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| The T-Rex at St Andrews! |
Sunday, January 29, 2012
T-Rex at St Andrew's Old Course
Yes, strange though it may sound, a T-Rex has been spotted at St Andrew's Old Course! Golfers fled in panic as the T-Rex stormed up to the famous Swilcan Bridge, and then the R&A club house. However, one golfer that survived to tell the tale did manage to take a fantastic photograph of the T-Rex at St Andrews. And here it is:
This dinosaur photograph can be added to your desktop as desktop wallpaper. Check out this website for further details.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Bridgewater Golf Course, Lakeland, Florida
The Bridgewater golf course is an exciting new Florida course, in Lakeland, that was opened in 2007. Designed by Steve Symers, it is a links style golf course with 18 superb holes.
When Symers designed this course, he wanted to create a long golf course, which would provide a test for longer hitting players. Certainly, the course comes with some formidable par 5s. The longest hole is 583 yards off the black tee, while hole 3 has a lengthy maximum of 267-yards. Overall, the course measures 7,200 yards. The green complexes are also large, at approximately 10,000 square feet.
The course has a risk-reward approach, particularly around some of the greens. Heart-break ridge has become an example of this, and is considered the signature hole. It has an elevated green, which is surrounded by water on the left, and a deep bunker on the right. Likewise, it is almost a 500-yard par 4.
It offers a strategic challenge also. The risk-reward nature of the course creates various shot-options and routes to the hole. In many respects, this was as Symers intended.
The course has a good location, and as Symers put it, will actually turn into a nature conservancy as well. The course does indeed have a fair amount of wildlife to mix in with the golf.
It has 5 tees for players of all levels. These range from the shortest white tees, to the longest black championship tees. Players can pick the tee they feel best suits them, and play from there.
Rates at the course vary. The regular maximum rate is $60 dollars, before 2 pm. Off peak, after 2 p.m. the rate drops to $30. However, for a Florida resident it is only $25 dollars of peak. Better still, a Bridgewater player's card gives further reductions down to $15 dollars for an off peak round. A 10 round pass is also available.
The course is also next to a good club-house, which is well stocked. It includes a pro shop, plus a snack area and lounge and an impressive expansive patio. Equally, the practise facilities are upscale with target greens, short game with sand bunker and putting green.
Since opening, the course has been widely acclaimed. Golf Week Magazine has given it its seal of approval, rating it as one of the top 100 golf courses you can play.
Certainly this course should not be missed. It offers a good location, with moderate rates and a lengthy course with interesting design features.
When Symers designed this course, he wanted to create a long golf course, which would provide a test for longer hitting players. Certainly, the course comes with some formidable par 5s. The longest hole is 583 yards off the black tee, while hole 3 has a lengthy maximum of 267-yards. Overall, the course measures 7,200 yards. The green complexes are also large, at approximately 10,000 square feet.
The course has a risk-reward approach, particularly around some of the greens. Heart-break ridge has become an example of this, and is considered the signature hole. It has an elevated green, which is surrounded by water on the left, and a deep bunker on the right. Likewise, it is almost a 500-yard par 4.
It offers a strategic challenge also. The risk-reward nature of the course creates various shot-options and routes to the hole. In many respects, this was as Symers intended.
The course has a good location, and as Symers put it, will actually turn into a nature conservancy as well. The course does indeed have a fair amount of wildlife to mix in with the golf.
It has 5 tees for players of all levels. These range from the shortest white tees, to the longest black championship tees. Players can pick the tee they feel best suits them, and play from there.
Rates at the course vary. The regular maximum rate is $60 dollars, before 2 pm. Off peak, after 2 p.m. the rate drops to $30. However, for a Florida resident it is only $25 dollars of peak. Better still, a Bridgewater player's card gives further reductions down to $15 dollars for an off peak round. A 10 round pass is also available.
The course is also next to a good club-house, which is well stocked. It includes a pro shop, plus a snack area and lounge and an impressive expansive patio. Equally, the practise facilities are upscale with target greens, short game with sand bunker and putting green.
Since opening, the course has been widely acclaimed. Golf Week Magazine has given it its seal of approval, rating it as one of the top 100 golf courses you can play.
