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A look at the ages of some of the top money winners in the
world:
Ranking Player Age Winnings
1 Vijay Singh 41 $2,003,140
9 Jeff Maggert 40 $682,800
13 Kirk Triplett 41 $576,343
19 Skip Kendall 39 $486,000
20 Davis Love III 39 $481,400
21 Jay Haas 50 $459,553
22 Duffy Waldorf 41 $442,958
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A look at the ages of some of the top money winners in the
world:
Ranking Player Age Winnings
1 Vijay Singh 41 $2,003,140
9 Jeff Maggert 40 $682,800
13 Kirk Triplett 41 $576,343
19 Skip Kendall 39 $486,000
20 Davis Love III 39 $481,400
21 Jay Haas 50 $459,553
22 Duffy Waldorf 41 $442,958
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The other day, I bought a used putter that I really like.
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Q: The other day, I bought a used putter that I really
The other day, I bought a used putter that I really
like.like. It's an Odyssey putter with a "Stronomic" insert.
I have two questions: What is "Stronomic"? Is it some
kind of metal (I looked it up, but couldn't find it)?
And why does it feel so much better than my old putter?
-- Brian G., from the Web
A: Stronomic is a lightweight synthetic polymer. The name
was made up by Odyssey. It feels good at contact because
the insert is much softer, especially if you play with a
hard-feeling, two-piece/solid-core "distance" ball.
Odyssey was founded by an engineer named Brian Pond, who
revolutionized putters with his insert innovation. Today,
we find putters with inserts made from all sorts of polymer
recipes, as well as lightweight metals and metal alloys
such as aluminum and beryllium copper. These lightweight
inserts allow the weight that was saved to be moved to the
perimeter of the club face. This acts to stabilize the
putter at contact and effectively increase the size of the
"sweet spot." Incidentally, Odyssey was sold to Callaway
Golf in 1997.
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Q: The other day, I bought a used putter that I really
The other day, I bought a used putter that I really
like.like. It's an Odyssey putter with a "Stronomic" insert.
I have two questions: What is "Stronomic"? Is it some
kind of metal (I looked it up, but couldn't find it)?
And why does it feel so much better than my old putter?
-- Brian G., from the Web
A: Stronomic is a lightweight synthetic polymer. The name
was made up by Odyssey. It feels good at contact because
the insert is much softer, especially if you play with a
hard-feeling, two-piece/solid-core "distance" ball.
Odyssey was founded by an engineer named Brian Pond, who
revolutionized putters with his insert innovation. Today,
we find putters with inserts made from all sorts of polymer
recipes, as well as lightweight metals and metal alloys
such as aluminum and beryllium copper. These lightweight
inserts allow the weight that was saved to be moved to the
perimeter of the club face. This acts to stabilize the
putter at contact and effectively increase the size of the
"sweet spot." Incidentally, Odyssey was sold to Callaway
Golf in 1997.
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Finding The Right 'Bounce' Key To Optimal Wedge Play
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During an average round of golf, 65 percent of a player's
shots are taken within 100 yards of the hole, so wedge play
is a critical element of the game. To be a good wedge player,
you should know how to match the bounce on your wedges to
your swing and to the course conditions (grass and sand).
Bounce is the angle represented by a line drawn from the
bottom (sole) of a wedge to the leading edge. The rule of
thumb is that players who come into the ball from a steep
angle do better with clubs that have more bounce because it
prevents the club head from digging into the ground. Players
who sweep the ball using a shallow angle of attack need less
bounce to avoid skidding along the ground and contacting the
ball in the middle -- the dreaded "skull" shot that goes
screeching over the green. Your divots will tell you what
type of wedges you need. If your divots are generally long
and deep, use wedges with lots of bounce; if your divots are
thin and short, use wedges with little bounce. The conditions
of the course are also important. If the ground and sand are
soft, you need wedges with lots of bounce to avoid digging
too deeply. If the ground and sand are firm, you need just
the opposite -- a club with less bounce for a more solid hit.
Of course, different courses present different conditions,
so be prepared to change wedges depending on where you are
playing. For example, at this year's Sony Open in Hawaii,
'14-year-old sensation Michelle Wie said that the PGA Tour
field staff made the sand more "fluffy" than she was used
to. Such a condition should dictate the use of a sand wedge
with more bounce. Ask your professional which wedges are
best for you. -- T.J. Tomasi
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During an average round of golf, 65 percent of a player's
shots are taken within 100 yards of the hole, so wedge play
is a critical element of the game. To be a good wedge player,
you should know how to match the bounce on your wedges to
your swing and to the course conditions (grass and sand).
