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Click here to listen. I met up with Jim Furyk at a photo shoot for the launch of the golf clothing collection from New York clothier Hawke and Co., and received an education on the differences between cotton and moisture-wicking polyester. I also learned how this upscale company's products distinguish themselves from typical "off the rack" golf apparel right down to the subleties of the hawk symbolically stitched into every shirt and the recurrent colors of brown and orange which help golfers distinguish this clothing from the average lineup. Furyk, who recently signed a long term sponsorship deal with the contemporary outerwear and sportswear maker, gave me his preferences on the performance-oriented collection. Heat exhaustion before Hawke and Co.? We also had a chance to talk about the upcoming Ryder Cup as well as whom Furyk would choose as his compadres if he was captain instead of Azinger. Tiger Woods came up in conversation as Azinger mentioned early on that Team USA were considered "underdogs" without the world's number-one in the mix. Considering the Americans have lost the past three Ryder Cup competitions, Tiger Woods' absence just might spur on a sense of unity among the beleaguered Americans. Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia's names were also tossed around because of their stellar performance at the 2004 Ryder Cup where between the two of them, they scored an amazing 8.5 points! Furyk's practice schedule was also discussed, where he's tuning up and golf tips were offered up for all of the amateurs out there. For golf tips from one of the best golf instructors in the world, check out our recent interview with Tiger Woods coach, Hank Haney! Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Get to know us on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by St. Andrews Golf Tours, 800-348-4902. Photo Credit: BBC Sport. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:56:38 -0400 Jim Furyk may not sweat the Ryder Cup thanks to his new fashion line 10980115 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/harrington-calls-out-tiger-woods-i-deserve-to-win-also-align-yourself-like-the-pros-and-how-to-be-a/10980115/
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Click here to listen. With a rousing finish at the 90th PGA Championship, Padraig Harrington confirmed that he can mix it up with the best golfers in the world, not solely on the European Tour. One may claim that a single major might have been a fluke but two in a row and three wins in the last six events prove that Harrington is really on to something! Perhaps Ben Hogan's "secret" has something to do with it, mentioned Harrington's instructor, Bob Torrance. Poor Sergio floundered once again. At the 2007 British Open, both Harrington and Garcia choked their way through the final holes with the Irishman taking control at the 17th to win. Similar circumstances occured this week as Garcia's ball found the water leaving the door open for Harrington to finish the job. The PGA Championship was obtained much the same way as in his 2008 British Open rally against Norman. The intense stare, taking advantage when he saw Sergio floundering were intentional, with Harrington telling himself that he deserved to win. Padraig Harrington knows that he can defeat Sergio Garcia when the pressure is on but how will he do against Tiger Woods when the world's number-one returns injury free? Ed Sherman of the Chicago Tribune believes that Harrington's performance this year is deserving of the "Player of the Year" award. Randall Mell of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Harrington, 36, has stepped forcefully into the vacuum created when Tiger Woods was sidelined for the season...and has done so with fierce closing skills under intense final-round major championship pressure." This week Golf for Beginners discusses what seems to make Harrington unbeatable when the pressure is on. A golf tip from Jim Flick on proper alignment is also featured. Information on Ireland's golf courses and Patriot Golf Day are also covered on this week's broadcast. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by St. Andrews Golf Tours 800-348-4902 Photo Credit: STLToday.com. ]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:59:40 -0400 Harrington calls out Tiger Woods: I deserve to win! Also, align yourself like the pros and how to be a Patriot on Labor Day 10567587 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/can-els-mickelson-ignore-tiger-woods-absence-at-the-british-open-are-lafresh-travel-packs-golf-frien/10567587/
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Click here to listen. There are golf fans and then there are those who come out of the woodwork just to see Tiger Woods blast the ball. These "Tiger enthusiasts" would not think of missing an event with Woods in the field but what happens now that the world's number-one player is out for the season? In relation to the British Open, sports agent Andrew “Chubby” Chandler claims that there will be, "zero economic impact" and that "he would have been the biggest show in town, but he would not have been the only show. Besides, most of the people there watching will be rooting for a British winner." Ernie Els, who kissed the coveted Claret Jug in 2002, believes that the Open is bigger than any one golfer, including Tiger Woods. "Although we will miss him, the game of golf is there and the Open Championship will be played whether Tiger is there or not, and I think that's what we've got to realize." Mickelson has smartly decided to focus his efforts not on the field but on Royal Birkdale. Learning how to take spin off, hit shots lower and play better in the wind has made Phil feel as if he is a solid contender at this year's Open Championship. And what about cocky Anthony Kim, the strutting response to the next Tiger Woods? Kim acknowledged, "I know if I give it everything I've got, I'll have a pretty good chance to contend." Besides discussion of our picks and pans for this year's Open Championship, Barry and I discuss LaFresh travel golf packs wondering whether all golfers will find them useful on the course. We also talk about Barry's introduction to GolfTEC and what he learned from his experience. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Grand Bahama Vacations, 1-800-422-7466. Photo Credit: Tribune India, ClackamasReview.com ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:17:12 -0400 Can Els, Mickelson ignore Tiger Woods' absence at the British Open? Are LaFresh travel packs golf friendly and an important tip about golf lessons 9554794 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiger-woods-tops-barack-obama-in-mens-magazine-sorenstams-stand-up-career-shattered-on-david-letterm/9554794/
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Click here to listen. In the battle of the "most fit" men in America, Tiger Woods has squashed opponent Barack Obama. The Democratic contender may be a pretty good point guard and stay away from fatty foods (whenever possible) but it just doesn't compare to Woods' rigorous training regimen and remarkable ability to successfully recover from two knee surgeries. The PGA Tour's number one golfer will just not allow defeat; what are the chances though that Obama will come out on top in November? Men's Fitness Magazine have chosen presidential hopeful Obama for it's list of top 25 of America's hale and heartiest men based on his competitive elan and basketball know-how when placing him in the list, but it is Tiger Woods who reigns supreme because of "his commitment to being the best and setting the bar, not just for other golfers, but for all athletes". As Woods' dad, Earl, claimed about his prodigious son in 1996, "Tiger will do more than any other man in history to change the course of humanity. He'll have the power to impact nations. Not people. Nations. The world is just getting a taste of his power." Will this statement also be true for Obama or will he just become a casualty of his surroundings? Last week we questioned whether or not Annika Sorenstam was taking a last stab at glory or planning to blast past the number of wins of LPGA great Kathy Whitworth. The next day we received our answer as Annika Sorenstam held a news conference to confirm her retirement from professional golf. This week's Golf for Beginners podcast gives our top reasons why Annika Sorenstam has decided to escape the rigors of the daily grind. I guess we could have added to the list her inabilty to get close to Lorena Ochoa at this week's shortened Sybase Classic but we stick to the tried and true, like her recent attempt at comedy on the David Letterman Show. Finally, we offer up a great divot drill which will help to alleviate fat shots. Try it during your next practice session! Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by San Diego Golf Central, 1-866-825-4094. Photo Credits:Men's Fitness/Kwaku Alston, Golf.se ]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 12:10:45 -0400 Tiger Woods tops Barack Obama in men's magazine, Sorenstam's stand-up career shattered on David Letterman and easy divot drill 9414085 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/sorenstam-ochoa-and-michelle-wie-have-the-leaderboard-covered-also-where-to-keep-your-eye-on-the-bal/9414085/
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Click here to listen. Annika Sorenstam has officially begun to chip away at Lorena Ochoa's top Rolex Ranking. A win at the season-opening SBS Open led a "Tiger-esque" charge that has remained strong through her latest victory at the Michelob Ultra Opening this past weekend. Sorenstam is back in the "feared-zone" once again! Challengers are falling by the wayside. Even Lorena Ochoa could not keep up on Saturday, pushing herself out of a chance for a Sunday duel with a disappointing 74. It was the first time Ochoa has been out of a visible top-ten spot on the leaderboard since 2007. Did Sorenstam's charge give Ochoa the jitters? With a wedding plan in the works and her increasing reliance in other golf interests, are we seeing Annika's final push for glory or the beginning of a new commitment towards "untouchable" status? I also found Michelle Wie's name on the leaderboard. She was in her usual "cut" position, a spot which seems to be more comfortable a fit as times goes on. "I just feel really rusty" claimed Wie who needs to borrow more than an oil can from the Tin Man in order to elevate her game...maybe an infusion of Annika's blood? Where Wie's game is stagnating, other LPGA rookies seem to be coming on strong. Na Yeon Choi is eyeing the Rolex Rookie of the Year Award loading up on points over her nearest competitor. Oh, I'm sorry...I thought Michelle Wie was in the race too but...that's right...she never went to Q-School and qualified like the rest of the Tour! This week Golf for Beginners discusses the challenges that Michelle Wie faces and wonders whether or not her constant disappointments as a professional golfer have helped her grow as a person. We also offer up a few easy golf tips. One simple visual we offer is where to focus your eyes when hitting the ball for best contact. Another is the role a golf companion has on your game. Is it better for you to play with better golfers or those who play more on your level? Click here for more easy golf drills. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages, 1-866-444-0992. Photo Credits:ZeeNews.com, DAN VIDETICH/SCANPIX . ]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 14:18:41 -0400 Sorenstam, Ochoa and Michelle Wie have the leaderboard covered. Also, where to keep your eye on the ball and playing with better golfers to help your 8980593 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/spider-man-camilo-villegas-putting-strategy-using-your-brain-to-defeat-the-brawn-and-two-bits-for-be/8980593/
From : Golf for Beginners
Click here to listen. "Spider-Man", "Trendsetter" and even "Rock-Star" are some the monikers which come to mind when branding 26-year-old Camilo Villegas. Magazines are targeting him, with People voting Villegas one of its hottest bachelors and Golf Digest naming him one of the most ripped golfers on tour. His flexible signature maneuver on the green is memorable. And ladies are attracted to his retro look from international clothier J. Lindeberg, who has been hailed as the most influential fashion designer in Sweden, claiming to have "reinvented the wheel" when creating golf fashion. Villegas seems a bit overwhelmed by the attention thrust upon him and prefers to talk about golf, not girls. "If people like the way you play, the way you dress, the way you look, that’s all good. But the bottom line is my goal is to play good golf," Camilo stated in a Golfweek interview. Take a tip from Natalie Gulbis, Camilo, and expand your horizons. Calendars and reality shows make plenty of money too and can turn Camilo Villegas the golfer into Camilo Villegas "business entrepreneur". Camilo's ability to stay focused on his golf game is one reason why we have chosen a putting tip from the up-and-coming Columbian player. Another reason for our selection is that Villegas' positive putting stats on the PGA Tour don't lie. Golf for Beginners also takes a look at the mental game, honing in on how to outthink and outplay the competition. This week's putting drill uses quarters as an incentive to make your view of the golf hole bigger and easier to hit. Click for more golf drills... Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Florida Golf and Travel, 800-514-5131. Photo Credit:Radio Santa Fe. ]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 12:04:08 -0400 Spider-man Camilo Villegas putting strategy, using your brain to defeat the brawn and two bits for better putting 8313510 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mickelson-els-flop-at-masters-despite-callaway-i-mix-help-tiger-woods-putter-lets-him-down-high-or-l/8313510/
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Click here to listen. The hype surrounding the possibility of two drivers in his bag didn't help Phil Mickelson's bid to win a third Masters Tournament. Both Els and Mickelson fumbled around to get "the perfect fit" this week, combining Callaway I-Mix heads and shafts depending on their particular "game plan". Mickelson claimed that the course length urged him to carry two drivers but my belief is that Callaway needed Phil to promote these clubs which seem to work more for a professional than the average "Joe". It didn't work. Mickelson should have toyed with an extra wedge in his golf bag as he intended to on Tuesday and Els should have probably flown out to Las Vegas to visit with his newest instructor, Butch Harmon, directly after being cut on Friday. Complaining of bad posture, a collapse at the top of his swing and too much hip and shoulder turn, Els should have realized before the Masters that it's not a change in golf equipment that was needed but rather a parting of the ways between he and David Leadbetter. Moral of the story for all golfers; it's not the arrow, it's the Indian... I guess the next question should be, "When will Callaway Golf debut a putter with adjustable head and shaft technology for conditions like "blade-drag" or help with overspin? Tiger Woods may be just the buyer for it! As for this week's Golf for Beginners podcast, we discuss Mickelson's use of the Callaway I-Mix technology. Our show also contains a few easy tips from Phil Mickelson, one of which deals with how to hit your golf ball in different types of lie. Our other "Lefty" golf tip describes what setup to the ball determines its trajectory. Finally, a hearty congratulations to the UNBEATABLE Lorena Ochoa who is now officially "one-up" on Tiger Woods this season! Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages. Photo Credit:Skysports.com, Golf.com ]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:27:46 -0400 Mickelson, Els flop at Masters despite Callaway I-Mix help, Tiger Woods putter lets him down, high or low it's all in your setup and how to read a lie 7711933 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiger-woods-on-the-prowl-for-fifth-masters-win-lorena-ochoa-unbeatable-a-paint-brush-is-golfs-most-u/7711933/
