| COUNTRY | ROUND 3 | SCORE | AFTER | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Han | Kor | -16 | 15 | |
| 1 | Colsaerts | Bel | -16 | 11 | |
| 3 | Lawrie | Ire | -15 | 11 | |
| 4 | Kjeldsen | Den | -14 | 17 | |
| 4 | Horne | SA | -14 | 11 | |
| 4 | Maybin | NI | -14 | 11 | |
| 4 | Donaldson | Wal | -14 | 10 | |
| 4 | Havret | Fra | -14 | 10 | |
| 9 | Stolz | Aus | -13 | 17 | |
| 9 | Ramsay | Sco | -13 | 16 | |
| 9 | Lee | NZ | -13 | 14 | |
| 9 | Townsend | Aus | -13 | 14 | |
| 9 | Singh | Ind | -13 | 11 | |
| 14 | Choi | Kor | 66 | -12 | 18 |
| 14 | Gaunt | Aus | -12 | 17 | |
| 14 | Dredge | Wal | -12 | 16 | |
| 14 | Jonzon | Swe | -12 | 14 | |
| 14 | Morrison | Eng | -12 | 14 | |
| 14 | Alker | NZ | -12 | 12 | |
| 14 | Garcia | Spa | -12 | 12 |
Sabtu, 23 April 2011
ROUND 3 Leaderboard Leading Players
News for Golf -Saturday, 23 April 2011
Englishman Lee Westwood leads in Indonesia
News for Golf - Englishman Lee Westwood birdied the final hole for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead on Saturday after the completion of the suspended second round of the Indonesian Masters.
"I had an early start this morning and wanted to get going. I finished off nicely," said second-ranked Westwood, who had two holes left when the round was suspended Friday because of thunder and lightning at Royale Jakarta Golf Club.
He had a 10-under total in the Asian Tour event.
"I had a tricky lie on 17 after hitting it in the rough last night and got it on the green and two putted for par," said Westwood, who celebrates his 38th birthday Sunday. "I played some nice shots on the last and hit my approach to four feet, which I sank for birdie."
Malaysia's Shaaban Hussin (67) and South Korea's Park Hyun-Bin (68) were tied for second.
Westwood will reclaim the top spot in the world from Martin Kaymer with a victory if Luke Donald fails to win The Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Donald also had a one-stroke lead after 36 holes.
"I had an early start this morning and wanted to get going. I finished off nicely," said second-ranked Westwood, who had two holes left when the round was suspended Friday because of thunder and lightning at Royale Jakarta Golf Club.
He had a 10-under total in the Asian Tour event.
"I had a tricky lie on 17 after hitting it in the rough last night and got it on the green and two putted for par," said Westwood, who celebrates his 38th birthday Sunday. "I played some nice shots on the last and hit my approach to four feet, which I sank for birdie."
Malaysia's Shaaban Hussin (67) and South Korea's Park Hyun-Bin (68) were tied for second.
Westwood will reclaim the top spot in the world from Martin Kaymer with a victory if Luke Donald fails to win The Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Donald also had a one-stroke lead after 36 holes.
Senin, 18 April 2011
10 things in golf that sound dirty
News for Golf -
- Look at the size of his putter.
- Oh, dang, my shaft's all bent.
- You really wacked the hell out of that sucker.
- After 18 holes I can barely walk.
- My hands are so sweaty I can't get a good grip.
- Lift your head and spread your legs.
- You have a nice stroke, but your follow through leaves a lot to be desired.
- Just turn your back and drop it.
- Hold up. I've got to wash my balls.
- Damn, I missed the hole again.
Minggu, 17 April 2011
Women's Tee...
News for Golf - ... It was a sunny Saturday morning on the course and I was beginning my pre-shot routine, visualizing my upcoming shot, when a voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker.
"Would the gentleman on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee please!!"
I was still deep in my routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption.
Again the announcement, "Would the MAN on the WOMEN'S tee kindly back up to the men's tee." I simply ignored the guy and kept concentrating.
Once more the man yelled, "Would the man on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee, PLEASE!" I finally stopped, turned, looked through the clubhouse window directly at the person with the mike and shouted back,
"Would the person in the clubhouse kindly shut the hell up and let me play my second shot?"
"Would the gentleman on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee please!!"
I was still deep in my routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption.
Again the announcement, "Would the MAN on the WOMEN'S tee kindly back up to the men's tee." I simply ignored the guy and kept concentrating.
Once more the man yelled, "Would the man on the woman's tee back up to the men's tee, PLEASE!" I finally stopped, turned, looked through the clubhouse window directly at the person with the mike and shouted back,
"Would the person in the clubhouse kindly shut the hell up and let me play my second shot?"
Avid Golfer
News for Golf -Jim was 26 over par by the eighth hole, had landed a fleet of golf balls in the water hazard, and dug himself into a trench fighting his way out of the rough, when his caddy coughed during a 12-inch putt. Jim exploded.
