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09
2010
Leave the flagstick in or pull it out? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin   
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Earlier this year I ran across a forum post somewhere on the internet where the subject was whether or not to leave the flagstick in or out when putting or chipping from the fringe or slightly off the green.  Up until that point, I'd always been on the side of pulling the stick unless it was an extreme downhill lie from where I was putting/chipping.  After reading the forum post and seeing some good ideas on why to leave it in, I decided to try it.  My normal group of golfing buddies disagreed with me and I think they sometimes get a little irritated with me as even if two of us are just off the green, and even if the other guy is "out", he has to wait for me to play so they can pull the pin for the rest of the foursome.  Their reasoning for pulling the pin has always been that the professionals do it.  That was my reasoning also, until I read the theories put forth by the forum posters.

While wasting time and cruising some golf related websites earlier today, I ran across an old article on Golf.com about this very subject.  The author, a guy you might have heard of, Dave Pelz, decided to try and answer this question.  Using both a mechanical putting machine and a real life human golfer, they went through thousands of shots on different greens, different approach angles, and different ball speeds.  Their conclusions may surprise you.  Below are the results of their test.  To read the entire article, click HERE. 

 Of course, there were variables in conditions, including imperfect green surfaces, the edges of the cup becoming ragged and worn, the hole being higher in back than in front and acting as a "backstop," and so on. But over thousands and thousands of putts, these variables were more than compensated for. What did I learn? Leave the flagstick in whenever the Rules allow, unless it is leaning so far toward you that the ball can't fit. Here are a few special cases.

  • Perhaps most surprising, when the flagstick leans either slightly toward the golfer or away, the odds of it helping to keep the ball in the hole increase: With the flagstick leaning away from the golfer, the hole becomes effectively larger; when the flagstick leans toward the golfer, the ball rebounds downward, again helping shots find the hole.
  • Only in the most obvious case, when the flagstick is leaning so far toward the golfer that there isn't enough room for the ball, is leaving the flagstick in a bad idea. Check the flagstick before you chip to be sure it is sitting properly in the cup. (The Rules of Golf prohibit you from positioning a flagstick to your advantage. But you may leave a tilting flagstick as is or else center it in the hole.)
  • Even if you don't hit the flagstick dead center, it still will aid you. It proved especially advantageous when chipping downhill and at faster speeds. I even believe the flagstick should be left in when you're putting from an inch or two off the green in the fringe. The flagstick will help you make more putts unless it is leaning severely toward you or it's so windy that it is moving and might knock your ball away.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 September 2010 12:31
 
Sep
05
2010
Golf & Ebooks PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin   
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What's an Ebook?  According to Wikipedia:   An e-book (short for electronic book and also known as a digital book, ebook, and eBook) is “a portable electronic device used to download and read books or magazines that are in digital form.”[1] Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital. The Oxford Dictionary of English defines the e-book as "an electronic version of a printed book,"[2] but e-books can and do exist without any print equivalent. E-books are usually read on dedicated hardware devices known as e-Readers or e-book devices. Personal computers and some cell phones can also be used to read e-books.

What's this got to do with golf?  Lots!  I primarily read e-books on my IPhone, but just about any smart phone would work.  You can even download them on your computer as noted above, but that might not make for the best reading experience.  On my phone, I can bring up any book I've downloaded and start reading where I left off, wherever I am, i.e. a plane, as a passenger in a car, at the park, in the can ( :) ), and yes even on the golf course.  What would you possibly want to read on the course?  How about this:

Golf Digest's Complete Book of Golf Betting Games

Golf Digest's Complete Book of Golf Betting Games

Golf Digest's Complete Book of Golf Betting Games



Or maybe your are at the golf range and want some help?  How about this one?