Certainly this course should not be missed. It offers a good location, with moderate rates and a lengthy course with interesting design features.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Two, Three and Four-Piece Golf Balls
There are three types of golf balls which you can use on the
golf course. These are the two, three and four piece golf balls. These golf
balls have different aerodynamic properties due to their different designs.
To begin with, there is the two-piece golf ball which most
will be familiar with. This is the most standard golf ball as they are the
cheapest. These balls provide greater backspin, and therefore will travel
further than the alternatives.
However, on the PGA Tour three-piece golf balls are favored.
These golf balls are softer than two-piece golf balls, and have a core
surrounded by a mantle. As such, even though they may not go so far they
provide greater maneuverability than your average two-piece balls. So, they can
be more accurate than two-piece golf balls.
Four-piece golf balls are an enhancement on three-piece
balls. They have more advanced designs with liquid cores, and so are usually
the most highly valued golf balls. These balls are more likely to drop and stop
on the green than a two-piece golf ball which could stop somewhat further from
the hole.
So, it’s worth noting whether a
golf ball is a two, three or four-piece golf ball. Check the golf ball details
on their boxes which should highlight whether it is two, three or four-piece
ball. Although, the majority are two piece golf balls with an emphasis on
greater ball spin and distance that could ensure an extra few yards are covered
on the course.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
What is the difference between Pitching and Chipping?
There are in fact a number of differences between pitching and chipping. These relate to set up, loft, club selection and distance of shot.
The overall set ups are not the same. The chip shot requires the feet to be closer together, and the ball placed towards the heel of the right foot. Likewise, the pitch shot actually has the ball placed more centrally and a wider stance. The club is also gripped lighter with the pitch.
Also required with a pitch, is a more open stance. Usually this should be at an angle, while the chip shot stance has to remain square to the target line.
After this, the chip requires a smaller swing than the pitch shot. With a pitch shot, the swing also involves using your wrists and a lighter grip. With a chip, this is not so much the case.
Club selection for the chip shots can be more flexible. You can use irons to chip with, as well as the wedges. With pitching, the loft required for the shot only makes the wedge clubs suitable for the shot.
Because of this, the actual shots are not that similar. The chip will have far less loft, and will roll along the ground a good distance before stopping. In contrast, a pitch is entirely air-born, with far greater loft and very little roll on the ground. As such, the chip shot is shorter in distance than the pitch shot, which can be used beyond 50 yards.
The greater roll of the chip makes it ideal for a short shot onto the green from within 25 yards. Usually, when it touches the green, the ball will roll on the green towards the flag like a putt. Likewise, its more limited loft means it escapes the wind more easily than with a pitch shot.
Without a great deal of loft, however, it is no good if an obstacle is in the way like a bunker. Here, the loft of the pitch shot will clear it, and touch down on the green behind. This makes the pitch more useful for getting over other close obstacles also, like bushes.
The pitch is also good for escaping long grass. The steep swing and loft of the wedges will cut through the grass and scoop the ball back onto the fairway. Here, you can open up the club face also, which will increase the loft of the shot a little.
Overall, the pitch shot is more difficult to do accurately. With the wind blowing, getting the ball close the green can best be done with a chip shot. Even without, pitch shots can be less accurate. For this reason, it's always better to chip when possible.
The overall set ups are not the same. The chip shot requires the feet to be closer together, and the ball placed towards the heel of the right foot. Likewise, the pitch shot actually has the ball placed more centrally and a wider stance. The club is also gripped lighter with the pitch.
Also required with a pitch, is a more open stance. Usually this should be at an angle, while the chip shot stance has to remain square to the target line.
After this, the chip requires a smaller swing than the pitch shot. With a pitch shot, the swing also involves using your wrists and a lighter grip. With a chip, this is not so much the case.
Club selection for the chip shots can be more flexible. You can use irons to chip with, as well as the wedges. With pitching, the loft required for the shot only makes the wedge clubs suitable for the shot.
Because of this, the actual shots are not that similar. The chip will have far less loft, and will roll along the ground a good distance before stopping. In contrast, a pitch is entirely air-born, with far greater loft and very little roll on the ground. As such, the chip shot is shorter in distance than the pitch shot, which can be used beyond 50 yards.
