"You lose a lot more in golf than you win. So when you do win, you have to enjoy it. I'm going to go back home and enjoy it with my friends and enjoy it with my family and, yeah, I love being from Northern Ireland. I tell everyone how great it is. For me, it's the best place on earth. I'm obviously biased, but I love it back there and I love the people."
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Tuesday, 18 June 2013 10:31 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
Justin Rose made the media stops on Tuesday and while at CNBC he said controlling his breathing was one of the reasons he won the US Open. “Breathing technique, and pre-round breathing, that is a huge key for me. I think it is a huge key for me and ultimately I felt like Sunday I was in control, but I had a vision or analogy of being in a tunnel all week, and the only things that existed with me in the tunnel is three or four specific thoughts and if I got out, I knew I was not helping, and so what, get back into the tunnel, and to keep it simple is the thing to do.”
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 06:35 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has unveiled a new public education campaign around the theme of “While We’re Young,” a new positioning to raise awareness across the golf community of the challenges and solutions to the pace-of-play issues in the game. Borrowing the iconic line from the character played by Rodney Dangerfield in the classic 1980 film Caddyshack, the campaign takes a lighthearted and comedic approach to encourage golfers of all skill levels and golf course facilities to join a movement to improve pace of play and reduce the time it takes to play the game.
According to industry research, the time that it takes to play golf is a principal driver that adversely impacts enjoyment of and discourages participation. In a recent study by the National Golf Foundation (NGF), 91 percent of serious golfers are bothered by slow play and say it detracts from their golf experience; more than 70 percent believe pace of play has worsened over time; and half acknowledged that they walked off the course due to frustration over a marathon round of golf. USGA research shows that the golfer is just one component within a complex, integrated system that determines pace of play in the game. Golf course design, course setup and player management also contribute to longer playing times.
“Pace of play has become a strategic priority for the USGA, and part of a larger leadership agenda to address the issues that threaten the long-term health of the game,” said USGA President Glen D. Nager. “Our new campaign underscores a commitment to educate golfers and golf facility managers in a fun and engaging manner about all the factors that contribute to pace of play and the role they can have in implementing practical solutions to the problem.”
The USGA will debut a total of five public service announcements, featuring three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods, 1960 U.S. Open champion and golf icon Arnold Palmer, Academy Award–winning actor/director Clint Eastwood, three-time U.S. Women’s Open champion Annika Sorenstam, 2010 U.S. Women’s Open champion Paula Creamer, and famed American golf instructor Butch Harmon. The series of PSAs can be viewed at www.usga.org/whilewereyoung.
“Pace of play is a big issue. Rounds of golf take too long and no one enjoys it,” said Woods. “‘While we’re young’ is part of the golfing vocabulary, and Caddyshack is iconic in our sport. This campaign is lighthearted, but it also shows that we need to pick up the pace of play.”
“I think this campaign will have a huge impact with golfers because the message is fun,” said Creamer. “But the issue of slow play is serious, and in reality we all want to say, ‘Hey, while we’re young.’”
“We’re losing a lot of players because it takes too long to play, and it’s something we have to address,” said Harmon. “This campaign is going to have a great impact on the game. We made it a lot of fun, but slow play is not funny. It’s a serious issue and I hope the golfing public gets the message.”
The campaign will debut at the 2013 U.S. Open Championship, and will air throughout the summer on broadcast network and national cable channels during coverage of the 2013 U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Amateur on NBC, ESPN and Golf Channel. The TV spots will also run during broadcasts of non-USGA golf events, thanks to promotional support from the LPGA and The PGA of America.
Friday, 07 June 2013 11:59 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced groupings and starting times for the first two rounds of the 2013 U.S. Open Championship on Thursday (June 13) and Friday (June 14) at the par 36-34--70, 6,996-yard Merion Golf Club (East Course) in Ardmore, Pa. The U.S. Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 13 and 14, after which the field will be cut to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on June 15 and 16. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, an 18-hole playoff will be conducted on Monday, June 17.
Wednesday, 05 June 2013 15:14 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
A name you may not be familiar with just yet, has already turned more than a few heads in his young career. South African sensation Brandon Stone (pictured), who finished T2 in the 2013 NCAA Division 1 men’s championship before turning pro, has signed an agreement to play PING equipment, PING Chairman & CEO John A. Solheim announced.
Stone, 20, will play his first event as a professional at the European Tour’s BMW International Open in Germany on June 20th. He turned pro after a distinguished freshman season at the University of Texas, which raised some eyebrows. He was the 2013 Big 12 Conference Player and Newcomer of the Year, the NCAA Freshman of the Year, the Big 12 Conference individual champion, and a PING First Team All American. He was the #2 collegiate men’s golfer, as ranked by Golfweek magazine. If that doesn’t get your attention than consider in the past four years, in his native country and the U.S., he has amassed 18 victories!
