tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110614642024-03-07T15:20:58.253-08:00Business Golf BlogAs a business golf author, speaker, and coach, I write this blog to help you use golf to increase your business success.Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-70736426499186036012014-06-22T15:54:00.001-07:002014-06-22T15:58:40.635-07:00Wie Wins US Women's Open and Worst Call Today!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I watched the last nine of Michelle Wie today and was thrilled for her that she won her first Major!!! Congratulations!<br />
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For all the ups and downs in her career, she has blossomed to become a US Women's Open title holder. The Stanford grad is in her next chapter as a professional.<br />
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So how does she feel about it? We saw the short interview with Steve Sands as she stood drenched in champagne. NBC signs off at 3 p.m. PDT and tells us on screen to watch Golf Central for the interviews and analysis.<br />
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Excitedly I did. I wanted to see an interview with her parents, competitors, Brandel, etc. Instead what did I find airing on Golf Channel? It was the live action first-round of the PGA Professional National Championship. Really, Golf Channel?<br />
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That's your support for women's golf? Not Golf Central following every other PGA tournament? That was the case certainly with the US Open. I admire PGA Professionals and they help grow the game, but this couldn't be delayed a bit? Or even interrupted with Live Coverage from the US Women's Open? This wasn't final round coverage.<br />
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So we will get an hour delayed live interview with Michelle, or a tape-delayed version.<br />
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Great job, Golf Channel and NBC, for parlaying the NBC audience to your Live Coverage show. This has to be the worst decision of the day!! </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-3591386775823318072013-07-25T19:06:00.001-07:002013-07-25T19:25:44.375-07:00Good Guys Finish...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKx8AnFZFyCM-Ms4y3BQoincpWVTDph-Kz4DreZuzO10PifS5MoQ33I4sZYdP7MetU19egbTEn3KD_AMlAZtJsqQdeGdgJysNQ4ydtw1eSGsMK8SWAJStLoBsNJqk4XwY9sTxv/s1600/PhilBonesJug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKx8AnFZFyCM-Ms4y3BQoincpWVTDph-Kz4DreZuzO10PifS5MoQ33I4sZYdP7MetU19egbTEn3KD_AMlAZtJsqQdeGdgJysNQ4ydtw1eSGsMK8SWAJStLoBsNJqk4XwY9sTxv/s200/PhilBonesJug.jpg" width="200" /></a>How did you complete that heading? The commonly said phrase is "Good guys finish last."<br />
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I hate that phrase!<br />
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I don't know who first said it or its background, but Phil proved it's just not true at The Open and since then. I've never seen a caddie cry because the pro he's looping for just shot the round of his life to win the coveted Claret Jug. Bones did that for Phil before the end of the final round.<br />
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I've also never seen a champion sign autographs before being awarded the trophy. Phil did that at The Open. The British fans didn't care he was an American. They treated him like he was one of their own because they appreciated his great play.<br />
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Finally I've never seen a champion bring his trophy to his club manufacturer's business to share in the victory. Phil did that with an impromptu visit to Callaway's headquarters so every employee could touch the Claret Jug.<br />
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I've been disappointed fan of Phil's because of some of his antics... like his drive on the final hole of the infamous US Open to lose it. Or his attempt to get on in two at the 18th of Pebble that he wasn't able to pull off. But this victory at The Open was sweet for his fans and for all of golf. <br />
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He proved that saying wrong and showed instead that it should be "Good guys finish first!"<br />
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Here's to hoping you finish first in every way with your clients and prospects!<br />
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To your success,<br />
Suzanne Woo<br />
<a href="http://www.fasgolfforbusiness.com/" target="_blank">ROI Golf Strategist </a><br />
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The third Major is being played at the historic Muirfield in Scotland.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEyVXChmeO-SzjNN5RmKxvn7rAeF0OlrTsQ4hyphenhyphenLCNuWyckvtFNLc4fUAWq9gWHEf6dY-EareMdrQ62nUQqwkdwB4OxoWa6q0NjTXNIn2TyFhm5brAc6oFbgZxaBCDf1phNUvO/s1600/TigerOpen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEyVXChmeO-SzjNN5RmKxvn7rAeF0OlrTsQ4hyphenhyphenLCNuWyckvtFNLc4fUAWq9gWHEf6dY-EareMdrQ62nUQqwkdwB4OxoWa6q0NjTXNIn2TyFhm5brAc6oFbgZxaBCDf1phNUvO/s320/TigerOpen.jpg" width="231" /></a></div>
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Story lines include playing at an all male membership club, how will Rory play (not well today), whether Tiger can win his 15th Major finally, the challenging links golf course, and can the leader hold on for four days.<br />
