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Bob McDonald, who is also chairman of the Cincinnati-based consumer products company, says he doesn’t know whether golfer Tiger Woods will ever appear in another Gillette commercial, and everyone else wonders when he’ll next appear in a televised golf tournament.

McDonald says P&G wishes Woods the best on his efforts to work on family issues, after Woods’ public apology for infidelity last Friday.

The comments came as others with ties to Woods await word on his plans to return to

the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, WFTV.com in Orlando, Fla., says Woods and his wife have offered a personal apology for media attention to parents of children at the preschool that their 2-year-old daughter attends.

Woods said last week he plans to return to golf, but doesn’t know when, leaving the possibility of upcoming major PGA events such as the Masters running on television without him as a drawing card. Tournaments in which Woods isn’t playing generally suffer a drop in viewership and a loss

of advertising revenue(not discount golf clubs), says Larry Novenstern, executive vice president of Optimedia.

For Procter & Gamble, Woods still appears online among the “Gillette Champions,” but new commercials for a Gillette shaver and related products feature baseball’s Derek Jeter and tennis’ Roger Federer but not Woods. The three were in Gillette’s major advertising campaign last year.

P&G unit Gillette signed Woods to a contract in 2007; Gillette officials decline to say its length

and value. AT&T Inc. and Accenture dropped Woods completely in the weeks after the first revelations about his personal life. Gillette was among sponsors that de-emphasized him in their golf clubs marketing.

Meanwhile, McDonald said P&G is pleased with returns so far on its biggest Olympic involvement yet, as a sponsor of the U.S. team in Vancouver and also of individual athletes. He mentioned speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno, who set a U.S. team record by winning his seventh Winter Olympics medal, appearing in Vicks cold medicine commercials.

With television ratings up amid a strong U.S. team performance, P&G is running a “Thank you, Mom” advertising campaign that has included help with travel expenses for athletes’ mothers.

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Cheap Golf Shoes can be better than some of the most expensive golf shoes. More than likely when buying a golf shoe, most people will purchase a brand name. Well known brands will obviously cost more because of marketing and advertising. These, however may not be the ‘best’ to buy. Just because a brand has been around awhile, does not necessarily make them the best, especially when you want discount.

Take a close look at golf as an industry. Most golfers wear a regular traditional

‘work’ or ‘dress’ shoe to play golf. The are made of leather and look more like something you wear to work, than a regular athletic sneaker. Try to imagine playing basketball in something like this. Impossible right? That is because there is little flexibility to a traditional golf shoe. Take a basketball sneaker in your hand, and it will bend and fold easier. There is ‘less feel’ to a traditional golf shoe and represents a box type instead of an athletic sneaker like in most other sports.

Most golfers would be better off finding a less expensive ‘cheap’ golf shoe that would contour with the ground much easier. By being able to ‘feel’ the ground, you will be able to allow your body to contour with the variations on the golf course to hit a variety of golf shots more effectively. Golf also is a sport, and needs to be played with the greatest flexibility possible. Traditional golf shoes do not offer that option.

Be sure when looking to buy, that it must also have ridged edg

es on the bottom for traction. This could also include soft spikes made from hard plastic or rubber. The shoe top should be a ’soft leather’ or mesh top to allow the greatest flexibility when walking. Comfort and feel should be your best judge.

The best place to shop would be online. Look at eBay or Amazon. Also do a search in Google or yahoo. Research is the best option here. Also be sure to check your local Sunday newspapers, and fliers at your local sporting goods stores. When you golf, visit the pro shop for other options. Lastly, plan ahead. When you see your golf shoe start to deteriorate, begin your search. This will give you plenty of time.

Durability and strength are also important components in your buying decisions. For example ‘boat shoes’ would be great to play golf in. They are lightweight, flexible, and very comfortable. They are not durable however, when you twist and turn you will start to compromise the shoe and it may tear or rip. So find the best trade off between comfort and feel, vs. strength and durability and you will be very happy with your new feel.

