I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority here, but Chris DiMarco is driving me nucking futs. I used to like him, but since his run at the Masters, I almost can’t watch coverage of him. He reminds me of Phil Mickelson prior to his first major. I think he tries a little too hard, but will tell you that he’s happy with the way he’s playing and that he’s contending. Plus, the media is all over him about possibly being “the best player without a major” – and I hate that.
I don’t know maybe it’s that flippin’ claw grip or Ping commercials he does that drive me crazy?! But, I’m pretty sure it’s just me.
Anyway, here’s this week’s version of Hittin’ the Links.
Say Cheese!
Rather than inserting a stereotypical (and politically incorrect) joke about Asians and cameras, I’ll just link to this article that talks about problems both Ernie Els and Retief Goosen have had playing in tournaments in China. [link]
Spring Golf Guide
Here’s Yahoo!Biz guide to spring golf. I really enjoyed how science can improve your game and the cost to take up golf. [link]
LPGA Sex Appeal
Is it right that Ty Votaw made sex appeal one of his tour goals? I don’t know, but I sure like it. [link]
One-irons are a Lost Art
I guess it’s like Lee Trevino said, if you hold a 1-iron in the air during a lightning storm, you won’t get electricuted cause not even God can hit a 1-iron. [link]
Blonde Ambition
The Golf Channel has a Kip Henley diary up as he’s looking to make some good on those Nationwide tour exemptions he won. Hopefully, he’ll do better than Justin Peters. I’m rooting for him. [link]
Is Golf Art?
Here’s a video of a project this guy did where he hit only one shot per day until he completed his round. [link]
New Nike Commercial
Erik’s already pimped this, but I’ll leave it in here cause I’m a Nike whore. [link]
Quote of the Week
“To say that the mullet is a hairstyle barely even scratches the surface of the issue. The mullet is a way of life, it is a state of mind…” [link]
re Chris Demarco… He really doesnt bother me, claw grip and all. I had the distinct impression, prior to Augusta that he was a choke artist. It seemed the pressure the final day was too much for him. I watched the final round of the Masters and was sure he choked…then watched Tiger let him back in…The next day the press called him America’s underdog and everyone including Chris said he was going to benefit from the experience( unlike the experience of Augusta 2004?).
I like De Marco, I’d like to see him win a tournement so I can hopefully say “they were right, I was wrong”.