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Tiger eyes record comeback
Despite being in the half of the draw that got the worst of the weather, defending champion Tiger Woods is not throwing in the towel at Bethpage for this week's US Open.
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Sir Nick Faldo: should sports stars be honoured?
Arise Sir Nick Faldo, six-time major winner and inspiration to many young golfers. But should our sports starts be knighted?
What golf clubs does John Daly use?
John Daly is consistently one of the biggest characters on the Tour - both in physical and oratory prowess. Daly hits it long and wears it big. Let's find out what he has in the bag.
The winning golf clubs used by Tiger Woods
What golf clubs do the best golfers use? Tiger Woods is the best out there - having won two tournaments in only seven starts this season. TIger is hot favourite for the upcoming 2009 US Open after his victory at Jack Nicklaus' Memorial tournament.
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Fatting and thinning the golf ball
Imagine this scenario: you are standing on the middle of the fairway with a straightforward 150 yard approach to the green. You have a realistic chance of making a birder, yet you make a terrible contact with the golf ball. Fatting and thinning are two common faults that will turn a good situation bad before you can shout "Fore!". If these faults continue to appear, it will be impossible to complete a round with a respectable score still intact. Here are there causes and how to solve them.
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Judging distances
If you know exactly how far you hit the ball, the percentage of greens that you hit in the correct number of shots will always be high. DIstance control is just as important as accuracy so it makes sense to devote some time to this while on the range. The following handy tips will help you determine exactly how far you hit the ball with each club in the bag.
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Good and bad driving range habits
Heading off to your local driving range and bashing balls aimlessly for an hour is much like going to the gym without a workout plan - you are in danger of doing more harm than good. If you plan it properly and know what you're doing, practising is neither boring nor time-consuming. The advice in this article will help you train for competition.
Escaping fairway bunkers
Your heart will inevitably sink as you stand on the tee watching your ball trickle into a fairway bunker. However, if you draw a good lie in a relatively shallow trap, you should still be able to attack the green with confidence. The key to success here lies in the quality of your strike. The following tips help you find the perfect contact so your ball emerges safely and powerfully from sand.
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Increasing power
The good news for most of us is that you do not need to be a tall body builder to hit a golf ball a long way. Far more important is your technique and flexibility. If the club is moving rapidly through the most important phase of the swing, it inevitably moves the ball an impressive distance away.
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Checking your fundamentals
The majority of long game faults can be traced back to problems at address. Your set-up position therefore should be the first thing to check whenever you are struggling with your game. Here are four quick and easy ways to establish the key positions for more consistent and accurate golf.
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Get your balance right
Because it lies at the heart of a clean, powerful ball striking, balance is a critical aspect of a successful swing. Developing a feel for how fast you can swing without losing control will make you a far more potent competitor. The following drills and tips are designed to improve your poise throughout the swing.
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Woods returns with straightforward victory
Tiger Woods won his return match after an 8 month break from golf, defeating Australian Brendan Jones 3&2 at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.
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Michelle Wie pictures
Michelle Wie is a female golfer with a prodigious talent. She's attracted headlines for all the wrong reasons recently - playing on the men's tour, not filling out scorecards or simply throwing her toys out the pram. Let's take a closer look at this golfing hottie.
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What golf clubs does Michelle Wie use?
Michelle Wie is one of the hottest prospects in world golf. She's as famous for her precocious talent as she is for her questionable attititude. But what does this young starlet have in the bag? We take a look.
Tiger's return: good news for the tour
Golf needs it's talisman back and how. Though not it's certainly not the only sport to do so, golf is suffering in the credit crunch, with many events being cancelled and uncertainty surrounding sponsorship money on the tours in Europe and America. What better time for the game's global icon, best player and general flag-waver to return?
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Custom fitting golf clubs
Whenever you buy a new set of golf clubs, you do so in the hope that such an investment will bring with it a higher level of performance. It makes sense then, to find a set to suit your phsyique and swing style.
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Selecting the right irons
When it comes to irons, you face making a tricky decision based on the look of the clubs and your own strengths and weaknesses as a golfer. In this guide we will show you the four main alternatives, and what to expect from them.
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The Golfer's Cheat Sheet
Having a bad day on the course? Want to quickly fix a fault with your swing without going to see your golf tutor? Consult this handy cheat sheet for quick fixes to the most common golf swing problems.
Top earning golfers of 2008
Who were the top earners in golf in 2008? You've probably guessed the number 1 spot but what about the other 49? Take a look at this list to see golf's richest players.
Improve your bunker play
Mossock Hall pro Brad Millar with some pointers on improving your bunker play.
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How will golf fare in the credit crunch?
Many sports will feel the pinch of the credit crunch, and golf is no exception. Golf is such a high-spend sport, even for amateur players, that it will surely one of the hardest hit. Golf courses, equipment manufacturers and tournament organisers will all have to change their strategy or risk bankruptcy.
Read moreThe winners and losers of 2009
Who will be the winners and losers of 2009? Golf is never an easy game to predict but we thought we'd get off the fence and take a light-hearted look at what's in store for 09.
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The Worst Chokes In Golf
Chokes are more common than heroic victories in sport - it's easy to blow it to lack of concentration or fear. Golf is generally believed to be a largely mental game - the biggest guys don't win, the ones who can hold their nerve do. So let's take a look at the biggest chokes in golf history...
Top golfing moments of 2008
2008 might have been the year the mortgages dried up and our economies went to dust, but it was a great year for golf. We had unexpected champions, heroic victories and terrible outfits.
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Controlling the golf ball in the wind
A shot struck perfectly into the wind should stay straight. But if you're a high handicapper, wind from any direction is likely to blow your ball off-line unless you adjust your technique. To play well in the wind you must understand the effect it has on the ball so you can reduce the damage.
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Using the wind to your advantage
Get the wind to help you lower your scores - use it rather than fight it. If your are confident in your approach, you can turn both tailwinds and headwinds to your advantage.
Read moreGolf Jokes
Make your friends hate you even more with our deliciously terrible golf jokes and quips.
To pitch or to chip
Pitches and chips are the shots that can make all the difference to your score by the end of the round. While both are played from anywhere between 40 to 100 yards, that is where the similarity ends.
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