It is bad enough needing a Golf Swing Lesson, but if you cannot hit the golf ball properly, then it must be a golf swing problem. That is the technical term for it. However, you can look really stupid if you do not know how to swing? Your Golf club properly?

It can be hard to figure out what needs to be fixed. The way most Golf experts would tell it, you need to be an astrophysicist to explain a Golf Swing Lesson. It helps to be a technical journalist to write it up? It can be difficu

lt for a newbie to see what is wrong with their swing. So first golf lessons, just check to see you have two shoulders first?

That is usually a good pointer to what the problem could be, especially if you only have one. Next tip; if you have two shoulders then you only have half a problem. More often than not; most people dip the back shoulder on the back swing.

They must be really weird; because I cannot for the life of me, dip my back shoulder on the back swing while I am lifting my club up

high above and behind my head? Ah well; some people can do the impossible and wreck their golf swing. That is the main cause of a bad swing, believe me; it can cause more problems than the wife.

Actually the back shoulder dip and the wife have a lot in common? They can both cause your timing to be thrown way off. Both can really mess your game up badly. Back shoulder dip leads to weight shift onto the wrong foot when you swing. Your follow through is poor; actually it sucks. You will also get

hand distortion on impact.

No I am not on acid? Hand distortion just means your hands are all over the place. They are not staying straight and lined up with the ball properly. Your club face will not be straight on impact.

You will not hit the ball flush. You might top the ball, slice it, or only partly make contact with it. In any case; your shot will end up all to hell. Hey, you need to fix your golf swing? Oh right? I am supposed to have a great Golf Swing Lesson to help you out. It is an easy fix- that is the good news, so you can stop worrying.

Simple; get a Ben Hogan Video free online at Youtube watch and learn. Then get out on the driving range and practice your butt off. See how simple this Golf Swing Lesson is, I am not going to get into that astrophysicist rap and talk Golf analysis jargon. Man we got the technology of Videos and Dvd’s online it is so cool. Free is good?

Slo mo is a beautiful thing and the good news is the Videos are free. You got choices of Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods or whatever flavor you like? Before long you will hit that ball and make solid contact consistently. That is when it becomes a natural part of your game. You will become a master swinger. Maybe even a perfect swinger.

Are you having fun? I am. Another problem is fast swinging. Swing speed is important but you realistically cannot be fast 100% of the time with every shot. If you hit the ball correctly it will ping away beautifully. There is no perfect swing speed or magic formula. Every golfer differs because of your own particular physicality, height, weight, muscle mass age, stance, etc…

Some pros have been clocked at 160 Mph in their swing speeds. You are not out there to beat speed records. Be prepared to lose a little swing speed for a lot more accuracy and consistency every time. Worrying unduly and agonizing about club speed and too many other things can ruin your game. Relax and you will play more naturally without any added stress.

Do not look to find what you are doing wrong. That is a lost cause and counter productive. Get back to commonsense and basics. Concentrate instead; on a golf lesson that teaches you how to get it right. Get that picture in your mind of Tiger or Ben Hogan in that slow motion golf swing video. Visualize yourself reproducing the same golf mechanics naturally.

I hope you found this golf swing lesson a welcome change from complex technical analysis and information overload.

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I’ve had this theory about Tiger Woods for a few years — and it has nothing to do with mistresses, sex rehabilitation or other tabloid fodder.

 No, this is in regard to Woods the professional golfer. You remember him: 10-time player of the year, 14-time major champion, all-time great.

 

[+] Enlarge AP Photo/Bob GalbraithIn his younger days, Tiger Woods showed a true passion for the game of golf. As he’s gotten older, that passion appears to have waned

.  Even before Tiger went AWOL from the world, I had never confronted him about this theory of mine, simply because he would have disregarded the notion with an innocent shrug and confounded denial. That’s OK, though. I didn’t need to hear his thoughts, because I could see his actions.

 From temper tantrums after sprayed tee shots to profanity-laced tirades based on shifting wind directions, from faraway stares as awestruck fans chanted his name to a general look of utter disdain while pla

ying the game, the No. 1-ranked player helped formulate my idea from inside the ropes. Finally, I understood what was eating at the man, why he looked so miserable while he so often dominated.

