http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?sport_id=5&date=2008-09-06&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Golf Daily Entries en-us http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367405&src=rss 2008-09-06T19:08:00 I?m a guy who pays attention to slope ratings, that number they give to golf courses that supposedly tells you how hard it is for the average hacker. So I gasped a little when I played Mystic Rock at the Nemacolin ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367686&src=rss 2008-09-06T18:07:27 A lot of people are griping about the possibility of Padraig Harrington missing the Tour Championship in Atlanta because he?s missed two cuts in the PGA Tour playoffs. Harrington, of course, had a career year, winning two majors, the British Open ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367569&src=rss 2008-09-06T16:07:57 It didn’t take long for the LPGA Tour to reverse course on its plans to suspend players who don’t learn to speak English. LPGA Tour commissioner Carol... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367232&src=rss 2008-09-06T10:06:46 No really it happened to me ! Last week I played a Qualifying game at my home course. I didn't feel like playing well but I played good enough to cut 0.5 of my handicap. So I was expecting to get a lower playing handicap for my next game. I didn't even have time to check out my new playing handicap before a mail popped up in my inbox that the Stroke Index and the Slope Rating for the course have changed . Up from 117 to 125 So in stead of losing 1 stroke... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367092&src=rss 2008-09-06T08:10:58 ST LOUIS (Ticker) - Camilo Villegas owns a one-shot lead entering Saturday’s play at the $7 million BMW Championship. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367075&src=rss 2008-09-06T08:09:29 An eventful week for Ryder Cup pick Chad Campbell ended Saturday when he withdrew from the BMW Championship because his wife started contractions at home in Dallas. This will be the first child for Campbell and his wife, Amy. His week began with a 66 in the final round Monday of the Deutsche Bank Championship, [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367076&src=rss 2008-09-06T08:09:29 SO WHAT DO YOU THINK? About a week has passed since Paul Azinger announced his fo... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367054&src=rss 2008-09-06T08:05:30 CHICK EVANS WAS A GOLF GREAT of the early 20th century. A lifelong amateur, Evans was the... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1367055&src=rss 2008-09-06T08:05:30 After the backlash the association received, the newest tour policy requiring all players to speak english will be "revised" and no suspensions will be levied against any players.  Why then even have a policy?  Why not just say it was a mistake and they shouldn't have brought it up in the first place? I'll be interested to see how the LPGA spins this little black eye they've taken from this one.  I can understand where they are coming from, but what might be a better sol... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366892&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 When Tiger went down for the season, many thought the short game wizard, Phil, would feast on his absence and dominate the 2nd half of the golf season.  Instead it's been famine for him and hasn't played well by his standards during this Tiger-less period. He's made a lot of cash and won't be selling any of his assets soon, but strangely he hasn't been in contention week in and week out.  I'm no swing doctor, but something is the miss. Only a few tournaments left ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366893&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 In a move that certainly shocked many, the LPGA informed its players next year on tour a new policy will be in place.  All players must pass an oral evaluation of english skills.  It wasn't clear whether once a player passed, they would be exempt from further tests, which would make sense. More importantly, it sent a message to international players that the LPGA was serious about trying to grow its brand and players.  Since many of the players couldn't/wouldn't speak en... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366894&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 The fantasy golf season is winding down with only 5 weeks to play.  But, it's playoff time, right?  At least according to Tim Finchem.  As the next couple of weeks come to pass the number of players in the field will diminish.  If you are behind at this point, you better make a run now when there are lots of players to choose from.  As we get to the last two weeks, options and opportunities to make a move to the top of your league will be few. This week, I like... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366895&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Playing on amateur tours can be a lot of fun and gives us weekend hackers a little taste of competition.  This year on the Golf Galaxy Amateur Tour in Chicago, some of the players were complaining that ringers were playing on the tour.  The problem I had with suggesting there were ringers on the tour is that a ringer, in my mind, is a professional player playing with amateurs.  Now, sometimes a ringer is associate... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366896&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 If you find yourself near Philadelphia, PA., head over the bridge to New Jersey and visit Pennsauken Country Club.  It's a short drive but well worth the trip.  It's a fun golf course that's nicely manicured and many holes that will test your grit. More than the course, the people there are the best, bar none.  They are friendly and go above and beyond the call to make sure your vis... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366897&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 The last major without El Tigre.  It's a golden opportunity for all.  The names being thrown out there this year are Vijay Singh, Kenny Perry, Geoff Ogilvy, Sergio Garcia and Retief Goosen.  What?  No, Phil? The players not getting any love from the media are Adam Scott, Ernie Els, Bubba Watson, Chez Reavie and Vaughn Taylor.  Writing off Ernie is a mistake.  The guy's got a lot left in the tank.  Scott hasn't played his best lately and the experts co... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366898&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 There are two common questions I've heard people ask when it comes to golf.  The first is why do people yell "fore" when a ball could possibly strike another person or golfer?  Golfers used to yell "forewarn" back in the day.  Like most words, we like to shorten them and thus "fore" caught on and is now the warning yelled all over courses everyday. The second is where did the word "golf" come from?  An old wives tale goes that those gents that started the game ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366899&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 I'm not going to discuss last week.  Why look backward when we should be looking forward?  This week should be fun.  There are a lot of choices for the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.  Looks like the top choices I've been hearing are Furyk, Anthony Kim, Padraig, Stewey, Allenby, Appleby and Kenny Perry. My ears haven't been ringing this week.  There is something about Kenny Perry that makes him my choice this week.  Maybe it's his 3 wins this year?  He'... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366900&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 We are very proud to announce our first golf outing has been scheduled for September 14, 2008.  Our host course will be The Traditions at Chevy Chase in Wheeling, Illinois near Chicago. The golf outing is intended to help players manage the course and with the help of a mentor playing partner, reach a dream round of breaking 100, 90 or 80.  