Golf My Way

Golf My Way

Hailed as a classic and read everywhere golf is played, Golf My Way has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since it was first published in 1974. Finally, Jack Nicklaus, golf's leading master, definitively covers the whole of his game through a lifetime of greatness. Golf My Way presents an all-inclusive, A-to-Z explanation of how this greatest of champions thinks about and plays the game. · New introduction, endpiece, and illustrations · Brand-new chapters discussing the changes in Nicklaus's outlook and techniques · Reflections on the differences in tournament golf today compared with when Nicklaus joined the PGA tour in 1962 · Advice on the mental elements of improved playing that are not directly related to ball-striking or shot-making



Or maybe you're a tad out of shape and need a little guidance?  Why not download this fitness book?

Fit for Golf

Fit for Golf

A customized conditioning program for every golfer, from one of the most soughtafter personal trainers on the PGA Tour. ''Boris has been instrumental in helping me achieve my personal fitness goals.''. --David Duval, 2001 British Open champion. In Fit for Golf , Boris Kuzmic brings to the average player the expertise he has shared with world-class golfers, including PGA Tour professionals. With his unique, easy-to-follow approach, he offers a program filled with insider secrets to show golfers at every level how to:.:.; Assess their individual strengths and weaknesses.; Tailor a fitness program to meet their specific body-type needs.; Customize each workout using weights, stretching, and cardiovascular training.; Train their way to better scores and more enjoyment on the course.



Maybe you just need a little help on the mental side of things:
The Inner Game of Golf

The Inner Game of Golf

W. Timothy Gallwey's bestselling Inner Game books--with over one million copies sold--have revolutionized the way we think about sports. And now, after twenty years of applying his Inner Game methods to the royal and ancient sport of golf, Gallwey brings us this completely revised edition of his classic The Inner Game of Golf, nearly half of which is new material, published here for the first time.



I could go on and on.  There are literally hundreds of ebooks out there related to golf.  There are thousands of non-golf related books too.  Never read an ebook or think your phone is too small to read on?  Think again.  I'm an avid reader and have been since I was a kid.  Most ebook readers are free for your phone, and the font and background are adjustable to fit your reading needs.  It's just so much more convenient than lugging around a paperback book.  That, and for the most part, most ebooks are less expensive than a hardback or paperback you'd buy at the store.  Give it a shot.  I think you'll like it. 

For a wide selection of ebooks, I recommend eBooks.com - Download a book today
Last Updated on Sunday, 05 September 2010 14:07
 
Aug
03
2010
2005 Sea Ray boat for sale ! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin   
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SOLD :) 

Hmmm...this is primarily a golf related website, but since I own it, I can post what I want .  Anyways, in addition to my love of golf, I also love to fish.  Unfortunately, haven't had much time for that lately and since the boat's been sitting in the driveway collecting cobwebs, I recently decided to sell it.  If you live in the Sacramento / N. California area and are interested in buying a boat, visit my Craigslist post for more info:  http://sacramento.craigslist.org/boa/1906397386.html
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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 September 2010 13:21
 
Aug
01
2010
Golf Galaxy Lesson 1 - Update PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin   
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Just a quick follow up to my post about the Golf Galaxy Lessons I took back on July 1st, 2010.   If you look at that post, you'll see I had problems with "swaying".  My instructor gave me a drill to fix it and although I've primarily practiced on the course instead of the driving range, my stats have already improved as you can see below (You can track everything at Oobgolf)  Anyways, I think I'm getting to the point where I will be taking my 2nd set of lessons and will post that here once I get around to taking them.  (taking a total of 3 lessons). 

On another note, we are running a "virtual" golf tournament over at Oob and I will be posting the July results sometime today. 
Last Updated on Monday, 02 August 2010 09:09
 
Jul
16
2010
Oobgolf Virtual Tournament July 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kevin   
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Well, we started another Ooobgolf tournament.  The current stats can be found by clicking on the appropriate menu item in the Main Menu.  Our current leader is Mschad. 

Stats will be updated weekly and we'll post something in the group area when they are. 

Good Luck!

Kevin
 
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