Phil Mickelson greets fans during the first round of the PGA Tour playoff event at TPC Boston.
PHOTO: Phil in form ... Phil Mickelson fired eight birdies and an eagle in the opening round of the second PGA Tour playoff event. (Getty Images: Jim Rogash)
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British Open champion Phil Mickelson flirted with a 59, but settled for an 8-under-par 63 and a share of the first-round lead at the second PGA Tour playoff tournament on Saturday (AEST) alongside England's Brian Davis.
Mickelson had eight birdies and an eagle along with two bogeys to set the early pace, and Davis joined him atop the leaderboard with a blemish-free round that featured eight birdies.
They were one stroke in front of American Kevin Stadler, with Spain's Sergio Garcia, and Americans Hunter Mahan and Roberto Castro a further shot back on 65.
Australia's Adam Scott - who started the playoffs with a win at last week's opening tournament - could not stay with the pace as he battled to a 2-over 73.
Scott, who moved to number two in the world with his win last week at Liberty National, went 2-over with bogeys at the 10th and 14th, picked up his only birdie of the day at the par-three 16th, then gave the shot back with a bogey at the par-four sixth.
A group of 16 players on 5-under 66 included recently crowned PGA Champion Jason Dufner, England's Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter, South African Ernie Els, Sweden's Jonas Blixt and 2009 British Open champion Stewart Cink of the United States.
Mickelson was the class of the morning, teeing off on the 10th hole at TPC Boston alongside Scott and world number one Tiger Woods.
He birdied seven of his first nine holes. A bogey from a bunker at the first was followed by an eagle three at the par-five second, where his second shot landed two feet from the pin. He nabbed another birdie at the par-three eighth, but closed with a bogey when he hit his tee shot at the ninth into thick brush on the right.
The tee shot on nine and his wedge at the first were the "only two bad swings" of his day, Mickelson said.
The affable left-hander, who had a 59 in his sights when he carded a first-round 60 at Phoenix this year, was pleased with his round.
"I putted really well," he said. "There were a couple that didn't go that had every bit as good a chance to go as the ones that did and that's the sign that you're putting well."
Davis was delighted with his effort, which he capped by rolling in a 25-foot birdie putt at the ninth.
"I played great today. From tee to green it was good. Got up and down a couple of times and putted really solid today," said Davis, who came into the tournament at 80th in the playoff standings and needing a solid performance to join the top 70 in the standings who advance to next week's playoff event.
Woods, who battled back pain in a runner-up finish to Scott last week, carded a 3-under-par 68 that included four birdies and a bogey.
He said his back was "all good" especially after an extra day off because of the $8 million tournament's Saturday (AEST) start.
The event, the second of four in the US PGA Tour's season-ending playoffs, will conclude on Tuesday (AEST).
"It helped having that extra day off," Woods said. "It made a difference."
Things were even more of a struggle for the third man in the group, as Defending champion Rory McIlroy, trying to turn around a disappointing season, carded a one-under 70 that he called "sloppy".
"I'm making a lot of birdies, but also making a lot of stupid little mistakes," said McIlroy, who is without a win in 2013. "If I can cut those out, it's a different story."
2013年9月4日星期三
Sergio Garcia leads by two shots going into final round of second PGA Tour playoff event in Boston
Sergio Garcia holds up his ball after putting for birdie at the second PGA Tour playoff event.
PHOTO: Still on top ... The putts were dropping for Sergio Garcia who shot a third round 65 at the second PGA Tour playoff event. (Getty Images: Jared Wickerham)
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Spain's Sergio Garcia held a two-stroke lead after the third round of the second PGA Tour playoff event on Monday (AEST) after a fine 6-under par 65 at a wet TPC Boston.
Sweden's Henrik Stenson's 66 took him to 17-under, two behind Garcia's total of 19-under, while Canada's Graham DeLaet produced a sparkling, 9-under round of 62 to sit a further shot back along with American Steve Stricker (63).
DeLaet's score was the best of the week and follows his impressive tie for second in the playoffs last week.