Bounce is the angle represented by a line drawn from the
bottom (sole) of a wedge to the leading edge. The rule of
thumb is that players who come into the ball from a steep
angle do better with clubs that have more bounce because it
prevents the club head from digging into the ground. Players
who sweep the ball using a shallow angle of attack need less
bounce to avoid skidding along the ground and contacting the
ball in the middle -- the dreaded "skull" shot that goes
screeching over the green. Your divots will tell you what
type of wedges you need. If your divots are generally long
and deep, use wedges with lots of bounce; if your divots are
thin and short, use wedges with little bounce. The conditions
of the course are also important. If the ground and sand are
soft, you need wedges with lots of bounce to avoid digging
too deeply. If the ground and sand are firm, you need just
the opposite -- a club with less bounce for a more solid hit.
Of course, different courses present different conditions,
so be prepared to change wedges depending on where you are
playing. For example, at this year's Sony Open in Hawaii,
'14-year-old sensation Michelle Wie said that the PGA Tour
field staff made the sand more "fluffy" than she was used
to. Such a condition should dictate the use of a sand wedge
with more bounce. Ask your professional which wedges are
best for you. -- T.J. Tomasi
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KEEP A LEVEL HEAD
It's now a generally accepted fact that your head should
move during the golf swing, making its own little mini-
turn in the same direction your body is turning. However,
while your head is moving it should stay at its address
level until after impact. The head floats, but it should
not be allowed to bob up or down. Toward this end, the
John Piatt Co. has invented a swing training device called
"The Level Head Golf Neck-Tie." Its primary functions are
to help train you to keep your head level and to maintain
your spine angle during your golf swing. The device fits
around your neck, clips to your clothing near your waist
above your trail knee and onto a foot plate under the heel
of your trail foot. The neatest thing about it is that as
you swing the club down, shift pressure to your lead foot
and lift the heel of your trail foot, the foot plate is
released to allow you to move forward and rise up during
the follow-through portion of your swing. I saw it
demonstrated at the recent PGA Merchandise Show, and it
now has a place in my teaching kit. It sells for about $20.
To find out more, log on to www.levelheadgolf.com.
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move during the golf swing, making its own little mini-
turn in the same direction your body is turning. However,
while your head is moving it should stay at its address
level until after impact. The head floats, but it should
not be allowed to bob up or down. Toward this end, the
John Piatt Co. has invented a swing training device called
"The Level Head Golf Neck-Tie." Its primary functions are
to help train you to keep your head level and to maintain
your spine angle during your golf swing. The device fits
around your neck, clips to your clothing near your waist
above your trail knee and onto a foot plate under the heel
of your trail foot. The neatest thing about it is that as
you swing the club down, shift pressure to your lead foot
and lift the heel of your trail foot, the foot plate is
released to allow you to move forward and rise up during
the follow-through portion of your swing. I saw it
demonstrated at the recent PGA Merchandise Show, and it
now has a place in my teaching kit. It sells for about $20.
To find out more, log on to www.levelheadgolf.com.
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Golf Speak
On Set
Used in putter design where the putter face is ahead of
the shaft.
Off Set
Used in putter, wood and iron head design wher the
clubface is behind the shaft.
Non Off-Set
Used in clubhead designs where the clubhead and the shaft
are about even.
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Used in putter design where the putter face is ahead of
the shaft.
Off Set
Used in putter, wood and iron head design wher the
clubface is behind the shaft.
Non Off-Set
Used in clubhead designs where the clubhead and the shaft
are about even.
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Question: For years, I have been overswinging.
Q: For years, I have been overswinging. I take the club so
far back that sometimes I hit the back of my head. I would
appreciate any tip you can give me on what I can do to stop
taking the club back so far. I have time to practice in a
dome until the snow melts, so I promise to work hard on
whatever you suggest. -- Tom M., from the Web
A: I find that most players who overswing as much as you
describe slide their hips and knees too far to the right
(for right-handed golfers) on the backswing. This leaves
you with only your arms and hands to elevate the club to
the top, and without the support of your lower back and
shoulder muscles your arms collapse in toward your head
at the top of the backswing, causing your swing to lose
width. Part of this problem is conceptual; when I
question a golfer with this problem, she or he believes
that the head should not move during the swing. But for
most golfers (all but the most flexible), this is not the
case. So if you are trying to keep your head rock steady,
forget it. Let your head move with the momentum of the
swing. Next, do this test. Assuming you are a right-handed
player, take your address position without a golf club and
put your left index finger on your belt buckle and your
right index finger just under your neck. Now take your
normal backswing turn and notice where these two fingers
are. They should both be over your right instep. If you
have the "slide" problem your left index finger will be
more to your right than your right index finger. Practice
until the correct move becomes second nature. Notice that
when you do it correctly your head will make its own little
"mini swing" -- that's as it should be. What you are doing
in this exercise is turning around your spine in a complete-
ly different manner, one that allows you to coil your back
and shoulder muscles and eliminate the need to take the
club back with only your hands and arms. It will feel
completely different, so be patient.
