PGA Pay To Play

So I really wanted to go on one of my rants today. I wanted to get frustrated about the fact that, once again, the media is shoving Tiger (the third place finisher) down our throats, instead of taking a good story such as Robert Rock (the actual winner of the tournament) and running with that.

Here's a guy who has been a European pro for over 13 years now, with only 1 win under his belt. But he outplayed both Tiger and Rory (the almost completely unmentioned second place finisher), as well as the rest of the field, to take his second. Instead...it was the same old, same old.

But rather than go that direction, I want to get some opinions on another matter. This matter is, I'm sure, not new to many golf fans. But for someone like me who doesn't follow the tour, I can't seem to wrap my head around it. It's the whole appearance fee thing. I know this doesn't take place on the American tour. But paying an appearance fee is how they get some names to come out to a tournament such as the Abu Dhabi Championship. I don't know about you, but I have a slight problem with this.

For me anyway, it cheapens the tournament. The way I perceive it is, a golfer is looking at this tournament with no real interest in playing. But then they offer him money just to show up, so now he'll play? I'm sorry, but that sounds like crap to me. It sounds to me like you're running a b.s. tournament and you need to do anything you can to get people to pay attention. Is this an exhibition or is a legit tournament? Well, if you have to pay players just to show up...you tell me.

But, at the same time, I look at if from the other side. Is it a good idea? Would it get more of the tour stars to participate in more tournaments? Would some of these smaller tournaments get more attention?

Let's face it - if the PGA Tour isn't going to implement an actual season full of tournaments that matter toward some type of a real playoff system, all leading to a season ending champion, then maybe the pay-to-play system is the way to go. I hate the idea considering these players already have sponsorships, endorsements and the opportunity to win good money on the tour stops, but if that's how they can make the PGA Tour a little more exciting, then maybe that's also worthy of some consideration.

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New Linksman Golf X7 Ladies Beginner Golf Club Set Graphite w/ Womens bag

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Best Shaft - Find the Best Golf Shaft to Improve Your Game

Finding the best shaft for your game is not difficult and the payoff is huge -- desirable trajectory, more distance and better control to name a few benefits. In essence using the best golf shaft for your game means playing better golf.

Unfortunately, you don't see the attention given to shafts as you do for drivers, irons, and other clubs. But why? The golf shaft is one of the most underrated pieces of golf equipment in your bag. Yet the educated golfer truly understands that having the right shafts in his clubs means better performance.

Why is a golf shaft so important?

The shaft is the only thing between the club head and your hands that oh by the way, plays a huge role in the outcome of your ball trajectory, control, and distance. But just as the selection of a driver or irons for your game affects performance, selecting the right or wrong golf shaft will give similar results. The golf shaft needs to be tailored to your swing to fully benefit.

Since golf shafts vary from one player profile to the next, we can make best shaft generalizations based on market share and general feedback.

The more popular driver shafts include Aldila, Fujikura, Mitsubishi and UST. There are others, but these four make up a majority of market share in the driver shaft category.

Aldila has a number of shafts to choose from including NV, NVS, DVS, VS and the new Voodoo. Fujikura also has a number of very popular shafts that include the Speeder, Rombax Series and ZCOM Six. Mitsubishi is another top choice, especially amongst the tour players, that include the very popular Diamana shaft. Mitsubishi also offers the Javln, Bassara, and their new highly sought after Fubuki shaft. And lastly, UST offer the ever popular Pro Force V2.

Iron shafts can be either steel of graphite, with steel being the more popular of the two among better players. Project X is the most popular Rifle shaft, a top choice amongst PGA tour players.

Each shaft maker will offer multiple designs within each model so that most every golfer will fit into their shaft of choice.

In summary, please place emphasis on your golf shafts. Having the best shafts in your clubs, designed specifically for your swing, will play huge dividends for your overall game.

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An Introduction To Golf.

Life definitely throws us curves and I'm sure we all have heard the sayings. "You play the hand you're dealt and you play it to the best of your ability." Or one of my favorites "We are given what we can handle." It's funny how everything seems to work it's way out though.

My friend never played golf before in his life. He was always into more active sports. Not saying golf is not active, it's just not as active as say...basketball. Anyway, he used to tell me that he couldn't spend 2 plus hours on a golf course when he could fit in a b-ball game in an hour and go do something else. Ok, I can see where he might be coming from...golf does take time.

Fast forwarding a year and a half later, my friend gets into a life changing accident at work. He injures his foot severely causing serious nerve and muscle damage. He does not lose the foot but he lost a lot of control. Needless to say, his "active" sport days are over. Enter golf.