"You've got to be the worst caddy in the world!" he screamed.
"I doubt it," replied the caddy. "That would be too much of a coincidence."
"You've got to be the worst caddy in the world!" he screamed.
"I doubt it," replied the caddy. "That would be too much of a coincidence."
Golf and travel in Malaysia
News for Golf - This may surprise some golfers, but Malaysia is a country with a very developed golf product, home to more than 200 golf courses. The historic Royal Selangor Golf Club in the center of Kuala Lumpur dates back to the 19th century.
Today, golf courses are in just about every part of the country, especially around Kuala Lumpur and Melaka. To the north, the Genting Highlands, home to the country's only casino resort, has several golf courses. Some of Malaysia's most exotic clubs can also be found off the mainland, on the island of Borneo in the Sabah and Sarawak regions.
Most of Malaysia's golf courses are open to the public, and night play is common. Green fees are relatively cheap for westerners, as top courses range between 75-175 RM (plus golf cart). Caddies are available at all clubs and sometimes mandatory, though they only cost 10-25 RM. Gratuity is customary.
Many of the country's courses are cut through thick, rolling jungle. Older courses use a native "cow grass" that is thick and grainy. Newer courses, however, primarily use various Bermuda strains, Zoysia or Seashore Paspalum. Golf course architects who have built in Malaysia include Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
Tourism in Malaysia
A'Famosa Resort in MalaysiaBordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the west, Malaysia is a dynamic and diverse Muslim country that prides itself on its religious and social tolerance. As a result, it's a little stricter than Thailand, but all the fruits of the western world and other Asian nations are still available (just don't mess with drugs, or you could face the death penalty).
Kuala Lumpur is modern, evidenced by the Petronas Towers, though traffic can be horrible. K.L. is also home to a new, very efficient and easy-to-use airport, one of Asia's larger hubs.
The World Amateur Inter-team Golf Championships
Saujana Golf & Country Club - No. 5Apart from hosting the European Tour's Maybank Malaysian Open each year, the country's most reputable golf event is the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championships.
Winners from each preliminary round are invited back all-expenses-paid for the multi-round final competition. If you have a team interested in competing, visit TourismMalaysia.gov.my.
Today, golf courses are in just about every part of the country, especially around Kuala Lumpur and Melaka. To the north, the Genting Highlands, home to the country's only casino resort, has several golf courses. Some of Malaysia's most exotic clubs can also be found off the mainland, on the island of Borneo in the Sabah and Sarawak regions.
Most of Malaysia's golf courses are open to the public, and night play is common. Green fees are relatively cheap for westerners, as top courses range between 75-175 RM (plus golf cart). Caddies are available at all clubs and sometimes mandatory, though they only cost 10-25 RM. Gratuity is customary.
Many of the country's courses are cut through thick, rolling jungle. Older courses use a native "cow grass" that is thick and grainy. Newer courses, however, primarily use various Bermuda strains, Zoysia or Seashore Paspalum. Golf course architects who have built in Malaysia include Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.
Tourism in Malaysia
A'Famosa Resort in MalaysiaBordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the west, Malaysia is a dynamic and diverse Muslim country that prides itself on its religious and social tolerance. As a result, it's a little stricter than Thailand, but all the fruits of the western world and other Asian nations are still available (just don't mess with drugs, or you could face the death penalty).
Kuala Lumpur is modern, evidenced by the Petronas Towers, though traffic can be horrible. K.L. is also home to a new, very efficient and easy-to-use airport, one of Asia's larger hubs.
The World Amateur Inter-team Golf Championships
Saujana Golf & Country Club - No. 5Apart from hosting the European Tour's Maybank Malaysian Open each year, the country's most reputable golf event is the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championships.
Winners from each preliminary round are invited back all-expenses-paid for the multi-round final competition. If you have a team interested in competing, visit TourismMalaysia.gov.my.
Thailand :Asia's favorite golf hot spot
News for Golf - Thailand is Asia's most popular golf destination for its great value, royal hospitality and exciting cultural attractions and nightlife.
Golf in Thailand is well developed and abundant, with more than 300 golf courses in the country, and many of them of high, international standard, in many cases as good if not better than clubs in the west, including top conditions to service and clubhouse facilities.
Thailand is an awkwardly shaped country and can be difficult getting around in some points, so don't expect to see everything on a single golf vacation. Between Phuket and Bangkok, for instance, it's about a 10-12-hour drive, so it's usually best to fly between the two. But there are a handful of golf-rich regions worth visiting.
Golf in Bangkok
Bangkok is the epicenter of Thailand, a sprawling city of 10 million residents and, unfortunately, 3.5 million cars. It makes getting around a bit of a nightmare at times, but many of the country's great sights are here, too, from the King's River to palaces and, of course, its nightlife at Red Light Districts such as Soi Cowboy.
Getting to the 60 golf courses isn't always easy here due to the sprawl and traffic, but since you're likely flying into Bangkok for your holiday, it makes sense to spend a few days on either end of the trip and play convenient courses such as Muang Kaew or Thai Country Club.
