The Golf Slice

There are many who think that adding the sport of golf to the existing Olympic games would be a fantastic idea. Some think that this is a definite possibility, however, it is not something that will happen in the next couple of years. The year 2016 to be exact would be the earliest that golf would even be a possibility, to be added to the Olympic games.

Golf is such a widely recognized and popular sport. So why has it been since the year 1904 since it played an important part like that of being included in the Olympics? Part of the problem could perhaps be that seven years before the target games arrive, is when it has to be voted in.

We may have an answer to this hopeful question by next year when IOC will assemble in Denmark, when a host city will be chosen for Summer Games.

Some fear that since golf is sitting on a ballot right next to baseball and softball, that it is an unlikely call that it will be added. All three of these games were rejected, and both baseball and softball were taken off the program for the 2012 Olympics in London.

If you are a golfer who is just beginning to learn the game of golf, you can save a great deal of money and find beneficial value in trying out a few sets of used golf clubs.

If you’ve just started playing and you are trying your knack at this exciting game, you more than likely have no idea which clubs have the best feel for you. There is a large variety in new golf clubs that is available on the market today for you to choose from. In using used clubs, you have the ability to test out several different kinds of clubs without wasting a ton of money when you do.

You might even think about trying your friends clubs on for size before purchasing a set for your own use. Another idea would be in renting a set. If you plan to sink a big chunk of money into a set of clubs, when you decide on which style fits you best, it would be a good idea to try as many clubs out as possible before doing so. Why waste money on buying a set that you know nothing about?

I’m sure most of you have heard the news already but it was announced today that Tiger is shutting down for the rest of the 2008 season.

His reason? Oh, just a torn ACL and fractured tibia.

Yup, that’s right. Tiger Woods played 91 holes to win the U.S. Open with a broken leg and busted knee. There was a lot of talk over the weekend about how incredible Rocco Mediate was in keeping up with Tiger. And that’s true but those sentiments seem a bit hollow now with today’s news.

So now we have to trudge through the rest of the year watching guys like Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia struggle to set themselves apart and challenge Tiger as the best in the game. Good luck to them, I say.

The legend continues to grow for this guy who is easily on pace to go down as the best golfer in history. This weekend’s performance was just incredible.

Sahalee Country Club will be hosting the 17th Annual Junior Achievement EvergreenBank Golf Classic & Auction, on June 23, for 2008.

For those that do not have plans to play in the Golf Classic will be able to take advantage of having a good time and learning some tips and tricks from Jim Pike, the Country Club’s Instructor. He plans to be offering a educational clinic that will be including helpful lessons and receiving personalized instruction in chipping and technique, putting, and swing mechanics. Also included along with the clinic, will be an event dinner and auction ticket.

Raising more than $2 million in funds, the Sahalee Country Club, which is known as being one of America’s top picks in widely enjoyed golf courses, has raised the funds in support of many of the programs that are made available through Junior Achievement. Children in kindergarten through high school can benefit from the various programs that are offered.

A few slots still remain open and reservations are still being accepted. Individuals are being invited to come enjoy what is planned to be the biggest tournament ever for the area.

Is the most recent winner of the Memorial, Kenny Perry expected to become the next number 1 Pro Golf player of the world for the Ryder Cup Team later this fall? With his latest win, he has certainly gotten quite a bit closer to claiming this prestigious title. He now stands proudly among many other favored players, for his chance at this exciting win. Perry’s win of the Memorial makes this his third one for this particular win.

This exciting and well-earned victory, claimed for Perry the grand amount of $1.08 million. Thought to have delivered his greatest game for the year, according to Paul Azinger, U.S. captain, this win is now Perry’s 10th victory of his uprising career.

The exciting win for Perry opens way for the possibility of the U.S., soon to have a handy weapon under their belt in the Ryder Cup.

It couldn’t of come at a better time if it had been planned, for the two-shot victory. Perry was able to surge ahead for a smooth coast straight to home with a 3 under 69.

So, could it be true, as Perry thinks, that magic is always happening to him here?

Ninety-nine of the most high ranking male golfers of the United States will battle on Sedgefield’s exclusive greens in the Footjoy Invitational.

Recently completed, the historical golf course underwent a $3 million project to restore its Donald Ross design that its well known for.

This exciting battle will be held this year between June 9 and June 13. Many aspiring young teens that are between the ages of 12 and 18 will be bringing their best play to the greens during this event. It is only one highlight of many that are expected to be held during the summer season of the popular American Junior Golf Association.

During the summer season many miles will be covered as more than 5,000 junior golfers make their way across the United States to compete in other events of the American Junior Golf Association. It is a known fact these talented teens will undergo a couple months of highly intense pressure and entertaining action as they go head-to-head in some serious competition.

Later in the year, the historical golf course is planning to host PGA’s Wyndham Championship. There will of course be several well-known names attending.

Tiger Woods has every intention of making a great comeback next week for the US Open. Even though he may not be completely ‘up to par’ yet, he still feels that he will be in good enough shape to attend.

It has been quite a long time since the golf champion has been able to play the game competitively, since he under-went surgery back in April of this year. Rehabilitation and the recovery from surgery has kept him occupied and off the courses.

Many people feel confident that Tiger will have no problems at all in jumping right back in the game and pulling off another win. He has been down this road once before, when he had a previous surgery on his knee back in 2002. He wasted no time after that surgery to come back and win the Buick Invitational.

It is no small surprise to hear that Tiger plans to attend the US Open, many are aware that Torrey Pines is one of his favorite courses.

He has been taking Rehab nice and easy, perhaps he has healed enough to make a big win again on the 12th.

Updates have been lacking a bit lately because I’m actually playing golf now. With the better weather here, I’ve managed to go out a few times this year and I got off to a really rocky start. In a nice bit of irony, I’ve developed a bit of a slice over the winter downtime.

Each nine I played over the last two weeks has been better and better so I’m encouraged that I can get my golf game back on track. I’m hitting my four iron with a lot of improved distance and accuracy so far which I think is much more telling than my temporary slice problem.

I definitely need to hit the driving range more this summer though. I don’t feel like I can get out to play a round consistently enough to maintain a proper swing. I’m going to make an effort over the next few months to hit the range.