Sunday, September 24, 2006

Golf for Beginners Podcast: Golf tips from Molly Baney, Payne Stewart's advice to Donald Trump and words of wisdom from Percy Boomer

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Molly Baney is not only a celebrated golf instructor at the popular St. Andrews Golf & CC in Illinois but she is also a Golf for Women Magazine Top 50 teacher. We discuss her top five golf tips.

Learn the recommendation that Payne Stewart offered up to celebrity real estate mogul Donald Trump at a charity event. Trump provides many more tidbits from professional golfers to top CEO's in his absorbing book, "The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received".

"The Rules of Golf plainly spoken" discusses the penalty for too many golf clubs in your bag and what happens if one of those clubs meets an early and unfortunate end.

In honor of the European Ryder Cup victory, we conclude our golf podcast with words of wisdom from Hall of Fame inductee Percy Boomer.

Finally, read more about Barry and I from a recent New Jersey Jewish News sports article by clicking here. Happy New Year!

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Sunday, September 17, 2006

Golf for Beginners Podcast: Elevated greens, putting tips, Singin' in the Rain, plus wisdom from Watson

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Sometimes it's tough playing golf in the rain but if you carry the right essentials, you'll beat the elements and have fun doing it! Also, why did Barry leave his Titleist Vokey spin-milled lob wedge in the bag?

Barry also plays a weekly game on a golf course with an elevated green. Learn how to easily conquer this odd shot from the tee box.

Putting tips are featured in our section, "The Rules of Golf made simple".

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Friday, September 01, 2006

Podcast: Butch Harmon's golf tips on wagering and rules regarding the flagstick

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It's no secret that Barry enjoys a friendly side bet on the golf course. Imagine his delight when I found this golf tip from Butch Harmon!

In the "Rules of Golf made easy" we discuss the flagstick. To remove or not to remove! We'll give you the lowdown.

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Monday, August 28, 2006

Podcast: Tiger Woods' tips on mental toughness and what happens if you hit the wrong golf ball?

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Even though Tiger Woods played his C+ game this weekend at the Bridgestone, he persevered.

Yawn. Another week, another victory…that makes four in a row, doesn't it?

Despite a playoff with rival Stewart Cink (2004 winner) Woods' strong mental game allowed him to stay focused with his "eye on the prize". We are simply amazed by Tiger Woods' ability and discuss his golf tips on "how to master the mind" straight from his book, "Tiger Woods: How I Play Golf".

In my opinion, Bobby Jones comes in a close second. Remember, Jones still remains the only person ever to win the Grand Slam, although many claim that Jack Nicklaus deserves the honor of "greatest golfer of the present day".

In the "Rules of Golf made easy" we discuss the ramifications of hitting the wrong golf ball.

Also, a question for our listeners. How was it decided to make a round of golf eighteen holes? Listen to our podcast to find out!

Finally, congratulations to Lorena Ochoa who celebrates her third win of the season at the Wendy's Championship for Children. At least Morgan Pressel and Cristie Kerr came out of this event with a pair of top-tens!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006

Podcast: How to measure a golf course...one hole at a time, the rangefinder and Annika Sorenstam's tips on tempo

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While watching Tiger Woods attack the pins during this week's PGA Championship, I noticed his constant tempo throughout his round. His swing is a combination of fluidity and compactness. Although Tiger generates terrific clubhead speed, he rarely gets ahead of himself or swings out of his boots. His tempo is rhythmic; he's like a machine.

Although there are some golfers that are quicker in their tempo, such as Nick Price or Lee Trevino, and others who are slow and methodical, such as Ben Hogan, one thing is certain…their swing speeds remain even, as Annika Sorenstam helps us discover in this week's golf tip.

We also take a look at the rangefinder, a device which is now allowed as the "15th club" in your golf bag. For Phil Mickelson and other tour pros, the scope remains "off-limits" during professional rounds, but for the rest of us, it's a useful tool.

Our section on the "Rules of Golf made easy" relates the protocol surrounding the teebox.

Finally a realistic approach to golf from one of the founding members of the LPGA, Patty Berg.

For those of you golf fanatics who are suffering from "golf withdrawal" this evening, check out The Golf Channel's final round coverage of the Safeway Classic from 10p.m. to midnight (EST). Morgan Pressel is a mere three strokes away from winning her first tournament…can she persevere? Women's golf is truly alive and well!

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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Podcast: Golf tips to go: greenside and fairway bunker shots

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Ipod-ready quick golf tips to help improve your game. No ipod? Consider downloading them to your cell phone!

Take this week's greenside and fairway bunker tips with you to the practice range or give a listen before your round.

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