Golf-Tech-Porn and the r7 Quad

The new TaylorMade r7 Quad looks really nice, but will it help your game?

r7quad.jpgI finally got a chance to go out and play a round this weekend; between work and a pregnant wife, my golf time has become scarce. So, when my father-in-law called to ask if I could find some time to make an 8:20, I jumped all over it… after checking with my wife.

Standing in line to check in at the pro shop, I overheard the following snippet of conversation between the guy who was paired with us and one of the guys in the pro shop:

“So, have you had a chance to try out the new r7?”
“Yeah, I got one.”
The weekend duffer gets excitedly interested. “Really?!? What did you think?”
“Awesome. I was hitting the ball around 310, 315 yards off the tee.”
Wistfully, “Wow.”
“I mean, that was average. I hit it, what did I say Lisa? 325?”
Lisa, the lady behind the counter, perks up for a moment and responds with a wry grin. “Yeah, 325. Must have had a lot of roll…”
Undaunted, the pro shop employee continues. “Sure. 325 yards. The ball just exploded off the tee …”

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Blomqvisted!

19 year old Minea Blomqvist carded the lowest round ever in a major tournament…

Minea Blomqvist, a Finnish 19 year old carded the lowest round ever in a major tournament, a 10-under 62 in the third round of the Women’s British Open.

Now normally, I could give two shits about anything happening in a women’s tournament, but this deserves some special attention. This is history, as only five women and 21 men have shot 63s in the majors. I shot a 62 the other day too… at my 9-hole Muni.

Monty? Really?

colin_montgomerie.jpgI understand the idea behind Bernhard Langer picking Colin Montgomerie for the European 2004 Ryder Cup team. The thought is that with so many younger or rookie players, you want to look for someone who provides leadership and a steady game. But, speaking as an American who obviously doesn’t have the same access to the European Tour as Mr. Langer, I have to wonder: why Monty?

Yes, Monty was lights-out in 2002, and his Ryder Cup record is impressive. As an all-around player, Monty was one of the world’s best. Was.

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2004 Buick Championship: Woody Austin

Woody Austin used this gear to win the 2004 Buick Championship

woody_austin.jpgWoody Austin used this gear to win the 2004 Buick Championship:

Driver Cleveland Launcher 400 9°
3 Wood Cleveland Launcher
5 Wood Callaway Steelhead Plus
2 Iron Cleveland LDI
Irons (4-PW) Cleveland TA7
Wedges (GW, LW) Cleveland 588 Gunmetal 49°, 60°
Putter Scotty Cameron by Titleist Red X
Ball Titleist Pro V1x

Belly Putters

Rumblings by players on the PGA Tour calling for a ban on the belly putter.

Over the past few months there have been rumblings by players on the PGA Tour calling for a ban on the belly putter.

The USGA doesn’t want any part of this issue, and The Rules Committee of the R&A indicated earlier this year that they won’t bring in any further changes to the game until 2007. I, for one, still can’t shake the perception that belly putters are for old guys who have bad backs.

I can understand why some players want to make the belly putter a thing of the past. The claim that these putters provide a stabilizing effect is a very strong argument, but just look at the statistics. Other than the PGA Tour’s leading money-winner, Vijay Singh, none of the top pros use them. So, unless Bernhard Langer starts breaking scoring records, and ripping up the PGA Tour, I believe it’s an argument better saved until ’07.

The European Ryder Cup Team

Bernhard Langer adds Montgomerie and Donald to his Ryder Cup team.

Bernhard Langer has his Ryder Cup team. Qualifying on their own:

  1. Padraig Harrington
  2. Sergio Garcia
  3. Darren Clarke
  4. Miguel Angel Jimenez
  5. Lee Westwood
  6. Thomas Levet
  7. Paul Casey
  8. David Howell
  9. Paul McGinley
  10. Ian Poulter

Bernhard then chose something old

  1. Colin Montgomerie

and something new

  1. Luke Donald

to round out his 2004 Ryder Cup Team.

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Commercials at the Masters… Again

Commercials are returning to the Masters.

The Masters, which became the first commercial-free major sporting event, is returning to the “old way” of doing things: four minutes of commercials per hour from ExxonMobil, IBM, and SBC Communications. Augusta National Golf Club chairman William “Hootie” Johnson has added 90 minutes of TV coverage to offset the commercials.

Many are disappointed with this move. Me? I’m just happy to have some bathroom and refrigerator breaks built in again. 🙂