The greater roll of the chip makes it ideal for a short shot onto the green from within 25 yards. Usually, when it touches the green, the ball will roll on the green towards the flag like a putt. Likewise, its more limited loft means it escapes the wind more easily than with a pitch shot.
Without a great deal of loft, however, it is no good if an obstacle is in the way like a bunker. Here, the loft of the pitch shot will clear it, and touch down on the green behind. This makes the pitch more useful for getting over other close obstacles also, like bushes.
The pitch is also good for escaping long grass. The steep swing and loft of the wedges will cut through the grass and scoop the ball back onto the fairway. Here, you can open up the club face also, which will increase the loft of the shot a little.
Overall, the pitch shot is more difficult to do accurately. With the wind blowing, getting the ball close the green can best be done with a chip shot. Even without, pitch shots can be less accurate. For this reason, it's always better to chip when possible.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Top Golf Courses in Southern California
California is home to sun, surfers and golf courses! It has its fair share, and the best golf courses in southern California are undoubtedly something special. While it is tricky to pick a best from such a diverse group of courses, there are a few that stand out.
While the famous Pebble Beach may be northern California's gem, Pelican Hills is often said to be the southern equivalent. Located in Newport Beach, Pelican Hill is a public resort course on the sea. It has wonderful views, and is a links style course.
A classic old-style course, Indian Wells country club gives you course with some spectacular twists. Located near the rocky mountains, it has some interesting features such as plunging hills on fairways. While it may not be the longest course, at 6, 478 yards it will certainly provide an entertaining round.
The Oak Quarry golf club has a unique golf course. A course built into a rock quarry, which is visually stunning with rock framing holes. For an inland course, it's a remarkable feet of golf design. The 14th golf hole is particularly impressive, with a 400ft-limestone wall towering over the hole. It is regarded as one of the best holes in California.
For a top value course, you might not find any better than in southern California than Barona Creek. For $50 dollars, you can get a round at a course that stretches out over rolling terrain, and has some of the fastest greens you might well come across.
The Torry Pines Municipal golf Course, is one of the most highly regarded in the southern California state. It is a public course, and has excellent coastline views along its 7,607 yards. It has featured in a number of golf magazines' top golf course rankings, making the top 10 on a few occasions.
If you must push for a number one golf course in southern California, then perhaps Mountain Course at La Quinta. Located next to the Santa Rose peaks, it is a resort course that can make for a good vacation point. The mountain vistas link to the fairways, making accuracy very important. For what it is worth, the course has been said by some to be the best golf course in California not just the south. Strong acclaims, when competing with courses like Pebble beach.
So, southern California may well have some of the best courses you will find not only in California, but also anywhere. The courses described here are amongst the most notable in the region, and the Mountain Course is perhaps the best on offer.
While the famous Pebble Beach may be northern California's gem, Pelican Hills is often said to be the southern equivalent. Located in Newport Beach, Pelican Hill is a public resort course on the sea. It has wonderful views, and is a links style course.
A classic old-style course, Indian Wells country club gives you course with some spectacular twists. Located near the rocky mountains, it has some interesting features such as plunging hills on fairways. While it may not be the longest course, at 6, 478 yards it will certainly provide an entertaining round.
The Oak Quarry golf club has a unique golf course. A course built into a rock quarry, which is visually stunning with rock framing holes. For an inland course, it's a remarkable feet of golf design. The 14th golf hole is particularly impressive, with a 400ft-limestone wall towering over the hole. It is regarded as one of the best holes in California.
For a top value course, you might not find any better than in southern California than Barona Creek. For $50 dollars, you can get a round at a course that stretches out over rolling terrain, and has some of the fastest greens you might well come across.
The Torry Pines Municipal golf Course, is one of the most highly regarded in the southern California state. It is a public course, and has excellent coastline views along its 7,607 yards. It has featured in a number of golf magazines' top golf course rankings, making the top 10 on a few occasions.
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| Torry Pines Golf Course |
So, southern California may well have some of the best courses you will find not only in California, but also anywhere. The courses described here are amongst the most notable in the region, and the Mountain Course is perhaps the best on offer.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Fantasy Golf
There are a number of fantasy golf games that you can
register with online. These fantasy golf games are pretty similar in that you
select a group of golfers with a fixed budget, and then when the golf season
begins the golfers accumulate points in relation to their PGA Tour championship
finishes. Each fantasy golf game then ranks the fantasy golf teams, and those
with the highest point totals will be in the prize positions.
