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Graham Hill Leads The Canadian Mens Amateur Golf Championship After The First Round

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Graham Hill of Forest, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 on Thursday to take a 1-shot lead after the first round of the 106th Canadian men’s amateur golf championship.

Hill, who carded eight birdies and three bogeys on the London Hunt and Country Club course, has four players hot on his heels, one shot back.

Not bad for his first competitive event of the season.

“I didn’t really know what to expect today because I haven’t played competitive golf for a while,” said Hill, 24, brother of golfer Matt Hill, who recently turned pro. “I played well, made a couple of bogeys I’d like to have back, but I also left some birdies out there.”

Hill’s last competitive golf championship was the 2009 U.S. Amateur, where he was suffering from mononucleosis and missed the cut.

Hill will play the second round of the tournament at Redtail Golf Course.

“I know Redtail better than London Hunt,” Hill said. “The rough is pretty penal, so I’m going to try to keep it in the fairway. It’s still early, I’m not even thinking about whether or not I can win.”

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Competition was fierce Thursday, as log jam of players who trail Hill attests.

Lion Kim of Ann Arbor, Mich., Jeffrey Clarridge of Barrie, Ont., Daniel Kim of Toronto and Marc-Etienne Bussieres of Gatineau, Que., all shot 68. Five players are two shots off the pace, while 10 are three shots back.

Two-time defending champion Cam Burke of New Hamburg, Ont., trying to become the first player to win three consecutive Amateur titles, shot 1-under 71 and sits four shots back.

The winner of the tournament earns an exemption to the 2011 RBC Canadian Open, to be held at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver.

Meanwhile, British Columbia holds a two-stroke lead into Friday’s final round of in Willingdon Cup interprovincial team championship. B.C. posted a team-total 3-under par.

B.C. hasn’t last won the Willingdon Cup in 2004, when the event was held at Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe Claire, Que.

Alberta sits two strokes back, while Ontario is third at 1-over par.

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What’s Friend?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Nick and Lou head out for a quick round of golf. Since they are short on time, they decide to play only 9 holes.
golf051801Nick says to Lou, “Let’s say we make the time worth the while, at least for one of us, and spot $5 on the lowest score for the day.”
Lou agrees and they enjoy a great game. After the 8th hole, Lou is ahead by 1 stroke, but cuts his ball into the rough on the 9th.
“Help me find my ball; you look over there,” he says to Nick.
After 5 minutes, neither has had any luck, and since a lost ball carries a two-stroke penalty, Lou pulls a ball from his pocket and tosses it to the ground.
“I’ve found my ball!” he announces triumphantly.
Nick looks at him forlornly, “After all the years we’ve been friends, you’d cheat me on golf for a measly five bucks?”
“What do you mean cheat? I found my ball sitting right here!”
“And a liar, too!” Nick says with amazement.
“I’ll have you know I’ve been standing on your ball for the last five minutes!”

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Golf Is Better Than Sex

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

golf05121I think that golf is better than sex. Do you know why? Now let me tell you 18 reasons.

1.You don’t have to sneak your golf magazines into the house.

2.If you are having trouble with golf, it is perfectly acceptable to pay a professional to show you how to improve your technique

3.The Ten Commandments do not say anything about golf.

4.If your partner takes pictures or videotapes of you golfing, you don’t have to worry about them showing up on the Internet, then you become famous

5.Your golf partner won’t keep asking questions about other partners you’ve golfed with

6.It’s perfectly respectable to golf with a total stranger

7.When you see a really good golfer, you don’t have to feel guilty about imagining the two of you golfing together.

8.If your regular golf partner isn’t available, he/she won’t object if you golf with someone else.

9.Nobody will ever tell you that you will go blind if you golf by yourself.

10.When dealing with a golf pro, you never have to wonder if they are really an undercover cop.

golf0512211.You don’t have to go to a sleazy shop in a seedy neighborhood to buy golf stuff.

