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Tiger is definitely looking solid, but we'll have to wait and see if the pressure will get to him tomorrow. McDowell is really good at playing consistent and letting the people around him crumble on their own.

Great to see another Las Vegan here! Where do you like to play around town?

What shop are you buying the demos from? Just a local one? I've asked at a few places if they sell the demos and have been turned down every time. I could care less about the paint being chipped as long as the clubs still work.

Great atmosphere, but it only works/is tolerated at that one particular event. The grandstand on the par 3, 16th is the rowdiest place in golf by far. Cheering like mad men on a great shot and raining down boo's for anyone who misses the green. It's what I imagine the Colosseum was like during Rome's golden age.

That was an interesting article. Nice of them to mention his swing in the last paragraph.

Congrats on the win! Glad to hear it went well for you. The first match jitters are always the worst and now that it's out of the way I wouldn't be at all surprised to see your score drop by at a least few strokes in your next match. Definitely work on that short game though. It sounds like beating a dead horse, but the short game is the most important part of golf. The only club you are guaranteed to use on every hole is your putter.

Dealing with cheaters is always tough. If the school is notorious for it, nobody is going to fault you for questioning a shot or two. Don't make a show of it, just handle it quietly if you feel somebody is overlooking a stroke or something because it could be just that, honest oversight. Talk to them and like Grndslmhtter said, mention it subtly by suggesting they maybe forgot something. As far as the less etiquette inclined players, the most I think I can offer is to say....that happens. From high school to the 65+ league you're likely to find guys that don't always give the same respect as maybe they should, but that happens. Keep the golden rule in mind, treat them with the same etiquette as you would like to be treated. If the things they're doing are getting on your nerves and affecting your game, bring it up to them. If they keep it up, talk to a coach or ref. Play your game and you'll do fine. Good luck out there and definitely keep us updated.

Just take your time. Read your greens and don't rush into any shot. You can get fired up, but it's a different kind of fired up. You aren't going to go chanting up to every tee box of course, but you should go into every hole with confidence. Keep a competitive fire about you, but also stay relaxed. It's the same game you've been playing for years and it's at your home course, the same course you've played more than a few times. The only difference is the people you're playing against. I think one of your biggest advantages is knowing what the greens are like. If you've played the course a bunch you should have some idea of the layout of each green. Use this knowledge to your advantage when you're looking at different pin placements. The visitors may not know about a false front when they're looking at it from 150 yards, but you should. Keep stuff like that in mind. But remember, it's the same game you've been playing! Be relaxed, be confident, and don't forget to have fun!

It wasn't the greatest show on television, but it was a decent first go around. I'm a big fan of the 24/7 series on HBO, especially the most recent one about the run up to the winter classic where they followed the Flyers and the Rangers around for a couple weeks before the game. Getting to hear what the players say on the ice was really interesting, even if most of it was bleeped out. I think with how short a time frame the Golf Channel is working with, starting Saturday night and running through the final round on Sunday, it'll be hard to make a really compelling show. The best part about shows like this is getting to see the more personal side of the athlete outside of the sport. There wasn't much in this show that you don't already see in the interviews on the range or after the 18th green.

Been scouring the forums here for a little while, picking up tips on courses to play and what not; thought it was about time to join in the fun. I've been golfing since about third grade and was a really casual golfer until I went off to college in San Diego. I found a good group of friends to hit the course with and started going about every weekend, it didn't help my grades, but my handicap went down! I'm in law school now and have had to cut it back to once or twice a month at most, but I savor every second I get. I love all of the great information on all of the threads here and am looking forward to jumping in on the discussions.