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Here are the ESPN tv times in ET:<br />
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Thursday, July <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1530476341" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">18 -- 4 a.m.</span></span>-3 p.m.<br />
Friday, July <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1530476342" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">19 -- 4 a.m.</span></span>-3 p.m.<br />
Saturday, July <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1530476343" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">20 -- 7 a.m.</span></span>-2:30 p.m.<br />
Sunday, July <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1530476344" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">21 -- 6 a.m.</span></span>-1:30 p.m.<br />
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If you're in the US, you can watch the coverage and then play 18 with a client or prospect. <br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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To your success,<br />
Suzanne<br />
<a href="http://www.fasgolfforbusiness.com/horsesmouth" target="_blank">ROI Golf Strategist</a><br />
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P.S. Even if you're not playing, invite a client or prospect interested in the Open to watch it over some drinks<br />
or a meal.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOQvk0GX9abhQJFVUWO-rUgsaSfKdhLSwVxXp14L3Fq0R6wPNcaWWhpLUHATaJny0nm0aifm-z0OrglJ-fzdcpW3AztQg75hb3C-nApFMnYUdOTGhFs4rddm8WbHY6To4uWFp/s281/flagballs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdOQvk0GX9abhQJFVUWO-rUgsaSfKdhLSwVxXp14L3Fq0R6wPNcaWWhpLUHATaJny0nm0aifm-z0OrglJ-fzdcpW3AztQg75hb3C-nApFMnYUdOTGhFs4rddm8WbHY6To4uWFp/s281/flagballs.jpg" /></a>This post won't be about business golf, but something much more important...<br /><br />The birthday of our of our country is on Thursday. I unfortunately live in a city that celebrates WorldOne<br />Festival that day... whatever that is.<br /><br />Horsesmouth sent a reprint of its "<b>7 Lessons from the Fourth</b>." In case you didn't receive it or missed it, I wanted to make sure you see it.<br /><br />Better yet, I suggest you read it,
send it to your clients and prospects, and others that you know.<br /><br />This is your link to the "<b>7 Lessons from the Fourth</b>":<br /><a class="valid-link validation-enabled" href="http://bit.ly/11e3faL">http://bit.ly/11e3faL</a><br /><br />I hope you can squeeze a round of golf in on the Fourth as we <br />
celebrate this great country.</div>
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I haven't written in a while. A family member's illness took my full attention and energy. Things have improved, and I wanted to share with you the latest in golf.<br /><br />First, the USGA did ban anchor putting officially. So if you putt like Adam Scott, you might want to start practicing a new stroke by January 1, 2016, which is hen the new rule becomes effective. You can still use a long putter and putt like Matt Kuchar though.<br /><br />Second, I want to share my radio interview, <i>Using Business Golf to Grow Your Business</i>. Sean Bailey, <br />Editor in Chief of Horsesmouth, and I talked golf last week. If you're a member, click onto this link:<br /><br /><a class="valid-link validation-enabled" href="http://www.horsesmouth.com/hm.asp?ID=87333">http://www.horsesmouth.com/hm.asp?ID=87333</a><br /><br />If you're not a member of Horsesmouth, you can sign up for a free trial membership and check it out!<br /><br />Enjoy and let me know what you think!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-89358635657176879222013-06-05T19:03:00.004-07:002013-06-05T19:03:41.480-07:00Think You're Not Athletic Enough to Play Golf?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUNMIC1z9yuy3WQrOgPQarfbURWKdSd5Bt_zfBC2fC3oi-l6ntGXpOKbsZKiQ95OQ-wcO71uXdeP-w2N-y8GCaZD4kK1SVM-uLvOVrHQ_6xbc2KJdh_cCFhlclyiFFI5zwvGO/s1600/woman_amputee--2010.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUNMIC1z9yuy3WQrOgPQarfbURWKdSd5Bt_zfBC2fC3oi-l6ntGXpOKbsZKiQ95OQ-wcO71uXdeP-w2N-y8GCaZD4kK1SVM-uLvOVrHQ_6xbc2KJdh_cCFhlclyiFFI5zwvGO/s200/woman_amputee--2010.gif" width="148" /></a>I often hear from audience members at my presentations that they're not athletic enough to play golf. I share a secret with them that golf isn't about brute strength for most of us recreational players. I even talk about how some wounded soldiers who are now amputees can play. And if they can do it, then all of us with our two arms and legs can certainly play.<br />
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Then I saw <a href="http://m.thepostgame.com/blog/healthy-living/201301/nick-vujicic-oprah-inspiration" target="_blank">this video</a> of Nick Vujicic, and I'll need to change my answer. Warning: If you're not religious or an atheist, then you might want to mute the sound because this man thanks God for his life and spirit. He's an incredible man!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgdsiXGMwyXawa6Z0rkQEm2Rx0K5rUPLn9ipMCzJ7VtKaMEnAXLSIKtVP_iH3urn4jRvcxq1gkwAzGysgghIanwia83-mc4Le4gCKNnrPPdHaYwUfIOZ-ZRA4pMH_n_LTgrnW/s1600/sergio-garcia-tiger-woods-e1368638189910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgdsiXGMwyXawa6Z0rkQEm2Rx0K5rUPLn9ipMCzJ7VtKaMEnAXLSIKtVP_iH3urn4jRvcxq1gkwAzGysgghIanwia83-mc4Le4gCKNnrPPdHaYwUfIOZ-ZRA4pMH_n_LTgrnW/s320/sergio-garcia-tiger-woods-e1368638189910.jpg" width="320" /></a>If you follow golf, then you know that there is a war of words between Sergio, Tiger, and now even the marshals at The Players.<br />
