Blog is Moving!!!

April 24, 2007 by georgebeardsley

I want to thank everyone who has frequented this blog over the last month. In an effort to improve its quality and grow its content – I am moving to another site.

www.golfsdailyslice.com

I hope you decide to follow, as all of the previous content to date has been moved – and we are adding more great golf features over the next couple months. We will have video instruction, as well as direct links to all the top golf information.

Thanks Again,

George Beardsley

Haas Makes Up 4 Shots in 8 Holes to Repeat at the Legends

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley
Jay Haas closed with a 2-under 70 Sunday for a three-round total of 207, then defeated Tom Kite on the first extra hole. “I certainly didn’t think I’d be here,” Haas said. “Everything just happened so quickly.”

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Duval to Sit Out Indefinitely With Pregnant Wife

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

David Duval has played only five times this year, and likely will stay home through August, when wife is expected to deliver a daughter. “I’ve been home taking care of the family,” Duval said.

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Woods Plays Oakmont for the First Time

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

Tiger Woods got his first look at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday as he began preparations for the U.S. Open.

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Watney Gets First Win

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

Nick Watney held off nerves and Ken Duke to secure his first PGA Tour Sunday, at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans.”I loved being in this position,” Watney said. “That’s one of the funnest things about it is to be in position and pull it off and conquer your nerves.”

Read More about Watney’s first win

AJGA Grads Have Success

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is one of the largest junior golf tours in the country. And recently, some of their past graduates have been having success on various tours around the world.

Read more about the players having success

LPGA Rookie Blog

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

Cindy Pasechnik (along with fellow LPGA rookies Kris Tamulis and Sara Huarte) is keeping a diary of her first year experiences. Read about her latest week off and her upcoming tournament in Mexico.

Annika National Ambassador for “Make a Wish Foundation”

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley

The world’s number one ranked female golfer has announced an alliance with the “Make a Wish Foundation”, the largest wish-granting organization in the world. “I am at a point in my career where I am able to start focusing on giving back. The game of golf has given me so much and through it I hope to give some joy to children at a time when they need it most,” Annika said.

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Futures Tour Results

April 23, 2007 by georgebeardsley
Final round scores and money Sunday in the Duramed FUTURES Tour’s
$75,000 Louisiana Pelican Classic
at the 6437-yard, par 36-36 – 72, The Wetlands.
(a-denotes amateur):


1   Janell Howland   (Boise, Idaho) 65-72-68 – 205 (-11)     
2   Mollie Fankhauser   (Columbus, Ohio) 72-68-66 – 206 (-10)     
3   Seo-Jae Lee   (Seoul, Korea) 71-68-68 – 207 (-9)     
T4   Liz Janangelo   (West Hartford, Conn.) 69-70-69 – 208 (-8)     
    Jenny Gleason   (Clearwater, Fla.) 68-69-71 – 208 (-8)     
T6   Ha-Na Chae   (Seoul, Korea) 70-70-69 – 209 (-7)     
    Allison Fouch   (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 68-70-71 – 209 (-7)     
T8   Kim Welch   (Sacramento, Calif.) 73-72-65 – 210 (-6)     
    Jessica Shepley   (Oakville, Ontario) 72-70-68 – 210 (-6)     
    Lynn Valentine   (East Lyme, Conn.) 69-72-69 – 210 (-6)     
    Jane Park   (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) 67-72-71 – 210 (-6)     
    Kim Brozer   (Red Deer, Alberta) 67-72-71 – 210 (-6)     

Mickelson Changes Swing Coaches

April 22, 2007 by georgebeardsley

It’s Official – Phil Mickelson has decided to stop using Rick Smith as his primary swing coach and give Butch Harmon a shot at keeping his driver in play. Mickelson has struggled with his driver (mostly missing it left under pressure) for a few years now – and without question – for Phil to make a run at more majors, he needs a more efficient long game. Can Butch Harmon be the answer? I think yes.