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Click here to listen. Lorena Ochoa's impressive victory at the Kraft Nabisco Championship have golf bloggers scurrying to find comparisons between her elevated game and that of the incomparable Tiger Woods. After all, both Woods and Ochoa won their respective last major event of 2007 and both are rolling through a green light towards achieving the exalted Grand Slam. Even Lorena feels that 2008 might be the one where she tops Tiger, jokingly(?) stating just before her 26th birthday, "Maybe next year (2008) I improve (on) his year, but this year has been pretty similar, and I enjoy the that they talk about it. He won seven times - a major, too. Me, too. So we're the same." Tiger Woods seeks his fifth Masters win and has racked up a total of thirteen major trophies since he turned professional over eleven years ago with a greeting of "hello world" to clicking cameras. Tiger, in fact, has already achieved a Grand Slam, but has not yet won all four majors in a single year. Statistics show Woods on a win streak from September 2007 all the way through his fifth place "blip" in March of this year, garnering up an amazing six wins and about four million dollars in official prize money through that period alone! Ochoa is not far off of the mark finishing 2007 with a $1 million win at the ADT Championship. For 2008, she has already won three events out of four entered, same as Tiger, and has taken the first major of the year. But, even so, Lorena Ochoa is going to have to work five times as hard as Tiger Woods for golf fans to believe that the two are on parallel ground, although Ochoa is the "best of the best" on the LPGA Tour for now. Remember the chatter about Annika Sorenstam when she was in her heyday? Sorenstam seems to be resigned to passing the torch and is becoming more of a fossil of a bygone day. Annika has reconciled and is relieved with her second-place Rolex ranking. As Annika has mentioned, "I'm not the best player out here, but I've achieved a lot." There is no denying that! But, could you imagine for one minute what Tiger Woods would do if their positions were reversed? Would he be tolerant of his slip in status or be more fired up than ever to regain the top spot? This week on Golf for Beginners, we offer some interesting facts about the Masters Tournament. Did you know, for example, that Tiger Woods is the youngest golfer to ever win at Augusta? Can you name the oldest winner? We also offer an easy golf tip from Jim McLean, perfect for driving range practice (I used it myself this weekend!) I am in agreement that this paintbrush technique might just be the least expensive and unlikely training aid! Barry and I also talk about the best time to remove your golf glove to enhance feel around the golf course. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! Check us out on MySpace! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Myrtle Beach Golf and Florida Golf Travel. Photo Credit:Tabascohoy.com, GolfMagazine.com ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:51:28 -0400 Tiger Woods on the prowl for fifth Masters win, Lorena Ochoa unbeatable, a paint brush is golf's most unlikely training aid and GFB takes the gloves o 7497544 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/lorena-ochoa-ready-for-kraft-nabisco-michelle-wie-broken-again-bikinis-get-a-big-break-easy-out-from/7497544/
From : Golf for Beginners
Click here to listen. After the sheer devastation Lorena Ochoa inflicted upon her LPGA cohorts as well as upon Superstition Mountain, it's unlikely that she will need much more of a tune-up for the upcoming Kraft Nabisco Championship. I'm betting along with the odds that Ochoa wins her first major trophy this week. I'll even up the ante to say that Lorena Ochoa will sweep the majors this year, saddling alongside of Tiger Woods for an LPGA/PGA Tour tandem Grand Slam! Michelle Wie's wrist forced her to pull out of the Safeway, opting instead for a May exemption at the Michelob Ultra Open. Wasn't it better anyway that Wie stayed home? If Annika Sorenstam couldn't get within ten strokes of Ochoa, how well do you think Wie could have done? Every year (and this one is no exception) I also feel it is my duty to alert all fans of the Kraft Nabisco event that the DinahShore Weekend 2008 will be taking place in Palm Springs as well. This weekend it's not just about women's golf! Catch Pat Benatar, the GoGos, Tila Tequila and others live for "the greatest women's week on earth!" Babes in bikinis are yet another topic of discussion on this week's Golf for Beginners podcast as a new season of the Big Break airs on the Golf Channel. Will men be drawn to this show because of the sheer talent of the ladies vying for an exemption into an LPGA Tour event or for the more feminine attributes of its stars? We also offer up a few easy, practical golf tips to help you through the course. A simple sand trap "trick" will get you positioned correctly over the ball every time. A pressure-proof tip is also featured. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Coming soon! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by San Diego Golf Central and Florida Golf Travel. Photo Credit:Golf.com, Nobodyssweetheart.com ]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:32:52 -0400 Lorena Ochoa ready for Kraft Nabisco, Michelle Wie broken again, bikinis get a Big Break, easy out from the sand and how to pressure-proof your game 7244809 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/are-taylormade-and-callaway-making-conventional-golf-clubs-a-thing-of-the-past-also-techniques-to-im/7244809/
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Click here to listen. The new ruling handed down by the USGA allowing golfers to interchange shafts and clubheads prior to a game depending on course (and human) conditions have clubmakers Callaway and TaylorMade quickly putting out new technology. Callaway's I-MIX adjustable FT-5 driver and TaylorMade's Tour Van in a Box interchange shafts and clubheads with the golfer optimizing the driver to his or her own comfort level. For example, as Jeff Colton, Sr. VP of Research and Design for Callaway states, "if they're feeling a little weak that morning, play a lighter shaft, or if it's been raining that week, drop some loft on a clubhead using your normal shaft." I say, "Huh?" Am I the type of person who will constantly interchange shafts and heads depending on if I'm hitting a fade or draw that day? I can't even hit a fade or draw on purpose most days and am extremely happy when my drive propels 200 yards straight down the fairway. Callaway I-MIX Interchangeable golf clubs Adding or subtracting weights or switching out heads with Callaway's "revolutionary system" doesn't suit the average amateur golfer but would be an innovation for club fitters and for those low handicappers who wish to "tweak" their club. Unfortunately, the average golfer needs more tweaking with their swing and should send a message to these clubmakers that, for $350 for a driver head and yet another $350 to be shelled out for the interchangeable driver shaft, this marketing strategy will be a dud. TaylorMade Tour Van in a Box Manufacturers at the PGA Show forum lauded the new club innovation stating that the next step are the ability to change grip, loft, lie and bounce. Golf Channel's Chief Technical Advisor, Frank Thomas advises that, "the USGA is opening a can of worms that will soon get out of hand and be difficult to monitor." This week, Golf for Beginners discusses the pros and cons of this new convertible technology and it's impact on the masses. We also offer up a few easy drills and golf tips designed to improve ball striking. Jim Flick's discussion about "risk-reward" taken from Golf Digest Magazine is also analyzed. Sam Snead shaved strokes off of his game by using this technique and we show you how in our weekly golf podcast! Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Coming soon! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Myrtle Beach Golf and Florida Golf Travel. ]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:06:31 -0400 Are TaylorMade and Callaway making conventional golf clubs a thing of the past? Also, techniques to improve ball striking and course management 6228310 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mickelson-answers-putting-question-tiger-woods-tenaciously-scrambles-also-laura-davies-doubts-michel/6228310/
