Arnold Palmer

Thank you to all who commented on who the fine looking man below was.  I unfortunately forgot to put him on my list of retired golfers.  One of my viewers reminded me of this so I decided to see if you guys actually knew what he looked like in his younger days.  Well done everyone was right it was the great Arnold Palmer.  Please stay tune for a player profile done on the one and only Arnold Palmer.  Don't forget to vote on your favourite retired golfer too.

Tigers at it again...

In what is considered one of the most exciting events after the Opens, Masters and Ryder Cup have been played comes the Chevron World Challenge.  The field has been set all that's left to do is speculate who will take over Jim Furyk's crown.  This tournament is an event that's help in the off-season hosted by Tiger Woods.  

In 2007 was the time we saw Woods play in his own event.  Tiger has committed to playing and will leading the charge.  This event will be played in December 2-5 at Sherwood Country Club. The following are the players who have qualified to play in the Chevron World Challenge.

• Tiger Woods
• Sean O'Hair
• Graeme McDowell
• Martin Kaymer
• Jim Furyk
• Steve Stricker
• Paul Casey
• Luke Donald
• Rory McIlroy
• Dustin Johnson
• Matt Kuchar
• Ian Poulter
• Hunter Mahan
• Zach Johnson
• Anthony Kim
• Bubba Watson

The foundation will announce the two exemptions in the near future.  This is because of the world ranking points.  These two exemptions must come from the top 50. This tournament is about bragging rights and charities.    This event features a $5 million dollar purse that is split up amongst the top 18.  The Chevron World Challenge has raised approximately $20 million to benefit education-focused non profit operations.  The Nonprofit partners include: Tiger Woods Foundation, DonorsChoose.org, Project Lead the Way, Teach for America, and Telacu.  for more information about the World Challenge please visit: http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r478/

Top 6 Golf Balls in Golf.....

Golf Digest did extensive research to find the best golf balls available worldwide over the price of $35.00  Below is a summary of their results and photos used for each type of golf ball.

Bridgestone B 330/S/ RX/RXS

This line has introduced two different golf balls which has to do with your swing speed.  Swing speeds of less than 105 mph: is recommended the low-spinning RX for the distance and the soft RXS for your greenside spin.

For swings of 112 mph or more the B330S complements your swing speed the best because it is softer.  The reason Bridgestone has become so popular is by offering the golfer the most elite choices plus a fitting program to your swing to better improve your game. 

 Callaway i (s) / i (z)

Callaway introduced this line of golf balls in hopes of creating a large disparity between the driver spin which is low and the wedge spin which is high.  Callaway states that the inner core which has a compression of 120 points softer than its outer core on the Callaway i (s) ball.  

The i (z) ball emphasizes the distance but with more greenside spin than last years Tour ix.  The Tour ix was designed to help the tour players offset the spin-reducing effect of the new groove rule.  Callaway feels the i (z) will help off the tee.

 

Taylormade Penta TP

 Taylormade has introduced a five-layer golf ball that is designed to enhance both spin an distance in five ways.  "A neodyminum-blend core improves resiliency, even at a low compression.  The layer just outside the core optimizes long-iron shots.  The next layer is a fast incomer designed for middle-iron speed and feel.  A firm third layer improves ball speed on tee sots and works with the cover for wedge-shot spin.  And the urethane cover is for feel on chips and putts."

After numerous tests it is evident that this Penta golf ball works for all shots.

Titleist PRO V1 /V1X

This is considered the number one ball in golf on the golf digest top 100 golf balls as well as other numerous lists.  The PGA tour competitors love this golf ball.  The reason its so popular is that both golf balls have a urethane cover but the PRO V1 has a single core which has been enhanced for durability.  

The Pro V1X has a soft center and dual core which is to improve ball speed.  This ball has proven its excellence time and time again.  The PRO V1's are generally compared to because, they deserve to be.
 

  Nike One Tour / Tour D

 Golf Digest describes this golf ball as : "the key element in the one family is a polymer layer surrounding the core.  Its stronger, tighter molecular structure is designed to improve velocity and mitigate excessive spin on the off-center hits."  

The technology behind this golf ball is extraordinary and the One Tour spins about 10 % more.






Srixon Z-Star / Z-Star X

Srixon makes the thinnest cover.  The core which as gotten progressively firmer towards the outside is designed to improve both spin and launch conditions for every club.  The Z-Star X is firmer for faster swing speeds.  

The coating that is on the cover increases friction on short game shots. With over 700 ball patents, Srixon is obviously doing something right.

For more information please visit : http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/golf-balls/2010-06/hotlist-golfballs-over35 

Name the golfer...

Below is a picture of a well known golfer in his younger day. 

Can you name him? 

If so comment in the "post a commnet" below who you think he is and an interesting fact about this player.

Young, Beautiful and U.S Open Champion

Paula Creamer and Minnie Mouse on her 24th Birthday

 Player Profile: Paula Creamer

Paula was born on August 5th, 1986.  Creamer was born in Mountain View, California where her parents family home overlooked the first tee of the Castlewood Country Club's Golf Course.  At the age of 13, she became the top-ranked golfer in her state.She is an American Professional Golfer who plays on the U.S -Based LPGA Tour.  As an amateur she won numerous junior golf titles, including 11 American Junior Golf Association tournaments. Paula joined the LPGA in 2005 and won her first tournament that year the Sybase Classic making her the LPGA's second-youngest event winner.  Creamer was also awarded LPGA Rookie of the Year in 2005.  After winning at Sybase Classic Paula became the youngest winner of a multiple-round tournament in LPGA History.  She is also the youngest player and quickest player to reach $1 Million in LPGA earnings.

In her 2008 season she won a record 4 wins bringing in $1.8 Million.  On July 11th,  2010 Paula returned from an injury to shoot a 3-under 4 day total score to win the U.S Women's Open.

Paula Creamer with the help of Sundogs has come out with a wonderful brand of sunglasses.  The LPGA tour has considered this glasses a "Style Watch."   Mike Boyles, Sundog Eyewear President of Sales and Marketing stated: 

"We are thrilled to have benefited from Paula's personal involvement in the development of the collection, representing the perfect blend of golf performance and off course fashion."