Golf in Pattaya
Southwest of Bangkok by about two hours around the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is a popular and lively beach city with lots of after hours action on Walking Street, from bars to shopping, and there is a high amount of golf courses in the area, all about a two-hour drive east of Bangkok.
The golf is gently mountainous at clubs such as Siam Country Club's Old and Plantation courses, which host an LPGA event each winter and is relatively inexpensive compared to Bangkok and Phuket.
Golf in Hua Hin
About a three-hour's drive south of Bangkok, Hua Hin is home to the King's palace of Thailand and also Thailand's first golf club, Royal Hua Hin Golf Club. There are fewer courses around Hua Hin compared to Pattaya in this more-relaxed beach city, but their quality is very good, including the new Black Mountain and Banyan Golf Club.
Golf in Phuket
The large island of Phuket is one of Thailand's most exotic destinations with white-sand beaches on the Andaman Sea and densely forested, tropical mountains on the coast, though it's also become the most upscale of all the regions in Thailand with resorts such as the Anantara Phuket and golf clubs such as 36-hole Blue Canyon Country Club.
Golf in the Highlands and Koh Samui
Some of the not-so-obvious Thai golf destinations include one of the newest, the relaxing beach town of Koh Samui, which didn't get its first golf course until 2003, Santiburi Samui.
To the north, the Chiang Mai Highlands offer a scenic, mountainous and traditional Thai holiday full of culture, temples and crafts. The region is also rife with top golf courses, more so than Chiang Rai, about 100 kilometers north, which has a handful of its own.
Golf in Thailand is well developed and abundant, with more than 300 golf courses in the country, and many of them of high, international standard, in many cases as good if not better than clubs in the west, including top conditions to service and clubhouse facilities.
Thailand is an awkwardly shaped country and can be difficult getting around in some points, so don't expect to see everything on a single golf vacation. Between Phuket and Bangkok, for instance, it's about a 10-12-hour drive, so it's usually best to fly between the two. But there are a handful of golf-rich regions worth visiting.
Bangkok is the epicenter of Thailand, a sprawling city of 10 million residents and, unfortunately, 3.5 million cars. It makes getting around a bit of a nightmare at times, but many of the country's great sights are here, too, from the King's River to palaces and, of course, its nightlife at Red Light Districts such as Soi Cowboy.
Getting to the 60 golf courses isn't always easy here due to the sprawl and traffic, but since you're likely flying into Bangkok for your holiday, it makes sense to spend a few days on either end of the trip and play convenient courses such as Muang Kaew or Thai Country Club.
Golf in Pattaya
Southwest of Bangkok by about two hours around the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is a popular and lively beach city with lots of after hours action on Walking Street, from bars to shopping, and there is a high amount of golf courses in the area, all about a two-hour drive east of Bangkok.
The golf is gently mountainous at clubs such as Siam Country Club's Old and Plantation courses, which host an LPGA event each winter and is relatively inexpensive compared to Bangkok and Phuket.
Golf in Hua Hin
About a three-hour's drive south of Bangkok, Hua Hin is home to the King's palace of Thailand and also Thailand's first golf club, Royal Hua Hin Golf Club. There are fewer courses around Hua Hin compared to Pattaya in this more-relaxed beach city, but their quality is very good, including the new Black Mountain and Banyan Golf Club.
Golf in Phuket
The large island of Phuket is one of Thailand's most exotic destinations with white-sand beaches on the Andaman Sea and densely forested, tropical mountains on the coast, though it's also become the most upscale of all the regions in Thailand with resorts such as the Anantara Phuket and golf clubs such as 36-hole Blue Canyon Country Club.
Golf in the Highlands and Koh Samui
Some of the not-so-obvious Thai golf destinations include one of the newest, the relaxing beach town of Koh Samui, which didn't get its first golf course until 2003, Santiburi Samui.
To the north, the Chiang Mai Highlands offer a scenic, mountainous and traditional Thai holiday full of culture, temples and crafts. The region is also rife with top golf courses, more so than Chiang Rai, about 100 kilometers north, which has a handful of its own.
