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GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER EIGHTY TWO . . . GoforGOLF
Newsletter Number 82 from GoforGOLF ************************************************************************ Now in our 7TH YEAR with over * 37,000 * scorecards entered and courses from over 53 countries . . . and growing by the day. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE CREATED THIS GOLFING ENVIRONMENT . . . ************************************************************************ IN THIS ISSUE *** The MAJORS are Here *** Competition Winners *** Holes in One and Eagles *** WIN One Dozen Premium Golf Balls *** HandiTIPS *** More Golf & Sports Links *** Knockdown ************************************************************************ *** THE MAJORS ARE HERE I was starting to think that Tiger was back to his best, and was going to be hard to beat, but, Phil has just shown he is right on form and ready for the Masters. And while Vijay has been off the pace, I would right him off, and of course Retief and Sergio have been showing at the top of the recent results as well. For a sneaky bet, put your money on Ernie . . . not seen much recently. However, his return from injury was impressive. Has he been resting up and training up for this event ??? Then again there is the bunch of young guys and a few Ockers: Consider, (from the money leaders list), Geoff Ogilvy (2), Stephen Ames (6), Luke Donald (8), Camilo Villegas (11), Rod Pampling (14), J.B.Holmes (15), Adam scott (27) For us Kiwis, there is Michael Campbell - can he repeat is efforts of 2005, or is it too early in the year for him to perform ? And how many previous winners are playing: 27 of the around 120. Tommy Aaron, Seve Ballestros, Gay Brewer, Olin Browne, Billy Casper, Charles Coody, Fred Couples, Ben Crenshaw, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Bob Goalby, Berhard Langer, Sandy Lyle, Phil who Mickelson, Larry Mize, Byron Nelson, Jack Niclaus, Jose Maria Olazabal, Mark O'Meara, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Mike Weir, Tiger Woods, Ian Woosnam and Fuzzy Zoeller. Should winners have a lifetime exemption ??? I'm one who says YES. The Masters is a last bastian of tradition, and although not all traditions should be continued, I am willing to believe that previous winners will bow out appropriately, with dignity, when they are no longer competitive considering the standard they are playing. Does this mean, once they do not expect to make The Cut, I don't think so, as there are always many players in every event that do not expect to make the cut . . . but are always striving to do so . . . Will Phil move from the best player not to win a Major, to one of few who has won the Masters multiple times . . . ? * * * BE IN TO WIN * * * A Special Masters Competition * * * * * * BE IN TO WIN * * * A Special Masters Competition * * * Email me at greg@goforgolf.com with the "subject" . . . "Masters" WITH your pick for the winner, and be in to win a copy of the CD "Play Better Golf" by Top hypnotherapist Grant Boddington http://www.nzhypnosis.com/play-better-golf-cd.html (In the case of more than one correct entry, I will draw a winner) Enjoy the Golf Greg Paul I do invite and encourage you to send me your views on my comments to email greg@goforgolf.com Greg Paul __________________________________________________________ *** MARCH COMPETITION The winner for March was Allan Richards. Let us know your address Allan, so we can send your TWO dozen golf balls. The winning position was A 6 See below for details of the April Spot the Ball Contest. __________________________________________________________ *** HOLES IN ONE and EAGLES No GoforGOLF Holes in One again, but, some of Eagles: 1st Mar Te Marua Golf Club 2nd White Tee 4th Mar Waiuku Golf & Squash Club 17th Red Tee 9th Mar Avondale Gold Club 10th White Tee 25th Mar Chisholm Park Golf Club 11th Terracota Tee 26th Mar Manor Park Golf Club 14th White Tee 29th Mar Island Park Golf 12th White Tee Remember to enter your score so your hole in one or eagle is recorded on GoforGOLF, abd send us a short description for inclusion in the next newsletter. Congratulations to all successful GoforGOLFers. (Our promise of confidentiality does not allow us to publish your names, without your permission - let us know if you make a hole in one, eagle or albatross). _________________________________________________________ *** APRIL COMPETITION The prize is sponsored by the NZ Golf Magazine ONE Dozen Premium Brand Golf Balls " SPOT the BALL " To enter the contest, enter the coordinates of the position you think the ball is. Choose only one coordinate across and one down. a) Across - (between a and q) ? b) Down - (between 1 and 12) ? TO ENTER - CLICK on the banner advert or menu item on GoforGOLF http://www.goforgolf.co.nz or go direct to the entry form at http://www.goforgolf.co.nz/contest.asp The editor of New Zealand Golf Magazine has identified the spot. The editors decision is final. (and there is the usual the small print?) You can submit more than one entry, but they must be done separately. Include your email address . . . how else can we notify the winner. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into. __________________________________________________________ *** HandiTIPS 1. Course Changes Many Clubs are making changes to their courses, renewing greens, improving fairways or just having their courses rerated. Also courses are being re-rated. GoforGOLF relies on clubs and players keeping us informed of these changes. If they are simple changes, send me an email. If they are detailed, please email or mail me the new scorecards. (Don't forget the ladies cards). 