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far back that sometimes I hit the back of my head. I would
appreciate any tip you can give me on what I can do to stop
taking the club back so far. I have time to practice in a
dome until the snow melts, so I promise to work hard on
whatever you suggest. -- Tom M., from the Web
A: I find that most players who overswing as much as you
describe slide their hips and knees too far to the right
(for right-handed golfers) on the backswing. This leaves
you with only your arms and hands to elevate the club to
the top, and without the support of your lower back and
shoulder muscles your arms collapse in toward your head
at the top of the backswing, causing your swing to lose
width. Part of this problem is conceptual; when I
question a golfer with this problem, she or he believes
that the head should not move during the swing. But for
most golfers (all but the most flexible), this is not the
case. So if you are trying to keep your head rock steady,
forget it. Let your head move with the momentum of the
swing. Next, do this test. Assuming you are a right-handed
player, take your address position without a golf club and
put your left index finger on your belt buckle and your
right index finger just under your neck. Now take your
normal backswing turn and notice where these two fingers
are. They should both be over your right instep. If you
have the "slide" problem your left index finger will be
more to your right than your right index finger. Practice
until the correct move becomes second nature. Notice that
when you do it correctly your head will make its own little
"mini swing" -- that's as it should be. What you are doing
in this exercise is turning around your spine in a complete-
ly different manner, one that allows you to coil your back
and shoulder muscles and eliminate the need to take the
club back with only your hands and arms. It will feel
completely different, so be patient.
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Golf Course Job Already Taken
Bill Gets the Job on 'The Apprentice'
Fri Apr 16, 8:10 AM ET
By F RAZIER MO ORE, A P Television Writer
NEW YORK - When Bill Rancic aced "The Apprentice," Donald Trump gave him a choice of two plum jobs: managing a Trump-owned golf course in California or overseeing a 90-story building project in Chicago.
Donald Trump and 'The Apprentice'
"In a way, I'm very happy he didn't choose the golf course, 'cause I put someone there about a month and a half ago, and they're doing a great job," Trump said after the Thursday night broadcast. "It could have been a little bit embarrassing."
The snag was averted. Chicagoan Rancic was happily homebound and his fellow finalist Kwame Jackson was fired as the hit NBC series aired its live finale.
"Kwame, I think you have an amazing future," Trump said. "You're a brilliant guy, great education, and I have no doubt you're going to be a big success. But right now: Bill, you're hired!"
Rancic, a street-smart 32-year-old Internet entrepreneur, had edged out Jackson, the laid-back 29-year-old New Yorker and Harvard MBA, for what Trump described as the "dream job of a lifetime" and a $250,000 year's salary.
Trump insisted the decision had been difficult, and close — and one he shared with no one before airtime — not even Mark Burnett, creator of "The Apprentice."
"I had good feelings about both of these people," Trump said after the show, "or they wouldn't have gotten there."
Which did Burnett think Trump would pick? "I didn't think," Burnett answered flatly.
The victorious Rancic said his win sends a message.
"The American Dream is still alive out there, and hard work will get you there," he told reporters. "You don't necessarily need to have an Ivy League education or to have millions of dollars startup money. It can be done with an idea, hard work and determination."
Then, asked when his job with Trump would start, he grinned and said, "I believe I am on the clock, even as we speak."
Trump's decision closed out a three-month-long competition. The billionaire developer and host of the show put 16 would-be apprentices through numerous business tasks — then, in the boardroom, "fired" an underperformer at the end of each episode.
As their last assignments, Bill was put in charge of a Trump golf tournament, and Kwame handled an appearance by pop star Jessica Simpson (news) at one of Trump's Atlantic City casino hotels.
These two "bosses" were each teamed with three "employees": previously fired "Apprentice" candidates who, possibly still nursing grudges, sometimes seemed as much a hindrance as a help.
Thanks to Bill's team, a vital sponsor's sign went missing.
Thanks to Kwame's team, Jessica Simpson went missing. Then she disappeared again, while Trump tapped his foot.
That was the handiwork of beautiful but scheming Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, one of the breakout stars among the show's candidates. Her feigned martyrdom after plaster fell on her head on one episode earned her the ultimate pop-culture salute: She was spoofed on "Saturday Night Live."
Of course, not every burning issue was cleared up Thursday. For instance, how can 15 people be fired when they were never hired in the first place? That question may never be resolved.
But the boardroom summits with Trump, where he pronounced the now famous "you're fired," helped make "The Apprentice" a sensation after its January premiere.