Sabtu, 16 April 2011
America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in 2011
News for Golf - America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses in 2011
| Rank* | Course Name | Yards | Par | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | (1) PEBBLE BEACH G. LINKS Pebble Beach / 800-654-9300 / pebblebeach.com | 6,828 | 72 | 68.56 |
| 2. | (2) PACIFIC DUNES Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com | 7,362 | 71 | 65.86 |
| 3. | (3) WHISTLING STRAITS G.C. Haven, Wis. / 800-344-2838 / whistlingstraits.com | 7,362 | 72 | 65.75 |
| 4. | (4) THE OCEAN COURSE Kiawah Island, S.C. / 888-854-2924 / kiawahgolf.com | 7,356 | 72 | 64.88 |
| 5. | (7) BANDON DUNES Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com | 6,732 | 72 | 64.27 |
| 6. | (8) SHADOW CREEK North Las Vegas, Nev. / 866-260-0069 / shadowcreek.com | 7,560 | 72 | 64.15 |
| 7. | (5) BETHPAGE STATE PARK (Black) Farmingdale, N.Y. / 516-249-4040 nysparks.state.ny.us | 7,468 | 71 | 63.70 |
| 8. | (6) PINEHURST RESORT (No. 2) Pinehurst, N.C. / 800-487-4653 / pinehurst.com | 7,491 | 72 | 63.60 |
| 9. | (9) TPC SAWGRASS (Players Stadium) Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. / 904-273-3235 / tpcsawgrass.com | 7,215 | 72 | 63.29 |
| 10. | (10) ARCADIA BLUFFS G.C. Arcadia, Mich. / 800-494-8666 / arcadiabluffs.com | 7,300 | 72 | 62.77 |
| 11. | (11) SPYGLASS HILL G. CSE. Pebble Beach / 800-654-9300 / pebblebeach.com | 6,953 | 72 | 62.63 |
| 12. | (17) KARSTEN CREEK G.C. Stillwater, Okla. / 405-743-1658 / karstencreek.com | 7,407 | 72 | 62.20 |
| 13. | (New) THE HIGHLAND CSE. AT PRIMLAND Meadows of Dan, Va. / 866-960-7746 / primland.com | 7,053 | 72 | 62.18 |
| 14. | (14) BANDON TRAILS Bandon, Ore. / 888-345-6008 / bandondunesgolf.com | 6,765 | 71 | 62.01 |
| 15. | (16) BLACKWOLF RUN (River) Kohler, Wis. / 800-344-2838 / blackwolfrun.com | 7,404 | 72 | 61.81 |
| 16. | (20) THE QUARRY AT GIANTS RIDGE Biwabik, Minn. / 800-688-7669 / giantsridge.com | 7,201 | 72 | 61.23 |
| 17. | (25) KAPALUA (Plantation)Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii / 877-527-2582 / kapaluamaui.com | 7,411 | 73 | 61.19 |
| 18. | (New) THE PETE DYE CSE. AT FRENCH LICK RESORT French Lick, Ind. / 888-936-9360 / frenchlick.com | 8,102 | 72 | 61.17 |
| 19. | (12) THE PRINCE COURSE Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii / 800-826-1105 / princeville.com | 7,309 | 72 | 60.96 |
| 20. | (18) FOREST DUNES G.C. Roscommon, Mich. / 939-275-0700 / forestdunesgolf.com | 7,104 | 72 | 60.93 |
| 21. | (13) HARBOUR TOWN G. LINKS Hilton Head Island / 800-955-8337 / seapines.com | 6,973 | 71 | 60.91 |
| 22. | (22) MAY RIVER G.C. AT PALMETTO BLUFF Bluffton, S.C. / 800-501-7405 / palmetto-bluff.com | 7,171 | 72 | 60.69 |
| 23. | (New) THE CLUB AT PRONGHORN (Nicklaus) Bend, Ore. / 866-372-1003 / pronghornclub.com | 7,381 | 72 | 60.61 |
| 24. | (24) THE HOMESTEAD (Cascades) Hot Springs, Va. / 800-838-1766 / thehomestead.com | 6,679 | 70 | 60.59 |
| 25. | (37) CHAMBERS BAY University Place, Wash. / 253-460-4653 / chambersbaygolf.com | 7,585 | 72 | 60.18 |
Schwartzel's Masters driver not what you think it is
News for Golf - On first glance, Charl Schwartzel's win at the Masters looked like another victory for adjustable drivers. Schwartzel plays a Nike VR Tour driver, which was introduced to the marketplace last year as the Nike VR Tour Str8-Fit, whose hosel clicks into 32 separate settings. (You may remember the commercial extolling those options with goofy nicknames like the "High Cut Cowboy," the "St. An-draw," the "Texas Tee-Snapper," the "Apple Turn-Over," etc.)
But in actual fact, Schwartzel plays the non-adjustable version of the VR Tour, just like Tiger Woods. Indeed, three of the four majors have yet to have a winner play an adjustable driver (the winners of the last two PGA Championships played adjustable TaylorMade drivers).
Is adjustability better than non-adustability? There's no clear-cut trend on tour, although seven of the 16 winners on tour this year used adjustable drivers. Overall, more than 40 percent of the players on tour are using drivers that can be manipulated by lie angle, face angle, loft, weights or some combnation thereof.
There are arguments on both sides, of course. Adjustability proponents will say it provides a sophisticated means of precisely dialing in the center of gravity location, loft and face angle to match the ideal launch conditions of individual players. Advocates for non-adjustable clubs believe performance sacrifices are made in the pursuit of adjustability, namely that to make a club capable of being adjusted you sometimes have to use mass in an area where you might not want to.
Several years ago, we demonstrated how the adjustability in a driver can improve a player's ballflight. Slices were lessened, ideal trajectories were more closely approximated. But we've also shown how a non-adjustable, draw-biased driver can dramatically correct a slice, with some closed-faced, heel-weighted models consistently landing 30 yards left of the center line.