“Brandon is a wonderful example of a young man coming up through PING’s amateur program, which reaches into every corner of the world to identify and develop talent,” Solheim said. “Our South African distributor, Doug Vilas, has had a connection with the Stone family for many years, so there’s a comfort level with Brandon that we feel contributes to his success. He has incredible skills, but on top of that he has a great work ethic, and his determination makes him very tough to beat. Yet with all of his early success, he has a good head on his shoulders. He’s well-grounded. We look forward to continuing our relationship and giving him what he needs to achieve his goals.”
Stone, a 5’11” native of Pretoria, South Africa said PING is the only brand of clubs he’s ever played, so to be an official staff player feels like a natural step. “Becoming a pro golfer is something I’ve dreamed of since I was a young boy, but to be honest I know the next year is going to bring a lot of change for me,” he said. “So the more stability I can have, the better off I’ll be. PING has supported me for years and I know they’ll help make the transition as smooth as possible. I’m excited to compete with the best players in the world and to be an official member of the PING family.”
As part of a multi-year agreement, Stone will wear a PING hat, carry a PING staff bag and play a minimum of 11 PING clubs, including a PING driver and PING putter. Financial terms and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.
Tuesday, 04 June 2013 15:23 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
For more than 20 years, the Hush Y’all paddle has been a southern-style reminder for patrons of the St. Jude Classic to remain quiet during play. The paddle has become such a sought after souvenir that the tournament’s merchandising tents sell out of them each year.
For the fourth consecutive year, True Temper Sports is adding its own personal touch and sponsorship to Memphis’ official PGA TOUR tournament. Headquartered at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, True Temper, is the official sponsor of the on-course signs which will be used by the marshals during the tournament June 6-9, 2011. This year, the traditional paddle handles will again be replaced with True Temper’s Dynamic Gold golf shafts.
“As one of the leading golf equipment companies, we are proud to be a part of this important tournament again in 2013,” said Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. “Our partnership with the St. Jude Classic is the perfect marriage between the tournament’s hallmark signage and True Temper’s hallmark golf shaft, Dynamic Gold. In addition to highlighting the shaft that is played by more professional golfers worldwide than any other shaft in golf, this sponsorship allows us to support the wonderful work and programs of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital here in Memphis and the PGA TOUR event that is literally in our own backyard.”
Monday, 03 June 2013 11:40 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
Tommy Bahama has a “Tee it Up with Tom Lehman” Sweepstakes! Starting on Monday, June 3rd and running through Father’s day, golf pros will have the chance to enter an exclusive sweepstakes offering a grand prize trip to Scottsdale, Arizona for a round of golf with PGA legend Tom Lehman. The winner and two guests will also be granted a three-night stay in specialty suites at the Saguaro Scottsdale, with added bonuses including a complementary Dinner at the Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar, a $1,000 Tommy Bahama gift card and additional surprises for a total value estimated at $11,500!! To learn more visit http://tommybahama.promo.eprize.com/fathersdaysweeps/
Wednesday, 29 May 2013 13:38 | Written by TMAC GOLF | | |
Tiger Woods is making his 301st career start at the 2013 Memorial. He has 78 total victories (2nd most all-time) winning 26% of his 300 starts on TOUR. He’s carded 153 top-five finishes (51%), 183 top tens (61%), 240 top twenty fives (80%) and made the cut in 93.3% of his 300 career starts. To lend some perspective on Woods’ incredible numbers consider 2013 World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Fred Couples is making his 605th career start on the PGA TOUR at the Memorial Tournament this week. Couples’ career includes 15 wins, 17 runners-up, 162 top tens, 297 top twenty-five finishes and 1 major championship victory (1992 Masters).
Woods has at least one start in 40 different PGA TOUR events over his career. All 78 of his career victories on TOUR have come from 25 events. He’s won 4 events 7 or more times, 6 events 5 or more times, 12 events 3 or more times and 18 events 2 or more times. 39 of Tiger’s 78 career victories have come from the same 6 events* on TOUR (50%). Woods is making his 14th career start at the Memorial this week. He leads in a number of all-time stats at this event (since 1983) including stroke average, score to par, and total eagles. He is a remarkable 121 under par over his 14th career starts at the Memorial.
in the game. Borrowing the iconic line from the character played by Rodney Dangerfield in the classic 1980 film Caddyshack, the campaign takes a lighthearted and comedic approach to encourage golfers of all skill levels and golf course facilities to join a movement to improve pace of play and reduce the time it takes to play the game.
Brandon Stone (pictured), who finished T2 in the 2013 NCAA Division 1 men’s championship before turning pro, has signed an agreement to play PING equipment, PING Chairman & CEO John A. Solheim announced. 
during play. The paddle has become such a sought after souvenir that the tournament’s merchandising tents sell out of them each year.