Before a golf ball has been hit at the BMW PGA Tour Championship there is already speculation that one of the top English players will make a move for the number 1 golf ranking. Tiger Woods the current number 1 will miss this tournament due to injury and also due to the distraction of his off course antics.
At a press conference leading up to the championships the three English players that are in the top 10 rankings, Les Westwood, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey, all spoke of their ambition to move up to the top ranking. The current number 2 ranked player Phil Mickelson has had an up and down performance over the last few outings but his win in the Masters in April 2010 puts him in a position to also push for the number 1 ranking.
Tiger Woods has held the number 1 ranking for 258 weeks but his performance of late has been less than consistent with injury problems and family issues affecting his performance on the course. The three English men as well as Mickelson are all threatening Tiger Woods reign at the top.
Westwood explained at the pregame press conference that he felt the top rankings 1 and 2 were for the first time in many years an achievable goal. He explained that Tiger Woods game and performance are unpredictable at the moment and that Mickelson had showed some great form but rankings rely on your performance being consistent.
Westwood’s game has been very consistent with wins and placings in the top 10 for the last couple of outings. The current 6th placed player, Ian Poulter has also spoke of his desire to work his way further up the rankings but realizes that there are at least four people that are currently battling it out for the top spot. The next couple of tournaments, the US Open and the British Open have quite a few points up for grabs which would make things interesting at the top of the rankings if one of these players managed to string a few wins together.
Casey won the BMW PGA Championship last year by beating out Ross Fisher with two birdies on the last two holes. Casey is eager to defend his title from last year however he admits this may be a difficult task as the course has had some major works since last year that means it feels like a new course.
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Golf Course Reviews
For the average golfer the chance to play on a world class golf course is the dream of a life time. There are hundreds of great golf courses both in the United States as well as around the world. You can use a golf course finder to do some research but for people who don’t have enough time and money to play all the great golf courses I have narrowed the field to five golf courses which have been nominated due to a certain aspect or feature of the course. The five courses and the category they represent is as follows.
The most difficult golf course is widely regarded as the Cypress point golf course. This golf course is a private coarse which features a single eighteen hole course. See picture above. Cypress point is well known for its views over the Pacific Ocean and the 16th hole which is …
Buying Clearance Golf Shoes
Good golf shoes don’t come cheap. Like other Popular brands can go for as much as $300. But there’s only so much truth to the belief that you get what you pay for. If you know where to look, you can find golf shoes – and even other golf equipments, accessories and t-shirts, for no more than the price of a regular pair, and get years of service for your money.
Clearance sales are a great way to scope out good deals. While they’re most common at the end of each season or around the holidays, there are usually a couple of companies that will sell golf gear for cheap to clean up their inventory and make room for new stock. Occasionally, you’ll also find one that’s closing up shop for good—that’s usually where the biggest discounts are. Some will slash off no more than 20%, but with luck …
Using Golf Training Software
Tennis players, figure skaters, and even swimmers have coaches. So it only makes sense for a golfer, especially one who’s just starting to get serious, to get some help in perfecting his craft. You could hire a Pro and install some artificial grass, But if you can’t afford an expert’s undivided attention (few of us can, really), the next best thing is a golf training program.
Training programs can be web-based, meaning you access them via an online account, or offline, meaning all the information is stored on your computer. Most of them work using a tracking system, which monitors your progress and calculates your handicap as you work on improving your game. A comprehensive training program should also look after your health and joints. No worries, Holland and Barrett’s cheap supplements are ideal for Golfers. A good golf training program can help you pick out your strong areas …
Empty Leg Flights: Getting Around For Less
To the avid golfer, travel is an inevitable—and often more than welcome—part of the sport. But that’s often what makes it costly and keeps some of the best experiences out of people’s reach. Few people would want to cough up a few thousand dollars every time a tournament or golf holiday package comes up. Well-heeled travelers and experienced golfers have a little-known secret: empty leg flights.
Empty leg flights are the flights that an airline makes back to its origin after completing a one-way trip. For example, if Airline A has been booked for a one-way flight from New York to Miami, it has to go back to New York empty, as the flight back hasn’t been booked. It’s obviously a waste of fuel, manpower, and a whole lot of other resources. That’s why planes started offering empty leg flights, allowing people to hop on for the journey for …
Packing for a Golf Trip
Golf vacation season is coming up—indeed, in some places it’s already in full swing. If you’re one of the lucky few, you’ve already booked your hotel and planned games for your entire stay. But if you’re like most golf holiday travelers, chances are you’re leaving the packing to the last minute. That’s not the best of ideas: you don’t want to scramble for essentials half an hour before your flight, or worse, realize you forgot something upon arriving.
A common mistake is not bringing enough sets of clothing. Playing 36 holes a day can get sweaty, so it’s usually best to bring one set for each round you’ll be playing. Take a cue from your hotel: regular shirts might be okay for some, but for others you may want to bring more upscale gear. It’s always a good idea to check weather forecasts before leaving, so you can bring extra …
Buying a Rolex GMT? Getting the Best Deal on Used Golf Watches
In a largely image-driven sport, a good golf watch is indispensable—and few pieces can match the Rolex GMT in terms of prestige and style. The GMT, developed in the 1940s as an aviator watch, has come to signify the luxury associated with golf as well as designer jewelry.
Of course, not every golfer has the money to burn for a Rolex, but that’s where the secondhand market comes in. You can get a perfectly functional designer watch from respectable dealers, some of them in almost the same condition as their brand-new counterparts. It’s even easier online, as you can find exact models and comparison-shop without hopping from store to store.
Bobswatches.com is one such dealer, specializing in used Rolex watches for both men and women. Catering to both buyers and sellers, they hold a range of classic models, such as the Rolex GMT Master II, as well as more …
Golf Resorts for Luxury Seekers
Every high-end destination boasts a golf course or two. In most places, golf courses constantly top each other with one perk after another, with accommodations getting more and more extravagant every season. It’s no wonder that golf and luxury travel have become practically inseparable. If you’re the type who would pay a premium to play a few games in prestigious locations, chances are you’re already on the lookout for new places to bring your irons this year. These destinations come highly recommended by the pros.
Bahia, Brazil
The Hotel Transamerica Ilha de Comandatuba lies on a former coconut farm, and much of its natural beauty has been preserved over the years. Golfers particularly enjoy the Comandatuba Ocean Course, which features sand dunes, coconut trees, and lush greenery for a scenic yet fairly challenging course. You may even get a glimpse of local wildlife, from monkeys and foxes to rare native …
The Rolex Submariner on the Green
If you are looking to impress on the golf course, have a look at the Rolex Submariner. The one pictured here is actually a Pre Owned Rolex, “Green” edition and has the 50th Anniversary dial.
You can actually purchase this pre owned for less than $8900 which makes a significant discount of over $1500. The reason is a clever idea by the site www.bobswatches.com where they buy and sell rolexes resulting in a much fairer market price.
Rolex has long been associated with rich and famous. Ian Fleming the author of James Bond was known to wear a Rolex as did Che Guevara.
The Submariner rolex has been used in eleven of the James Bond movies starting with the famous Dr. No.
Steve McQueen was also well know for wearing a submariner and was later sold for $234k at auction in 2009. Just like Steve McQueen in the …