2. Passwords If you have lost your password, contact me by clicking "Forgot your Details" button on the first menu. Fill in as much as you can. Remember you may not be the only person with your name in the world. TIPS on PASSWORDS - Your not protecting the royal jewels,so: Keep it short - you don't want to type too much each time Keep it simple - so you can remember it A combination of letters and numbers is a good idea Email me on . . . greg@goforgolf.com . . . and I will help you with any problems you may have with registering and entering your scorecards and courses. REMEMBER the more scorecards you enter, the better the analysis you will receive from GoforGOLF. __________________________________________________________ *** NEW ZEALAND GOLF MAGAZINE We continue in our endeavours to develop and improve the GOLF Magazine. We have increased the Feature articles, the tuition section with specialist articles on psychology, fitness and junior tips, and for other leisure activites have monthly features on travel, motoring and finance. The magazine continues to be *** Bigger - Better - Brighter *** - all designed to make it more informative, very pleasant to read and enjoy, without impacting on our core subject GOLFING!! The March edition is now available in bookshops and service stations. What's in the APRIL Edition http://www.goforgolf.com/nzgolfmagazine.asp SUBSCRIPTIONS - including P & P Subscribe now to receive the APRIL Edition. New Zealand subscribers - NZD 74.00 (1 year - 11 issues) Australia & South Pacific - NZD 128.00 (1 year - 11 issues) Rest of the World - NZD 158.00 (1 year - 11 issues) To subscribe, email: admin@nzgolfmagazine.co.nz or Mail to: P O Box 36 257, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand or Phone: 0064 (09) 480 9264 or Visit their website http://www.nzgolfmagazine.co.nz __________________________________________________________ *** MORE GOLF & SPORTS LINKS The first MAJOR is here, The MASTERS on 6th April. Watch for the Special GoforGOLF "Masters" newsletter. The USPGA Tour and more for March 2006: 30 to 2 Apr BellSouth Classic TPC at Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA http://www.bellsouthclassic.com/ http://www.tpc.com/private/sugarloaf/index.html 6 to 9 Apr The Masters Augusta National GC, Georgia http://www.masters.org/ 13 to 19 Apr Verizon Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, SC http://www.verizonheritage.com/ http://www.seapines.com/Recreation/Golf/Courses/ 20 to 23 Apr Shell Houston Open Redstone GC, TX http://www.shellhoustonopen.com/ http://www.redstonegolfclub.com/ 27 to 30 Apr Zurich Classic of New Orleans English Turn G&CC, LA http://www.zurichgolfclassic.com/ http://www.englishturn.com/ 4 to 7 May Wachovia Championship Quail Hollow CC, NC http://www.wachoviachampionship.com/ http://www.quailhollowcc.com/ The 2006 European Tour: 30 to 2 Apr Algarve Open de Portugal Le Meridien Penina GC http://www.penina.lemeridien.com 13 to 16 Apr Volvo China Open Hong Hau Int'l GC, Beijing http://www.volvochinaopen.com/ http://www.h-cgolf.com/ 20 to 23 Apr BMW Asian Open Tomson Shanghai Pudong, China http://bmw-golfsport.com/ click the link http://www.tomson-golf.com/en/access.htm 27 to 30 Apr Open de Espana San Roque Club, Cadiz, Spain http://www.sanroqueclub.com/ 4 to 7 May Telecom Italia Open Castello di Tolcinasco G&CC http://www.telecomitaliaopen.com/ http://www.golftolcinasco.it/english/ The 2006 Ladies LPGA Tour: 30 to 2 Apr Kraft Nabisco Championship Mission Hills CC, Rancho Mirage, CA http://www.kncgolf.com/ http://www.missionhills.com 13 to 15 Apr LPGA Takefuji Classic Las Vegas CC, Nev http://www.lpgatakefujiclassic.com/ http://www.lasvegascc.com/ 20 to 23 Apr Atlanta Charity Championship Eagle's Landing CC, GA http://www.charitychampionship.com/ http://www.eagleslandingcc.com/ 27 to 30 Apr Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open Reunion Resort & Club, FL http://www.theginnopen.com/ http://www.reunionresort.com/golf/golf.asp 4 to 7 May Franklin American Mtge Champs Vanderbilt Ledgends Club,TN http://www.franklinamericanchampionship.com/ http://www.legendsclub.com/ Many of the above courses are in the GoforGOLF course directory And other sporting events, http://www.indyracing.com/indycar/ 2006 Racing in Japan 22nd April http://www.v8supercar.com.au/ Pukekohe N Z 21st & 23rd April http://www.jetsprint.co.nz/ For some more speed http://www.worldseriesjetsprinting.com/ and excitement http://www.rugby.com.au/ One of many Super 12 rugby sites See more in our News and Links pages http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/ and for some more horse power The Badminton Horse Trials 4th to 7th May http://www.nz.cricket.org/db/NATIONAL/NZ/ New Zealand tours South Africa http://www.volvooceanrace.org Yacht Race Around the World Next Leg starts 2nd April for Rio De Janeiro *** http://www.goforgolf.co.nz/links.asp *** If you find any other interesting web sites for these tournaments, or other sports sites, please let me know. __________________________________________________________ *** KNOCKDOWN " A low punched shot that is extremely useful when the wind is very strong or play is very slow " Definition from "Golf'ing - a Duffers Dictionary" __________________________________________________________ *** More New Courses - Worldwide The Course Directory - more added EVERY DAY. AND NOW over 87% of New Zealand Courses. ADD A COURSE World Wide NOW covering 54 countries. Why not add your course ? If the course you have played is not yet on GoforGOLF, you can ADD IT, or send us the scorecards (mens and/or womens) and we will make sure the course and all tees are loaded correctly. ERRORS: If you find a course error or missing info !!!! let us know. If you don't tell me . . . HOW do I know to fix it ? Email greg@goforgolf.com Sports Information Management Ltd P O Box 25 198, Auckland, New Zealand. __________________________________________________________ *** TELL YOUR GOLFING BUDDIES ABOUT GOFORGOLF ***** Tell your golf partners about ***** ***** GoforGOLF's 'Analysis for All' ***** ***** and Record of your Games ***** Regards & Good Golfing Greg Paul __________________________________________________________GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER EIGHTY TWO . . . GoforGOLF