If you are interested in participating, visit the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366901&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Oh, Caaaannnnaaaadaa!  Get your Loonies and Toonies ready (Canadian $1 and $2 coins respectively).  I wouldn't say last week was stellar but I did say Padraig could pull it off, which he did.  That was last week and it's time to make this week's picks.  There are three guys that everyone seems to like:  Jim Furyk, Anthony Kim and Mike Weir.  Retief Goosen is playing which is strange since we hardly ever see him in Canada, but I'm still not going to put him in on ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366902&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 The World's Largest Amateur Golf Tournament will be held August 25 - 29, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, SC.  The entry fee is $550.  Here are the selling points for the 4,000 player amateur tournament taken from their web site: 2008 TOURNAMENT FORMAT Four rounds of net stroke tournament play on a different course each day Flights assigned by handicap index within six di... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366903&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 I've read and heard some whispers around golf that I'm not exactly thrilled to be even mentioned.  There seems to be a small movement, dedicated to widening the circumference of the hole for entertainment purposes.  So we would now make the hole, what?  Twice as big?  There's something that I just don't like about this idea.  It reminds me of bumpers for bowling.  You know, the blow up side rails that kids play on so they don't get any gutter balls. There'... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366904&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Padraig played us all, including the entire field of The Open.  He was lame and hurt we were led to believe.  Would he even play or would his sore wrist keep him from defending his title?  I have to say thanks a lot, injecting sarcasm at Padraig.  I pulled him from my line up in fantasy golf since it was looking like he might not play and less likely that he'd make the cut. Putting the fantasy world aside, congrats to Padraig for a well played champio... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366905&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Last week's pick was pretty pathetic.  My boy Carl didn't even make the cut.  Pretty poor performance to say the least.  I have redemption in mind for this week.  I'm not listening to the golf gods or so called media experts.  Anthony Kim is an interesting choice.  Definitely worth keeping on the team this week. Padraig and Sergio have to be considered.  Could Padraig go back to back as champ?  Enough hype.  Spackler's pick this week is... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366906&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 The British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Merseyside, England starts this week.  Another major gets me excited and no Tiger!  This should be a good one.  Do you go against the reigning champ, Padraig?  Phil's been well Phil-esq at times, but not playing his best.  What about the young gun Anthony Kim? If you've read any of this blog with any consistency, you know I'm always rooting for the underdog.  The guy with long odds, shorter than average dr... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366907&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Waverly Oaks Golf Club is going to be torn up.  A film and television production facility with sound stages, back lots, offices and a hotel will sit where it's fairways currently reside.  It opened in 1998 and had a nice 10 year run.  If you are traveling near by Plymouth, MA, put it on your schedule and play this course.  It's a good challenge and one that will not be around after Oct... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366908&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Knockoff club makers have been around the game of golf for as long as I can remember.  If you're unaware of what a knockoff is, simply there are club makers that basically copy the look and design of hot selling clubs.  The question that's debatable is whether they are worth purchasing.  I have many friends that have bought them and swear by them.  They laugh at me when I spend $1000's of dollars on the new latest and greatest sticks from the major b... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366909&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 The field this week is a bit scattered.  Kenny Perry has had a great year and should play well again this week.  The golf gods whispered in my ear to look for Carl Pettersson to kiss the John Deere tractor trophy.  Stunned?  You should be!  Besides, how can you go against a guy named Carl? "So I jump ship in Hong Kong and make my way over to Tibet, and I get on as a looper at a course over in the Himalayas. A looper, you know, a caddy, a looper, a ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366910&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 American Golf is a British company which sells golf products and claims to be the UK's #1 golf retailer.  Does anyone else find this strange that this company would be named American Golf when it does most of its business in the UK?  I must be missing something. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366911&src=rss 2008-09-06T07:02:14 Welcome to FeedBurner, aussiegolfing. This is your personalized feed that we use to communicate with you. If you would like to change your feed settings, just go to the My Account page and modify your preferences. Enjoy using FeedBurner! http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366833&src=rss 2008-09-06T06:17:31 Northern Irelands Rory Mcilroy is the half time leader of the Omega European Masters after shooting a 63 and 71 for 12 under par at the 36 holes stage. his 63 was his lowest score on the PGA European tour also one of the lowest scores at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland 3rd Round Leaderboard   COUNTRY [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366826&src=rss 2008-09-06T06:15:47 for the dog, This dog really liked walking the golfcourse with his master, He even liked the golf balls so good he didn't just bring them back, he even swallowed some of them.. Yummie .. GolfBalls :) http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366805&src=rss 2008-09-06T06:12:34 LPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens isn?t stupid or racist or completely out of touch or jarringly, bone-headedly idiotic like many of you may believe. Oh, she may be crazy all right. Crazy like a foxhound. Here?s the model: You do something so stupid ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366793&src=rss 2008-09-06T06:07:47 Only a week ago, Steve Stricker sat sullenly in front of a scoring terminal after opening with a 69, looking as though he was about to lose his PGA Tour card. “What do you hear?” he said when a visitor walked up. The topic was the Ryder Cup, and Stricker was desperate to get on [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366725&src=rss 2008-09-06T04:13:04 Kenny Perry isdreading it and Camilo Villegas says he will approach it asjust another day on the golf course. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366618&src=rss 2008-09-06T00:14:53 Texas has a new beachfront golf course now open. Newport Dunes Golf Club in Port Aransas is on Mustang Island, it's an Arnold Palmer Sigature Course, and it is open for play. The course is part of the Newport Beach and Golf Resort, which is still in the making. Ultimately, the course is expected to be open only to resort guests. But for now - and probably for the next year, according to the http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1366558&src=rss 2008-09-06T00:03:20