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New Stars

September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With his second win in as many starts, Camilo Villegas, has definitely ascended to the upper echelon of Tour players.
Villegas won one of the Tour’s marquee events, yesterday by winning the Tour Championship on the first hole of sudden-death with Sergio Garcia. Garcia and Villegas had ended regulation play at 7 under par and one […]

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Waryan Wins

September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We are very proud to report about the recent success of one of our wonderful teachers.
PGA Master professional, Craig Waryan, who is a superb teacher, still also plays a mean game of golf.
As reported in the Minnesota, Star Tribune on September 23rd.
“Craig Waryan of Edinburgh USA defeated Jim Manthis of Midland Hills Country Club on […]

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Victory at Valhalla

September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Momentum is a huge factor in the Ryder Cup. There is a domino effect that can be either fatal or fantastic in this golf event, more so than in any other.
The key match on any day is the first one but most especially the first singles match on Sunday morning. US Captain, Paul Azinger, chose […]

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Unlikley Heroes

September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

After the second day’s play at the Ryder Cup, the European team made up precious ground on the American’s and trail 7 points to the US team’s 9 points.
Both teams were led by unlikely heroes.
The star of the European comeback was undoubtedly, Ian Poulter. A controversial, Captains’ pick by Nick Faldo, Poulter more than rewarded […]

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Sure enough, it is only the first day of the Ryder Cup, but it was a huge day for the American team.
The US squad leads 5 ½ points to the Europeans 2 ½ points and the truth be told it could have been much worse for the Euros. Jim Furyk and hometown hero, Kenny Perry […]

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The European team is the overwhelming favorite to win the Ryder Cup, and recent history could not bear much of an argument for that. However, (as opposed to an earlier post by admin), I think that the US will prevail at Valhalla; and would put forth the following Top 10 reasons, why:

Its’ […]

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Faldo’s Folly

September 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In what may be the single most questionable, Captain’s picks in Ryder Cup history, Nick Faldo yesterday chose Paul Casey and Ian Poulter, as his two choices.
In doing so, Faldo omitted Daren Clarke from the 12-man European squad. Clarke is a two time winner on the European Tour this year including a heroic victory two […]

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