A good example of a fantasy golf game is that of the original
golf fantasy league. At their
website you can register and add a team for the 2012 golf season. Or
alternatively, check out the PGA Tour
fantasy golf game.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Golf Vacation Destinations: Pebble Beach
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| The 6th Green at Pebble Beach |
Overall, the golf course of Pebble Beach has a pretty unique setting. Located in southern California Pebble Beach plays alongside the Pacific Ocean. The course layout brings a good number of the holes out towards the rocky coastline, with holes such as the third, fourth, and fifth running along the coast. As such, coastal wind can always be a factor in a round at Pebble Beach.
The course includes a number of tricky holes. As such, naming a signature hole is not especially obvious at Pebble Beach. However, the 8th hole is considered to be one of the hardest on the course. Although the hole has a generously wide fairway, the ocean can become something of an unwelcome companion along the entire right side of the hole with the potential for balls to fall in the sea. The hole also includes a landing area elevated on a cliff above the green, which gives a good view of the small landing target.
Other notable holes of the golf course include the short, but much loved no 7. This hole plays out from an elevated tee where players strike towards the Pacific Ocean, which surrounds the green and hole generally. Distance can be deceptive on this hole, for missing the green can come at some cost.
The Pebble Beach course also had some minor changes to further enhance it for the 2010 U.S. Open. Essentially, changes have been made to the 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, and 12th holes by adding new bunkers to each fairway. Along with this, a couple of hundred yards were also added which has extended the course length to 7, 014 yards in total. Overall, the course modifications should make a great golf course all the better!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
2011 Golf Season Round-Up
This will be the final post of the year on Amateur Golfer.
As such, here is a round-up of who won the Majors in 2011, as well as the
amateur golf championships the Walker Cup and U.S. Amateur Championship.
- Augusta Masters - Schwartzel
- UK Open – Clarke
- US Open – McIlroy
- PGA Championship – Bradley
- The Walker Cup – Great Britain and Ireland
- US Amateur Championships – Hills
As such, South Africa, NI and the United States have all
celebrated Major golf championship victories in 2011. NI had two Major victories
which was fantastic. In the amateur game Great Britain and Ireland were
victorious in the Walker Cup with a 14 to 12 victory that was another highlight. Great Britain’s team therefore regained the Walker Cup after three American
victories in the last three Walker Cups.
55 posts have also been added to Amateur Golfer in 2011. As
such, also consider browsing the archives of this blog. Or alternatively, check
out the author’s Helium articles via the links included on this blog.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Great Coastal Golf Courses
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| The Monterey Coastline of Pebble Beach |
Pebble Beach
The famed Pebble Beach course is one of the great coastal golf courses on the Monterey coastline of California. This golf course has some fantastic ocean holes such as the 7th par 3, and the 18th hole which plays alongside the ocean that is rated as one golf's best finishing holes. Pebble Beach is a venue of the PGA Tour and has hosted numerous U.S. Opens as well as other golf championships. It’s also a resort course so should be great for a golf vacation!
Cypress Point
Another of the great golf courses on the Monterey coastline is that of Cypress Point, a great alternative to the Pebble Beach course that is ranked second in Golf Magazine’s course rankings. This is a 6,525 yard golf course that has some classic holes that play alongside the Pacific. Among them is the great 16th hole, a 222 yard par three on headlands sixty feet above the sea that requires a tee shot over the sea to reach the green.
The Ocean Course
The Ocean Course is the highlight of the Kiawah Island golf resort on the eastern coastline. This championship golf course has formerly hosted the Ryder Cup. For further details on this course this previous Amateur Golfer post is worth noting.
The Mid Ocean Course
The Mid Ocean Course is scenic coastal golf course which is the best in Bermuda. The famed golf course is one of the older American courses that dates back to 1921, and has remained a great destination for golf. The course includes some great holes such as the 18th which borders the sea. The 5th long par 4 hole is another of the course’s highlights.
These are four great coastal golf courses and resorts at Kiawah Island, Pebble Beach and Bermuda. These courses have plenty of highlights and great coastal settings.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Golf Holidays in the Iberian Peninsula
When it comes to golf vacations the Iberian Peninsula is one
of the hottest destinations. Spain and Portugal have a number of great golf
vacation resorts on the coast and further inland that have a variety of golf holiday packages. Both for golf and more general vacations Spain and Portugal
have plenty of highlights.