We think there is merit in both approaches, and yet we also believe that just making a driver adjustable doesn't guarantee success. Our 2011 Hot List features 14 drivers. Six are adjustable, eight are not. Two years ago, only 25 percent of the drivers on the Hot List were adjustable. Here are the six in alphabetical order by Hot List medal, which combined account for 275 possible settings per loft.
But in actual fact, Schwartzel plays the non-adjustable version of the VR Tour, just like Tiger Woods. Indeed, three of the four majors have yet to have a winner play an adjustable driver (the winners of the last two PGA Championships played adjustable TaylorMade drivers).
Is adjustability better than non-adustability? There's no clear-cut trend on tour, although seven of the 16 winners on tour this year used adjustable drivers. Overall, more than 40 percent of the players on tour are using drivers that can be manipulated by lie angle, face angle, loft, weights or some combnation thereof.
There are arguments on both sides, of course. Adjustability proponents will say it provides a sophisticated means of precisely dialing in the center of gravity location, loft and face angle to match the ideal launch conditions of individual players. Advocates for non-adjustable clubs believe performance sacrifices are made in the pursuit of adjustability, namely that to make a club capable of being adjusted you sometimes have to use mass in an area where you might not want to.
Several years ago, we demonstrated how the adjustability in a driver can improve a player's ballflight. Slices were lessened, ideal trajectories were more closely approximated. But we've also shown how a non-adjustable, draw-biased driver can dramatically correct a slice, with some closed-faced, heel-weighted models consistently landing 30 yards left of the center line.
We think there is merit in both approaches, and yet we also believe that just making a driver adjustable doesn't guarantee success. Our 2011 Hot List features 14 drivers. Six are adjustable, eight are not. Two years ago, only 25 percent of the drivers on the Hot List were adjustable. Here are the six in alphabetical order by Hot List medal, which combined account for 275 possible settings per loft.
Nike VR Pro
Settings: 32
Technology: A variable thickness cupface and a precise sole channel of this four-piece titianum construction are designed to improve performance on off-center hits.
HOT LIST GOLD
TaylorMade R11
Settings: 48
Technology: The club head adjusts through a hosel sleeve that alters lie/loft angle, two sole weights that move center of gravity locations more toward the heel or the toe and a rotating sole plate that changes the appearance of face angle at address.
HOT LIST GOLD
Titleist 910D2/D3
Settings: 16
Technology: The two-way adjustable hosel allows the club's loft and lie to be manipulated independently to optimize trajectory and spin. The crown is thinner to help lower the center of gravity.
HOT LIST GOLD
Cobra S3
Settings: 3
Technology: The face has been designed to improve off-center hits in the low heel and high toe areas because Cobra research suggests that's where the majority of golfers mis-hit the driver. The three-way rotating hosel move the face angle 1.5 degrees closed to 1.5 degrees open from a neutral position.
HOT LIST SILVER
Nike SQ/SQ2 Machspeed Black
Settings: 8
Technology: The club's improved aerodynamic profile and lighter total weight (less than 300 grams) is designed to improve a golfer's swing speed. The hosel adjusts to three draw settings, three fade settings and two neutral settings.
HOT LIST SILVER
Srixon Z-Star
Settings: 168
Technology: Two sole weight ports with four different screws help alter center of gravity location, while the hosel rotates to one of 12 settings from draw to fade. The screws also can be removed entirely for a lighter overall weight club.
HOT LIST SILVER
How to swing a golf club like Tiger Woods
News for Golf - How to swing a golf club like Tiger Woods.
Kamis, 14 April 2011
Golf on TV : 11-17 April 2011
News for Golf - Here is a listing of the most prominent golf-related programming on TV for the week of April 11-17. All times listed are ET and all schedules are subject to change:
PGA Tour: Valero Texas Open
Thursday, Round 1: 3:00-6:00 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 3:00-6:00 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 1:00-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 3:00-6:00 p.m. CBS
Saturday, Final Round: 1:00-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 3:00-6:00 p.m. CBS
European Tour: Maybank Malaysian Open
Thursday, Round 1: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Champions Tour: Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
Friday, Round 1: 12:30-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 2: 4:00-6:00 p.m. NBC
Sunday, Final Round: 1:00-3:00 p.m. GOLF
Nationwide Tour: Fresh Express Classic
Thursday, Round 1: 6:30-8:30 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 6:30-8:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 6:30-9:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 7:00-9:30 p.m. GOLF
PGA Tour: Valero Texas Open
Thursday, Round 1: 3:00-6:00 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 3:00-6:00 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 1:00-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 3:00-6:00 p.m. CBS
Saturday, Final Round: 1:00-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 3:00-6:00 p.m. CBS
European Tour: Maybank Malaysian Open
Thursday, Round 1: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GOLF
Champions Tour: Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am
Friday, Round 1: 12:30-2:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 2: 4:00-6:00 p.m. NBC
Sunday, Final Round: 1:00-3:00 p.m. GOLF
Nationwide Tour: Fresh Express Classic
Thursday, Round 1: 6:30-8:30 p.m. GOLF
Friday, Round 2: 6:30-8:30 p.m. GOLF
Saturday, Round 3: 6:30-9:30 p.m. GOLF
Sunday, Final Round: 7:00-9:30 p.m. GOLF
Best 19th Holes in The World
News for Golf - The Tap Room at the Lodge at Pebble Beach wins by a nose in a crowded field. Drenched in ambiance and lore from past U.S. Opens and Bing Crosby Pro-Ams, this legendary 19th hole is a monument to the good life and a day well spent. The limited seating at the small bar, dark wood paneling and zero view of the Pacific would be drawbacks anywhere else. For some reason, they work perfectly here.
Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Calif.
A gorgeous fireplace, ocean panoramas, great Scotch selection and a bagpiper at dusk make this a worthy sister act to Pebble Beach.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, Calif.
If it's possible to feel underdressed at a 19th hole, it's here at this new, oh-so-posh resort near Newport Beach in southern California, where a bevy of attractive locals flock here at happy hour to gaze at the ocean and at each other.
Phil's Grill at Grayhawk Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mickelson memorabilia, goldfish bowl-size margaritas, a sofa in front of the flatscreen and an eye-catching ironwood bar are the highlights at this Scottsdale hotspot that has the feel of a men's grill at a private club.
Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, S.C.
Overlooking the battlefield for the "War by the Shore," (the Atlantic Ocean and 18th green of 1991 Ryder Cup fame), this three-year-old stunner concocts the best mojito in the business.
Fallen Oak Golf Club, Saucier, Miss.
Exclusive to guests of the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Fallen Oak experience is a low-key treat. A sunken bar that peers out at the 18th hole, a lake and the signature tree serves up beers from the state's only microbrewery.
Dunvegan Hotel Lounge Bar, St. Andrews, Scotland
Not technically affiliated with the Old Course — but only 112 yards from the 18th green, this charmer offers just the post-round vibe you crave after dueling with the ancient links.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Whether you play the Ocean or the Old, you must cap your experience next door at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, a clifftop retreat 25 miles south of San Francisco. Cocktails around the firepit as the sun sets over the Pacific will cure whatever's ailing you.
Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisc.
Set in an Irish-style farmhouse, the upstairs bar is the perfect place to lift the spirits after the ego-battering walk around the Straits. A tankard or two of locally brewed Spotted Cow beer will enhance the day, no matter how you fared on the 18th.
Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, N.C.
Ryder Cup Lounge — Located right off the lobby of the resort's Carolina Hotel, this cozy nook is bedecked with momentos — plus a porch with rocking chairs right outside.
Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, Calif.
A gorgeous fireplace, ocean panoramas, great Scotch selection and a bagpiper at dusk make this a worthy sister act to Pebble Beach.
The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, Calif.
If it's possible to feel underdressed at a 19th hole, it's here at this new, oh-so-posh resort near Newport Beach in southern California, where a bevy of attractive locals flock here at happy hour to gaze at the ocean and at each other.
Phil's Grill at Grayhawk Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mickelson memorabilia, goldfish bowl-size margaritas, a sofa in front of the flatscreen and an eye-catching ironwood bar are the highlights at this Scottsdale hotspot that has the feel of a men's grill at a private club.
Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, S.C.
Overlooking the battlefield for the "War by the Shore," (the Atlantic Ocean and 18th green of 1991 Ryder Cup fame), this three-year-old stunner concocts the best mojito in the business.
Fallen Oak Golf Club, Saucier, Miss.
Exclusive to guests of the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Fallen Oak experience is a low-key treat. A sunken bar that peers out at the 18th hole, a lake and the signature tree serves up beers from the state's only microbrewery.
Dunvegan Hotel Lounge Bar, St. Andrews, Scotland
Not technically affiliated with the Old Course — but only 112 yards from the 18th green, this charmer offers just the post-round vibe you crave after dueling with the ancient links.
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Whether you play the Ocean or the Old, you must cap your experience next door at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, a clifftop retreat 25 miles south of San Francisco. Cocktails around the firepit as the sun sets over the Pacific will cure whatever's ailing you.
Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisc.
Set in an Irish-style farmhouse, the upstairs bar is the perfect place to lift the spirits after the ego-battering walk around the Straits. A tankard or two of locally brewed Spotted Cow beer will enhance the day, no matter how you fared on the 18th.
Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, N.C.
Ryder Cup Lounge — Located right off the lobby of the resort's Carolina Hotel, this cozy nook is bedecked with momentos — plus a porch with rocking chairs right outside.
National Golf Days
News for Golf - WE ARE GOLF, a coalition led by five of the game's leading associations and supported by a wide range of industry partners, met with key Members of Congress Wednesday as part of the 4th annual National Golf Day, to share stories and data that illustrate golf's diverse businesses and employees, the tax revenue it creates, the tourism it spawns, the charity it generates, and the environmental leadership it provides. WE ARE GOLF members met with dozens of Members of Congress throughout the day, and sponsored a daylong exhibit in the Rayburn House Office Building Foyer.