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Sergio accuses Tiger of pulling a club when Sergio was in the middle of his swing causing fans to cheer. That disturbed Sergio, who hit a bad shot and now blames it on Tiger's poor sportsmanship.<br />
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I saw Sergio's shot live, but it didn't show where Tiger was in relation to Sergio. Apparently he was 50 yards away. Tiger thought Sergio had already hit and supposedly asked a marshal.<br />
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Now the marshals are in the controversy. Did they or did they not tell Tiger that Sergio hit, etc.?<br />
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I want to scream, "Children, stop, sit down, and be quiet!"<br />
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First, Sergio should have just talked to Tiger about Tiger's supposed rudeness. He didn't have to air what happened to the media and try to get sympathy. Sergio likes to play victim. Remember his comments after the Masters two years ago that he wasn't good enough to compete any longer?<br />
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Second, if Sergio was disturbed by the cheer, he should have stopped his swing midway. Tiger didn't blame the dragonfly on 14 that interrupted his swing. He stopped midway and then swung again. His shot then went into the lake, but we don't hear him complaining about the dragonfly.<br />
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Finally, Sergio needs to take responsibility for his bad shot. This isn't the first time I've seen a crowd cheer in the middle of a player's swing. Although the crowd may be on another hole, Tiger was half a football field away.<br />
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I try to like Sergio, but he needs to grow up. I've seen him spit in a golf hole, break a television camera, and now whine about Tiger. It didn't surprise me that he dumped two shots in the water at 17. He won't win a Major until he matures and stops being the victim. He doesn't need a swing coach. He needs a therapist.<br />
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I'm sure you've heard that saying and may be using "enemy" is too strong of a word. Possibly it's a client you're having issues with or a competing FA.<br />
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Numbers 1 and 2 in the golf world, Rory McIlory and Tiger, respectively, kept their enemies close last week.<br />
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After both were eliminated in Round 1 of Match Play, they played two rounds together at Tiger's course. Tiger says they're friends, and they also fierce competitors. <br />
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But I'm sure each learned about the other and developed a comfort zone with the other. I suspect that will make each play better the next time they meet in a tournament.<br />
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Do the same with your problem client or fellow competitor-FA... play a round and talk about how you might work together better, or develop some sort of unofficial partnership.<br />
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Four to five hours together during a round will relax both of you and give you a chance to figure out how to work together more efficiently and effectively.<br />
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This weekend we may see Tiger and Rory playing together in the Honda Classic.<br />
<b><br />Thursday</b>: Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Friday</b>: Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Saturday</b>: Golf Channel, 1-3; NBC, 3-6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Sunday</b>: Golf Channel, 1-3; NBC, 3-6 p.m. ET</div>
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Most PGA Tour tournaments start on Thursday. And most are stroke play instead of match play.<br />
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Although it's Wednesday, the Accenture Match Play tournament starts today.<br />
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In case you don't know the difference... in stroke play, the lowest total strokes determines the winner. In contrast, in match play, the winner is the golfer who wins the most holes played. So a high score on one hole isn't the end of that player's tournament. He just lost that hole.<br />
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The leaderboard shows who is up, down, or whether the match is all square. If you see a player's name and 3 and 6, that means that player is leading by 3 with six holes to play. <br />
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Playing a match play format is different than stroke play. You should try it if you get a chance.<br />
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Here are the T.V. times for the tourney:<br />
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<b>Weds, 2/20 - First Round</b><br />
Golf Channel -- Noon to 6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Thurs, 2/21 - Second Round</b><br />