12.You can have a golf calendar on your wall at the office, tell golf jokes and invite co-workers to golf with you without getting sued for harassment

13.There is no such thing as a golf transmitted disease

14.If you want to watch golf on television, you don’t have to subscribe to a premium cable channel.

15.Nobody expects you to promise to golf with just one partner for the rest of your life.

16.Nobody expects you to give up golfing if your partner loses interest in the game.

17.You don’t have to be a newlywed to plan a vacation primarily for the enjoyment of golf.

18.Your golf partner will never say, “What? We just golfed last week! Is that all you ever think about?”

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improve your golf skill

Saturday, May 8th, 2010
golf swing 1Skill improvement doesn’t always need to be firmly united to performance, especially for the novice. Developing and achieving practice goals on a practice putting green will speed your progress toward becoming an accomplished putter.
Many professional and amateur golfers set skill-development goals and then craft an effective practice system to meet those goals. Professionals in particular, use on-course performance information to analyze strengths and weaknesses in their golf games and then set practice goals based on this information. This is an effective strategy that works for golfers of all levels.

First, keep a record of vital statistics while you play a round of golf. This is rather easy to do if you simply record a little extra information on your scorecard. Basic performance statistics focus on four areas: hits on the fairways, greens, putts and short-game skills. The first two statistics provide an indication of full swing mechanics; the last two identify player skill within the crucial area 100 yards from the green – the touch shots. Identifying the strongest and weakest areas in your game will allow you to take the second step; setting goals.

If you don’t hit the fairway very often, it is difficult to get the ball on the green golf swingand give yourself a chance to make a putt for a good score. Missing the fairway means finding your ball in the rough, in the trees, in a hazard or out of bounds. If your game analysis shows that you hit a low percentage of fairways, then this may be an area where you can construct a practice goal. Once your practice goals are set, you are ready for the third step; practice for improving performance.

Golf practice involves comprehension, a deep commitment and evaluation. In other words, you must know what you are working towards and how you are working towards it. You must be committed to achieving that goal and be willing to put in the necessary time, and you must monitor your progress so that once you achieve that goal, you strongcan set and pursue the next goal.

If you were to set a routine goal such as hitting 50 percent of fairways and accompanied that goal by the practice goal of hitting 13 out of 21 practice fairways, you could establish a schedule and monitor your progress.

Next, commit to a regular practice time each week. Begin by taking practice swings in your living room to evaluate your mechanics, but even better, plan on spending an hour or two several evenings a week at a practice range, working on drills. Practice your golf with a goal in mind, because practice without purpose achieves nothing.

Finally, have a mechanism in place to monitor your progress. To see if you can hit 12 out of 20 practice fairways, go to the practice range, take 20 golf balls and see how many you can stroke into a fairway.

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I’ll be a half hour late!

Saturday, May 8th, 2010
A couple of weeks ago, I played with new member who shot an even par 72.
We had fun during the round, so I asked him if he wanted to play next week.
He said: “Sure, but I might be a half hour late.”
The following week he shows up right on on time, and sets up on the first tee this time playing left- handed. Again he shoots a 72.golf ball
I asked him if he wanted to play again next week.
He replied: “Sure but I might be a half hour late.”
I then asked him :”How come some times you play right- handed and other times, left-handed.”
He said :”When I wake up in the morning and my wife is sleeping on her left side, I play left- handed and if she is on her right side, then I play right- handed.”
I then ask ;”So,what if she is laying flat on her back?”
“That’s when I’ll be a half hour late!” he replied.

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Play golf_do’s and don’ts

Friday, May 7th, 2010
    Watch good players and tournaments. People learn by imitation. When a husband and wife come to me, they often have very similar swings. They’ve imitated each other unconsciously.

    Don’t watch struggling players. You don’t want to imitate their swings.

    Practice.

    Practice on the driving range, in your living room, or even your backyard. You don’t have to leave your home to get quality practice.