The exhibit opened at 10 a.m. with a live lesson from PGA Professional Jim Estes, founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, to (Ret.) Sgt. Ramon Padilla, who has used the program as part of his rehabilitative therapy following wounds received in Afghanistan. House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller and Ranking Member Bob Filner attended the lesson and spoke about the inspirational nature of Estes' program.
The Foyer exhibit also included swing analysis from PGA Teaching Professional Michael Breed, host of Golf Channel's The Golf Fix, and a Republican vs. Democrat putting challenge.
Founded by the Club Managers Association of America, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, The PGA of America, and the World Golf Foundation, WE ARE GOLF is a broad-based coalition aimed at maximizing the industry's synergy and reducing redundancy. Its growing membership includes participation from association members, multi-course owners, manufacturers and golf facilities. First and foremost, the goal of WE ARE GOLF is to get members of Congress to understand golf's contributions to communities across the country when they're developing and advancing important legislation - just as all small businesses want.
Golf industry leaders meeting with Members of Congress included PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka; World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona; Jim Singerling, CEO, Club Managers Association of America; Michael Hughes, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association; and Rhett Evans, CEO, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
"WE ARE GOLF is leveling the playing field for the thousands of small businesses that make up our industry," said Mona. "National Golf Day and our meetings with key Members of Congress today are a big part of that process, allowing lawmakers to hear some fascinating and diverse stories about golf's impact on individuals, families and businesses around the country."
Steranka agreed. "We're not asking for special treatment," he told Members of Congress today. "We're asking for fair and equitable treatment. Our industry employs nearly 2 million Americans who want to help lawmakers do the difficult job they were elected to do. We want to be a resource, and we want a seat at the table."
The meetings featured numerous "story-tellers" -- men and women from across the country for whom golf is more than just a game -- including Renee Powell, PGA head professional, Clearview Golf Club, East Canton, Ohio; PGA Professional Jim Estes of Olney, Md.; Co-founder, Salute Military Golf Association; (Ret.) Sgt. Ramon Padilla, Salute Military Golf Association; Jay Goughnour, owner, Raccoon Valley Golf Course, Jefferson, Iowa; Dan Clark, owner, Willow Creek Golf Course, West Des Moines, Iowa; and Vicki Miller, president, Virginia Association for Health and Physical Education.
"To me, golf means everything," said Powell, the 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf and second African-American to compete on the LPGA Tour. "It means learning incredible life lessons from incredible parents and then passing those lessons on to others. It means you can do anything in life if you set your mind to it."
Clark and Goughnour, both owners of golf courses in Iowa that were devastated by flooding in 2008, told lawmakers of their efforts to rebuild, asked the Congress to think twice before excluding golf from disaster relief legislation in the future. "I don't seek pity," Goughnour said. "We're hearty people. We will overcome what Mother Nature has dealt us. What I do ask is that golf be given the same status as other small business. We deserve the same access to aid and recovery programs that other small businesses have received."
About WE ARE GOLF
Led by the Club Managers Association of America, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association, and The PGA of America, WE ARE GOLF is a new coalition formed to tell the true story of golf. Not just the game, but also the stories of the hardworking men and women who make it the greatest sport in the world and whose livelihoods depend on it. It is these accounts that affirm the continued health and growth of the golf industry is vital to thousands of communities across the country and instrumental in enhancing the lives of millions of Americans. By showcasing golf's diverse businesses and their employees, the tax revenues it creates, the tourism it spawns, the charity it generates, and the environmental benefits it provides, WE ARE GOLF is leveling the playing field for the thousands of small businesses that make up the industry and depend on the sport for their success.
The exhibit opened at 10 a.m. with a live lesson from PGA Professional Jim Estes, founder of the Salute Military Golf Association, to (Ret.) Sgt. Ramon Padilla, who has used the program as part of his rehabilitative therapy following wounds received in Afghanistan. House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller and Ranking Member Bob Filner attended the lesson and spoke about the inspirational nature of Estes' program.
The Foyer exhibit also included swing analysis from PGA Teaching Professional Michael Breed, host of Golf Channel's The Golf Fix, and a Republican vs. Democrat putting challenge.
Founded by the Club Managers Association of America, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, National Golf Course Owners Association, The PGA of America, and the World Golf Foundation, WE ARE GOLF is a broad-based coalition aimed at maximizing the industry's synergy and reducing redundancy. Its growing membership includes participation from association members, multi-course owners, manufacturers and golf facilities. First and foremost, the goal of WE ARE GOLF is to get members of Congress to understand golf's contributions to communities across the country when they're developing and advancing important legislation - just as all small businesses want.
