Archive for February, 2006

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Did Tiger leave his golf clubs at home in the Accenture Match Play Championship?

After dominating Stephen Ames in his first match, Tiger was upset by Chad Campbell in round 2. He just couldn’t seem to get his golf swing going. How did the #1 golfer in the world lose this one?

27Feb2006 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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Can you recommend a golf resort?

Golf Nut, some buddies and I are packing up our golf clubs and going for 4 day golf trip We are looking for a great golf location and resort. We will probably be heading out in April-May. Do you have any “golf tips” on awesome golf resorts?

27Feb2006 | David Stargel | 1 comment | Continued
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Michelle Wie ranked at No. 3 in first women’s World Golf Rankings

This is bound to cause some discussion; that a golfer who has yet to earn her first dollar on the LPGA tour is ranked #3 in the world. But that is what has happened as the world of Women’s Golf has released their first World Golf Rankings.

24Feb2006 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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How much time is too much when putting in golf?

Dear Golf Nut, I have a question that is probably more about good manners than rules. I play golf with a buddy who takes forever to putt. He reads from all angles, has a long set up routine, and then stands over the golf ball before he putts for what seems like years. [...]

22Feb2006 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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Some golf iron recommendations for amateur golfers

I recently came across a set of golf irons that I would like to mention. I don’t normally push any particular golf clubs on this site, I try to give objective information. But these clubs really impressed me and I wanted to pass this along.

15Feb2006 | David Stargel | 2 comments | Continued
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Losing distance on golf shots with age

Golf Nut, I’m in my late 50’s and have noticed that I’m starting to lose some distance off the tee box. Any recommendations? I know that I won’t always be able to drive it like I used to (250 yards plus). But these days it seems that I’m not getting it much past [...]

15Feb2006 | David Stargel | 2 comments | Continued
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Any changes to putters in the 2006 golf rule changes?

Golf Nut, you have written about the changes to the golf rules for 2006. Was there anything in there about putters? I have heard that there might be some restrictions concerning the longer putters?

10Feb2006 | David Stargel | 2 comments | Continued
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How to shake the winter rust from your golf game?

Golf Nut, do you have any recommendations for starting the new golf season? Any special golf drills or exercises to shake off the stiffness and rust of the winter months?

7Feb2006 | David Stargel | 2 comments | Continued