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Click here to listen. It's easy to see why professional golfers become distracted when Tiger Woods is somewhere in the pack. If he's only a few strokes back, chances are his resolve will carry him to victory. That is precisely what happened this weekend at the Dubai Desert Classic. On the flip side, no one seems to be afraid of Phil Mickelson. J.B. Holmes' memories of a 2006 victory at the FBR Open was all he needed to maintain his purpose for this year's event. And, the claim to fame that he beat Mickelson was also a good incentive. Phil's putter let him down once again claiming that a misread putt and a few that "slid by the edge" contributed to a playoff. Although Butch Harmon has been working with Mickelson on his 150-yard approach shots, Lefty found that his golf ball wasn't as close to the hole as was Na's. That must have also frustrated him. This week on our Golf for Beginners podcast we discuss Mickelson's views from the putter. Is it better to keep your eyes over, or behind, the ball? We also talk about how the amateur golfer can use Tiger Woods' scrambling ability and tenacity to improve your own game. **************************************** Michelle Wie takes center stage once again as she receives an exemption to the Fields Open. Has her physical injury healed? Has her mental game improved? All questions will be answered in two weeks. Is Michelle Wie ready for 2008? Laura Davies believes that psychological damage that Michelle Wie endured from playing golf in men's tournaments will take a year to heal. She also thinks that her own game is ready for the next level, affirming that this is her year to dominate the LPGA Tour..and that includes toppling Lorena Ochoa! At least Davies understands what it takes to win, but, at forty-four years old and with a plethora of new stars on the horizon as well as Annika Sorenstam back in form, the LET star is going to have her hands full. **************************************** The Odyssey two-ball putter has become a mainstay on the PGA Tour. From professional golfers to amateurs, all gain assistance from the golfball-sized white discs on top of the clubface which help align a ball to its target. Where the design was initially unusual, the technology which offered exceptional resiliency and performance became the mainstay of Odyssey's line-up of putters. And, with the introduction of the elasticore multi layer insert technology, the advancements are noticeable. With the introduction of the Divine Line of putters designed specifically for women, I wondered if I would notice a difference between the new White Hot XG and the Divine, or if one should rely on a putter's performance predominantly based upon the length of its shaft? This question, and more, are answered in our golf podcast. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. Photo Credit: Art By Grant.Photo Credit: Cartoon Stock.Photo Credit: ESPN. ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:55:12 -0500 Mickelson answers putting question, Tiger Woods tenaciously scrambles. Also, Laura Davies doubts Michelle Wie's mental state. And, Odyssey XG Two-Ball 6115987 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/soccer-star-upson-looks-to-tiger-for-mental-toughness-learn-leadbetters-strategic-tee-placement-tige/6115987/
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Click here to listen. Records are set "in the books" with the express consequence of beating them. This weekend, Tiger Woods implanted his name firmly among the greatest golfers of all time, tying Arnold Palmer in number of career victories achieved. Next golf legend to overcome? Ben Hogan, whose record is at 64 wins. That too will be achieved as Tiger Woods is most certainly focused decisively on his hero, Jack Nicklaus, who stands at 73 victories. Nicklaus was five years older than Woods when he won his 62nd tournament, finishing his winning streak at 46 years of age. Woods should be on his way to his 100th victory by that time. But is Tiger thinking about his place in "the record books" and the eventual toppling of Sam Snead's 82 professional wins? "My career is not done yet," Woods said. "Hopefully, my good years are still ahead of me." With Hank Haney's swing change assistance taking effect, Tiger's short-term goal is to achieve the elusive single-season Grand Slam. And, if Woods wins another seven events this year, his name will probably be just under Snead's name next year! In honor of his exciting victory at the Buick Invitational, this week's Golf for Beginners offers an easy putting drill used by Tiger Woods. We also discuss how an English soccer star uses Tiger's "brain-training" techniques to improve his own focus on the field. A "tee-tip" from David Leadbetter is also featured on our popular golf podcast as well as a drill designed to help you to get to know your clubface. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Subscribe to our newsletter! Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100's of easy golf tips free! "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:59:28 -0500 Soccer star Upson looks to Tiger for mental toughness, learn Leadbetter's strategic tee placement, Tiger Woods putting drill and more! 5323365 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/cheyenne-a-splinter-off-tiger-woods-family-tree-seniors-give-us-a-lesson-in-scoring-low-and-stop-top/5323365/
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Click here to listen. Tiger Woods looked a bit like Phil Mickelson and family after his win at the Target World Challenge with grandma holding up baby Sam to receive a wet one while Elin proudly looked on. Perfect Kodak moment! Now it's time for a six-week respite. Perhaps a holiday aboard the yacht, then Christmas with the relatives? Or, maybe a powow with the lesser known side of the family? Cheyenne Woods signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at Wake Forest University so a bit of catching up couldn't hurt, especially since Tiger and Cheyenne both share a common bond. Earl Woods Sr. gave his granddaughter her first set of golf clubs and, as Tiger remarked, "she started in the garage where I started. I'll never forget that day." Besides the apparent similar features, Cheyenne, daughter of Earl Woods Jr., is becoming an accomplished golfer. But she lacks Tiger's humble nature, commenting in an interview earlier in the year that she doesn't just want to be known as "somebody's relative" making sure to mention that "other people tell me that I play a little bit better under pressure and that my composure on the course is Tiger-like." Perhaps there is a bit of sibling rivalry between Earl Jr. and Tiger? Still, they're not your typical family. This week Golf for Beginners podcast discusses Cheyenne Woods, the Earl Woods legacy and the probability of defeating Michelle Wie in competitve golf. We also have a bevy of golf tips including a discussion on how seniors can beat younger players on the course and easy ways to stop topping the ball. P.S. Crybaby Rory Sabbatini may have escaped with $170,000 of last place payout under Tiger Woods' radar but I'm sure the only thing that bothered Woods about this issue was that the Foundation could have used the money. I'll bet that Sabbatini won't be asked to come back next year. (Hmmm, did Sabbatini pull a Michelle Wie or was he gracious enough to thank the host before he disappeared?) Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:21:48 -0500 Cheyenne, a splinter off Tiger Woods' family tree. Seniors give us a lesson in scoring low and stop topping the ball 4532431 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiger-woods-advice-an-about-face-to-dalys-golf-my-own-damn-way-also-ernie-els-on-reading-your-lie-in/4532431/