Among the notable golf resort in Spain is that of the
Marbella Club Golf & Spa Resort on the Costa del Sol. This golf resort
includes an 18-hole par 73 course that is located on the Mediterranean coast. It
also includes a shorter 9-hole course. Further inland there is also the PGA
Catalunya, a 7,200 yard course near Barcelona which has 36 holes of
championship golf, and has also been ranked among the top 10 golf courses in
Europe.
In Portugal there are also some great destinations for
golfing vacations. The golf coast of Lisbon has numerous golf courses and some
noteworthy resorts such as the Cascais golf resort. Lisbon was also one of the IAGTO golf destinations
of the year in 2007.
Among the best golf resorts of the Algarve region include
Parque Da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort in the Western Algarve. This
includes the Parque Da Floresta course, a 6,295 yard par 71, which is set in
rolling hills and is well placed to nearby beaches along the Algarve’s coastline.
It also has various golf holiday packages.
So, you can be sure to find some great resorts in Spain and Portugal.
The Marbella, Cascais, PGA Catalunya and Parque Da Floresta golf courses and resorts
are just three of the noteworthy golfing destinations there. When the
summer comes these resorts are meccas for golf vacations.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
End of the Golf Poll
The matchplay & strokeplay golf poll has now closed. While there were not a great number of votes in this poll, 66% voted for strokeplay as the best golf scoring format. As such, strokeplay wins the poll with two thirds of the vote!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Cold Golf Balls
When playing in the winter do not expect the ball to travel
so far as in the summer. Not only will it rain more during the winter,
therefore reducing ball roll, but colder weather will also reduce the distance
of the ball further. As a former PGA technical director has stated in his book
Dear Frank, “at 40 degrees, the ball will travel about 10 to 12 1/2 yards less
than at 90 degrees," Thomas wrote.
As such, you can expect a 10 – 20 yard drop in distance. Factor in damp courses and less ball roll and that can reduce yardages by an extra few yards as well. So, you may want to use slightly longer clubs during the winter than you might for the same tee shots in the summer.
There are also some cold weather golf balls that you might want to note such as the ColdFusion Cold Weather Golf Ball. This golf ball is a winter golf ball that is supposed to travel further during the winter season. For further details on the ColdFusion golf ball check out their website.
As such, you can expect a 10 – 20 yard drop in distance. Factor in damp courses and less ball roll and that can reduce yardages by an extra few yards as well. So, you may want to use slightly longer clubs during the winter than you might for the same tee shots in the summer.
There are also some cold weather golf balls that you might want to note such as the ColdFusion Cold Weather Golf Ball. This golf ball is a winter golf ball that is supposed to travel further during the winter season. For further details on the ColdFusion golf ball check out their website.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
The Matchplay & Strokeplay Poll
At the moment Amateur Golfer's poll remains level at one one. There have not been many votes as of yet, so it would be good to have some more to ensure a winner at least. Please vote in the golf poll.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Golf Vacation Destinations: Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island is one of the hottest golf vacation
destinations in North America. This resort is located off the coast of South
Carolina, close to Charleston. This barrier island has five award winning
championship golf courses to play at: The Ocean Course, Osprey Point, Cougar
Point and Turtle Point. This will also be the venue for the 2012 PGA Tour golf
championship.
