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Global Golf Giveaway: TaylorMade RocketBallz

Global Golf is giving away a   Free   TaylorMade RocketBallz Driver & Fairway Wood   Contest runs through January, 2012 No purchase is necessary   Enter to Win!       » read more

Bridgestone Golf 2012 PGA Show

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    Mizuno Golf 2012 PGA Show

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      PGA Merchandise Show Preview!

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        Erik and I will be at the PGA Show all next week.  For those that might not know what this is, it's the biggest week of golf business with 1,100+ interactive exhibits by leading golf companies and brands.  Great chance to check out what new products, not only the major manufactories but also what the more modest sized companies, have in store for 2012.  The Show  held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida.  With more than 41,000 business participants it is also a very important event for networking opportunities.  Attendees at the show can take part in topical seminar sessions that are organized during the event.  To get an idea of how much the event has grown since 1954 check THIS out.     If you... » read more

        Myth of Keeping the Rear Knee Flexed

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        • started by mvmac

          Always gets a weird look from a golfer, or even anger an instructor when they hear me advocate straightening the rear knee.  I wanted to put this together, mainly so I don't have to keep repeating myself , but to show tour players, who are NOT S&T students, losing flexion in the rear knee to allow so many essential pieces in the golf swing to happen.   » read more

          TRUE Shoes, Barefoot, and More

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          • started by iacas

            Many of you know that I'm a big fan of the shoes made by TRUE Linkswear (http://www.truelinkswear.com/). Only recently, when talking about the new phx models that are now available, did a few things really come together for me. Read this thread to find out how the science of shoes is undergoing a change and how you can live a happier, healthier life simply by rethinking your footwear. » read more

            2012 Humana Challenge (Bob Hope) Discussion Thread

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            • started by mvmac

              The tour's back on the mainland and Philly Mick is making his first start of '12.  I'm looking forward to more good play from Charles Howell.  And it seems like a new name to the tournament isn't the only change, Humana Challenge will be 4 rounds instead of the usual 5.     Check out these Power Rankings for this week's tourny Quote: After a 47-year run with Bob Hope's name attached to this week's PGA TOUR stop, the organizers of the annual shootout in the California desert inked an eight-year agreement with Humana and the William J. Clinton Foundation to emphasize wellness. While Hope's legendary contributions to the game and Coachella Valley will be honored all week, the event is now known as the Humana... » read more

              Simple, Specific, Slow, Short, and Success - The Five "S"s of Great Practice

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              • started by iacas

                The Talent Code is a good book, but the message it preaches is quite simple: to become great at something, some ways seem to be better than others. Whether you're a violinist, a soccer player, or a tennis player, you can practice things in a way that makes you improve faster than mindlessly playing songs, kicking balls, or turning on the automatic ball server.   Take for example the story of a violinist that stood out to me. Upon learning a new piece, this violinist would play the notes without regard for pace, duration, tempo, or artistry. She'd take the sheet music and simply play the notes in the proper order. It rendered the song unrecognizable. When she encountered a tough part - a tough finger change or something -... » read more

                When's your First Round of the Year?

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                • started by mvmac

                  Well we have a final round of the year thread but it's 2012 now, so what is your first round of the year?  Due to some unseasonably warmer weather, I've been seeing some posts of golfers getting to play when there is usually snow on the ground.   I'll be playing my first round on Wednesday at a course I've never played before, San Vincente CC.  It's a practice round for a team play match there next Saturday.   » read more

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