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The 2016 Ryder Cup – Is It All About The Rookies?

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Let the games begin! The 2016 Ryder Cup is about to start and social media is on fire with all the predictions. Depending on which side of the ocean you are standing, your choice of victor is different. All I know is that some great golf will be played, emotions will run high, and at the end one team will be celebrating and the other….well….that is a discussion for another day.

The Ryder Cup will be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minn., USA. This is a fun track and since 1966 it has hosted 9 prestigious tournaments that include the US Open, US Women’s Open, PGA Championship, and 2 amateur events. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, this 7628 yard track will test the mental and physical limits of all 24 players. With this in mind, who do you see running around like kids at recess at the end?

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Thank You Mr. Palmer – RIP

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I really do not have much to say about the passing of this golfing legend.

Rest in Peace Arnold!
You were one of the greatest!

You are gone, but never forgotten!

 

The Extra Gear in Golf

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Do you have the ability to step up your game for a short period in the attempts to improve your score? As I watch some of the pros focus on their rounds, it seems that, in some instances, they can reach deep and squeeze out the extra 25 yards off the tee or an extra 15 yards with their wedge on an approach shot. Am I crazy or what?

I know that in some sports that extra shot of adrenaline will make a player run faster, jump higher or perform feats of strength. I have always accepted these amazing movements as a part of sports, but I was never convinced that golfers had that ability. Now, I am not so sure.

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The Last Men’s Night of the 2016 Golf Season

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After playing an exciting 18 holes during the intersection finals, I signed up to play 9 more at the last Men’s Night of 2016. I can say that after walking 27 holes, I was tired and ready for a rest. Interestingly, my fatigue did not detract from an outstanding last round.

We started on the 1st hole at 5 pm. It gets dark around 7:20 pm so there is not much time to waste playing 9 holes. This week Blair, my usual playing partner, and I were team with Gil and Wayne. We have seen these two gentlemen around the course, but have not played with them. Well that all changed and for the better! Continue reading →

Intersection Golf Final – The Results

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Yesterday I competed in the 22 Wing intersection golf finals. The format for the intersection matches was a 2-person scramble / match play. After 5 months of league play, it all came down to one match between the two top teams. The league play set the ranking for the playoffs and since our team finished highest in the standings we were given the number one spot.

Having defeated the number 4 team last week, it was time to face the 2nd ranked team, as they also won last week. Walking towards the first tee, all four players knew that this year’s final would be a seesaw battle. And what a match it was! Continue reading →