    Focus when you practice. It’s much better to spend ten minutes and concentrate on what you’re doing than spend an hour just whacking balls.

    If you’re hitting a bucket of balls, take breaks.

    Think about what you’re doing, and rest when you’re tired and frustrated.

    Don’t wear sun glasses they impair your depth perception. Most professional golfers don’t wear them as a result.

    Don’t give unsolicited advice to your friends when you’re playing golf, and never give unsolicited advice to strangers – - not even if they’re very attractive and you’re sure you can help. It is extremely rude.

    Try walking the course. The tour players always walk. There’s a reason. It gives you much more time to concentrate on your next shot. And it actually improves the speed with which you play.

    Have a professional videotape your swing, then watch it, and analyze it.

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golf gun

Friday, May 7th, 2010

golf and carTwo  detectives were investigating the murder of Juan Brown.

“How was he killed?” asked one detective.
“With a golf gun.” the other detective replied.

“A golf gun?  What’s a golf gun?”

“I don’t know, but it sure made a hole in Juan.”

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Thanks for your reminding

Friday, May 7th, 2010

After a particularly bad round of golf, Robert decided not to go to the nineteenth hole  and started to go straight home.
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As he was walking to the golf car park to get his Range Rover, a policeman stopped him and asked,” Did you tee off on the seventeenth hole about twenty minutes ago?”

“Yes.” Robert answered.

“Did you happen to slice your ball so that it went over the trees and out of bounds and completely off the golf course?”

“Yes, I did. How did you know?”Robert questioned.

“Well,” said the policeman gravely,”Your golf ball flew out onto the main road and crashed through the windscreen of a BMW. The car driver lost control and crashed into six other cars and a fire engine. The fire engine was unable to reach the fire in time and the building burned down. Now, what do you intend to do about it?”

Robert thought it over very carefully and responded,”I think I’ll close my stance a little bit, tighten my grip and lower my right thumb.”

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important factors of playing golf

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Golf Grip Tips and Thoughts

Please, don’t get me wrong. I realize the importance of setting the golf swing stage with the appropriate grip of the golf club. However, as with the stance, I don’t think this where the typical beginner’s golf swing falls apart.golf equipment

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Regardless of which method you chose to grip the golf club, be sure your golf club grips give you something to grip. You can replace the golf club grips or, if your golf clubs have seen better days, you may want to bypass the repairs and invest that repair money in another set of golf clubs. I would suggest that you look for a bargain on a less expensive set of clubs. You can always get your investment back on that less expensive set and move up to a better set of golf clubs as your golf game improves.

My golf club philosophy is simple. I believe this holds true for most golfers. The less you spend on a set of clubs, the more likely you are to be happy with them.

Whatever grip you choose, just remember to be relaxed. A tight grip on the golf club will kill your golf swing. Your probably heard it before, but grip your golf club as if you’re holding a baby bird. Squeeze too tight and you kill it.

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Don’t move him.

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Don't move him.Rab addressed the ball and took a magnificent swing but somehow, something went wrong and a horrible slice resulted. The ball went onto the adjoining fairway and hit a man full force. He dropped!
Rab and his partner ran up to the stricken victim who lay, quite unconscious, with the ball between his feet.
“Good heavens” said Rab, “what shall I do?”
“Don’t move him” said his playing partner, “if we leave him here he becomes an immovable obstruction and you can either play the ball as it lies or drop it two club lengths away.”

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A Scratch Golfer

Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Scratch GolferTwo women were put together as partners in the club tournament and met on the putting green for the first time. After introductions, the first golfer asked, “What are your handicap?” “Oh, I’m a scratch golfer,” the other replied. “Really!” exclaimed the first woman, suitably impressed that she was paired up with her. “Yes, I write down all my good scores and scratch out the bad ones!”

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Good idea!