Golf Channel -- 1 to 6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Fri, 2/22 - Third Round</b><br />
Golf Channel -- 2 to 6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Sat, 2/23 - Quarterfinals</b><br />
Golf Channel -- Noon to 2 p.m. ET<br />
NBC -- 2 to 6 p.m. ET<br />
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<b>Sun, 2/22 - Final 4, Championship <br />& Consolation Matches</b><br />
Golf Channel -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET<br />
NBC -- 2 to 6 p.m. ET<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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To your success,<br />
Suzanne<br />
<a href="http://www.fasultimatebusinessgolfpackage.com/" target="_blank">ROI Golf Strategist</a><br />
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P.S. It's not too late to start using golf as part of your business repertoire. <a href="http://www.fasultimatebusinessgolfpackage.com/" target="_blank">Let's talk to get you on course for success!</a><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-56727192851003766952013-02-15T11:04:00.001-08:002013-02-15T11:04:25.738-08:00Kangaroos Take Over The Australian Open<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHPBy17jY4dbRnr_H5-jznj80LVIj_WgM-5fk7DuGiNNhu9zXaB4pak8DZ3U6TZ6QknrSmewE-TIBcXqGmXqaaC2UpUn9kYsWn5k4rKaEHQvb9Tl6trnKCd2LsP31WvL5TsJS/s1600/Kangarros.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHPBy17jY4dbRnr_H5-jznj80LVIj_WgM-5fk7DuGiNNhu9zXaB4pak8DZ3U6TZ6QknrSmewE-TIBcXqGmXqaaC2UpUn9kYsWn5k4rKaEHQvb9Tl6trnKCd2LsP31WvL5TsJS/s320/Kangarros.jpg" width="320" /></a>When playing at a course that I suspect has snakes, alligators, or any other critter that can cause me pain, I will announce to my playing partners that I'm not looking for lost balls. Sorry, but it's just not worth a golf ball or even a penalty stroke.<br />
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Now I'll add kangaroos if I'm playing in Australia. I've visited Australia, but didn't play on that trip. I've seen them and they're cute. We were also warned though that they'll attack if frightened. Australian-native Karrie Webb of the LPGA tour knew what to do, which was patiently wait for the kangaroos to leave the hole. </div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-85174563521401559022013-02-14T14:39:00.001-08:002013-02-15T10:59:07.832-08:00FAs, Why You Should Play Golf for Business<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">This weekend is the Northern Trust </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Open. This tournament is played at </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">the famed Riveria Country Club.</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">The top 10 wealth manager, Northern </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">
Trust, has made a decision to invest in golfers. They've spent millions for the</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">title sponsorship and t.v. </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">advertisements during the tournament.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Northern Trust is obviously looking to </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">attract the higher-than average net </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">worth golfers as clients for their wealth management services.</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">If you're not playing golf to gain new </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">clients, why aren't you? Why miss having target-rich golfers as clients?</span><br />
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H<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">ere's the schedule to watch the tourney:</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Thursday: GOLF -- 3-6 p.m.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Friday: GOLF -- 3-6 p.m. </span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Saturday: GOLF -- 1-2:30 p.m., CBS -- 3-6 p.m. </span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Sunday: GOLF -- 1-2:30 p.m. , CBS -- 3-6 p.m. </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.woothecourse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/SergioSand.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-91" height="182" src="http://www.woothecourse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/SergioSand-300x182.png" title="SergioSand" width="300" /></a>Sergio Garcia was a rising star when he started playing in his late teens. His challenge of Tiger at Medinah and that shot from the tree put him on everyone’s radar.<br />
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But in the last few years, he’s on our radars not because of his
great play, but because of his bad behavior. Spitting in the hole at
Augusta National, of all places, destroying a TV microphone, and other
incidents of bad behavior for any golfer, but worse when it comes from a
pro.<br />
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Here’s his latest:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpYlyc8PFg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpYlyc8PFg</a></div>
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Golf has a reputation of being uptight and stiff.<br />
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Fans aren't screaming before the pros take their swings and aren't waving their arms to block their shots.<br />