Golf industry leaders meeting with Members of Congress included PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka; World Golf Foundation CEO Steve Mona; Jim Singerling, CEO, Club Managers Association of America; Michael Hughes, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association; and Rhett Evans, CEO, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
"WE ARE GOLF is leveling the playing field for the thousands of small businesses that make up our industry," said Mona. "National Golf Day and our meetings with key Members of Congress today are a big part of that process, allowing lawmakers to hear some fascinating and diverse stories about golf's impact on individuals, families and businesses around the country."
Steranka agreed. "We're not asking for special treatment," he told Members of Congress today. "We're asking for fair and equitable treatment. Our industry employs nearly 2 million Americans who want to help lawmakers do the difficult job they were elected to do. We want to be a resource, and we want a seat at the table."
The meetings featured numerous "story-tellers" -- men and women from across the country for whom golf is more than just a game -- including Renee Powell, PGA head professional, Clearview Golf Club, East Canton, Ohio; PGA Professional Jim Estes of Olney, Md.; Co-founder, Salute Military Golf Association; (Ret.) Sgt. Ramon Padilla, Salute Military Golf Association; Jay Goughnour, owner, Raccoon Valley Golf Course, Jefferson, Iowa; Dan Clark, owner, Willow Creek Golf Course, West Des Moines, Iowa; and Vicki Miller, president, Virginia Association for Health and Physical Education.
"To me, golf means everything," said Powell, the 2003 PGA First Lady of Golf and second African-American to compete on the LPGA Tour. "It means learning incredible life lessons from incredible parents and then passing those lessons on to others. It means you can do anything in life if you set your mind to it."
Clark and Goughnour, both owners of golf courses in Iowa that were devastated by flooding in 2008, told lawmakers of their efforts to rebuild, asked the Congress to think twice before excluding golf from disaster relief legislation in the future. "I don't seek pity," Goughnour said. "We're hearty people. We will overcome what Mother Nature has dealt us. What I do ask is that golf be given the same status as other small business. We deserve the same access to aid and recovery programs that other small businesses have received."
About WE ARE GOLF
Led by the Club Managers Association of America, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association, and The PGA of America, WE ARE GOLF is a new coalition formed to tell the true story of golf. Not just the game, but also the stories of the hardworking men and women who make it the greatest sport in the world and whose livelihoods depend on it. It is these accounts that affirm the continued health and growth of the golf industry is vital to thousands of communities across the country and instrumental in enhancing the lives of millions of Americans. By showcasing golf's diverse businesses and their employees, the tax revenues it creates, the tourism it spawns, the charity it generates, and the environmental benefits it provides, WE ARE GOLF is leveling the playing field for the thousands of small businesses that make up the industry and depend on the sport for their success.
Ben Leong Leads At Malaysian Open
News for Golf - Local professional Ben Leong started the opening round of the 2011 Maybank Malaysian Open held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club with a two-under-70.
He is currently the top Malaysian in the US$2.5 million (RM8 million) championship.
"It is not great and it is not bad but I am right in there. Three more days to go and I am looking forward to tomorrow's round. I don't have a target for this tournament because I'm struggling with my golf game. I want to try and get back into the groove because I had quite a lengthy break," said Ben.
Ben, 25, just suffered a back injury when he played basketball last week.
"It wasn't a smart move but I was fortunate enough to recover to play here. I hit a lot of greens. My tee to green was good. Overall, it could be a lot worst or a lot better," said Ben, who turned professional after representing Malaysia in the Asian Games in Doha in 2006. He last clinched an Asian Tour competition at the Worldwide Selangor Masters in 2008.
Danny Chia scrambled to a 71 to be the next best local challenger in the competition, which was jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
Iain Steel escaped the projected cut at joint 72 with an even par-72 score in the opening round.
Malaysia's national player Chan Tuck Soon was still in contention after having a two-under score at 17th hole before the competition was suspended due to lightning at 7.05pm.
Tuck Soon and 11 more players will continue their game tomorrow morning.
He is currently the top Malaysian in the US$2.5 million (RM8 million) championship.
"It is not great and it is not bad but I am right in there. Three more days to go and I am looking forward to tomorrow's round. I don't have a target for this tournament because I'm struggling with my golf game. I want to try and get back into the groove because I had quite a lengthy break," said Ben.
Ben, 25, just suffered a back injury when he played basketball last week.
"It wasn't a smart move but I was fortunate enough to recover to play here. I hit a lot of greens. My tee to green was good. Overall, it could be a lot worst or a lot better," said Ben, who turned professional after representing Malaysia in the Asian Games in Doha in 2006. He last clinched an Asian Tour competition at the Worldwide Selangor Masters in 2008.
Danny Chia scrambled to a 71 to be the next best local challenger in the competition, which was jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.
Iain Steel escaped the projected cut at joint 72 with an even par-72 score in the opening round.
Malaysia's national player Chan Tuck Soon was still in contention after having a two-under score at 17th hole before the competition was suspended due to lightning at 7.05pm.
Tuck Soon and 11 more players will continue their game tomorrow morning.
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