So, he picks up a set of clubs and decides to give the four-letter game a go. Speaking with him recently about it he tells me "I'm hooked! Never did I think I would play this game but I love it." I find it interesting to see how people are introduced to golf. Unfortunately, my buddy found it through misfortune but it has worked out in his benefit. He gets to walk and rehab his foot, challenge himself while doing so and enjoy the company of friends. Looks to me like a classic case of turning a negative into a positive!

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Can You Lose the Will to Golf?

It sounds like such a stupid question; "Can you lose the will to golf?" You want to blurt out, "What kind of question is that???" But in reality, I think the answer to the question is yes.

Yeah, you can lose the will to golf. And it does't matter if you've been playing for one season or twenty seasons - it can happen. It happened to me this past year. For a fleeting moment early last fall, I thought of golf and felt no emotion whatsoever. Not excitement over my next round; not disgust over my previous one; nothing. It was as if the sport was irrelevant to me. The flubs didn't matter; the birdies didn't matter; the drives that careened off into the abyss didn't matter - the good, the bad and the ugly of golf were, in a word: Gone.

That fleeting moment pretty much shook me to my core. Could it be that easy to withdraw from something I held so dear for a good portion of my life? It seemed logically impossible, but emotionally, the empty feeling was there. And if I could lose the will to golf, then surely it could happen to other golfers.

Obviously, I've played my fair-share of golf over the years and I've written my fair share of golf-related articles. It would stand to reason that someone who hasn't let golf become such a part of their life would have a greater chance of losing interest in the game.

I immediately considered that the cause of the problem - that I overdosed on golf. Like an addict that finally succumbed to his devices, I was a golf junkie who had become anemic to the game due to over-consumption - too many rounds; too many equipment purchases; too many musings translated into posts for this blog.

To compound my issue, this notion of overdosing worried me further. Was I "over" golf like a teenager is "over" their former BFF? It seems ridiculous to trivialize it like that, but when you feel nothing towards something you once enjoyed, you tend to be "over" it.

But somehow I knew I wasn't "over" it. I can't explain how I knew it - I just knew. And if I wasn't over golf, then what? I didn't play all that much last year - perhaps the lack of playing time contributed to my apathy? At the time, I also had an 11-month-old (now 15 months) pulling my attention away from golf - maybe the game wasn't as important to me as it used to be? Or perhaps it was a combination of all these things?

Whatever the reason was, for that brief moment in time, I could care less about golf. But that moment passed as fast as it came and I was back out on the course in November thoroughly enjoying myself. Today, I can confidently report that I'm truly excited about playing again this spring - in fact, I'm even excited about going to the indoor golf range next weekend!

So, can you lose the will to golf (or to do anything else for that matter)? Absolutely. And even more unnerving; there may be no rhyme or reason as to why. In my case, it was a brief adulterous act in a long love affair with this game. But, I'm "over" it.

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Cheapest Paragon VX-1 Men's Golf Woods Set 1/3/5 review for shop online By : Paragon | Go to store Price : Please check price In Stock Offering left handed golfers high performance, forgiveness and playability - all at a great price!The VX-1 driver's 460cc forged alloy construction, high MOI, and Pro-X2 graphite shafts are a perfect combination that will add up to lower scores without costing you a bundle. Constructed from high density metals, this 460cc head is designed to give you explosive distance. Its elongated, deep face insures that forgiveness from heel to toe is a top priority. Aerodynamically designed for less drag and optimizes proper trajectory. Fitted with our own Pro X-2 shafts, this shaft is a perfect balance of weight and mid-low kick point for this club.The VX-1 Fairway Woods are high performance fairways woods for left-handed golfers. These visually pleasing, easy to address fairway woods will keep you in play for a lot less than you think. The heads are made of high performance 17-4 investment cast stainless steel. The VX-1 fairway woods are aerodynamically designed with a lower center of gravity for today's tight fairways and deeper rough. This also gives you an ideal combination of higher trajectory and greater distance. With the fitted Pro X-2 graphite shafts, these woods give our left handed friends a great feel at impact. 460cc high density forged metal for explosive distance (driver). Performance Stainless Steel construction for durability (fairway woods). Designed with lower center of gravity and aerodynamic head contour to generate the ideal combination of trajectory and distance. Fitted with Paragon's Pro X2 graphite shafts. Available in Left Hand only.

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Golf Tournament Hype

The fans are excited. The anticipation has been building all week. Fans are talking about it amongst their friends, family and co-workers. Everyone is expecting to see some of the best play they've seen all season. Everyone is expecting to see greatness. And this isn't even the championship! Then what is it you ask? It's the Chevron World Challenge!

Ha! I fooled ya, didn't I? I know you thought I was talking about the NFL and Championship Sunday. Well, I don't blame you. Seeing the two best teams from each conference square off against one another to decide which teams go to the Super Bowl is pretty exciting. But that's not how it is in golf.