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That all changes this weekend at the Waste Management Phoenix Open...<br />
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The 16th hole is the best tailgate party in golf. The most monetized one, too. There are 177 skyboxes surrounding the 16th... the most of any of the tournaments.<br />
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Fans harass and boo the pros at will. When Tiger got an ace there, the place rocked.<br />
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If you can watch TV coverage of at least the 16th hole, do so! Your clients and prospects who love golf will be talking about it.<br />
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Here's the TV schedule:<br />
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Thursday: GOLF -- 3-7 p.m. ET<br />
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Friday: GOLF -- 3-7 p.m. ET<br />
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Saturday: GOLF -- 1-3p.m. ET, NBC -- 3-6 p.m.<br />
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Sunday: GOLF -- 1-3p.m. ET, NBC -- 3-6 p.m.<br />
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The 16th hole action will get you ready for the Super Bowl.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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P.S. WARNING! This weekend's 16th is an anomaly in golf. <a href="http://www.fasultimatebusinessgolfpackage.com/ip-3" target="_blank">Don't try this with your clients, prospects, and COIs.</a><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Professional golfer Justin Rose called a one-stroke penalty on himself yesterday in Qatar.</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">He addressed the ball on the green and the ball moved slightly. He saw it move, although no one else</span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"> did. </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"><br /><br />
I appreciate his honesty and would prefer to work with someone like him. Your clients and prospects probably feel the same way. I coached a single-digit golfer and FA. I reminded him to follow the Rules, especially since he's a good golfer. His playing partners will likely presume he knows the Rules because he's an accomplished golfer.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">When he hit two balls consecutively out of bounds and had to walk back to the tee box after looking for the ball, he got a multi-million dollar client. His client later said when he saw him apply the Rules and took his bad shots so well, he knew he wanted to work with him. That's using the Rules to your advantage!<br /><br /><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Phil and Tiger are on the course at Torrey Pines! Here's the TV schedule:</span></span><b><br /><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"><br />Thursday: </span></b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">
GOLF -- 3-7 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m. ET</span><br />
<b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Friday: </span></b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">GOLF -- 3-7 p.m. ET, 7:30-11 p.m. ET</span><br />
<b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Saturday: </span></b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">GOLF -- 1-2:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 - 11 p.m. ET</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"> CBS -- 3-6 p.m.</span><br />
<b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Sunday: </span></b><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">GOLF -- 1-2:30 p.m. ET, 7 - 12 a.m. ET</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"> CBS -- 3-6:30 p.m</span>.<br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Enjoy the golf!</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-87645396957194409322013-01-15T11:23:00.002-08:002013-01-15T11:23:55.583-08:00Who Is the Smartest Player on PGA Tour?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzSSvJ5Q2G4zqBj2XWrRxZjjQthLCMrd6Pap4vNGlKmyw-AElUUEFinjbEJnGNicypCAHJy9NVP6vKgRcCGGp92uqYYRFfg58xciVbA5pONC83rgGgQq6585DtswASwr7_Mhp/s1600/iStock_000002693877XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzSSvJ5Q2G4zqBj2XWrRxZjjQthLCMrd6Pap4vNGlKmyw-AElUUEFinjbEJnGNicypCAHJy9NVP6vKgRcCGGp92uqYYRFfg58xciVbA5pONC83rgGgQq6585DtswASwr7_Mhp/s200/iStock_000002693877XSmall.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">During the first PGA Tour tournament, an announcer shared that<br />PGA Pro Joe Ogilvie </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">passed the Series 7 exam when he was <br />recuperating from an injury last year.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">I figured he was preparing for his life after being a tour golfer. Given <br />the Pro-Ams that </span>
<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">he plays, I'm sure he saw how golfers at that level <br />are wealthier than the average </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">investor, so he wanted to become <br />their financial advisor when he retired from the Tour.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">But he has much bigger plans than that. He's been one of the <br />player-advisors to the </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">PGA Tour. He wants to become the heir to current<br />PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem.</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">And in 2007, he launched an <br />investment firm with $20 million in assets. </span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">His fellow Tour professionals consider him the smartest guy on the Tour. <br />Check out this </span><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">article on him:</span><br />