Last week, it ranked second among all prime-time shows, logging 22 million viewers — even more than CBS' "Survivor: All-Stars." It holds seventh place for the season to date, according to Nielsen.
Created by Burnett, who brought "Survivor" to the airwaves, "The Apprentice" traded on a similar survival-of-the-fittest gimmick, and viewers loved it for its display of competitive greed and backstabbing.
Another draw, perhaps: the eight female contestants were attractive and tended to wear short skirts.
"The Apprentice" launched Trump to new heights of renown. Not only did he dine out on the catch phrase "you're fired" (even threatening to copyright it), he landed deals for a Trump-brand credit card and as a celebrity spokesman for a telecommunications company.
Two weeks ago he was guest host on "Saturday Night Live," and now has agreed to come back for a new edition of "The Apprentice" next season, reportedly at a substantial pay raise.
Looks like there are lots more firings ahead.
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Fri Apr 16, 8:10 AM ET
By F RAZIER MO ORE, A P Television Writer
NEW YORK - When Bill Rancic aced "The Apprentice," Donald Trump gave him a choice of two plum jobs: managing a Trump-owned golf course in California or overseeing a 90-story building project in Chicago.
Donald Trump and 'The Apprentice'
"In a way, I'm very happy he didn't choose the golf course, 'cause I put someone there about a month and a half ago, and they're doing a great job," Trump said after the Thursday night broadcast. "It could have been a little bit embarrassing."
The snag was averted. Chicagoan Rancic was happily homebound and his fellow finalist Kwame Jackson was fired as the hit NBC series aired its live finale.
"Kwame, I think you have an amazing future," Trump said. "You're a brilliant guy, great education, and I have no doubt you're going to be a big success. But right now: Bill, you're hired!"
Rancic, a street-smart 32-year-old Internet entrepreneur, had edged out Jackson, the laid-back 29-year-old New Yorker and Harvard MBA, for what Trump described as the "dream job of a lifetime" and a $250,000 year's salary.
Trump insisted the decision had been difficult, and close — and one he shared with no one before airtime — not even Mark Burnett, creator of "The Apprentice."
"I had good feelings about both of these people," Trump said after the show, "or they wouldn't have gotten there."
Which did Burnett think Trump would pick? "I didn't think," Burnett answered flatly.
The victorious Rancic said his win sends a message.
"The American Dream is still alive out there, and hard work will get you there," he told reporters. "You don't necessarily need to have an Ivy League education or to have millions of dollars startup money. It can be done with an idea, hard work and determination."
Then, asked when his job with Trump would start, he grinned and said, "I believe I am on the clock, even as we speak."
Trump's decision closed out a three-month-long competition. The billionaire developer and host of the show put 16 would-be apprentices through numerous business tasks — then, in the boardroom, "fired" an underperformer at the end of each episode.
As their last assignments, Bill was put in charge of a Trump golf tournament, and Kwame handled an appearance by pop star Jessica Simpson (news) at one of Trump's Atlantic City casino hotels.
These two "bosses" were each teamed with three "employees": previously fired "Apprentice" candidates who, possibly still nursing grudges, sometimes seemed as much a hindrance as a help.
Thanks to Bill's team, a vital sponsor's sign went missing.
Thanks to Kwame's team, Jessica Simpson went missing. Then she disappeared again, while Trump tapped his foot.
That was the handiwork of beautiful but scheming Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, one of the breakout stars among the show's candidates. Her feigned martyrdom after plaster fell on her head on one episode earned her the ultimate pop-culture salute: She was spoofed on "Saturday Night Live."
Of course, not every burning issue was cleared up Thursday. For instance, how can 15 people be fired when they were never hired in the first place? That question may never be resolved.
But the boardroom summits with Trump, where he pronounced the now famous "you're fired," helped make "The Apprentice" a sensation after its January premiere.
Last week, it ranked second among all prime-time shows, logging 22 million viewers — even more than CBS' "Survivor: All-Stars." It holds seventh place for the season to date, according to Nielsen.
Created by Burnett, who brought "Survivor" to the airwaves, "The Apprentice" traded on a similar survival-of-the-fittest gimmick, and viewers loved it for its display of competitive greed and backstabbing.
Another draw, perhaps: the eight female contestants were attractive and tended to wear short skirts.
"The Apprentice" launched Trump to new heights of renown. Not only did he dine out on the catch phrase "you're fired" (even threatening to copyright it), he landed deals for a Trump-brand credit card and as a celebrity spokesman for a telecommunications company.
Two weeks ago he was guest host on "Saturday Night Live," and now has agreed to come back for a new edition of "The Apprentice" next season, reportedly at a substantial pay raise.
Looks like there are lots more firings ahead.
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