See, this is what I've been talking about. The NFL ends the season with it's most exciting games leading up to the Super Bowl - a championship game. But the second to last tournament of the PGA season is the Chevron World Challenge. Practically meaningless. But not quite as meaningless as the final tournament - the Franklin Templeton Shootout.

So what do I mean by meaningless? Well, name me one sport, other than golf, that puts it's "playoffs" right in the middle of the season. You can't. Stupid, right? The PGA "playoffs" are made up of four tournaments in August and September. But for some reason, the season doesn't end after the playoffs. No, us golf fans are treated to a myriad of meaningless tournaments after the playoffs have ended!

So why is it so mixed up in golf? Why wouldn't they simply put the playoffs at the end of the season like everyone else? This is all part of what I've been getting at. And it was on full display leading up to this football weekend, and will be on full display again over the next two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl. For cryin' out loud, the NFL gets more attention when there are no games going on during the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl than the PGA Tour gets during their two biggest tournaments of the year combined! That should tell you enough!

Ah, I'm spouting off again. But I just can't help myself. It's such an easy target. One day the powers that be in the world of the PGA will pull their heads out of their 19th holes and get with the program. But until then, well, I'll keep tryin'...

Swing 'til you're happy!

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Sale Ladies Golf Hybrid #3, 4, 5 Golf Club Set Hybrids Womens 21* 24* & 27* Lady Golf review for shop online By : AspireGolf Co. | Go to store List Price : $249.99 Our Price : $179.99 (as of Jan 22, 2012 17:41:17) You Save : $70 (28%) In Stock 2011 Model Womens Right Handed M5 Aspire Hybrid Set #3,4,5 Golf Clubs... These 3 clubs are way easier to hit than any long iron and will change your game. Replace those hard to hit 3,4,5 irons with these technologically advanced hybrids, and you'll be hitting the ball high, straight, and far, and lowering your scores. This set includes the #3 (21 degree loft), #4 (24 degree loft), and #5 (27 degree loft), and all clubs feature Ladies Graphite shafts and come with matching M5 Aspire headcovers. These clubs will certainly elevate your game. Right Handed Womens Aspire M5 Hybrids #3,4,5 Clubs Ladies Flex Graphite Shafts Easy to hit... forget your long irons and hit these! 3 Beautiful Matching headcovers A great set of hybrids to elevate your game

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Shop Confidence Golf ESP Mens Graphite & Steel Hybrid Club Set + Stand Bag review for shop online By : Confidence | Go to store List Price : $350.00 Our Price : $139.99 (as of Jan 21, 2012 14:11:36) You Save : $210.01 (60%) In Stock Titanium Matrix driver with a large 460cc head and 10.5 degree loft. The Confidence ESP 3 wood boasts and advanced perimeter weighting system and oversized head. This combination of features increases the sweet-spot giving the golfer greater consistency and distance. Both woods in the set are fitted with a graphite regular flex shaft with nanotechnology. This innovation in shaft material adds further performance qualities to the woods. 3/4 Hybrid rescue iron is designed to replace the hard to hit 3 and 4 long irons, by combining the fundamental design of both a wood and an iron, the club offers the distance and ease of use of a wood without compromising the precision acheived when using an iron. Fitted with steel shaft. 6-7-8-9-PW deep cavity back irons all feature perimeter weighting system for consistent and accurate strikes. Fitted with quality steel shafts by Confidence. Traditional slim design putter with easy to align system. 9" diameter stand bag with 5 way dividing top, 4 panel pocket as well as umbrella holder and glove/towel clip. Stand is fitted with pop out system meaning that the legs automatically extend when placed on the ground. The lightweight bag features a dual strap and side padding for easy and comfortable carrying, though is suitable for use with a cart as well. Confidence Golf was founded in 1967 and for over 40 years has been producing innovative and high quality golf equipment aimed at beginners and improving golfers. The set combines all the latest designs to make golf easier. Features Titanium Matrix driver with a large 460cc head and 10.5 degree loft Woods in the set are fitted with a graphite regular flex shaft with nanotechnology Includes 9-Inch diameter stand bag with 5 way dividing top Putter, 4 panel pocket and umbrella holder

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Tax Season Golfer.

The new year has Auld Lang Syne'd it's way in bringing the resolutions and all that other happy horse crap with it. For some, the new year means a fresh start, for others it's a reason for self-improvement and for a distinct group...tax refund time! This group can easily be recognized. They were the ones that spent their lunch hour on turbotax.com the day they got their W-2's.

I'm not knocking them, I was once a part of that group. Actually, I wish I could go back to those days...so much simpler. W-2 came in, W-2 got filed, done. Not to mention it also meant golf season was getting closer. You know, I couldn't wait to get my refund check because it just so happened that some of the golf shops were still selling off last seasons stuff at discount prices and I just happened to have a little extra income, how convenient.