PGA champion Jason Dufner, who fired six birdies in his opening 10 holes, was unable to build on his excellent start, but his 66 left him four strokes behind Garcia on 15-under par alongside compatriot Roberto Castro (68).
Marc Leishman and Jason Day are the best-placed Australians going into the final round, seven shots off the pace on 12-under.
Leishman came into contention with a bogey-free 7-under round of 64, while Day shot a 4-under 67.
Adam Scott had a solid round, finishing with a 4-under 67 for a total of 7-under. Scott has recovered his position after a disappointing opening round of 1-over 73.
After enjoying much of the limelight for the first two rounds, when they were grouped together, world number one Tiger Woods and British Open champion Phil Mickelson had disappointing days.
Mickelson's second straight even-par round left him 11 strokes behind Garcia on 8-under after he made three bogeys on the back nine.
Woods shot a 1-over 72 on a course that was still offering plenty of opportunities for a low score and was tied in 47th place on 6-under for the tournament after finding the fairway just seven times in his round.
Rain washed out the morning session and players were allowed to lift, clean and place their balls.
PHOTO: Still on top ... The putts were dropping for Sergio Garcia who shot a third round 65 at the second PGA Tour playoff event. (Getty Images: Jared Wickerham)
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Spain's Sergio Garcia held a two-stroke lead after the third round of the second PGA Tour playoff event on Monday (AEST) after a fine 6-under par 65 at a wet TPC Boston.
Sweden's Henrik Stenson's 66 took him to 17-under, two behind Garcia's total of 19-under, while Canada's Graham DeLaet produced a sparkling, 9-under round of 62 to sit a further shot back along with American Steve Stricker (63).
DeLaet's score was the best of the week and follows his impressive tie for second in the playoffs last week.
PGA champion Jason Dufner, who fired six birdies in his opening 10 holes, was unable to build on his excellent start, but his 66 left him four strokes behind Garcia on 15-under par alongside compatriot Roberto Castro (68).
Marc Leishman and Jason Day are the best-placed Australians going into the final round, seven shots off the pace on 12-under.
Leishman came into contention with a bogey-free 7-under round of 64, while Day shot a 4-under 67.
Adam Scott had a solid round, finishing with a 4-under 67 for a total of 7-under. Scott has recovered his position after a disappointing opening round of 1-over 73.
After enjoying much of the limelight for the first two rounds, when they were grouped together, world number one Tiger Woods and British Open champion Phil Mickelson had disappointing days.
Mickelson's second straight even-par round left him 11 strokes behind Garcia on 8-under after he made three bogeys on the back nine.
Woods shot a 1-over 72 on a course that was still offering plenty of opportunities for a low score and was tied in 47th place on 6-under for the tournament after finding the fairway just seven times in his round.
Rain washed out the morning session and players were allowed to lift, clean and place their balls.
2013年9月2日星期一
Why Better Putting Can Improve Your Golf Game and How To Make Better Putts
There are many ways you can improve your golf game and lower your score. Obviously improving your golf swing is one of them. It requires very little brains to realize how good your putting technique is has a lot to do with how well you score on the golf course as well. Think about it, putts make up about 40 t0 60 percent of all the shots you make during a round of golf. Ironically they travel the least amount of distance. So reducing the amount of putts you make in a typical round of golf by ten percent is going to help your golf score a lot. One thing that can make this happen is becoming more profficent at sinking those putts that are in the ten to five foot range. Also learning how to get those really longs ones closer to the hole would be very helpful.
One way to improve your putting abiility is to do a golf swing review. This means looking at the various aspects of your putting technique, such as your golf swing setup, golf swing take away and golf swing follow through with regards to your putting stroke.
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When you setup to make a putt make sure your alignment is correct. The backs of your heels should be lined up to the intended target. Remember the intended target might not be the hole, it could to the left or right of it, depending on how the green breaks. Also make sure the outside of your lead hand is facing the target. The plam of the hand that follows should also be facing the target. When the putter makes impact with the ball these must be in the same position as when you setup to make your putt. This is important for both short and long putts. swing your arms like pendulum to help make this will happent. Stay loose and do not tense when make your putt.
