Hello Golfers
First things first, a belated happy Mothers Day for yesterday, it was cracking weather across the whole country for that special day for our special loved one(s).
Another special mention this week goes out to Brett Rumford who had back to back victories recently in China and Korea. With a commanding victory in China, so quickly after his triumph at Tianjin Binhai Lake Golf Club, Korea, Brett must feel as though he is on top of the world right now.
It capped a remarkable fortnight that has seen him bank over a million dollars and soar up the world rankings from 253 to the mid 80s.
It was Rumford's fifth career win in his 15th season on the European tour. |
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Swing to the groove!Application of Groove Condition in all PGA of Australia Tournaments
A recent posting from the PGA of Australia, has announced that they intend to closely monitor the condition of grooves so as to conform to PGA Tour of Australia rules. This new directive shall effect more levels of competition that previously thought.
'PGA of Australia wishes to advise you that the condition requiring clubs to conform to the 2010 groove and punch mark specifications will be in effect at all PGA of Australia Tournaments (Tier 1, 2 and 3 which includes Legends Tour and Trainee Events) from 1 January 2014, including all qualifying events applicable to those Tournaments. The full details of this condition can be found in Decision 4-1/1 of Decisions on the Rules of Golf and it is applicable to all clubs, apart from drivers and putters.
Up until 31 December 2013, the condition will continue to only be in effect at PGA Tour of Australasia Tournaments (Tier 1 and 2). However, from 1 January 2014 onwards, the condition will also be in effect at all Tier 3 Tournaments (Pro-Ams, Legends Tour and Trainee events) and Pre-Qualifying Tournaments for PGA Tour of Australasia Tournaments.
The PGA of Australia strongly suggests that all Members verify the status of their clubs against this condition well in advance of 2014 and in order to assist with that process, the following provisions have been put in place and will be available throughout the 2013 season:
A searchable database of pre-2010 models of clubs is on The R&A’s website is available here. Please note that new models of clubs submitted to the governing bodies on or after 1 January 2010 are not included in the database and such clubs manufactured after this date are required to meet the 2010 groove specifications by the Rules of Golf. If you have a new model of club which was manufactured after 1 January 2010, but would like some reassurance that it does meet the new specifications, please contact The R&A’s Equipment Standards department (see details below).'
Guidance on how to interpret the search results and other general information can be found on the PGA website.
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What's in the bag
2012
Name: Thongchai Jaidee Age: 43 Professional Wins: 16 Clubs: Callaway
Driver: Callaway RAZR Fit
Fairway Wood: Callaway RAZR X Irons: Callaway RAZR X Muscleback Putter: Odyssey Metal-X 2-Ball Belly
Thongchai Jaidee is a Thai professional golfer who plays on the Asian Tour and the European Tour. On the Asian Tour, he holds the record for the most career earnings and is second in victories with 13. He has won the Order of Merit on the Asian Tour three times.
Jaidee did not start playing golf until he was sixteen, and he later went into the Royal Thai Army where he was a paratrooper. Jaidee did not turn professional until he was thirty years old, but he soon achieved success on the Asian Tour, topping the tour's order of merit in 2001 and 2004. He first played in a major championship in the 2001 U.S. Open and finished tied 74th.
In February 2004 he became the first Thai to win a tournament on the European Tour by winning the Carlsberg Malaysian Open, an event which was co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour. In 2005 he successfully defended his Malaysian Open title. In 2006 he received a special invitation to play in the Masters Tournament. He was the second Thai to play in the Masters after Sukree Onsham, who did so in 1970 and 1971, and by doing so, he became the first Thai to play in all four major championships.
After his victory in the Volvo Masters of Asia in 2006 he reached 75 in the Official World Golf Rankings. His best year-end ranking on the European Order of Merit has been 19th in 2009. He topped the Asian Tour order of merit for a third time in 2009.
Jaidee won for the fifth time on the European Tour in June 2012 at the ISPS Handa Wales Open. This was even more significant as it marked the first occasion that Jaidee had won on the European Tour outside of Asia. He shot a final round one over 72, but won by a single stroke from four other players.
Jaidee was the first man to win US$2 and US$3 million on the Asian Tour.
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Night Owls
The origins of Night Golf have a wide variety of reasons, it became popular in some countries as golfers found a way to beat the heat during summers when daytime temperatures, in the USA African American caddies learned to play golf at night because of “whites only” rules at most private and public golf courses before the 1960’s; under the cover of darkness but with the light of the moon, African American golfers would practice the swings that they observed as caddies during the day.
Nowadays Night golf is popular around the world, with the invention of the patented Nitelite golf ball back in 1986, over 150,000 Night Golf tournaments have been played in 62 countries. In the United Kingdom alone 1,500 golf clubs enjoy regular Night Golf events, either to raise money for charity, to encourage new members or simply bring a little fun to the game! Many golfers would like to play golf at night due to a number of reasons, some people work late, while others live in countries where the unbearable heat during the day.
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Club Storage
We have mentioned this subject previously, but with the recent good weather and great golf on television people are pulling their clubs out for a game and not storing them away again afterwards. Leaving equipment out in the most inappropriate locations, i.e. the shed, storage unit or even under the house.
Rust is one of the most common issues club owners face when they put their clubs away. To combat this problem, give the club shafts, head and handle a thorough wiping to make sure there isn't any condensation before you store them away.
Finding the right spot? There are a number of places you can keep your clubs (if you take up closet space, you better watch out!) Basements and garages are usually not okay, but if they are properly insulated and maintained can provide a good spot.
Most golf experts advise against leaving them in your trunk, as the motion of your vehicle might cause them to bounce around and potentially get damaged. Or if you have an older car like mine, there can be water damage!
For the most part, finding a good place well away from the wardrobe, inside your home will guarantee that they are protected from anything that could cause damage.
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PRO TIP:Club Head Speed
A faster golf swing starts with the proper grip, both hands working together in unison. The V's between the thumb and forefingers of both hands should point toward your back shoulder. Second, make sure you grip the club lightly. Grip the club as if you were holding a steering wheel.
Next, extend your arms through the impact area. As you feel the club head strike the ball your arms should be fully extended upon impact. Most average golfers tend to pull the club in toward their body as they strike the ball. This actually slows your swing, leading to a loss of distance.
Finally, fast club head speed always results from fast hips moving correctly during the down swing. As the front hip clears correctly during the down swing, the golf club acts as a slingshot, releasing energy with great centrifugal force during impact. The sequence of events should be:
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