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It's "usually" not there? OP, I almost always take a pretty good divot with my irons because I have a somewhat step swing. If you're getting a massive divot then you're probably coming in way too steep. Try practicing at the range by swinging your club more like a baseball bat for a few swings then step up to the ball and swing (you may want to line up with the ball closer to the toe of the club as well). This should cause you to be more flat and have an inside-out swing path.

I know ignorance is not an excuse, but I really didn't know that lynching had a racial meaning until all of this. I always associated the term with Lynch Mobs going after criminals and stringing them up (and my guess is most of the bad guys were white). If Faldo used the phrase, "gang up on him" couldn't that also be racist - clearly he was only talking about black gangs, not hispanic, italian, chinese, russian, etc. Personally, I think it's ashame that some people look for reasons to be offended. I honestly doubt that Kelly meant anything racist by her statement, especially as directed towards Tiger. She has always put him up on a pedestal (as many of us do) and I doubt she really cares what color, or ethnicity, Tiger is. Just my $.02.

My first thought was that he wants to be able to skip the Pro Am so he can be with his family. Phil's pretty strong-willed and I wouldn't be surprised if he does skip this weeks event. It's not like he needs the $$$.

Madriver, that was a brilliant reply...no wait....it was really lame!

I'm 5'10" and use a 33" putter. Something just felt right when I tried it against 34-35" putters of the same type. Chris

That's why I never add up my score until I'm done. I usually have a pretty good idea when I'm scoring well but it's easier to play one-shot-at-a-time when I don't add the pressure of trying to keep a good score going. Of course my buddies up north knew this and always added up the scores and made sure to tell me at the turn Chris

It'll be fun to see how he plays the next couple of events. It seems he kicks it up a notch following a poor (relatively) showing at a major. I do think that once the new-ness of having a baby around wears off a little he'll be more focused. He usually spends a couples weeks across the pond to prepare, and relax, before the Open but he didn't do that this year so he could stay at home. I think most players still fear him somewhat...remember, his bad years would be a career year for most of them. Chris

Unless you're left handed a stiffer shaft will likely make you go even more right. And to the OP, welcome to golf! Chris

Not yet, but our lawyers learn quickly and I'm sure they'll follow the UK's lead. I've played a few courses that have signs posted that you are responsible for damage your ball causes to homes on the course, but I'm not sure how that would hold up. They claim your personal homeowners insurance would cover you if you damage someones home. I've never heard of someone paying though as most assume that if you buy a home on a course you do so understanding that golfers have little control over their ball. Chris

Surprising how some of the big players (not just your picks) are doing. Of course we all know things can change in a hurry and the cream usually rises to the top come Sunday. Chris

The Golf Channel has an area with this information for players that have won on tour, you can search archives as well. http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.a...000&dv;=6394122 Chris edit: Looks like QQ beat me by a couple seconds.

Most of my numbers are pretty close to doublesuited's Driver 240-260 3w 225-230 5w 210-215 hybrid 3 195-200 4 185 5 175 6 165 7 155 8 145 9 135 PW 125 GW 110 (go-to club) SW 90 My 3 and 5 wood numbers are for my old clubs and may be a little better with the new burners. Chris

No tipping! I don't tip for the guys to load my bag onto a cart in the morning since I'd do it myself if they let me. And I hate when they want to take my bag off to wipe down my irons for a tip since I keep my clubs clean as I play and wash them after almost every round. They only exception is the beverage cart girl Chris

I think that technology has improved graphite shafts a lot in recent years. In the past they were generally for older players and women, but I don't think that applies any more. Personally, I still like the steel shafts (I just recently went graphite in all my woods though) but if my game can benefit from using a better graphite shaft in my irons I'd switch. Chris

I also went with no, but top 10. Consistancy almost always wins the majors and Sergio is very streaky. I'd guess he'll shoot low-mid 70's Fri and Sat then and then around 67-68 on Sunday. If he can follow-up with another great round tomorrow then all bets are off. Chris