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Hysteria over Rory McIlroy controversy

March 6, 2013 / Staff

We live in a world where every story, no matter how insignificant, can get a lot of coverage on television and of course on the Internet. Small stories can become big stories, and big stories become huge.

Then we have stuff like the Rory McIlroy controversy where he walked off the course and quit during the Honda Open. Yes, it’s an obvious topic for debate, and some people like the guys in the video above are trying to have some fun with the story.

But the overall reaction has been ridiculous. McIlroy has since come out and said he made a mistake by withdrawing, but the criticism seems to be way overboard as news outlets and sports commentators look for topics to discuss during this dead sports period.

Everyone seems to be downplaying the whole tooth ache thing, but anyone who has had a serious tooth ache realizes that it can be even more debilitating than a muscle injury. Perhaps Rory could have handled it better, but as usual the media blows things way out of proportion.

The interesting angle is that stupid stories like this actually impact how people view an athlete and his performance potential, and if you’re into online golf betting then you might have an interesting angle. With this silly story, fewer people might be willing to place their bets on Rory, and that could affect the odds in upcoming tournaments. There’s no guarantee of this naturally, but it’s definitely worth monitoring.

With The Masters around the corner and Tiger Woods playing well again, we’re due for an epic showdown between these two. It will be interesting to see the odds as they change leading up to this and other tournaments. It could be a very interesting golf season!

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Golf Baby – The video

January 25, 2013 / Staff

This video is hilarious, as this little toddler never misses as he whacks at plastic golf balls in the basement. Is he the next Tiger Woods?

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Golfing for women

January 14, 2013 / Staff

So much golf content is geared towards men, so it’s always cool when we find a golf site to feature that is geared towards women. Check out the Golf Girl’s Diary, and excellent site by Patricia Hannigan that focuses on a wide variety of topics, including golf gear, history, news, pros and more. The writing is excellent and she comes up with stories you won’t find on traditional golf sites.

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Improve Your Golf Game

January 14, 2013 / Staff

Golf can be both the sweetest and most frustrating sport in the world. There is nothing better than the magic feeling of hitting a perfect golf shot. But there is nothing more maddening than shanking a ball off into the woods or the water. In order to keep your rounds as uplifting as possible, follow these tips to quickly improve your golf game.

Work with a Pro

The best way for golfers to make rapid improvements in their skill levels is to get the services of a professional instructor. It can be very tough to figure out on your own what you are doing wrong. On the other hand, most quality instructors can notice the basic flaws in your swing within a few minutes.

Once an instructor has identified the fundamental flaws in your swing, you can go about correcting them. The instructor will give you drills to work on that will fix the things that are wrong. Practice these drills until you can’t stand them anymore. When you put in the hard work to fix the flaws in your swing, it will shave many strokes off of your handicap.

Develop a Pre-Shot Routine

One of the biggest reasons that people shanks a ball is that they do not swing consistently. They swing perfectly on one shot, but then they make major mistakes on the very next one. The easiest way to fix this erratic behavior is to develop a pre-shot routine. It is a bit like a free-throw shooter’s routine in basketball. A pre-shot routine will remind you exactly what you need to do to swing correctly. It will also psychologically center you, calming you down and getting you into the zone.

Practice Every Day

The easiest way to quickly improve you golf game it to practice every day. It may not be possible to get out to the course every day, especially for those who live in the northern climes. However, it is possible for everyone to practice their putting every day. It is easy to practice your swing every day, too.

A great tool to practice you swing indoors is a weighted practice club. These practice clubs weigh more than a normal club, but they are smaller. This allows you to get a great workout for your swing muscles even when you are indoors.

Gain Some Confidence

Golf is a mental game. The ability to step up to the tee with confidence is crucial for success. One of the easiest ways to gain confidence is to look good on the course. When you look good, you feel confident. This confidence will lend itself to your golf game. If you are stuck in a rut, try buying some flashy new golf clothes at Pricegrabber.

Have Fun

Remember that golf is supposed to be fun. Try to remember this even when you have a bad round. As long as you are following these tips and consistently working on your game, success will come in time.

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Poker Strategies That Work

December 21, 2012 / Staff

It can be quite the challenge matching up to fellow players around the Poker table. Players are usually of varying skillsets and experience, and all employing different strategies to get the better of you. Poker is a socially stimulating activity that can also be enjoyed with friends to wind-down after an intense round of golf. Showing your golf buddies that your talents extend beyond the “green” is just as rewarding as the light-hearted social competition.

Remember Not Every Hand is Playable

Rookie poker players often make the huge mistake of playing every hand. It is important to remember that not every hand you are dealt in the game will be playable. It is okay to fold a hand every once in a while. This will not only save you money, but could help you develop a playing strategy for other hands.

Bluff When There is a Need to Bluff

There is this huge fantasy image of poker players sitting around a table bluffing every hand, but that is far from the truth. A good poker player will only bluff when there is a need to bluff. Remember, not every player will react to your bluff and if you bluff too many times you lose the advantage.

Walk Away From a Hand if You Are Losing

Poker players in the USA, especially new ones, have this belief that if they have already started playing a hand they need to ‘ride it out’. That is a strategy that will not only have you losing a lot of money, but one that will find you out of the game quickly.
The game of poker is unpredictable. Hands that look like they might be playable sometimes turn into unplayable hands. A good strategy to use is if the hand looks unplayable get out. It is easier to cut your losses early, then to invest more money in an unplayable and losing hand.

Leave All Emotions at Home

Whether you are playing in an online casino or at a casino’s tournament table, it is important to make sure that you leave all emotions at home. Never play poker when you are angry, sad, or extremely emotional. These emotions can overwhelm you and cause you to play hands that you might otherwise have sat out on. Save money and leave your emotions at home.

You can earn a little extra cash when you play poker in USA, but only if you play with a winning strategy. These poker strategies can help guide you to becoming a winning poker player that earns a little extra cash.