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Click here to listen. While PGA Tour leader Tiger Woods and LPGA's number-one golfer Lorena Ochoa maintain a strict workout and practice regimen in order to achieve their highest goals, John Daly's offbeat approach of how to "Golf My Own Damn Way" relies on unconventional wisdom. He claims he prepared for his Open win by downing ten chocolate-filled croissants. He also loves M&M's and ate twenty packets in a single round. Daly says that your belly is the key to a solid golf swing. Could you imagine Tiger Woods utilizing this advice? Daly's book is like the Antichrist to Woods' book, "How I Play Golf". Daly's approach to a solid golf score far from scientific but he does make some interesting points which might help the amateur. And, he's just plain funny. Golf for Beginners realizes that a happy demeanor during your round will offset the occasional poor shot and so this week's podcast is chock-full of golf tips from John Daly's new book. This is golf's "silly season"...what did you expect? On the serious side, we also discuss a tip from Ernie Els, found in the pages of Golf Digest Magazine. The fairway bunker offers many challenges because it's not necessarily a shot you regularly practice. This tip on how to correctly read your lie and select the appropriate golf club for the situation will take the guesswork out of your next bunker challenge. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:48:08 -0500 Tiger Woods advice an about-face to Daly's "Golf My Own Damn Way". Also Ernie Els on reading your lie in a fairway bunker 3933450 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/could-tiger-woods-continue-his-reign-without-a-golf-instructor-also-easy-drills-for-weight-transfer/3933450/
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Click here to listen. The rumor mill, once it gains momentum, just doesn't seem to let up. The discussion of the possible split between Tiger Woods and Hank Haney appears to have been initially fueled by that ever-effusive announcer, Johnny Miller, during the FedEx Cup playoffs. Miller insinuated that the newly enhanced swing of Tiger Woods was a blend of both Harmon's and Haney's instruction. But aren't all of us products of our environment? It would be ludicrous to believe otherwise and so, in my opinion, Johnny Miller made an astute judgment. Techniques taught to Woods by Butch Harmon over nine years most certainly left its imprints. Remember when Coach Harmon told Mickelson to watch for Tiger's idiosyncrasies during a round to try and throw off his game? Haney states that his teaching principles involve a golfer "to help someone become more independent, to become their own teacher." Top golf professionals like Tiger Woods learn how to "fix themselves", Haney explained. They're not like the amateur hacker who needs regular tutelage on the basics. "They figure it out themselves." Although "Tiger (Woods) has gotten really good at fixing himself," he still keeps in constant contact with his golf instructor. Even the top golfer in the world needs to keep his swing properly tuned and, for now, the person helping Tiger improve and grow remains Hank Haney. Golf for Beginners also offers up several drills this week. With help from Duncan McGillivray, a.k.a. the Golf Drill Guru, we learn how a balloon can help you transfer your weight more effectively. We also discuss a swing thought you can use while chipping from just off the green. In addition to these drills, learn from Golf Courses Guide how you can release the clubhead more effectively and gain distance and power! Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Myrtle Beach Golf and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:22:25 -0400 Could Tiger Woods continue his reign without a golf instructor? Also easy drills for weight transfer and clubhead speed 3842755 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/can-tiger-woods-sell-you-a-birdie-in-a-bottle-also-the-no-backswing-swing-and-finish-in-balance/3842755/
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Click here to listen. Tiger Woods has endorsed many products in his illustrious career, from American Express cards to the Nike Sasquatch driver. Woods' likeness appears in his own video game with EA Sports. He drives a Buick in advertisements for General Motors and wears his Tag Heuer watch proudly in print media. It's about time Tiger Woods added an energy drink to his stable of goods, isn't it? Who better than Gatorade, a driving force in the burgeoning athletic beverage industry, to help make it a golf course staple! But will this new "birdie-in-a-bottle" (as Barry calls it), scheduled to make it's debut in time for spring golf season, make a splash or will it fizzle? Will it fly off of the shelves at local publinks snack shacks, devoured by amateur golfers who believe that Tiger Woods knows hydration? Does Gatorade believe that their new collaboration will also interest and attract non-golfers who are familiar with their Performance Series, specifically designed to keep athletes fueled during competition? Or will the $100 million being risked by Gatorade fall short of expectations, like American Express found out when the ends didn't justify their means! Gatorade feels that Woods is a prime example of fitness. And yes, Tiger even went through sweat analysis through the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, because, as you see when you watch Gatorade commercials, any athlete on their roster has to have a high sweat index to quench his thirst with their electrolytic nectar. Just watch Gatorade pros Michael Jordan or Eli Manning during their respective games and you'll know what I'm talking about. This week's Golf for Beginners podcast queries the success of the new Gatorade Tiger. We also discuss the new "no-backswing swing" and discuss a simple drill from Mike Vardeman which should help you attain a better balanced finish position. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Arizona Golf Packages and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:12:06 -0400 Can Tiger Woods sell you a birdie in a bottle? Also, the no-backswing swing and finish in balance! 3495973 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3495973/
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Click here to listen. This weekend the news on the PGA Tour wasn't necessarily that Tiger Woods won his fourth BMW Championship, his sixtieth event or even that he is close to overcoming Arnold Palmer's record but, rather, that he has all but locked up his bid for the FedEx Cup. For all of his grumbling in the past few weeks where Woods wanted to see the $10 million purse stacked up in cash at the first tee of the Tour Championship because as Tiger claimed, "I may not be around to collect it", there were no complaints yesterday as it was learned that only three golfers have a real shot at the deferred annuity next week. The other two hopefuls will be wishing for a miracle this week at the elite thirty player field. With Woods, Mickelson and Stricker as the only three players to have a real chance to win the FedEx Cup with a long shot stretching out to K.J. Choi and Rory Sabbatini, you have to wonder if the other twenty-five even want to show up knowing there is only about $1 million at stake during this final season tournament. With the outrageous purses growing exorbitantly each year, the only guys that seem to be interested in playing weekly are the golfers on the European Tour and those players with a fear of losing their card at the end of the season. Stricker hasn't seen a hefty payday in 146 