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Fred was playing off the sixth tee at the Royal Quebec Club. The fairway of the sixth needed some skill because it ran alongside the road. But Fred sliced the ball badly and it disappeared over the hedge bordering the road.

good idea !So he put another ball down and took the penalty. He was having a beer after the game when the pro joined him in the bar. “Excuse me Fred, but was it you who sliced this ball into the road at the sixth this morning?”

“Yes, but I took the penalty.” “That’s as may be. But you might be interested to know that your ball hit and killed a small boy on a tricycle; the tricycle fell in the path of a Mountie on a motorcycle. He skidded and was thrown through the window of a car, killing the nun at the wheel. The car then swerved into a cement mixer which wasn’t too damaged but had to veer slightly and in doing so ran into the local school bus with such an impact that it sent it flying through the window of the St Lawrence shopping centre. At last count from the hospital there are thirteen people dead and seventy-nine people seriously injured.”

The golfer turned a deathly shade of white and said, “What can I do?”
“Well, you could try moving your left hand a little bit further down the shaft,” the pro advised.

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Golf –My Friend

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

mouse_golfIn My Hand I Hold A Ball,
White And Dimpled, And Rather Small.
Oh How Bland It Does Appear,
This Harmless Looking Little Sphere.
By Its Size I Could Not Guess,
Or The Awesome Strength It Does Possess.
But Since I Fell Beneath Its Spell,
I’ve Wandered Through The Fires Of Hell.
My Life Has Not Been Quite The Same,
Since I Chose To Play This Stupid Game.
It Rules My Mind For Hours On End,
A Fortune It Has Made Me Spend.
It Has Made Me Curse And Made Me Cry,
And Hate Myself And Want To Die.
It Promises Me A Thing Called Par,
If I Hit It Straight And Far.
To Master Such A Tiny Ball,
Should Not Be Very Hard At All.
But My Desires The Ball Refuses,
And Does Exactly As It Chooses.
It Hooks And Slices, Dribbles And Dies,
And Disappears Before My Eyes.
Often It Will Have A Whim,
To Hit A Tree Or Take A Swim.
With Miles Of Grass On Which To Land,
It Finds A Tiny Patch Of Sand.
Then Has Me Offering Up My Soul,
If Only It Would Find The Hole.
It’s Made Me Whimper Like A Pup,
And Swear That I Will Give It Up.
And Take To Drink To Ease My Sorrow,
But The Ball Knows … I’ll Be Back Tomorrow.

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A “honest” husband

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

golf jokeA woman was cleaning her husband’s dresser drawers when she found 3 golf balls and a box with $2000 in it. She waited for him to come home from the golf course to ask him why these things were hidden in his dresser drawer. The husband said I’m sorry I hid this from you but the truth is every time I cheated on you over the last 30 years I put a golf ball in the drawer. The wife was very upset at first but after thinking about it said “I guess 3 times in 30 years is really not that bad! Oh by the way what is the $2000 in the drawer. The husband replied” Well every time I got to a dozen balls I sold them.

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Play Better Golf and Swing Better on your Own

Friday, April 30th, 2010

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Hello,everyone.Do you want to know how to play better golf and how to swing better on your own.Now follow me!

There are two ways to improve your swing and play better golf, either by having lessons or by trying to sort out the problem yourself. Depending on your budget you could have individual lessons with a professional, or if you want to spend as little as possible, most golf clubs offer a course of lessons for groups. Normally a group lesson lasts for an hour, involves about six sessions, and involves approximately eight pupils. Depending on what you are looking for, you will probably learn faster on a one to one with the pro, but group lessons can be more fun and you will get better and improve.

There is a huge amount of material on the market to give you the information to help improve your swing, but it can be very confusing knowing what to watch or read. Many articles seem to contradict each other and if you are not careful confusion can lead to even greater problems. Most golfers learn to play better and improve their golf by working on the simple basics of the swing, and not on anything revolutionary. Following are the most important parts of a swing.

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