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Weekly Ezine Aug 30/04
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Tour Results, Schedules, and News:
Woody Austin birdied the first playoff hole to edge Tim Herron at the Buick Championship. The ten under score marks another tournament with a winning score of 10-under or less. I don't have stats, but it seems to me that there have 10-under or less winning scores this season than any other I can remember.
The European team finalized it's Ryder Cup team this weekend with captain Bernhard Langer picking his two wildcards. He chose experience and youth with Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald. They will join Miguel Angel Jimenez, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, Ian Poulter, Paul Casey, David Howell and Paul McGinley.
Craig Stadler won on the Champion's Tour. This week the Champion's Tour is at Pebble Beach for an inaugural event. Miguel Angel Jimenez won on the European Tour. Lorena Ochoa won on the LPGA Tour with a final round 65.
PGA Tour:
2004 Buick Championship
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Austin, W. -10
2. Herron, T. -10
3. Funk, F. -9
3. Johnson, Z. -9
3. Pernice Jr., T. -9
6. Bohn, J. -8
6. Gogel, M. -8
6. Pavin, C. -8
9. Byrum, T. -7
9. Fischer, T. -7
9. Sluman, J. -7
9. Sutherland, K. -7
European
Tour:
2004 BMW International Open click
here for results
Champion's
Tour:
2004 JELD-WEN
Tradition click
here for results
Nationwide
Tour:
2004 Envirocare
Utah Classic click
here for results
LPGA Tour:
2004 Wachovia LPGA Classic hosted by Betsy King click
here for results
For full field scores and stats on all the tours, go to PGA
Tour.com.
This week:
PGA tour:
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2004
Deutsche Bank Championship |
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European Tour:
2004 Omega
European Masters
Sep 2-5
Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club
Crans sur Sierre, Switzerland
Defending: Ernie Els
Purse: $1,827,371
Champion's Tour:
2004 The First Tee Open at Pebble Beach
Sep 3-5
Pebble Beach Golf Resort
Pebble Beach, California
Defending: Inaugural Event
Purse: $2,000,000
Nationwide Tour:
2004 Virginia Beach Open
Sep 9-12
TPC of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Defending: Michael Long
Purse: $450,000 ($81,000 to winner)
LPGA Tour:
2004 State Farm Classic
Sep 3-5
The Rail Golf Course
Springfield, Illinois
Defending: Candie Kung
Purse: $1,200,000
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With the end of the golf season approaching, one of the things you need to condider is how to get in "golf shape" through the winter. Even if you play all year, golf specific fitness is more important than you might think. The great players on tour spend a great deal of time on fitness, but just working out is not enough. Golf uses very specific moves and muscles, and requires a specific type of fitness. There is a site on the internet that is the only truly golf specific fitness site there is. Right down to how to lift weights in the proper golf position, to nutrition for golf, this site covers it all. If you are serious about golf, you need to be serious about golf fitness and nutrition. You will be amazed the difference it can make. For
expert guidance and programs in golf fitness go to Golf trainer.com.
The pros do. Rating: 4 out of 5 |
Tips for Chipping:
Chipping is not as complicated as so many make it. For most people the challenge is making sure that they catch the ball clean without hitting the ground first. Too many people flip their wrists trying to get the ball off the ground only to "chunk it".
The biggest key to chipping effectively is to keep your hands ahead of the club head, and keep them "firm" (do not break your wrists). You want to hit down on the back of the ball "popping" it forward. Putting the ball back in your stance can help ensure that you hit the ball first.
If you need to get the ball in the air to clear some hazard, use the loft of the club by hitting it the same way and letting the loft of the club get the ball in the air. The more you try to lift the ball with your hands the more likely you are to blade, or chunk it.
Judge the distance of your chips by the length of your backswing and the club you use. Remember to keep your weight slightly more on your front foot to help ensure a downward swing.
For
more golf tips click
here.
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Do you have relevant questions, comments, or opinions about golf that
you would like to be heard? Have any suggestions to improve this ezine?
Please email them to sean@lowerscoregolf.com
2004 PGA Tour Money Leaders Through The Buick Championship:
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Vijay Singh 23 events $6,989,567 |
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Good Golfing,
SEAN HARDER