Nike accused of offshore worker abuse in Indonesia
The Associated Press reports Nike faces allegations of physical and verbal abuse of Indonesian workers. Nike admits the conduct but cites contracts with subcontractors and licenses as barriers to stopping the abuses.
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The Golf Doctor Eat while you play
The article advises golfers to avoid fast sugars like sodas and candy bars as they cause quick blood sugar drops and mood swings. It recommends bananas, peanut butter, carrots, low-fat yogurt, trail mix, cheese sticks, and nuts with ample water to sustain energy during a round.
Golf squat warm up for solid leg foundation
To build leg strength use a golf squat with a 5 iron in stance. Keep back straight and descend to almost parallel without going below. Use a ground anchored club for support and perform three sets of 12 reps daily as a warm up. Consult a doctor before starting any new routine.
Balance guide helps golfers hit their balance point for better swing
The article centers on Rory McIlroy’s U S Open win and a balance based approach. It emphasizes finding a finish position as the balance point and swinging to it, using drills to feel the magnet of balance. It discusses weight placement and the body flow during the swing to ensure consistent contact.
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Golf Spoke Here Woodie Par Challenge
A golfer completes a hole with par or better after the ball contacts any part of a tree. The rule reflects play by Woodie and highlights how tree involvement does not penalize performance.
Putts Alignment Tips From The Pro
Two simple methods to align your putts. First, draw a line on the ball and match it to the putter line at address. replace the club if no line exists. Second, have a friend or caddie provide feedback during practice to correct aiming.
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Bubble Watson quoted by tabloids in playful clash
An English tabloid quotes Bubba Watson saying a provocative line about liking him despite dislike, and cites Darren Clarke remarking about playing better fat as a feisty sports humor exchange.
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Open notes show Stricker's golf masterclass at Deere Run
The 2011 John Deere Classic saw Steve Stricker post a 22 under 262, four shots behind his 2010 record. He tallied a string of low scores in Deere Run history including 60, 61, 62, 63 and two 64s, then faced tougher conditions at the British Open with rounds 69 71 72 71. The piece lampoons pampered tour life and recalls Jack Nicklaus' bunkers and rake changes at Memorial.
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Deere Run
Stricker
Paris Hilton
Jack Nicklaus
Ohio
Memorial
Nicklaus
Jackie
Teeing Off Stress Geometry and Chaos Theory
The article links tiny pre swing conditions to large effects on golf accuracy and places the swing in the framework of geometry and chaos theory. It explains how small misalignments alter ball path, notes the impact of stress via gut bacteria and the brain gut connection, and cites players like Byron Nelson Bill Russell and Tiger Woods to illustrate nerves and performance.
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Texas Tech University
Byron Nelson
Bill Russell
Glenn Hall
Tiger Woods
Toward better alignment with the Stance Minder golf trainer
The Stance Minder aids alignment across target, body, clubface, swing, shaft, ball position, posture, head, hands, stance width and foot placement. Priced at $64.95, available at www.dwquailgolf.com training stance-minder golf-trainer.html.
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