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It the Comments from the Clubshop at Triangle Custom Clubs

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It was an Easter Sunday unlike any other…

First it was the Tiger and Phil show.

Then it was the Kerry and Angel (and Chad) show.

And in the end - it was the Augusta show.

The course definitely showed why it deserved it’s number
1 ranking in Golf Digest. Of course, Mother Nature helped
a lot by softening up things after a blustery beginning.

My wife (who doesn’t watch that much golf) cringed when
Angel’s second shot on the first playoff hole hit the tree.

But later, when I told her Angel had won, she said “Good
for him”

And I agree - good for him. Angel remained focused and
although not consistent, a bit of Argentine luck must
have found him. And while we all feel sorta bad for Kenny
Perry (probably his last chance to win at the Masters)
it all came down to who could stay in control.

So Kerry’s demon’s will forever haunt him while Angel goes
back to his country a hero.
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Is that club really broken?

Here’s an interesting occurance that let’s me describe
one of golf’s little “equipment’ rules…

seems that last November, Anthony Kim was disqualified
from the European Tour’s HBSC event after playing with a
“broken” driver.

Here’s what happened…

Kim casually tapped his driver’s on a sprinkler head and
unknowingly altered the club. After hitting with it for the next
couple of holes, he called an official over and told him he
thought the club was damaged. The official then D-Q’d him.

Why? because of this little equipment rule number 4.3 which
bascially allows a golfer to continue playing with a broken club
only if it is damaged “in the normal course of play”. Since
Kim damaged his club outside the normal course of play (on a
sprinkler head) and continued to use it, he broke the rule.

By the way, the rule also allows a golfer to replace or repair
the club if damaged during play so long as this doesn’t delay
the game.

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Golfsmith can  breath easy

Not sure if you know this, but Golfsmith was offering customers
who purchased a Taylor Made R9, r7 Limited, or ‘09 burner driver
a full refund…

…if Sergio Garcia won the Masters.

No such luck

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We’re the Government and we’re here to help…

Remember that ig controversy a few months ago about the LPGA
proposal that all golfers to pass an English proficency test?

Well, leave it to Califorina to fix things.

Seems a state senator has introduced a bill to make it illegal
for any state business to prohibt the use of foriegn languages.
It’s supposed to be put before the full senate this month.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben

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If you enjoy playing your golf by the official rules (as outlined by the United States Golf Association) then you are aware what the rules state about hitting the flagstick when playing from the green.

For those of you who do not know, any ball played from the green that hits the flagstick is a two-stoke penalty (or a loss of the hole during match play).

The key is to remove the flagstick when your ball is on the green, so long as you can see the hole. Have your partner, or caddie(if you’re lucky enough to have one), watch over the flagstick by standing next to the hole to remove it once your putt has been made (before the ball reaches the hole).

Train Your Caddies (and Your Partners)

Attentive caddies, and partners alike, should know that when overlooking the flagstick during a long putt, they should twist the pin and pull it from the hole before you stroke the putt. There are times when the bottom of the hole is cluttered and sticky from dirt, so you don’t want the pin to get stuck while the ball is in motion. The pin may not be pulled in time and you will suffer a two-stroke penalty.

We have also heard stories about times when someone tending the pin yanked it out, along with the entire cup lining from the hole, which of course impeded the golf ball from rolling into the hole and caused the putter to earn a two-stroke penalty.

(…I hate it when that happens… )

Hit ‘em straight (and get that flag out of the way)

The official rules of golf state that when playing your shots from the green, you have to make an important decision regarding the flagstick. You have to decide whether you would like to remove the pin from a hole or leave it in and have your golf partner or
caddie watch over it.

This may not seem like a hard decision, but what happens when you have to play a very short shot, what should you do? There is no right or wrong answer to this question, however there are definitely pros and cons to making each choice. Here are a few scenarios to help you make an informed decision about whether or not to remove
the flagstick when the time comes:

Pulling The Flagstick

Pros: The benefit of removing the flagstick is that you totally clear the pathway of the hole so that the ball can make it inside without any obstructions getting in the way. When the pin is removed, there is no worry about the ball bouncing against the flagstick and back out of the hole, which can be very upsetting to watch.