<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://bit.ly/W484fq">http://bit.ly/W484fq</a><br />
<br />Hope you plan to include golf in your marketing this year! I suspect <br />keeping in contact with your clients, prospects, and COIs this year will be<br />even more important as the economy continues to make news.</span></div>
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It finally happened... the 2013 PGA Tour opened today.<br />
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The guys will play 36 today and then a final 18-holes tomorrow to determine the champion of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.<br />
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I'm looking forward to this season. Lots of fun match ups and I hope exciting Majors to come. Enjoy golf on Monday and Tuesday!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-19967186821344478212013-01-06T08:34:00.003-08:002013-01-06T08:34:49.565-08:00PGA Tour Season Opener 3.0<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Mother Nature decided to cause havoc with the PGA Tour season opener in supposedly sunny Hawaii. For the last two days, they've had howling winds and rain. Balls moving on the green because of the strong winds just won't work.<br />
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So today's the opening day of the season. They'll play two rounds of 18 holes and tomorrow is the final round. <br />
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Good luck, gents!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-88586165135987745942013-01-03T13:15:00.001-08:002013-01-03T13:15:50.544-08:00Wishing You A Business Golf Success-Filled Year!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjOSMSgW4XEIj2_EgO_88iHSxhZiYKRcWEzV8PUG6OIFVkbWDxLn4PDVBX6d95zfTvuQbAFv-FqWZeZyO0LpUxyMtgJey7geuJVpdTjZqu9xGsgRDPCBRxhMdJYMxEOjJ-XXl/s1600/Hyundai.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjOSMSgW4XEIj2_EgO_88iHSxhZiYKRcWEzV8PUG6OIFVkbWDxLn4PDVBX6d95zfTvuQbAFv-FqWZeZyO0LpUxyMtgJey7geuJVpdTjZqu9xGsgRDPCBRxhMdJYMxEOjJ-XXl/s1600/Hyundai.jpg" /></a>Hope you had a great holiday season! Today is the start of the PGA Tour's season as 30 winners from last year compete in the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. If you're surrounded by snow, seeing the sunshine on TV might be a nice change for you. <br />
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If you're planning to travel to some sunshine soon, here's an article about traveling with your clubs: <br />
<a class="valid-link validation-enabled" href="http://bit.ly/YYOd1v">http://bit.ly/YYOd1v</a><br />
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If you plan to play more than two rounds, you probably want your clubs with you. The club rental fees at $50-75 per round will get old fast. And there's nothing like playing with your own sticks.<br />
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Enjoy! <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSWxsUpTPSr7_uKssA5HUT7IbOlMeYjPAza2nod0IDUif6ikPnrb6QqnLr8HIgAW_NA-d9Pfe5e8dnjUyPlGW3lG-ZZFa9765ewHTWZZCYviZ5JDpBqR7gU0xT4G3a-HgDJmi/s1600/TomWatson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSWxsUpTPSr7_uKssA5HUT7IbOlMeYjPAza2nod0IDUif6ikPnrb6QqnLr8HIgAW_NA-d9Pfe5e8dnjUyPlGW3lG-ZZFa9765ewHTWZZCYviZ5JDpBqR7gU0xT4G3a-HgDJmi/s1600/TomWatson.jpg" /></a>The PGA of America has announced that Tom Watson will be the <a href="http://bit.ly/RrCVFC" target="_blank">2014 Ryder Cup Captain</a>. Even though Watson was critical of Tiger's personal life, Woods was complimentary of the selection. Not surprising that Tiger would do so; he certainly couldn't criticize the selection.<br />
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I didn't watch Watson's at his peak, but certainly remember his grit at The Open a couple of years ago. If he can infuse that to his team, USA might have a chance to end Europe's domination for the last two decades.<br />
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Good luck, Tom!!</div>
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Yesterday the PGA Tour released its 2013 tournament schedule. </span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">It's for you here:</span><br />