As a teacher, I realize students sometimes need to hear things a little differently to make a step in their swings. Often they can become desensitized to the same information over and over again. David Leadbetter, one of the world’s top instructors, agrees. “Sometimes, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what’s going on; sometimes you just need a little different communication,” said Leadbetter. “Butch is not going tell him a whole lot different than what Rick was telling him, but he might tell him a different way. Phil’s inconsistencies with his driver have created a lot of problems.”

Read More about the Change

A Different Twist on the Crunch from Core Performance

April 22, 2007 by georgebeardsley

We all know how important core strength is to developing an efficient golf swing – but a lot of times, struggle keeping our exercise regime fresh.

Here is a great golf exercise from Core Performance to help with strength and flexibility.

Jacquelin Battles Stormy Weather to Win in Shanghai

April 22, 2007 by georgebeardsley

Raphael Jacquelin of France led wire to wire to win the Asian Open in Shanghia by two strokes. In a very tough day, Jacquelin carded a 73, to win by 4 shots.

“It is a fantastic moment,” said the Frenchman, whose maiden tour victory came at the 2005 Open de Madrid after 238 tour starts. “When you are in a position to win it is always difficult to finish but to be a winner you have to finish.”

Read More about this week’s European Tour Winner

Green and Strange — Newest Hall of Famers

April 19, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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Former U.S. Open and PGA Champion, Hubert Green, will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame

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Two Time U.S. Open Winner will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame

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What’s Next for Zach Johnson?

April 19, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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Masters Champion, Zach Johnson, has had quite an adventure since his unexpected victory at Augusta. Bob Harig caught up with Johnson and his green jacket for a great interview.

Read Zach Johnson Interview

Great Rotational Exercise from Core Performance

April 19, 2007 by georgebeardsley

Casey Loses Luggage

April 19, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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English star Paul Casey has blamed his low-key first round at the Asian Open on the loss of his luggage.

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Futures Tour Money List – Through 4/15/07

April 18, 2007 by georgebeardsley
1     16     *Allison Fouch Grand Rapids, Mich. 3     1     $13,113
2     1     *Lori Atsedes Ithaca, N.Y. 3     1     $12,290
3     2     *Liz Janangelo West Hartford, Conn. 3     1     $12,034
4     3     *Kelly Cap Youngstown, Ohio 3          $10,116
5     57     *Violeta Retamoza Aguascalientes, Mexico 2          $8,880
6     4     *Ha-Na Chae Seoul, Korea 3          $7,648
7     6     *Emily Bastel Upper Sandusky, Ohio 3          $7,034
8     5     *Marilyn Lovander Gainesville, Fla. 2          $6,887
9     10     *Meredith Ward Crystal Lake, Ill. 3          $5,972
10     7     *Audra Burks Altamonte Springs, Fla. 2          $5,881
11          *Ji Min Jeong Kyungki, Korea 1          $5,700
12     8     *Salimah Mussani Burlington, Ontario 3          $5,625
13     29     *Yeon Joo Lee Seoul, Korea 3          $4,236
14     35     *Lisa Ferrero Lodi, Calif. 3          $4,162
15     9     *Janell Howland Boise, Idaho 3          $4,155
16     57     Jordan Cherebetiu Rapid City, S.D. 3          $3,896
17     11     Noon Huachai Bangkok, Thailand 3          $3,460
18     25     Sarah Martin Grosse Ile, Mich. 3          $3,092
19     24     Brandi Jackson Greenville, S.C. 3          $2,800
20     30     Mayumi Nakajima Tokyo, Japan 3          $2,714

