wo...
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290. Azinger won't return as Ryder Cup captain
March 20, 2012
(AP) — Paul Azinger will not return as U.S. captain in the Ryder Cup after leading the Americans to their only victory this decade.
The PGA of America will announce the new captain on Thursday, with all indications that it will be Corey Pavin.
“It ain’t gonna be me,” Azinger told The...
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