 Tiger Woods no longer enjoys playing golf.

 This theory is more relevant now than ever before, because it serves as an explanation for why his current self-imposed exile has continued into what would have been his first appearance of the PGA Tour season at Torrey Pines, and might extend longer than

most of us realize.

Even when healthy and without family obligations for a full season — a combination that hasn’t happened since 2005 — Woods plays fewer events than nearly every other exempt professional. He has often admitted that he doesn’t tee it up when on vacation. He’s never even seen some of the world’s best golf courses that haven’t hosted top-level tournaments during his career.

 Sure, his rigorous practice regimen is legendary, but that speaks more about his work ethic and dedication than his passion. Think about it: If Woods loved the game, wouldn’t he seek solace from his damaged personal life in the familiar confines of a tournament? Wouldn’t he attempt to claim some sense of normalcy in an all-too-irregular life by getting back to the one thing he does better than anyone else?

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It wasn’t always this way. Chances are there was no “Eureka!” moment in which Woods decided golf no longer affected him as it did before. Rather, it was likely a gradual occurrence, taking place between the time he declared, “Hello, world” upon turning professional in 1996 and when he won the JBWere Masters in Australia two months ago — his most recent appearance on a golf course, which might be remembered more for Woods’ bouncing a driver into the gallery in frustration than finishing atop the leaderboard.

 Don’t get me wrong. Tiger doesn’t dislike everything about the game. In fact, he has thrived on performing in the competitive arena throughout his career. He loves winning, adores being better at a singular pursuit than every other person on the planet. He is driven to not only break every record, but to put each one out of reach for the next phenom who comes along.

That’s not all. For better or worse, Woods might have also become dependent upon the luxuries that emanated from his status. Fame. Power. Money. If we are to believe the tabloid stories of his sordid affairs, each one fits this unraveling addictive personality.

The game itself, though? The actual act of swinging the club and strategizing his way around a course and trying to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible? That novelty wore off long ago.

 Jack Nicklaus, the man whose major championship record Woods has spent a lifetime pursuing, was recently asked what golf has meant to him, and explained: “I played a game because I loved it, and I played it for the sake of the game. I played it because when I played that game, the competition, the charge that I got from it, excited me to be really good at something. It excited me to be able to focus on something, something to work at, something that gave me goals, something that filled my life with excitement.”

 The next time Woods speaks with such reverence and enthusiasm will be the first time. He has often been lauded for his businesslike approach to the game, but it’s possible

Christmas is just a few days away and there isn’t much time left to get the golfer in your life the most perfect gift this year. Here are some Christmas ideas for the golf enthusiast that will surely make them delighted and also improve their game.

›› Most golfers enjoy buying themselves new golf shoes. With so many styles and varieties of shoes that give countless benefits to the golfer, it may be difficult to find the right pair for the player to meet their needs. Instead, one

smart Christmas gift is a high-quality shoe bag to shield their shoes when they transport them around. They can often get scuffed when they’re not in use so find a shoe bag they can easily carry with them.

›› Putter covers are a smart gift idea for professional and amateur golfers and are made in multiple colors and materials, such as leather and cloth. For an extra personalization, embroider the cover with the golfer’s initials or in their favorite colors.

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gital score counters are an innovative gift idea for those technically confident golfers. Tallying up scores with paper and those dinky little pencils are so last season. Most digital counters provide a straightforward, four-button operation that allows the golfer to keep count quickly and smoothly. Up to four players can keep track of their scores on the counter.

›› Golf balls are another simple Christmas present that a personal touch can be added to. Do some research and find a l

ocal manufacturer who can print the initials of the golfer onto the balls or who can add a company logo for a clever corporate gift.

›› Ball markers are a useful gift idea that many golfers can benefit from. These markers can be made of several materials and custom made in any shape and are helpful on the golf course when playing with a big group of colleagues.

›› Golf jackets for ladies are another idea for a Christmas gift and are accessible in a multitude of colors, sizes and styles. Some jackets also give additional comfort to the wearer by providing a barrier against the cold during winter.

