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GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER SIXTY FOUR . . . GoforGOLF
Newsletter Number 64 from GoforGOLF ************************************************************************ Now in our 6th year with over 29,000 scorecards entered and courses from over 48 countries . . . and growing by the day. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE CREATED THIS GOLFING ENVIRONMENT . . . ************************************************************************ IN THIS ISSUE *** The 2004 Ryder Cup *** Competition Winner *** Holes in One and Eagles *** WIN ONE Dozen Premium Golf Balls *** HandiTIPS *** Suggestions, Questions and Comments *** More Golf & Sports Links *** Golf Accessory ************************************************************************ *** THE 2004 RYDER CUP Well, what can one say. Stunned. I had no idea that the European Team would be so strong. A great team effort. An enthralling tournament with some spectacular golf. Caused me to be late to work. Now which Tour / which side of the Atlantic, is the strongest? For results http://www.pga.com/rydercup *** WORLD RANKINGS Last month I asked, "How Long will Vijay hold the top place or will Tiger fight back?" Now we have Ernie Els passing Tiger, taking over at No 2. Then we have Tiger marrying his Swedish model, Elin Nordegren. I am sure he doesn't have his usually focused mind only just golf at the moment. Will we see the often repeated story being replayed once again, with Tiger starting to win consistently again, holding a baby in one arm and the trophy in the other. Consider, Davis Love III and Phil Mickelson as two examples of this phenomenon. I expect so . . . I hope so . . . I do invite and encourage you to send me your views on my comments to email greg@goforgolf.com *** THE WEDDING For the wedding photo, you obviously have to go the Tiger's official website http://www.tigerwoods.com On the right of the home page there is a "Hot Articles" section. ** Tiger and Elin Marry in Barnados *** is the HOTEST story. Click it to see Tiger's announcement and THE wedding photo. Now Guys, let the wife know. I am sure she would love to see the wedding dress, and the new Mrs Tiger, I mean new Mrs Woods. Also, try typing 'tiger woods wedding' into the www.google.com search engine and see what you get. TIGER & ELIN, Congratulations and best wishes from GoforGOLF Greg Paul __________________________________________________________ *** SEPTEMBER COMPETITION No winner for September. The winning answer of the GoforGOLF website Spot the Ball was I 11. The prize JACKPOTs to TWO dozen Golf balls for October. See below for details of the October Spot the Ball Contest. __________________________________________________________ *** HOLES IN ONE and EAGLES A quiet September Just a couple of Eagles 6th Sep Waikare Golf Club 1st White Tee 11th Sep Manor Park Golf Club 6th White Tee 21st Sep Waikanae Golf Club 16th White Tee Send me a short description of your event 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). _________________________________________________________ *** OCTOBER COMPETITION The prize is sponsored by the Golf Update Magazine JACKPOT JACKPOT JACKPOT TWO 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 m) ? b) Down - (between 1 and 13) ? 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 Update 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. Enter you email address . . . how else can we notify the winner. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into. __________________________________________________________ *** HandiTIPS 1. Entering a NEW Course - STROKE Many terms in golf vary from country to country. When entering a new course into GoforGOLF the term 'Stroke' is often missinterpreted as your first score. However, it is necessary to enter the course, before you are able to enter your score. The term 'Stroke' refers to 'Stroke Index' which is often referred to as 'Handicap' on many scorecards. This is the rating of the hole between 1 and 18, where 1 is the hardest hole, and 18 is the easiest. Each hole must have a unique stroke. Don't get this confused with PAR, also know as Par Rating, which is the number a shots a zero handicap player is expected to take on that hole, usually 3, 4 or 5. 2. CIRCLED Scores Similarly, there is often confusion over the Circled Score function. A circled score takes place when you pick up your ball before completing the hole. Etiquette - If playing a friendly game, it is considered good etiquette to pick up your ball if you have strayed, so that you do not hold up the groups behind. In my country, when you pick up your ball on a hole, you normally enter a circled or adjusted score, for handicapping purposes. (The adjusted score entered is the score based on your handicap and the rating of the particular hole, that you would have needed to score to obtain one stableford point, while you actually receive zero stableford points). In GoforGOLF I suggest you enter an estimated score for the hole. An estimate of what you might have scored if you had continued. This is so that your score record is completed. Then tick the 'Circle' box for the hole when entering your score. GoforGOLF will then include zero stableford points, and calculate your 'corrected' score as stated above. It is this 'corrected score' that is used for handicapping purposes. (Remember . . . don't pick up your ball if you are competing in an official stroke play competition). 