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If you want to use golf to deepen and build your relationships with clients, prospects, and referral sources, bookmark this link or save this email. You'll want want to use this schedule for your marketing.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Not sure what to do for your golf marketing? First, you can send an email to your golfing clients and prospects to get them ready for the 2013 season. It's likely going to be an exciting one with McIlroy on the rise and Tiger making a comeback.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">That's one idea and I have others. Contact me if you want to know more. And I'd love to hear what ideas you have as well.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">I'm in the SF Bay Area and we're lucky to have some sunny days at the end of the week. So I'll be able</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">to get a round in on Friday with a close friend and my dad.</span> <span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">If you can, go play 9 or 18, or even a driving range session.</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">P.S. If you're ready to use golf to attract higher-than-average net worth clients in 2013, I can help. You don't have to play like Tiger, but you need to know how to be on the course. </span><a class="validation-enabled valid-link" href="http://www.fasultimatebusinessgolfpackage.com/ip-3/"><span class="" style="font-size: 14px;">Let's talk!</span></a></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-63572532252024942082012-12-03T13:33:00.000-08:002012-12-05T13:50:00.368-08:00Need to Find a New Putting Stroke?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The R&A and USGA have tentatively banned the use of a putter anchored on one's body, effective January 1, 2016. So if you put your putter against your belly or chest and have a fulcrum point, then that's considered an anchor and will be prohibited. You can brace the putter grip against your wrist, like Matt Kuchar, and that will still be allowed. You can also still use the longer putters, but you have to freely swing the putter without it being against your body at a fulcrum point.<br />
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The rationale for the ban is a putting stroke is supposed to be a swing and without an anchoring point. I understand the rationale, but I wonder why the R&A and USGA waited so long to ban this style of putting if they felt that a putting stroke should be a swing. Former Tour Pro and past Ryder Captain, Paul Azinger, used the now-banned putting style in the 90's and the governing boards were silent for the past two decades.<br />
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Keegan Bradley was heckled by a spectator and called a cheater during Tiger's tournament on Sunday. Today the USGA release a statement that Keegan and others using that style are not cheaters and are allowed under the rules to have that putting stroke. <br />
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What to do if you use that putting style and are playing business-golf? Since anchor putting will be banned in 2016, you'll need to practice using a short putter. And when you play business-golf, you're not trying to shoot your personal best round. So I suggest if you're playing a client or prospect who leans toward being a traditionalist, I'd use your short putter. You don't want to give the impression or hint of being a cheater to a client or prospect. This way you avoid the possibility of damaging your business relationship.<br />
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If weather permits, go enjoy a round of winter golf!<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-51239906653117251292012-11-19T09:39:00.000-08:002012-11-19T09:39:14.225-08:00Daly News<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
John Daly is in the news again, and it's not good.<br />
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He was playing in the Hong Kong Open and threw his putter into the trees. He was frustrated by the sound of camera shutters. The tournament director said it best, "Yes, the circumstances regarding crowd manners and behaviors will be considered, but when it all boils down there is still no excuse for throwing his putter."<br />
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I suspect the fans in the US are more considerate of golfers than in Hong Kong. But I can also sort of understand the fans in Hong Kong. If you've been there, then you know those folks never hear a second of silence. That town runs on 30 hour days with the hustle and bustle of life.<br />
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As the director said though Daly needed to restrain himself from blowing up. And, given his past, we know that's a challenge for him. Unfortunate situation for all, but golf does put a challenge on us to control our tempers. That's why I call golf an xray of the soul and a great business tool. Would you want a client that blew up that way on the course?<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends in the US!<br />
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<span><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtxxEbu" style="color: #003399;">http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtxxEbu</a></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; left: -1001px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; top: -1000px;">
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<span><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz" style="color: #003399;">http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz</a></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; left: -1001px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; top: -1000px;">
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"Yes,
the circumstances regarding crowd manners and behavior will be
considered, but when it all boils down there is still no excuse for