Cons: If you just made a shot and the ball is heading directly for the hole, but is moving too fast, it now has an opportunity to roll right over, skipping the hole entirely.

Keeping The Flagstick Inside

Pros: If you decide to keep the flagstick in the hole, it can serve a good purpose by blocking a ball which is traveling at high speeds. Also, you may even sink the ball into the hole as a result of the pin remaining inside, due to it stopping the ball from passing over so fast.

Cons: If you do not remove the flagstick, it may prevent the ball from falling into the hole. It may bounce right off of the pin and depending upon the terrain of the green, especially if it is downhill from the hole, the ball may roll far away from the intended target.

Last Minute Tip: As we stated earlier, there is no hard and fast rule to making the decision of whether or not to remove the flagstick. We have given you some sensible pros and cons when it comes to the flagstick, but you must also keep stock of other variables on the course you are playing on. Take note of the green. You may want to leave the
flagstick in the hole when hitting the ball on a downhill slope, or leave the pin in if you are making a shot up hill towards the hole.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben

Did you know that there are literally hundreds of printed rules
that pertain to the game of golf?

In fact, the United States Golf Association (USGA) releases an updated
official golf rulebook every year that contains approximately 100 pages
of rules that every golfer should be familiar with.

It would behoove of you to purchase one as soon as possible.
The booklet is pocket-sized so you can carry it around with you while playing on the course.

It is important that all beginners sit down and become quite familiar
with the USGA rule booklet.  It is filled with a list of do’s and don’ts
when playing golf, clauses, subclauses, basically everything you need to
know, and then some.

The reason why there is so much power-packed information and rules associated
with golf is because the game itself has evolved over hundreds of years and
its rules have had to be amended and changed over the course of time.

Rules, Rules, & Then Some…

One of its key features is providing material in order to help resolve disputes.
The USGA rule booklet not only provides specific information pertaining to every
rule of golf in existence, it also provides official explanations of everything
else that pertains to the game, including golf equipment, the type of game being
played, and accurate specifications of the course.

No More Disputes!

Without a doubt one of the most important reasons to carry along an official
USGA rule booklet while playing golf is to use it to help resolve and avoid
disputes with other players.

Like all sports, your golf game will have its share of debates with your fellow
players. Instead of arguing back and forth about what is supposed to be the rules,
by quickly thumbing through your official guide will put to rest any confusion, and fast!

You can find more information about the United States Golf Association by checking
out usga.org. This is the official website of the USGA and provides a complete and
up-to-date rulebook, in addition to info on the handicap system, tournaments, and a
tour of the golf museum.

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Hit ‘em straight

Ben

For those of you golfers out there who like to play according to the official rulebook…

(which should be ALL of you, right? )

…there is are specific regulations devoted to using a putter on the course.

So what is the rule when you damage your putter?

Well, the rule states that if a putter is damaged during normal game play, it can be replaced.

OK, to be honest, I’m not sure how a normal game of golf can damage a club, but I do know that a bad temper and an angry swing at the ground can certainly ruin a perfectly good putter! :-0

That brings me to the next part of the rule concerning damaged putters. If you do happen to damage your putter out of anger, which is not considered to be the result of normal game play then you cannot replace it.

Sorry!!!

According to the regulations, you have to stop using the putter without finding a replacement. So I guess that means you have to putt with your 3 iron

The best practice is to calm yourself and avoid getting angry on the course. However, it is not uncommon to have a bad day. Even the professionals are known to blow their tops. Woody Austin, who won the 2004 Buick Championship, actually bent his putter’s shaft when he missed an important putt.

So it can happen to the best of us. Just try so stay calm, OK?

Hit ‘em straight

Ben