tournaments (eleven years since he's won in the U.S.A.) so he's one of the few grinders looking forward to events with such payouts. Rory Sabbatini is just yearning to kick some Tiger butt, but is his trash talk the best part of his game? On the other hand, not playing in the BMW Championship probably cost Phil Mickelson the FedEx Cup. If Mickelson wins the Tour Championship and Woods places second, Phil will lose the trophy, and the $10 million, by just twenty points! I wonder how that's going to sit with Lefty (and coach Butch Harmon), knowing that he won two of the four events and still came up short! Perhaps Ernie Els said it best, "We love what the tour has done for us but we just need to get closer to the big decisions, because then we won't get into problems down the line." Here is what the FedEx Cup boils down to this week: If Woods wins the Tour Championship, he takes the Cup, the money and the glory of being the first to win this event. If Mickelson wins this week, he has to hope that Woods doesn't finish in second place or Woods wins by twenty points. If Stricker wins this week, he would take the FedEx Cup because he already won the Barclays, placing well enough in all four events to clinch the trophy. K.J. Choi and Rory Sabbatini have an outside chance to win the FedEx Cup if Tiger Woods doesn't finish in the top-fifteen. What's the chance of that happening? This week Golf for Beginners not only discusses backlash from top PGA Tour players about the FedEx Cup but also gives you some easy golf tips meant to help you both at the driving range and on the course. For example, what should you do if you are standing uncomfortably over the golf ball for what appears to be an inordinate amount of time? And, can any good come out of pounding golf balls at the driving range? Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:01:41 -0400 Will Phil Mickelson's absence from the BMW Championship hand Tiger Woods the FedEx Cup, can the driving range hurt your game and redress at address 3390646 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3390646/
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Click here to listen. As Lorena Ochoa's star rises and her mental game grows stronger, Michele Wie's game continues to decline. The problem is that Michelle does not notice that she is on this slippery slope. She actually believes that her game is better than it really is! For example, when Wie missed the cut this week at the Safeway Classic, she actually thought that she was playing well and didn't really understand how her score didn't reflect her ability. As Michelle queried, "I felt like I didn't shoot this bad. But, like I say, the score didn't show how I played today." Is Wie deluding herself into believing that she is still very much "in the game" or is she just putting up a facade for the cameras? Can it really be just a single year since Michelle Wie admirably challenged the ladies on tour, finishing among the top five in three major events? Is this the same teenager who thumbed her nose up at the LPGA, believing that her future would be better served playing against the men on the PGA Tour? I'm not really sure if the LPGA would even want her to sign up at this point in her career! Even websites devoted to Michelle Wie have stopped her promotion. There hasn't been an entry on Wieblogging.com since May (nothing to write about?) and although hometown newspapers like The Honolulu Adviser and websites like MissMichelleWie.comstrive to show Wie in the best possible light, it is becoming evident that there is little good news left to print about her golf game. This week on Golf for Beginners, we discuss Michelle Wie's latest missed cut at the Safeway Classic and also offer a number of great golf tips from tee to green. Our disccusion on the lag putt should not be missed! Congratulations to both Lorena Ochoa for her third win in a row and to Steve Stricker for his success at the Barclays! Here is a link to ease any confusion about the FedEx Cup. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Golf Canada's WestMyrtle Beach Golf and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:51:28 -0400 Is Michelle wie delusional, lag putt debate and how to hit fairway woods from different lies 3344058 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3344058/
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Click here to listen. Tiger Woods claims that he is physically and mentally drained after winning both the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the PGA Championship. The world's number one golfer announced on his website that his body is "spent" and needs time to recuperate. With good intentions, Woods stated recently that his plan was to show for all four FedEx Cup playoff events but, with little notice, withdrew just prior to the first playoff. I personally don't think it's fair to either the PGA Tour, the sponsors of the event who announced (with regularity) that Tiger is coming to Westchester CC and certainly not to the New York area fans who probably got their tickets weeks ago in anticipation of seeing TW at the Barclays. But it appears that Tiger beats to his own drum now and seeks out tournaments which benefits his sponsors and charities. Is this fair or should Woods be held to a more strict schedule for this FedEx Cup that he originally touted as such a great idea? He was "given" his own tournament in Washington D.C. this year by Tim Finchem (the Congressional) which seems to have taken the place of the now defunct International; should it now be payback time for Woods? Not a chance, but Tiger is scheduled to play in the second leg of the FedEx Cup at the Deutsche Bank Championship which also happens to support the Tiger Woods Learning Center. Both the third and fourth playoffs are currently not listed on his schedule. Another golfer who appears to have "wilted" under tournament pressure is Michelle Wie. Unfortunately, Wie is fast becoming just another name in a large crowd of golfers catalogued under the "missed cut" section of the leaderboard, this week at the Canadian Women's Open. At least her caddies seem to be improving their status over time as former bag carrier Greg Johnson now loops for Ginn Open champ Brittany Lincicome and David Clark left before this event to carry the bag for PGA Tour's Greg Owen. Of course, with a current standing of 156th, did Clark really make that good of a decision or did he do it just to get away from Team Wie? For example, does Bo Wie really need to place practice balls on the tee for Michelle? Can't seventeen-year-old Wiesy just bend down and place them there herself? This week on Golf for Beginners, in addition to the latest about Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie, we also include easy golf tips from Annika Sorenstam and Adam Scott. A flagstick ruling also comes into question. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Golf Canada's West and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:47:12 -0400 Tiger Woods cancels Barclays claiming fatigue, Michelle Wie wilts, easy tips from Sorenstam and Adam Scott 3241819 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3241819/
