Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Bill Haas wins Tour Championship

Bill Haas won the tour championship....barely. Haas win was truly earned as he battled Hunter Mahan through 3 long playoff holes that were the harder holes on the course. His shot on 17 out of the water saved him from elimination of Hunter Mahan. What started the crazy hole for Haas was poor club selection off the tee. Haas who in past rounds and shots hasn't had luck hitting the fairway with his driver, but he decided to go for it and suffered for it. Hitting out of the fairway bunker cost him dearly by putting him in the water, but managed to save himself by stopping a pitch shot 5 ft from the hole. If Haas had not made that incredible water shot he wouldn't have that trophy in his trophy case right now. Hunter fought a good battle but one slip up with his bunker shot on 18 cost him the tournament. Haas made many rescue shots like on the 1st playoff hole on 18 kept him in the playoff with Hunter. Both pulled off crazy shots, but Haas managed to pull this one out. The pressure got to Hunter on the bunker on 18, the blown bunker shot costed hunter the tournament. Hunter's short game has never been his strong suit, and it showed in the playoff with Haas.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Tour Championship 2nd Round

In the second round of the Tour Championship, Jason Day is currently leading the field at -6 under par. He is currently on number six and having a terrific round at -3 under for the day. But Jason is not the only one having a good round. There is a bundle of players at the top like hunter mahan, keegan bradely, and Bubba Watson who is currently 4 under for the day, -3 under for the tournament. On the other hand Keegan Bradely who shot a 64 at East Lake is struggling today with a +1 today. Meanwhile Dustin Johnson ranked second in the Fedex Cup, is having some struggles in the second round. After a first round of 70 has dug himself a hole of +2 through 13 holes. Dustin was one of the favored to win going into this tournament but has not shown any stand out performance. If Dustin or anyone wants a chance at this tournament they need to catch Jason Day. Jason is tied at -5 under par. Jason has played impressively through both round and continues to do well. Jason has had many runs like this in the past. Sometimes he holds them, other times he breaks down in either the 3rd or 4th round. He will half to battle with K.J. Choi and Keegan Bradely through the rest of the second round, and the third and fourth rounds.



Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Justin Rose wins BMW Championship!

Justin Rose has won the BMW Championship. This put Rose in 3rd place in the Fedex Cup. Trailing Webb Simpson and Dustin Johnson. Johnson who failed to make the cut manages to maintain his rank in the Fedexcup. On the other hand Webb Simpson who won the Deutsche Bank Championship, finish  in the top 10 in the BMW Championship placed good enough to maintain his top rank on the Fedex Cup. Tentions are high now that the Tour Championship is approaching. There are many contenders in the postition to win the Championship. It's anywhere from Webb Simpson to Tomny Gainey, it's really anyone's game for the Championship, but for now Rose will enjoy his win and
prepair for the Tour Championship.


Friday, September 16, 2011

2nd round of BMW Championship

Justin Rose and Mark Wilson are currently tied for the lead at -10 under. Followed up by Webb Simpson at -7 under, the winner of the Deustche Bank Championship. This is the last event in the Fedex Cup and probably the biggest. Whoever comes out on top in this tournament (if there rank is high) will take the Fedex Cup title. Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson could be in trouble. In the second round Dustin is currently 5 over through 9 in the second round. Phil Mickelson on the other hand is 3 over through 15. If Dustin and Phil can't make the cut they will not move on, and worse they will drop in the Fedex Cup rankings. But they are not the only ones struggling. Jason Day is 3 over through 13 in the second round.
Along with Steve Stricker who is also 3 over through 10. They are both ranked high in the Fedex Cup tow (Stricker especially) if they can't make the cup either they won't move on alon with Dustin and Phil.

But not everyone is doing bad. Rickie Fowler is maintaning a steady pace of -3 under through 12. He is one under for the day. Many people have confidence Rickie will win some day. But nobody is sure when he will win one. Some people say it's his inconsistant swing, or it's a case of the Sunday nerves. Rickie has been know to have a strong lead going into Sunday, but then breaking down half way through the round. He's 7 shots back and needs to make a run if he wants to get in this.

Rickie Fowler

Justin Rose

Monday, September 12, 2011

Golf Trivia, How much do you know?!

  1. How many majors has Tiger Woods won?
     2. Why does Rickie Fowler where all orange on sunday?

     3. What school did Tiger Woods attend?

     4. Who is the oldest player on the PGA Tour?

     5. Name the 4 majors on tour.
 
     6. Who is Tiger chasing for most major wins in his career?

     7. How many tournaments has Rickie Fowler won?
  
     8. Who caddied for Jack Nicklaus at the 1986 masters?

     9. What 2 people started the masters tournament?
 
    10. How old is the British Open Championship?

                                                     Comment your answer! Good Luck!

This weeks official world golf ranking

  1.    Luke Donald
  2.    Lee Westwood
  3.    Rory Mcilroy
  4.    Steve Stricker
  5.    Dustin Johnson
  6.    Martin Kaymer
  7.    Jason Day
  8.    Matt Kuchar
  9.    Phil Mickelson
  10.    Adam Scott  
            Notables
  
   13. Bubba Watson
   15. Webb Simpson
   21. Hunter Mahan
   34. Rickie Fowler
   46. Tiger Woods

Friday, September 9, 2011

Golf can be used in different ways

Golf can be used for life lessons, exercise, or just having a good time. Golf can be used in math to solve story problems or equations. Golf can teach you patience, perserverance, and control. My bible teacher marc stomprud teaches bible, and you would be suprised that the lessons are taught in the bible, can also be learned on the golf course. There are things you learn from this game, I can't tell you what it is. You have to discover it.

Hunter vs Punter

Hunter Mahan stopped dallas stadium to have a friendly competion against Mike Saxon. Who was a punter for the Cowboys from 1985-1992. Hunter, who entered the BMW Championship next week participated in Golf Channels "Hunter vs The Punter" Challenge. He had multiple challenges against Saxon and won most of them. Hunter is having fun now, but he still has to prepare for the tournament with only two tournaments left in the Fedex Cup.




Thursday, September 8, 2011

Famous Golf Quotes

Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course, the distance between your ears
-Bobby Jones

Forget your opponents; play against par.
-Sam Snead

Golf isn't like any other sport where you can take any player out if he's having a bad day. You have to play the whole game. -Phil Blackmar

Golf is a game where you yell "fore", shoot six, and right down five.
-Paul Harvey

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

My top 10 greates golfers of all time

  1. Jack Nicklaus
  2. Tiger Woods
  3. Byron Nelson
  4. Ben Hogan
  5. Bobby Jones
  6. Sam Snead
  7. Arnold Palmer
  8. Seve Ballesteros
  9. Tom Watson
  10. Gary Player
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Simpson wins in playoff

      Congratulations to Webb Simpson for winning in a playoff against Rreavie. For nailing a 25 footer to tie Reavie to go into the playoff. On the 3rd hole ebb nailed another 20 footer to win the sudden death match. This win will move Webb Simpson up significantly in the Fedex Cup Standings.