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GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER ONE HUNDRED & FORTY ONE . . . GoforGOLF
Newsletter Number 141 from GoforGOLF ************************************************************************ Now in our 11TH YEAR with over ** 52,000 ** scorecards entered and courses from over 67 countries . . . growing by the day. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE CREATED THIS GOLFING ENVIRONMENT . . . ************************************************************************ IN THIS ISSUE *** The Majors Approach *** Competition Winner *** Holes in One and Eagles *** WIN ONE Dozen Premium Golf Balls *** HandiTIPS *** More Golf & Sports Links *** Sand Wedge ************************************************************************ *** THE MAJORS APPROACH While the Ladies and European Tours have a small rest, the US continues to wind up for the Masters. And with the World Golf Championship - Cadillac Championship at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral, Miami, Florida, next week, one wonders whether the experienced or new comers are going to shine this year. With Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Vijay Singh not showing particularly well, it makes one look to some lesser known names, such as Rickie Fowler, Ryo Ishikawa, Jhonattan Vegas, Rory McIlroy, or the New Top guys, Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Graeme McDowell. It wouldn't surprise me, if it isn't any of the above named, so it will be interesting watching over the next month. . . . . . . I do invite and encourage you to send me your views on events, or on my comments . . . to email . . . greg@goforgolf.com Enjoy your Golf Greg Paul GoforGOLF __________________________________________________________ *** MARCH COMPETITION The winner of the February Spot the Ball is Ron Symons of Christchurch, and Frank Plieger, Oamaru, NZ As these two regulars were the only two correct entries, I decided to give them both a dozen golf balls The winning position was i 9. You prize will be on its way to you shortly See below for details of the MARCH Spot the Ball Contest. __________________________________________________________ *** GoforGOLF EAGLES & HOLE IN ONE A couple of Eagles in February 16th Feb Manuakau Golf Club 18th Blue Tee 25th Feb Tauranga Golf Club 17th Blue Tee Congratulations from GoforGOLF __________________________________________________________ *** MARCH COMPETITION Presently sponsored by GoforGOLF ONE Dozen 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 l) ? b) Down - (between 1 and 11) ? 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 GoforGOLF Newletter Editor has identified the spot. The Editors decision is final. Yes that is me. (and there is the usual small print?) You can submit more than one entry, but they must be done separately. Include your address . . . how else can we send you the prize. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into. __________________________________________________________ *** HandiTIPS *** Advanced Analysis - Fairways Hit Amongst the many analysis points you can receive from the Advanced Analysis is Fairways Hit. To register a fairway hit just click the box. It is usual to only record distance hit when your tee shot ends up in the fairway. By ticking the box and entering the distance, you will receive: Your percentage of fairways hit Your longest drive distance Your average drive distance Note: GoforGOLF is designed to be flexible and suit your own requirements. You can tick the fairways hit, without the need to enter a distance. Your percentage will update without effecting the average distance. REMEMBER the more scorecards you enter, the better the analysis you will receive from GoforGOLF. __________________________________________________________ *** MORE GOLF & SPORTS LINKS While the US Tour heads for Florida in the lead up to the masters, the European Tour continues to take the tour to the world, with its present swing going to Sicily, Spain and Morocco. If motor racing is your "other" interest, prepare yourself for a long day in front of the TV on the 27th. The 2011 USPGA Tour: 03 to 06 Mar The Honda Classic Palm Beach Gardens, FL http://www.hondaclassic.com/ http://www.gardensgolf.com/ 10 to 13 Mar WGC - Cadillac Champs TPC Blue Monster at Doral, FL http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/ http://www.tpc.com/tpc-blue-monster/ 10 to 13 Mar Puerto Rico Open Trump Int'l GC, Rio Grande http://www.puertoricoopen.net/ http://www.trumpgolfclubpuertorico.com/ 17 to 20 Mar Transitions Championship Innisbrook Resort, FL http://www.transitionschampionship.com/ http://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/ 24 to 27 Mar Arnold Palmer Invitational Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL http://www.arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/ http://www.bayhill.com/ includes 3D view of each hole 31 to 03 Apr Shell Houston Open Redstone GC, TX http://www.shellhoustonopen.com/ http://www.redstonegolfclub.com/ 07 to 10 Apr The Masters Augusta National GC, Georgia http://www.masters.org/ http://www.masters.com/en_US/course/index.html http://www.augusta.com/masters/coursetour/ not official The 2011 European PGA Tour: 10 to 13 Mar WGC - Cadillac Champs Doral Golf resort, FL http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/ http://www.doralresort.com/ (Great Video) 17 to 20 Mar Sicilian Open Donnafugata Golf Resort http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011013/ http://www.donnafugatagolfresort.com/?idioma=3&id_pag=26 24 to 27 Mar Open de Andalucia de Golf Parador de Malaga, Spain http://www.opendeandalucia.com/ http://www.paradores-spain.com/spain/pmagolf.html 31 to 03 Apr Trophee Hassan II Golf de L'Ocean, Morocco http://www.hassan2golftrophy.com/ http://www.golfdelocean.com/ The 2011 Ladies LPGA Tour: 18 to 20 Mar RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup Wildfire GC, http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=27314&mid=1 http://www.wildfiregolf.com/ 24 to 27 Mar Kia Classic Pacific Palms Hotel, CA http://www.kiaclassic.com/ http://www.ihgolfclub.com/ 31 to 03 Apr Kraft Nabisco Championship Mission Hills CC, CA http://www.kncgolf.com/ http://www.missionhills.com The 2011 European Ladies Tour 31 to 03 Apr Lalla Meryem Cup Soleil GC, Morocco http://lallameryemcup.com/ http://www.golfdusoleil.com/ 14 to 17 Apr Comunitat Valeciana European Nations Cup La Sella Golf Resort, Spain http://www.euronationscup.com/euronationscup/ http://www.lasellagolfresort.com/es/la-sella-golf.html And other sporting events in March: http://cricket.yahoo.com/series/icc-cricket-world-cup_1241/ 2011 World Cricket Championships http://www.irb.com/irbsevens/ Next event Hong Kong 25 - 27 March http://www.nrl.com/ 2010 Rugby League Starts 11th March http://www.v8supercar.com.au/ Australian V8s Adelaide Clipsail 500 15 - 17th March http://www.formula1.com/ Formula 1 - Australian GP - 27th March http://www.indyracing.com/ 2011 Racing commences St Petersberg, FL 27th March http://www.nascar.com/races/ Nascar 2011 27th Mar, Fontana http://www.worldsbk.com/ Donnington Park, UK, 27th Mar If your are into motor racing, you will be busy on the 27th . . . *** 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. __________________________________________________________ *** SAND WEDGE " Remarkably versatile iron with a high loft, a heavy clubhead and a deeply glanged sole used to hit teicky shots from sand oe deep grass around the green anywhere from 5 to 275 yards. " Definition from "Golf'ing - a Duffers Dictionary" __________________________________________________________ *** More New Courses - Worldwide The Course Directory - more added EVERY DAY. AND NOW over 88% of New Zealand Courses. ADD A COURSE World Wide NOW covering 67 countries. Why not add yours ? 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 ONE HUNDRED & FORTY ONE . . . GoforGOLF