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Click here to listen. Never trash talk against Tiger Woods! And don't ever believe that Woods forgets what he hears, as Rory Sabbatini found out the hard way during yesterday's final round at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. As Tiger stated he "let his clubs do the talking" and easily defeated the rest of the field as Sabbatini ate his words that Woods was "as beatable as ever". Annika Sorenstam did not let her tiger out of the tank at the Ricoh Women's British Open even with the assistance of Woods' yardage book in her back pocket. Instead, Lorena Ochoa made easy work of the rest of the ladies in the field, going wire-to-wire and proving she is the best female golfer in the world. Michelle Wie wasn't even a consideration during the event as she missed the cut. David Leadbetter believed that it was too soon for Wie to compete and felt that she may be compensating, "pushing the envelope a bit", instead of what he considers to be a four-step plan to a full recovery. Michelle Wie optimistically spoke of her terrific driving ability, noting that her putter and approach shots were off the mark. But, as we all know, you drive for show and putt for dough. So where does Wie stand now? Has she fallen below the top-fifty on the Rolex Rankings? And, why are bloggers everywhere still buzzing about the mystique of Michelle instead of the achievements of Lorena Ochoa? This week, we discuss strategies for long putting as offered up by David Leadbetter. In keeping with the British Open theme, we also discuss a video golf putting tip from Dean Reinmuth viewed on WorldGolf.com Tee Vision. Finally we look at where the swing actually begins and how to make solid contact as viewed by Bob Toski. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by St. Andrews Golf Tours and Florida Golf Travel. This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here! Check out this cool video on Barry's new 2007 Harley Davidson Road King! ]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:27:33 -0400 Michelle Wie plunges below top fifty(?), Tiger Woods helps Annika Sorenstam at British Open and putting tips from Leadbetter, Toski and Reinmuth 3189365 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3189365/
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Click here to listen. A lower back injury two months ago forced Natalie Gulbis to reassess her golf swing. She had to take a month off and change her posture to compensate for the strain. Michelle Wie's wrist accident has forced her into a rehabilitative state which has, unfortunately, cost her more than a few cuts at inopportune times. This trauma has also changed the public's perception of the girl once considered to be the LPGA's answer to Tiger Woods. Natalie Gulbis stepped up and was ressurrected at the Evian Masters this weekend, becoming a first-time Rolex winner. Michelle Wie is still struggling to compete aptly although finally making a cut after a year's worth of trials and tribulations. Two injuries with two separate and distinct outcomes. One golfer became a winner due to her injury, the other becomes more frustrated over time. This week Golf for Beginners discusses Michelle Wie's uneasy level of comfort. How can she play well for two days with an injured wrist and then falter during the final two days? We don't believe her problems are totally related to her injury anymore but rather becoming a psychological issue, the battle to win rather than just compete. Next stop for the LPGA (and Michelle Wie) is St. Andrews G.C. for the Ricoh Women's British Open. The Old Course is considered by some to be the "home of golf" and a links-style course, completely different than the parklike grounds of the Evian Masters Golf Club in France. This challenge will certainly prove the mettle of all the women on tour. As Tiger Woods has stated before, "To win at St. Andrews is the ultimate." We also give you a golf tip on how to keep your grip comfortable on the club during a trying round of golf. Grip is probably the one aspect of "G.A.S.P" that can save, or ruin, a round of golf! Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Scotland Golf Tours and Florida Golf Travel. ]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:22:46 -0400 Wie flops again: new excuses needed for British Open, links golf tips and correct grip pressure 3037790 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/3037790/
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Click here to listen. The rough can be very rough! That's not just a play on words either! Just ask professional golfers at a tournament like the U.S. Open and they will probably just shake their heads while remembering a shot that buried deep into the thick stuff and the feeble attempts made at dislodging that ball in a single stroke. This week Golf for Beginners gives tips for saving strokes from the rough with the help of a 2003 Golf Magazine and golf instructor Mike Lopuszynski. We also discuss using different golf clubs in lieu of your putter. Remember, you have fourteen clubs in your bag, each with varying amounts of loft. We'll help you decide which iron (or wood) is better for situations you may encounter. Try being creative! Finally, do you think like a professional golfer or are you stuck with an amateur outlook? Dr. Richard Coop's advice will have you thinking about your target and not sweating over that little white ball in front of you. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Pioneer Golf and Florida Golf Travel. Vote for my Podcast Alley feed! ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:23:00 -0400 Think like a professional golfer, 14 putters in your bag and tips for escaping the rough 2900187 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/2900187/
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Click here to listen. Butch Harmon and Hank Haney's heavyweight contenders for the first ever FedEx Cup failed to produce results at this year's U.S. Open and hoist the coveted trophy. Woods came so close yet could not seize any opportunities and Mickelson was eaten up and spit out alive, never even witnessing the fast, tricky greens of weekend competition. Some Phil fans might be disappointed over Lefty's whining commentary after 2nd round action but, in retrospect, there were plenty of golfers at Oakmont this weekend who were tossing their sticks around in disgust. Abyssmal etiquette abounded! As for Tiger Woods, the U.S. Open seemed almost like a repeat of this year's Masters tournament, with Woods playing golf in the final group and taking it on the chin from relative unknown Zach Johnson. The only player under par in the final round, Angel Cabrera, showed mettle and fortitude and should be heartily congratulated for standing up to Goliath! This week Golf for Beginners compares the teaching methods of both Harmon and Haney in relation to hitting the ball fat and discuss a great practice drill we found in Golf Digest Magazine. The best putting drill I recently rediscovered came from our visit to Turning Stone Resort and Spa. We compare it to a golf tip from David Leadbetter in another segment of our broadcast. Finally, we take a quote from the great Bobby Jones who won four U.S. Open Championships. Who can teach us the true spirit of golf better than this worthwhile competitor? Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Pioneer Golf and Florida Golf Travel. My Podcast Alley feed! ]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:13:04 -0400 Woods and Mickelson's coaches give golf tips on the fat shot, Leadbetter on putting and Bobby Jones wisdom 2860480 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/2860480/
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Click here to listen. U.S. Open week is one of the most highly anticipated times of the year for both professional golfers and fans alike. Where the Masters is like a "spring fever" wake-up call to all golfers, this second major of the season has the PGA Tour pros in fine form, ready to take on all competitors as well as a golf course which proves to be a real "tester". Geoff Ogilvy related a bit of his concern for both the greens and longer holes at Oakmont in a recent pre-tournament interview. Last year's winner talked in particular about both the six hundred yard par-fives as well as the long par-three eighth hole. The interview sparked interest in a discussion on how the amateur should tackle the longer par-three's through practical course management. It's not all about bombing the long drive, you know! The pressure will be on all of the great players this week so we also relate a few golf tips from Butch Harmon on "how not to choke". We found these nerve-busting thoughts in the pages of a Golf Digest Magazine. Hopefully Harmon has been offering up drills to Phil Mickelson on this subject so we don't see a repeat at this year's U.S. Open. Let's also hope that Phil doesn't use his sore wrist as an excuse if he doesn't make the grade. That just wouldn't be right! Finally, Barry and I give you our U.S. Open picks. Naturally, being a huge Lefty fan, I'm rooting for Mickelson once again. Listen in to hear Barry's selection and how we came upon our decisions. Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Pioneer Golf and Florida Golf Travel. My Podcast Alley feed! ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:21:35 -0400 U.S. Open pressure, Butch Harmon's nerve-busters, Ogilvy's concerns and is this Mickelson's year? 2792945 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/2792945/
