Birdies and Bogeys in the Frame at Bay Hill
A golf column discusses framing in scoring, noting Bay Hill's 16th hole was reclassified from par five to par four and now plays around 4.5 strokes. It calls the change controversial as it reshapes the hardest hole on the course and reflects on how framing affects judgment. The piece also humorously cites calendar reform history and imagines golfers protesting lost weekends.
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Bay Hill
Orlando
Tour
Stokes
Santagiasa
Gregory XIII
The Golf Doctor on pace of play and manners on the course
The article argues fast play has benefits but overbearing pace ruins golf. It cites stern, picky officials as examples of demanding groups and warns against forcing players to rush when taking breaks or using the restroom.
Cabrera Returns at Quail Hollow in First Tour Start
Masters champion Angel Cabrera returns to tour competition at the Quail Hollow Championship his first start since winning at Augusta National. The event marks Cabrera's return to competition after the Masters title as he tee times at the Charlotte course.
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Angel Cabrera
Augusta National
Driver swing tips for teeing and hip speed control
Instruction notes high level golf swing advice focusing on tee height and swing rhythm. Suggest teeing two balls side by side to practice hip speed as a governing factor and emphasize positioning for driver contact.
Teeing Off Learning Golf The Big Picture
An intro to personal growth in golf for weekend players. Good golf means shooting 78 to 84 and, without a blueprint, swings become a jumble of tips that fail quickly. The piece previews learning golf through a cycle of competency next week.
Golf slang: overcook it leads to overcurved shots
Golf slang notes overcooking a shot when hit too hard or with excessive curvature from draw fade slice or hook. The term highlights loss of control and power resulting in unintended trajectory.
Golf by the Numbers Driving for Dollars
PGA Tour leaders show Dustin Johnson and Nick Watney appearing on two of three lists for driving distance driving accuracy and money won as of March 30 2009. Money leaders include Geoff Ogilvy Phil Mickelson Nick Watney Kenny Perry Zach Johnson Sean O Hair Dustin Johnson Retief Goosen Steve Stricker and Pat Perez.
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Dustin Johnson
Nick Watney
Geoff Ogilvy
Phil Mickelson
Kenny Perry
Zach Johnson
Sean O’hair
Retief Goosen
Steve Stricker
Pat Perez
Don't Miss It Trunk It golf bag storage ad
An advertisement touts the Trunk It golf gear storage bag from The Golf Collection. It promises organized storage with adjustable interior walls and three color options, priced at $38.
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Golf Collection
Thegolfcollection.com
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Bubba Watson
Mark Brooks
David Toms
Gary Woodland
Olin Browne
Robert Garrigus
Brian Gay
Brandt Jobe
Joe Durant
Scott
Bart
Chris DiMarco
Johnson
Tim Clark
Chris Couch
Scott Verplank
Jonathan
T. Armour
Wen Gray
Cox
Willow Creek Golf Club
Darrow Road
Vermilion
Brentwood Golf Club
Grafton Road
Grafton
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