Fed Ex Cup Points Through Verizon Classic

April 18, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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1 1 Vijay Singh 12361
2 2 Tiger Woods 12098
3 3 Charles Howell III 11748
4 4 Phil Mickelson 8218
5 5 John Rollins 7983
6 7 Aaron Baddeley 7616
7 6 Adam Scott 7596
8 36 Boo Weekley 7563
9 9 Zach Johnson 7398
10 8 Mark Calcavecchia 7132
11 10 Geoff Ogilvy 6074
12 11 Robert Allenby 5858
13 12 Henrik Stenson 5699
14 13 Mark Wilson 5555
15 14 Charley Hoffman 5130
16 15 Paul Goydos 5103
17 16 Luke Donald 5035
18 46 Ernie Els 4980
19 18 Heath Slocum 4633
20 17 Trevor Immelman 4585
21 19 Jim Furyk 4529
22 31 Vaughn Taylor 4524
23 20 Jeff Quinney 4515
24 21 Bubba Watson 4369
25 22 Brett Wetterich 4327

Brittany Lincicome’s Tools at The Ginn Open

April 18, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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Driver Adams Insight BTY Driver 10.5°
3 Wood Adams Insight BTY 14.5°
Hybrid Adams Idea Pro Hybrid 18°
Irons Adams Idea Pro Forged
Wedge (AW) Titleist Vokey Design SM
Wedge (SW) Titleist Vokey Design SM
Wedge (LW) Titleist Vokey Design SM
Putter Scotty Cameron by Titleist Futura
Ball Titleist New Pro V1x

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Boo Weekley’s Tools at The Verizon

April 18, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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Driver Cleveland HiBORE XL 9.5°
3 Wood Cleveland HiBORE 15°
5 Wood Cleveland HiBORE 19°
Hybrid Cleveland HiBORE 18°
4 Iron Cleveland TA7
5 Iron Cleveland CG4
Irons (6-PW) Cleveland CG1
Wedge (GW) Cleveland CG10 52°
Wedge (LW) Cleveland CG10 58°
Putter Never Compromise GM2 Exchange #7
Ball Titleist Pro V1x

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Solheim Cup Shake Up

April 18, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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With her win at the Ginn Open, Brittany Lincicome is looking to make her first appearance in the Solheim Cup.

Read more about the Solheim Cup

 

Ernie Still Optimistic Despite Disappointment

April 17, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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It has been 3 years since Ernie Els last won on the PGA Tour and 5 years since his last major victory – the 2002 British Open. However, after a year of knee rehab and disappointment on the course, Ernie still believes he can make a run at Tiger.

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Annika to Reduce Schedule

April 17, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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Annika Sorenstam’s bad back will keep her from a full schedule on the 2007 LPGA Tour. Sorenstam learned last week that she had a ruptured and herniated disk and will miss at least a month from the LPGA Tour. Still, even with a reduced schedule, Annika will set her sights on the Major events this summer.

“I will play less, prepare more and really go for the big competitions,” Sorenstam told Swedish broadcaster SVT.

“I have seen the X-rays and there’s an injury that has been there for a long time and I have just kept on playing,”

“I think it’s realistic. This year I had planned for it, but it didn’t happen,” Sorenstam said. “I trained really hard in February and it is probably one of the reasons why I obtained this injury.”

Seve Prepares For Champions Tour Debut

April 17, 2007 by georgebeardsley

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5 Time Major Champion, Seve Ballesteros has turned 50. I for one, as a golf fan from the 1980’s, feel a little bit older with Seve’s recent birthday. Still, other golf fans from that era remember what a force of nature and just how dominant this Spaniard could be. In a brief careerthat was all but over by his early thirties; Seve won 3 British Opens, 2 Masters, over 60 European Tour Events and almost single handily changed the face of the Ryder Cup. However, something happened to Seve’s game in the lat 80’s – in that he literally could no longer find the golf course with his driver. He had never been a straight hitter – but  got to the point where he washitting 2 fairways and 5 greens a round. And even a man of his enormous talent couldn’t compete hitting it this poorly. I hope Seve finds some magic again, because other than Tiger Woods, he may just be the most talented golfer of the last 50 years.

Read more about Seve’s return 

Cobra Speed LD

April 17, 2007 by georgebeardsley