 ”The best-laid plans of mice and men go oft astray.”

                                                                                            ——Robert Burns

 

On Monday my day off and tickets to watch the final session of the cricket were exchanged for a lunchtime flight from Joburg to Abu Dhabi and a few holes at the Royal Kensington and Johannesburg Golf Club’s West Course. 

Just as

we started the horn sounded to stop play but my caddie Eddie assured me it was alright to continue. After the first birdie of 2010 had been secured on the 200 yard par three fourth hole the thunder started to belch from the heavens and there was huge streak of lightening. Eddie put the bag down almost as quickly as I handed him my golf drivers. 

Despite his protests that it would pass and we could wait just a few moments I felt caution was the better part of valour. Well it may be Chinese Ye

ar of the Tiger but I was born in Chinese Year of the Rabbit which according to Wikipedia has the motto ‘I Retreat’.

On our return to the course I felt Eddie was losing confidence in my golfing ability after I hit one into the water on the sixth and he indiscreetly asked one of the groundstaff to get us some more balls. I much preferred it when every now and again he would shout ‘golf shot’ when I hit one really well. 

On arrival in Abu Dhabi one is quickly reminded betting and watching

dirty movies is strictly forbidden and you have to find a hotel to purchase overpriced alcoholic refreshments. Obviously it will not be my first choice as a retirement destination but at least one can be consoled by the fact there are 8,000 air stewardess based in the city. 

The weather is perfect and the players stay in the 7 star Emirates Palace but the golf course will be no walk in paradise. The rough may not be long but it is very thick and Geoff Ogilvy, who really enjoyed his first look at the course, described it best when he said: “It’s definitely a big disadvantage to be in the rough as opposed to being on the fairway, from the fairway you make birdie. From the rough it’s not the end of the hole it’s just a disadvantage.” 

Dave ‘I’m just a large’ John has picked him out as one to watch this week. 

Defending Champ Paul Casey feels 95% fit but still has a way to go to get 100% fit and he said: “I don’t quite have the same range of motion that I would like. I am unable to swing the golf clubs like I was this time last year but it’s still good enough to get it airborne.” 

He says his main goal is to be injury free for 12 months. The injury is definitely of some concern but he may be underplaying his hand a little considering he managed to shoot 15 under par in Hawaii 10 days ago.

 

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Improve your golf swing with strengthening exercises and you will also improve the speed of the ball and the distance. Power has to be behind your stroke.

You can attend a gym, but it is recommended that you can also use dumbbells or free weights. The thinking behind this is to have the body do the work, not the machines.

Choose the weight load that you would be comfortable using. Add the desired weight load to each hand. Build strength, not bulk.

Consider the numerous ways that your arms

move. Because of the different arm positioning, it is best that as a cautionary measure to begin with light weights in each hand. Increase weights when you feel it can be managed safely. Plan and schedule your own repetition program.

1. Press arms above your head – perform slow up and down movements bending elbows outward to the sides.

2. Press arms above your head – perform slow up and down movements bending elbows in front of chest.

3. Start with arms above your head, opening arms wide t

o the side, return to head position and repeat.

4. Start with arms above your head, sway both arms from side to side cautiously.

5. Start with arms at chest level and do full extension forward of chest bending elbows in and out at chest level.

6. Repeat the above exercises using one arm at a time.

7. The above exercises can also be done lying on your back, or lying on either side of your body doing one arm at a time.

8. Bend both wrists upward towards the inside forearm at the same tim

e, then one at a time.

9. Contract your lower abdomen and bend slightly forward at the waist line keeping your chest raised. The chest is raised to eliminate your spine curving downward. Initiate movements ten and eleven.

10. Open your arms in and out from side to side.

11. With arms at your sides, bend your arms forward and backward as though you are on a swing.

The above exercises are focusing on upper body and arm strength to help you have the power to hit the golf ball for greater speed and distances. There are other exercises to strengthen the lower body and overall body strength. It would be to your advantage to do these exercises also.

