10 Things To Do At The 2009 Masters

I’m getting set to make my annual pilgrimage to Augusta for the 2009 Masters this week and figured I will actually head into this year’s first major with a few goals. Here is my list of Ten things I want to accomplish at The Masters.

10 – Have at least 1 Pimento Cheese sandwich. This will be easily accomplished.

9 – Take in some of the Par 3 Contest. Awesome little course and very real chance of seeing a hole in one.

8 – Watch players try to skip their shots across the pond and onto the green of #16 during Wednesday’s practice round. 

7 – Watch Spaniard Alvaro Quiros hit drivers on the practice range to get a first hand glimpse off his much talked about power. 

6 – Shoot video of Fred Couples teeing of on #18. Great swing and great backdrop! Something I could put on a loop and sit and watch over and over.

5 – Secure the perfect spot for my chair on the hillside of the par 3, 16^th.

4 – Be at the first tee Thursday to witness Greg Norman’s return to Augusta.

3 – Be at the final green Friday to watch Fuzzy Zoeller hole out his last putt and say farewell to Augusta. (Sorry Fuzz, but I’m anticipating you missing the cut)

2 – Enjoy a beer while watching Tiger play through Amen Corner.

1 – Be part of an “Augusta Roar”

 

Golf Course Looks To Reduce Costs Through Turf Reduction

Barona Creek Golf Club - Lakeside, California

A new turf reduction project is underway at Barona Creek Golf Club , a top San Diego public golf course in efforts to lower irrigation and maintenance costs and boost sustainability.

Barona Creek plans to convert between 10 to 12 acres of out-of-play turf into waste areas or more natural landscape. 

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Titleist Giving Away Copies Of Uneven Lies

In recognition of Black History Month, Titleist is giving away complimentaries copies of the book Uneven Lies (throughout the United States).  Simply visit the Titleist website and sign up to get your copy shipped to you.

Visit the link below -

http://www.titleist.com/UnevenLies.asp

 

Who cares who the golf pro is?

When you are looking for new golf courses to play and doing the necessary research what factors influence your decision making?

Does it really matter who the Director of Golf, GM or Head Golf Pro is at course as it relates to you deciding on whether you are going to play there or not?

When looking at golf course directories online you pretty much always see this information, I’m guilty of including it myself on a golf guide site that I manage.  As I was building out pages today I asked myself why am I including this information? Does it really matter?  Is there more important information that is more relevant to why a golfer would want to play this course?  I’m sure there is.  Unless the head pro is Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods or Fred Couples …. does it really matter to “joe golfer”?

I’m thinking or dropping that piece of info from future listings.  I’ve pretty much convinced myself that for the most part it doesn’t really matter.  Come to think of it does “grass type” matter?  As long as fairways and greens aren’t listed as “dirt” do you take “grass type” into consideration?

What are the important decision making factors?

 

DJ Gregory – Great Inspiration – Walk On!

I just finished reading a post from golftraxx.blogspot.com about DJ Gregory’s inspiring story. Born with cerebral palsy and told he would never walk, DJ just completed an amazing feat. DJ covered almost 1,000 miles as he walked every hole of every round of every tournament from the past PGA Tour season.

Great job! Congratulations DJ

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