How times have changed. I used to be able to take a good chunk of that refund and apply it to golf and all that associated with it. Today, if I get a refund, golf and golf related stuff doesn't quite sit so high on the priority list. I guess real life gets in the way. The dream of making the tour has faded and at least I can say it's not because I didn't try, it's because I suck at golf.

The most important part for me is that golf season is approaching. Considering it's been a milder winter than normal, it looks as if I'll be getting out sooner. Oh, and to update you on my visit to Narnia in my post two weeks ago, I fought off the evil dudes, cast a couple spells, restored it back to normal and found my golf clubs. What does this have to do with tax refunds? I don't know...I was just going off a little.

Last year's golf season was a wash due to surgery and recovery but this year will be better. I didn't make a resolution this year either so why not start with one now to play more golf? This works because it's not a stretch. If I play 10 rounds it will exceed last years total. I like this resolution, it's something to look forward to.

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Best Buy Voit V7 Mens All GRAPHITE Golf Club Set & Stand Bag Low Price By : Voit | Go to store List Price : $260.00 Our Price : $169.99 (as of Jan 19, 2012 10:37:18) You Save : $90.01 (35%) In Stock This V7 set by Voit has the latest technology at a very affordable price and works great for both new and intermediate players. The V7 driver is made of titanium matrix with 10.5 degree loft and the USGA 460cc sized head has rear weighting that produces a higher launch and more distance. The V7 3 wood has 15 degree loft and a oversized head for added forgiveness. Woods are fitted with Voit high modulus graphite shafts and regular flex. V7 hybrid is easier to hit than traditional long iron and is also offset to eliminating slicing and reach more greens in regulation. Fitted with Voit high modulus graphite shaft regular flex. V7 irons 5-6-7-8-9-PW are stainless steel for maximum performance and durability. The deep cavity design provides more control and the wider sole adds forgiveness. Fitted with Voit high modulus graphite shafts in regular flex. The V7 Putter has a semi-mallet design that is classic in shape, pleasing to the eye and easy to align. The V7 Stand bag has 9.5" diameter oval 11 way padded top, 4 way full lengthy dividers, putter pocket, 3 exterior zippered pockets, 1 exterior pocket. Padded adjustable double-shoulder strap and padded side panel for optimum weight distribution and comfort while carrying. Legs pop out automatically when set down. Weights just 5 lbs. Matching zippered rain hood. Umbrealla holder. Towel ring. Bottom assist handle. Set is right handedTake your game to the next level with the Voit V7 men's all-graphite club set. Designed for intermediate-level golfers, the set is equipped with all the clubs you need to hit the course with confidence. The V7 set starts with a titanium matrix driver with a 10.5-degree loft and the USGA-maximum 460cc sized head. The club's oversized head and rear weighting produce a higher launch angle and more distance, so you hit farther and straighter with every shot. The set's titanium 3 wood, meanwhile, is ideal for fairway work, with a 15-degree loft and an oversized head for added forgiveness. Both the woods are fitted with Voit's high-modulus graphite shafts in a regular flex and include matching head covers. The set handles the mid-range distances with the 24-degree hybrid and full iron set, which runs from a 5 iron to a pitching wedge. Easier to hit than a traditional iron, the offset hybrid will not fade, helping you hit more greens in regulation and shave strokes off your game. The irons are made of stainless steel for maximum durability and performance, and include a deep cavity design for added control and a wider sole for increased forgiveness. The hybrid and irons also include high-modulus graphite shafts in a regular flex. The V7 set concludes with a semi-mallet style putter and a stand bag. The putter's classic design is pleasing to the eye and easy to align, while the bag features a 9.5-inch-diameter, 11-way padded top with four-way full-length dividers. As a result, you have plenty of space to store your clubs. The bag also includes a putter pocket, three exterior zippered pockets, and one exterior cell phone pocket for your gear. And golfers will doubtless appreciate the padded, adjustable double shoulder strap and padded side panel, which deliver optimum weight distribution and comfort while carrying. The bag weighs only 5 pounds. Other stand features include legs that pop out automatically when set down, a matching zippered rain hood, an umbrella holder, a towel ring, and a bottom assist handle. The V7 men's golf set includes a 10.5-degree driver, a 15-degree 3 wood, a 24-degree hybrid, 6 total irons, and a mallet-style putter. All-graphite golf club set designed for intermediate-level golfers Titanium matrix driver with 10.5-degree loft and oversized 460cc sized head Titanium 3 wood with 15-degree loft; 24-degree hybrid with offset design Stainless-steel, deep-cavity irons (5-PW) offer superior control Mallet-style putter; versatile stand bag with 11-way top and full-length dividers

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