The perfect golf swing is when you hit the golf club square in the exact correct spot on impact with the correct amount of speed and send the golf ball flying straight to the designated hole. And to do this you will need muscular and skeletal strength, correct body alignment, and flexibility from your shoulders to the bottom of your feet.

Take advantage of  visiting http://www.infotrish.vpweb.com/ and learn how to improve your golf swing with strengthening exercises to hit the ball longer distances and with greater speed.

 

People Magazine asked Obama about Tiger Woods in the magazine’s year-end interview with the President and the First Lady this week. President Barack Obama said Tiger Woods could get his life back together. By the way, we all know that President Obama is a sports fan and a passionate golfer which made his words more objective. 

Question: Can Tiger Woods be rehabilitated?

President Obama: Absolutely. I don’t want to comment on his personal relationship with his wife, but I’m a strong belie

ver that anybody can look within themselves, find their flaws and fix them. I’m sure he feels terrible about what happened, and I suspect that he will try to put his life back together again.Tiger’s mistress…… 

The famously apolitical Woods took part in Obama’s inauguration celebration, and before Woods’s scandals the two men had talked about playing golf together. 

The golfer-in-chief met with Tiger Woods in the Oval Office in August of last year, when the golfer was receiving a t

our of the White House.  In late December Tiger Woods announced that he is taking an “indefinite” leave from golf. 

And many Tiger’s fans also think so. They  pray for Tiger and his family sincerely. Someone says that ” I think he is in essence a good person. But we (layman) will find it hard to understand their world at the top of wealth, fame, sports icon, pressure etc. The world of golf future is heavy on his shoulder together with being successful from a young age. I bet he feels

lonely, lost as well as insecure and don’t know how to fight away this emotion “vault” and try to vent it thru the wrong solution (ie sex). I can understand that Elin was hurt by Tiger’s infidelity. But I do think people in Tiger’s lost/lonely/insecure world is in profound pain, and arrogrant man like Tiger won’t talk this out. Elin, despite you are hurt, pls give the support to Tiger because you and Tilda are probably the only ones who are best position to understand his pain. To all, pls pray for Tiger and Elin that they have strength and wisdom to understand the scenario and work out the best solution for their family. I feel very sorry for the tabloid/media who has such a bad heart to fabricate/flood negative e-rumours to ensure the happening of a divorce or family collapse. Pls have a good heart and be kind to this family.”

 

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Golfers of all ability levels will often say they take pleasure in hitting a round early in the morning, before going out to the office or starting their leisurely weekends. Simultaneously, some of the greatest golf courses are in cold weather regions where it’s imperative to bundle up while playing on the course. When the greens are still moist and the air is crisp, golfers can stay focused and play their best rounds. In order to play their best, golfers have to be prepared with appropriate a

ttire to stay warm while they play. Here are five ways to stay warm on the course.

›› If the early morning golf game is forecasted to be exceptionally windy, put on layers of clothing to avoid the cold. Thermal shirts are appropriate and keep the body temperate and comfortable. Thermal underwear can also be worn when playing a game with windy conditions. These are affordable and can be layered under any outfit.

›› One of the most straightforward ways to stay warm is

to keep hands and fingers snug with golf gloves. Look for styles that are made of high quality components to endure all types of weather and also feature leather grips to improve golf swings. Some popular retailers include Wilson, Nike and Adidas.

›› Feet should be another concern when trying to keep warm. Search for extreme sports socks that retain the heat and insulate while providing the best possible comfort to the foot and heel.

›› While some golfers feel more at

ease in a skirt or shorts, ladies golf pants are more fitting when playing in colder weather. Look for pants that are made of fleece, thick cotton or windbreaker materials to stay warm.

›› Golf jackets are another important piece of clothing to have while playing early morning golf. Shop for jackets to throw on during the game or look for more fashion forward designs to add some character to the game. Tracey Lynn Golf is a popular women’s clothing designer that keeps function and fashion in the forefront. Her jackets are constructed with wicking fabrics and UV protection, making jackets extremely comfortable and easy to take care of.