3. Entering a TEST score You are welcome to enter a Test score in GoforGOLF to see what it can do for you, and how it will react to a certain circumstance or input. However, PLEASE DELETE it when you are finished. If left in your record, it will cause incorrect information and statistics to be calculated, reducing the usefulness of your record. To Delete a score, Sign In as if to enter a score, highlight the score concerned in the orange box, and click the 'Delete Score' button below. Check that it is the score you wish the delete and confirm by clicking the "Delete Score" button below the score displayed. 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. __________________________________________________________ *** SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS & COMMENTS Suggestions, questions and comments are welcomed. If you have any questions or suggestions on how to use GoforGOLF please email them to me at greg@goforgolf.com __________________________________________________________ *** NEW ZEALAND GOLF UPDATE MAGAZINE With the enormous growth in Golf as a sport, and its attendant categories in golf products, apparel, and leisure activities we have made the magazine *** Bigger - Better - Brighter *** - all designed to make it more informative, very pleasant to read and enjoy, without impacting on our core subject GOLFING!! Now a MONTHLY MAGAZINE - The OCTOBER edition is now available in bookshops and service stations. What's in the OCTOBER edition ? http://www.goforgolf.com/golfupdate.asp SUBSCRIPTIONS - including P & P Subscribe now to receive the OCTOBER 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: subs@golfupdate.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.golfupdate.co.nz __________________________________________________________ *** MORE GOLF & SPORTS LINKS It's back to normal, except for the chase for the cut, to get your card for next year. In the meantime, the Australasian Tour gets underway. The USPGA Tour for October 2004: 7 to 10 Oct Michelin Championship TPC at the Canyons, TPC at Summerlin & Bears Best GC, NV http://www.golfweb.com/tournaments/r047/ http://www.tpc-canyons.com/ http://www.tpc-summerlin.com/ http://www.bearsbest.com/ 14 to 17 Oct Chrysler Classic Forest Oaks C C, NC http://www.chryslerclassicgso.com/ 21 to 24 Oct FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Magnolia G C, FL http://www.golfweb.com/tournaments/r045/ http://www.disneyclubs.com/golf/magnolia_golf_course.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/golf_classic.htm 28 to 31 Oct Chrysler Championship Westin Innisbrook Resort, FL http://www.chryslerchampionship.com/ http://www.westin-innisbrook.com/ 6 to 9 Nov The TOUR Championship East Lake G C, GA http://www.golfweb.com/tournaments/r060/ http://www.eastlakegolfclub.com/ The 2004 European Tour: 7 to 10 Oct dunhill links championships St Andrews, Carnoustie & Kingsbarn, UK http://www.dunhilllinks.com/ http://www.standrews.org.uk/ http://www.carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk/ http://www.kingsbarnslinks.com/ 14 to 17 Oct HSBC World Match Play C'ships Wentworth Club, England http://www.hsbcworldmatchplay.com/ http://www.wentworthclub.com/golf/ 14 to 17 Oct Mallorca Classic Pula GC, Spain http://www.pulagolf.com/ 21 to 24 Oct Open de Madrid Club de Campo, Spain http://www.telephonicaopenmadrid.com/ (not working yet?) http://www.lazagaleta.com/golf.htm 28 to 31 Oct Volvo Masters Andalucia Valderrama, Spain http://www.volvomastersandalucia.com/ http://www.valderrama.com/ The 2004 Ladies LPGA Tour 7 to 10 Oct Asahi Ryokuken Int'l Mt Vintage Plantation, SC http://www.augustalpga.com http://www.augustalpga.com/course/MountVintage/ 14 to 17 Oct Samsung World C'ships TPC at Woodlands, TX http://www.samsungusa.com/swc/ http://www.woodlandsresort.com/tpc.aspx 29 to 31 Oct C J Nine Bridges Classic Nine Bridges, South Korea http://www.cjlife.co.kr/CJGE/CJGE008/CJGE008_4/CJGE008_4.html http://www.cjlife.co.kr/CJGE/CJGE008/CJGE008_5/CJGE008_5.html Many of the above courses are in the GoforGOLF course directory And other sporting sites http://www.amya.org/ American Model Yachting Association http://www.electron.co.nz/ A New Zealand designed Racing Model Yacht http://www.nfl.com/ The official website of the National Football League http://www.americascup.com/en/ For the latest news from Valencia (You guessed it, yachting is my other sport) *** 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. __________________________________________________________ *** BALLWASHER "Handy noisemaking device located on the tees of most golf holes as a convenience for players who have no car keys or loose change in their pockets to rattle during an opponent's backswing" Definition from "Golf'ing - a Duffers Dictionary" __________________________________________________________ *** More New Courses - Worldwide The Course Directory EVERY DAY. World Wide and NOW covering 48 countries. Why not add yours ? AND NOW over 87% of New Zealand Courses. ADD A 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 ? 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 SIXTY FOUR . . . GoforGOLF