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At the Patriot Cup Feherty was doing the introductions on the 1st Tee. I was a bit nervous because of the crowd and the first time play with Fowler and Woodland. I don't remember exactly how he introduced me but it was something along the line of "Russ Normandin, Active Duty Marine and star on the Big Break Indian Wells... If hits a bad Tee Shot, everyone run because he is probably going to kick the S*^&( out of everyone". Everyone started to laugh and I thought it was funny as hell and it actually calmed me down. He said something to Fowler, Rooney and Woodland and everyone laughed... People need to just embrace the situation at times and know when David is there announcing on the Tee something is going to be said. I talked to David for a few minutes before we tee'd off and he is genuinely a good guy that does amazing things for our military especially the Wounded Warriors!

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I my catch flak but it seems to me that Jack was a little disappointed that TIGER tied his record... Now, I make that statement knowing that the "greatest" golfer to have ever played "the game" would not want to see his record tied/broken, I got it! Most will say that "records are made to be broken" but I know no one ever wants to see their record broken... Was I the only one who looked at Jack and thought that? Maybe he was just exhausted after the tournament...

Tiger is a douche? He was a bad husband and a worse father but really a douche? Golf has benefited more than most will ever know because of him which is why he will be the best the "ever played the game". Calling him a douche is very amateur hour in my mind...

Dude, I don't lift that much anymore... And I didn't mid his stache, he is a super cool guy that is for sure...

You are funny bro... It is easy to find the results if you really wanted to but me and Rickie were -13 through 16 holes...

Guys, I just wanted to give you a heads up that I just played in the Patriot Cup in Oklahoma. I was paired with Rickie Fowler and played against Gary Woodland and Dan Rooney in a Ryder Cup format match. It will be aired over Veterans Day on the Golf Channel and it is going to be a great watch. If you guys can do anything you can to help support the Folds of Honor and participate in the Patriot Day Golf near your course it would be greatly appreciated, it is for a great cause!!!!

I have payed this hole twice and although it is not that hard...during this tournament... it is going to make players want to throw up!!!

Here is a secret for Palm Springs (You may already know it so if you do disregard)... The basic rule out there is everything breaks toward Indio, find where it is in relation to your golf course and the putts that look straight will go that way... Good luck

"Tough times don't last, Grinders do!" I don't want to be entered into the contest but I just wanted to share one of my thoughts on the golf course!

Most players who sign endorsement deals have it written exactly how many clubs they have to use from that company. For many it is in the 8-10 range and this allows them to use whatever else they want to use as long as they are using the amount specified in their contract...

Very cool... If I had to pay for wedges I probably would buy some of these...

Yes, that is what I was getting at...

Do you mind if I ask why you say to never go more stiff in the Wedges? My wedge shafts are stiffer than my iron shafts for a specific reason but that is my preference.

That is no where close to what I was referring to with regards to being a "feel" player... Being a feel player is only relevant to the person who is swinging the club. Most feel players do not care about mechanics; they just care what feels right to them. No one other than the individual can say what feels correct to them...

I believe when someone speaks about feel they are talking relative to their own swing, so essentially feel can be real if that person believes it.

Everyone currently on tour and those who have played on "the tour" over the last decade so walk up to Tiger, look him in the eyes and say thank you for making my bank account so large!!!

There are swing weights you can put in the grip/butt of the shaft to offset the counter balance point of the shafts...

Those greens were hard and rolling to a 14... Good luck!

I did not get the memo that you needed to shoot a specific score to be considered a golfer... But Congrats on breaking 100, that is a milestone I still remember this day. I can remember when I finally broke 100 for the 1st time... Have fun buddy!

Erik is correct... Look at it this way, if they hit your ball off the green into a water hazard you would be pissed if you had to take a penalty because of it...

You can do almost anything you want with the grip tape... I use 2 wraps under my left hand and 4 under my right for standard grips... But yes, there is usually grip tape underneath the grip so it does not slip...

Hey guys, You can catch me today on Morning Drive as I do a telephone interview from Afghanistan as I speak about golf and Veteras Day, it should be broadcasted around 0830.

I tend to disagree with “Talent isn't something you're born with." All the great athletes are born with talent; it is refined with dedication and practice. Like everyone I have some swing flaws but I have always had the natural ability to shape a golf ball, I don't know why but I did.

You will never know unless you give it a try... For everyone who will tell you that you can do it 10,000 more will tell you that you can't! Look at it this way, even if you don't make it, even if "it" never happens at least you tried and that you will always have. You do not want to be X year old saying you wished you had tried... Good luck