Sunday, October 08, 2006

Golf Podcast: How Fred Astaire will help you with your golf swing, humor from Phyllis Diller and flat vs. steep: you need to know the difference!

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How you swing the golf club really can make a difference! A lesson from his golf professional taught Barry which plane which works best for irons, woods and driver.

Fred Astaire was not only a terrific dancer but also a low handicap golfer. We share his secret.

And, we couldn't help ourselves when we heard Phyllis Diller's wisecrack about her golf experience, so here it is!

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Sunday, October 01, 2006

Golf for Beginners Podcast: What would make Tiger Woods quit golf, how to handle unplayable lies and confidence-building tips from Dr. Bob Rotella

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I found myself searching for a reason why my self-assurance increased this past week after crushing opponents during a round of golf. The "dean of mental coaching", Dr. Bob Rotella, seemed to offer up the closest ideas as to my improved cerebral performance.

After his 200th performance at this week's WGC-American Express Championship, we discuss what would make Tiger Woods retire from golf as well as a contrasting quote from Vijay Singh.

"The Rules of Golf plainly spoken" helps the golfer whose ball finds an unplayable lie.

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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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