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Click here to listen. This past week, Barry and I were guests at the Canyon Club, a private golf club located in Armonk, New York. The course was both well manicured and picturesque. My main problems stemmed from the side-hill lies. Barry took issue with the undulations on the green. Tiger Woods, being one of the most creative golfers on the PGA Tour, helps us alleviate problems with the ball being both above, and below your feet on this week's Golf for Beginners broadcast. Although we utilized a cart during our round (you had to be a billy goat if you wanted to walk the golf course) it was still a hot and sunny day. No relief was in sight even though the breeze was comforting while driving. We give you a few tips to make the summer heat more bearable. Finally, we offer up a few thought-provoking quotes from the great Sam Snead. Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Pioneer Golf and Florida Golf Travel. My Podcast Alley feed! ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:47:21 -0400 Tiger Woods' golf tips for side-hill lies, stay one-up by beating the heat and a few thoughts from Sam Snead 2742826 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/2742826/
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Click here to listen. Arnold Palmer believes that Tiger Woods is "every bit as aggressive as Phil (Mickelson)" in the June issue of Golf Digest Magazine. There is one difference, however, which gives Tiger the edge. Find out on this week's episode of Golf for Beginners. In the same interview, Palmer gives us a simple putting tip which Barry questions in certain circumstances. When should you give yourself the option of playing it safe and when should you make sure you drain the golf ball in one shot? We also discuss the proper form for hitting out from under a tree, commonly known as the "low shot". Practice this shot and you'll get out of trouble and back into the fairway in fewer strokes. Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@worldgolf.com. Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. "Shiny Tech" courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)" This podcast is supported by Pioneer Golf and Florida Golf Travel. My Podcast Alley feed! ]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:45:48 -0400 Palmer tells us why Tiger Woods beats Mickelson, a golf tip for kids and more! 1068342 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/1068342/
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Click here to listen. It's no secret that Barry enjoys a friendly side bet on the golf course. Imagine his delight when I found this golf tip from Butch Harmon! In the "Rules of Golf made easy" we discuss the flagstick. To remove or not to remove! We'll give you the lowdown. Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. ]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:09:00 -0400 Podcast: Butch Harmon's golf tips on wagering and rules regarding the flagstick 1068341 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/1068341/
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Click here to listen. Even though Tiger Woods played his C+ game this weekend at the Bridgestone, he persevered. Yawn. Another week, another victory that makes four in a row, doesn't it? Despite a playoff with rival Stewart Cink (2004 winner) Woods' strong mental game allowed him to stay focused with his "eye on the prize". We are simply amazed by Tiger Woods' ability and discuss his golf tips on "how to master the mind" straight from his book, "Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf". In my opinion, Bobby Jones comes in a close second. Remember, Jones still remains the only person ever to win the Grand Slam, although many claim that Jack Nicklaus deserves the honor of "greatest golfer of the present day". In the "Rules of Golf made easy" we discuss the ramifications of hitting the wrong golf ball. Also, a question for our listeners. How was it decided to make a round of golf eighteen holes? Listen to our podcast to find out! Finally, congratulations to Lorena Ochoa who celebrates her third win of the season at the Wendy's Championship for Children. At least Morgan Pressel and Cristie Kerr came out of this event with a pair of top-tens! Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. ]]> Mon, 28 Aug 2006 05:31:00 -0400 Podcast: Tiger Woods' tips on mental toughness and what happens if you hit the wrong golf ball? 1068340 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/1068340/
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Click here to listen. While watching Tiger Woods attack the pins during this week's PGA Championship, I noticed his constant tempo throughout his round. His swing is a combination of fluidity and compactness. Although Tiger generates terrific clubhead speed, he rarely gets ahead of himself or swings out of his boots. His tempo is rhythmic; he's like a machine. Although there are some golfers that are quicker in their tempo, such as Nick Price or Lee Trevino, and others who are slow and methodical, such as Ben Hogan, one thing is certain their swing speeds remain even, as Annika Sorenstam helps us discover in this week's golf tip. We also take a look at the rangefinder, a device which is now allowed as the "15th club" in your golf bag. For Phil Mickelson and other tour pros, the scope remains "off-limits" during professional rounds, but for the rest of us, it's a useful tool. Our section on the "Rules of Golf made easy" relates the protocol surrounding the teebox. Finally a realistic approach to golf from one of the founding members of the LPGA, Patty Berg. For those of you golf fanatics who are suffering from "golf withdrawal" this evening, check out The Golf Channel's final round coverage of the Safeway Classic from 10p.m. to midnight (EST). Morgan Pressel is a mere three strokes away from winning her first tournament can she persevere? Women's golf is truly alive and well! Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. ]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:35:00 -0400 Podcast: How to measure a golf course...one hole at a time, the rangefinder and Annika Sorenstam's tips on tempo 1068339 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/1068339/
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Click here to listen. During our recent round, Barry noticed that I get frustrated easily and hold on to anxiety much longer than I should. He believes this subliminal mindset is stopping me from realizing my potential. We discuss ways that I could "get out of my own way" and start having more fun. A listener discusses one of our previous podcasts and asks for further clarification on how to fade the ball. Barry and I have noticed that, for the beginner (and for most golfers), the rules of golf can be very wordy. We attempt to simplify them in our new section entitled, "The Rules of Golf made easy". Continue sending your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com. Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on "sports casts". Our station number is 1955. ]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:47:00 -0400 Podcast: Mental game tips to avoid frustration, fade that golf ball and our new weekly section on the Rules of Golf