Of its golf courses, the Ocean Course is probably the most
famous. This is the golf course that has already hosted the ’91 Ryder Cup, and
it will also be the venue for the 2012 PGA Tour championship. This is a golf
course that is located on the coastline, and has lots of seaside holes along
the coast. With its miles of sand dunes the course is reminiscent of seaside
link golf courses in the United Kingdom. The course is some 7,356 yards long
from the championship golf tees, and has one of the highest course ratings. So,
it’s probably not an ideal course if you just started playing, but nonetheless there
are still four other golf courses at Kiawah Island which are alternatives.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
2012 IAGTO Awards
When considering a potential golf vacation destination, take
note of the IAGTO Awards. These are the official awards of the golf travel
industry, and highlight some fantastic golfing destinations. The most recent
destinations selected for the 2012 awards are as follows:
Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year
BULGARIA
Golf Destination of the Year - Africa, Indian Ocean &
Gulf States
ABU DHABI
Golf Destination of the Year - Asia & Australasia
PATTAYA, THAILAND
Golf Destination of the Year - Europe
FIFE, SCOTLAND
Golf Destination of the Year - Latin America & The
Caribbean
LOS CABOS, MEXICO
Golf Destination of the Year - North America
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
Golf Resort of the Year - Europe
FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND
Golf Resort of the Year - North America
TURNBERRY ISLE MIAMI, FLORIDA
Golf Resort of the Year - Rest of World
MISSION HILLS • HAINAN, CHINA
As such, Palm Springs and FIFE are the best destinations in
North America and Europe for a golf vacation in 2012. In addition to this, the
golf resorts of Turnberry and St Andrews are also well worth noting. For
further details on previous winners of the IAGTO Awards, check out their website which includes full listings of previous winners. Plus, take note of
Amateur Golfer’s previous poll which voted the United Kingdom as Europe’s best
golf destination!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Golf Digest's Best Public Courses
Among the other Golf Digest course rankings are the best public
golf course listings. These are the best golf courses that are open to the
public and so do not require any membership to play at. As such, they are ideal
golf vacation courses.
Another notable championship golf course in the top 10 is that of Bethpage State Park which is ranked 7th. Bethpage has hosted two U.S. Opens golf championships, and is also great value. The course includes a variety of tees to tee-off from so its overall yardage ranges from a 7, 297 yards – 6223 from the red tees.
And Golf Digest’s best public golf course is…drum roll
please… Pebble Beach! Pebble Beach in California is ranked as one of the finest
golf courses in America, one of the most exciting venues on the PGA Tour that
remains a resort course. Pebble Beach has hosted five great U.S. Opens, and has
a great coastal setting along the Monterey coastline. It includes famous holes
such as the short 7th and the 18th hole which plays along
the ocean and is rated as one of golf’s best finishing holes. For further
details on their golf vacation packages check out the Pebble
Beach website.
Another notable resort courses included in the top 10 is that
of the Ocean Course. The Ocean Course is one of the famed resort courses on
Kiawah Island on the eastern coast. Like Pebble Beach this has also hosted PGA
Tour championships as well as the Ryder Cup in 1991. This golf course has more coastal
holes than any other in the northern hemisphere. 10 holes run alongside its
Atlantic coastline. Along with the other courses at Kiawah Island it is another
great golf vacation destination.
Another notable championship golf course in the top 10 is that of Bethpage State Park which is ranked 7th. Bethpage has hosted two U.S. Opens golf championships, and is also great value. The course includes a variety of tees to tee-off from so its overall yardage ranges from a 7, 297 yards – 6223 from the red tees.
These are three of the great public courses included in Golf
Digest’s top 10. For the full rankings, check out this
page.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Strokeplay V Matchplay
As most golf fans will be aware, the two main scoring
formats in golf are strokeplay and matchplay. Strokeplay is the format used
in all of the Major golf championships, while matchplay is used in the Ryder
Cup and other team based golf championships such as the Walker Cup. Which is
the best scoring format?
Well, that’s for you to vote on in the latest Amateur Golfer
poll. Do you prefer a strokeplay match with overall scoring total, or a
matchplay contest in which the player who wins the most holes wins the round?
For further details on the golf scoring formats check out this previous post on
Amateur Golfer.
Overall, I feel that matchplay is a touch underrated and
could be included for more golfing cups. There have been some great Ryder Cups
with the matchplay format, and it could be extended further for non-team golf
championships. As such, matchplay gets my vote.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
White selected for French Rugby Team
Gregory
White has quickly emerged as a key player for the Toulouse Olympique squad,
the only French team to play in the Rugby League Championship
2011. Never before had White played a senior rugby league game in Australia
before being spotted by French rugby scouts.
Now it’s an altogether different story as not only is White
playing for Toulouse Olympique, but has also been selected for the French
Rugby League squad for upcoming internationals with England, Wales and
Ireland after some impressive try scoring form. As such, now White could be
playing for France in the 2013 World Cup, possibly against the Kangaroos. For
further details, check out some of the links included in this blog post.
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