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One Small Step for Man…

A big thank you to Todd Hveem at The Chron for featuring the Guess That Hole contest in the newspaper today.  The Houston Golf Nut blurb is at the bottom of the article.  Here’s the link:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/glf/6905503.html

It’s All About Impact – The 84° Secret

I recently finished reading a new golf instructional book on the market: It’s All About Impact: The Winners of Over 100 Majors Prove It by Andrew Rice.

The main point of the book is the belief that there are multiple ways to swing a golf club, however, there is only one way to strike the golf ball directly.

Rice demonstrates this by analyzing the swings of 25 of the top golfers in history, including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Tom Watson, and Annika Sorenstam.  Although all of these championship-level golfers’ swings fit within the broad terms of the fundamentals, nearly all of them have their unique idiosyncrasies.  What they do have in common, though, is where their bodies are positioned at impact, and that is what Rice clearly defines throughout the book.

One area of It’s All About Impact that I really enjoy is the technical descriptions and logic behind the golf swing in relation to weight distribution, the shoulder plane through impact, and many others swing aspects.  All you other analytical and scientific types will like that too.

On the other hand, there are also a number of real-world examples and golf drills to work on to improve your impact position even if you aren’t a technical person.  I especially like the down slope and the hip press drills to accentuate the weight shift.

All in all, it’s a pretty impressive book identifying key areas for amateurs to improve their games with drills that you can monitor on your own.  Thanks for the read Mr. Rice.

Here’s a couple credible testimonials:

“I have known Andrew Rice since he was a young man growing up in Southern Africa. I have always been thoroughly impressed with Andrew’s dedication and passion to play, teach, and constantly discover the intricacies of our great game. I know you will benefit from his diligent pursuit of finding the most efficient manner in which to play the game and produce results. The quest for improvement at every level of golf is never ending, but I am sure you will find Andrew’s thoughts to be an efficient way for you to achieve your potential.” – Nick Price, Three-time Major Winner

“Even as a youngster, I focused on the strike. I would go down to the beach and practice hitting the ball first and the ground second. Andrew has laid out a solid framework for every golfer to improve their ball-striking.” – Ian Woosnam, Masters Champion

“All of golf’s great players have had different swings, but it is the solid strike that makes the difference. This is a simple concept explained well and will be helpful to golfers of all levels.” – Ian Poulter, Victorious Ryder Cup Member

Guess That Hole – March 2010 – Now Open!

The Guess That Hole contest for March 2010 is now open.  The golf course featured is one of the best in the Houston area and is probably known best for it’s serenity (and fast greens).

The winner will receive a free round of golf at the golf course that’s sponsoring the contest.  Click on the Guess That Hole banner above or here to enter and read the rules.

Good luck everyone!

Happy Gilmore – Send the Ball Home

Funny Happy Gilmore clip.  Hey, what’s the better golf movie?  Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore?  I love Happy Gilmore, but Caddyshack is still the king of golf movies.

2 Man Scramble at Blaketree National GC

BLAKETREE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

2 MAN SCRAMBLE – SUNDAY MARCH 21

1:00 SHOTGUN START

$100 PER TEAM INCLUDES GREEN FEE, CARTS, RANGE BALLS, AND PRIZES

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SPECIAL TEES FOR SENIORS OVER 60

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PRIZES FOR FIRST AND SECOND PLACE IN EACH FLIGHT GUARANTEED!

CALL BLAKETREE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB TO SIGN UP TODAY! 936-449-4907

www.blaketreegolf.com

OR E-MAIL YOUR ENTRY TO coryscott@pga.com

20-Month Old Amazing Golf Swing

New Sponsors for Tiger Woods

Here’s a short clip from some dude on Fox Sports.  He’s got some ideas for new sponsors for Tiger.  (Thanks for the find Moe!)

<br/><a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/on-the-mark-tiger-in-his-element/12ldl2kn?fg=sharenoembed" target="_new"title="On the Mark: Tiger in his element">Video: On the Mark: Tiger in his element</a>

Houston National Golf Club Membership Deal

Houston National Golf Club has something for everyone!  27 championship holes to challenge every skill level, GREAT daily fees and a membership that can’t be beat!  Memberships include 7 day a week course access and start at just $99 per month.  Bring your favorite foursome and enjoy a meal at one of two awesome restaurants or practice pre-round on our large (and lighted!) driving range.

You just may love Houston National so much, you decide to make it your home club.  If you do, join in March and we’ll give you 10 free guest passes.

That’s a $500 value and the perfect way to spend time with your buddies.  To learn more about membership email membership@houstonnationalgolf.com.  To make a tee time, call 281-304-1400.

City of Houston Municipal Golf Courses Championship

Houston Golfers,

I received this email (as I’m sure most of you did) from the City of Houston Municipal Golf.  Looks like they want to hold a championship on their four courses (Memorial Park, Sharpstown, Gus Wortham, and Brock Park).  If interested, you should submit feedback and ideas on their site:

Hello Golfers,

We hope to gather information from all our golfers in regards to beginning a City of Houston Municipal Golf Courses Championship.  We hope this tournament can build into a tournament that every amateur golfer in Houston wants to win!  The golf tournament will include all four of our courses the city runs which include Memorial Park, Sharpstown, Brock Park, and Gus Wortham.
On the website www.memorialparkgolf.com is an information form asking general information as well as your comments as to what kind of tournament you would be interested in playing.  We want to know your thoughts on format and any ideas you have to make it a great tournament.  Please note that we do want to include all levels of players so please give us your thoughts no matter your golfing skill level.

Please note that the Houston Rodeo Trail Riders are coming into Memorial Park on Friday, February 26, 2010.  The trail riders will leave the park Saturday morning for the rodeo parade downtown.  To avoid possible delays enter the golf course off of I-10 at the Washington-Westcott exit on Friday and Saturday.

Thanks for your business and please let the weather warm up soon!

Glenn Childers
Memorial Park Golf Course

Thank you,

City of Houston Municipal Golf
Web Site Tee Times: http://CityOfHouston.TeeSlot.com/
Telephone Tee Times: (713) 559-2000
Pro shop: see website

Ludacris – Tiger Woods Sexting Song