throwing his putter," <span><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz" style="color: #003399;">http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz</a></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; left: -1001px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; top: -1000px;">
"Yes,
the circumstances regarding crowd manners and behavior will be
considered, but when it all boils down there is still no excuse for
throwing his putter," <span><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz" style="color: #003399;">http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz</a></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; left: -1001px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; top: -1000px;">
<span><br /><br />Read more: <a href="http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz" style="color: #003399;">http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/11/john-daly-will-be-fined-for-throwing-putter-at-hong-kong-open.html?xid=forecast111912_topstory3#ixzz2CgtqtAAz</a></span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-36217481471108479442012-11-05T19:45:00.002-08:002012-11-05T19:45:14.245-08:00Golfing Presidents<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We all know tomorrow is Election Day. I plan to vote and hope the best candidate for the country and economy wins. To see other presidents who enjoy the game we all love, <a href="http://bit.ly/SRW0gd" target="_blank">check out this link</a>.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-87016541992969750412012-08-20T10:27:00.002-07:002012-08-20T10:27:22.429-07:00Congratulations to Condi Rice and Darla Moore!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Augusta National Golf Club has announced their first <a href="http://bit.ly/PzzHMb" target="_blank">two female members</a>.<br />
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Condi Rice, former Secretary of State, is also a member of San Francisco Golf Club and Cypress Golf Club.<br />
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Darla Moore is a South Carolina financier.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">RSS 2.0: http://businessgolfblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss</div>Suzanne Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02357343183065898478noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11061464.post-70224576960809900062012-08-16T16:19:00.000-07:002012-08-16T16:29:26.277-07:00Which Tees to Use?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The National Golf Foundation asked:<br />
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<b>What method do you use most often to choose the yardage (set of tees) you will play from in a given round of golf?</b></div>
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Based on a total yardage I have in mind</div>
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<td>45%</td>
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Based on the color I normally play</div>
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<td>23%</td>
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Based on wind or weather</div>
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<td>6%</td>
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Based on the ability of my weakest playing partner </div>
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<td>9%</td>
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Based on the nature of the round (fun vs. a competitive) </div>
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<td>5%</td>
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Based on how fast I want to play </div>
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<td>0%</td>
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I play whatever tees my playing partners choose</div>
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<td>12%</td>
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I was surprised by the responses and wondered if the responses would be the same if one was playing in a business-golf round.<br />
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The 23% who responded that they chose the tees based on the normal color that they play could have a rude awakening at a new course. There is no standard color for tees based on location, e.g. black for the tips, blue for back tees, white for the middle and red for the front tees. Some courses, especially newer courses, have new colors at different locations. If playing based solely on color, a person may end up playing from inappropriate tees for their game.<br />
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For the business golfer, the 12% had the best response which is to play whatever tees my playing partners choose. The one caveat is during a business golf round, you might be playing from tees that are more difficult for you than what your game can handle. In which case, you need to either play fast or pick up when need be, if your playing partners get impatient with you.<br />
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I'm playing more courses now, and since I'm not playing as much, I'll choose the yardage that I'm used to and even the tees slightly less than my usual. To choose a longer distance is too punishing for us, recreational and business golfers.<br />
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Which answer would you give? <br />
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