When starting your back swing control the swing with both hands while using your right hand to guide the way (if your are putting from the right side). When making your follow through control the swing with both hands but use the left hand to guide the way. The back of your left hand should be facing the target when you make impact with the golf ball.
Ideally you should try this out on the practice green first. Start with some long putts and gradually work you way to the shorter putts. A good thing to remember is to try and hit you putt a little farther then than the exact distance to the hole. There is nothing worse then getting the line correct, but coming up short.
One way to improve your putting abiility is to do a golf swing review. This means looking at the various aspects of your putting technique, such as your golf swing setup, golf swing take away and golf swing follow through with regards to your putting stroke.
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When you setup to make a putt make sure your alignment is correct. The backs of your heels should be lined up to the intended target. Remember the intended target might not be the hole, it could to the left or right of it, depending on how the green breaks. Also make sure the outside of your lead hand is facing the target. The plam of the hand that follows should also be facing the target. When the putter makes impact with the ball these must be in the same position as when you setup to make your putt. This is important for both short and long putts. swing your arms like pendulum to help make this will happent. Stay loose and do not tense when make your putt.
When starting your back swing control the swing with both hands while using your right hand to guide the way (if your are putting from the right side). When making your follow through control the swing with both hands but use the left hand to guide the way. The back of your left hand should be facing the target when you make impact with the golf ball.
Ideally you should try this out on the practice green first. Start with some long putts and gradually work you way to the shorter putts. A good thing to remember is to try and hit you putt a little farther then than the exact distance to the hole. There is nothing worse then getting the line correct, but coming up short.
2012年1月8日星期日
MWT TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood
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The TaylorMade R11 Fairway is built with more adjustability to offer more distance. Flight Control Technology (FCT) is mixed with an Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP) in the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood, that combine to offer players up to 60 yards of side-to-side trajectory change and around 1000 RPM backspin change.
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The new aerodynamic shape of the R11 Fairway promotes faster speed, whilst the deeper face creates a deeper centre of gravity for a more penetrating flight. The contact area on the sole of the R11 Fairway is 35% less than the R9 Fairway which creates less turf resistance at impact. The non-glare, white crown and black clubface have been designed to improved visual alignment.
An advanced sole design of the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood reduces the amount of sole area that comes into contact with the turf by 35% compared to the R9 fairway wood. This reduces turf resistance for increased speed and helps to minimize clubhead twisting.
The Stainless Steel head of the R11 fairway wood features a 'Ghost' white crown and a contrasting black PVD face, making it much easier to 'see' the ball at address and aid alignment for extra confidence.
There are some markings around the edge of the crown that is a little distracting, but once you get used to it, it is a non factor at address. The paint scheme on the stock Blur shaft of the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood was nice and matched well with the overall scheme of things. The R11 Fairway Wood adjustability options means the head can be set to perfectly suit your eye and shot preference.
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The TaylorMade R11 Fairway is built with more adjustability to offer more distance. Flight Control Technology (FCT) is mixed with an Adjustable Sole Plate (ASP) in the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood, that combine to offer players up to 60 yards of side-to-side trajectory change and around 1000 RPM backspin change.
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The new aerodynamic shape of the R11 Fairway promotes faster speed, whilst the deeper face creates a deeper centre of gravity for a more penetrating flight. The contact area on the sole of the R11 Fairway is 35% less than the R9 Fairway which creates less turf resistance at impact. The non-glare, white crown and black clubface have been designed to improved visual alignment.
An advanced sole design of the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood reduces the amount of sole area that comes into contact with the turf by 35% compared to the R9 fairway wood. This reduces turf resistance for increased speed and helps to minimize clubhead twisting.
The Stainless Steel head of the R11 fairway wood features a 'Ghost' white crown and a contrasting black PVD face, making it much easier to 'see' the ball at address and aid alignment for extra confidence.
There are some markings around the edge of the crown that is a little distracting, but once you get used to it, it is a non factor at address. The paint scheme on the stock Blur shaft of the TaylorMade R11 Fairway Wood was nice and matched well with the overall scheme of things. The R11 Fairway Wood adjustability options means the head can be set to perfectly suit your eye and shot preference.
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