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GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER EIGHTY EIGHT . . . GoforGOLF
Newsletter Number 88 from GoforGOLF ************************************************************************ Now in our 8TH YEAR with over ** 40,000 ** scorecards entered and courses from over 54 countries . . . and growing by the day. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE CREATED THIS GOLFING ENVIRONMENT . . . ************************************************************************ IN THIS ISSUE *** Tiger's Return *** Competition Winner *** Holes in One and Eagles *** WIN the GoforGOLF sponsored ONE Dozen Golf Balls *** HandiTIPS *** More Golf & Sports Links *** Obstructions ************************************************************************ *** TIGER's RETURN Can any one dispute the class and ability of Tiger Woods ? There isn't much more to say, is there, when he completes 6 consecutive stroke play tournament wins, including 2 Majors. The British Open, followed by the Buick Open, The PGA Championship, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Deutsche Bank Championship, then the latest the WGC-American Express Championship. It has been seen as a disappointing effort by Tiger at the Ryder Cup, and said the burden of being the leading player in the TEAM took its toll. However, I feel the team thing IS not his style, and even if he had been playing his "A" game, the European Team would still have performed their wonderful win. It is neat to be from outside of Europe or USA, and so feel able to have an independent view of the Ryder Cup. What can not be disputed was the quality of the golf I view from both teams . . . superb . . . . . . We now approach the cut off for those on the edge of qualifying for their card for 2007. Many anxious and delicate rounds, where 1 or 2 places can mean a huge difference in the new year. A quick look at the US PGA Tour money list, shows John Cook and Paul Azinger just above the 125 level, and Rich Beem, Duffy Waldorf and Brad Faxon just below. As I say, an anxious time for many. . . . Enjoy the Golf Greg Paul I do invite and encourage you to send me your views on my comments to email greg@goforgolf.com __________________________________________________________ *** SEPTEMBER COMPETITION The winner of the September Spot the Ball is Hugh Henderson of Lower Hutt, New Zealand The winning position was m 11 Your one dozen golf balls are on their way to you shortly. See below for details of the October Spot the Ball Contest. __________________________________________________________ *** HOLES IN ONE and EAGLES No GoforGOLF Holes in One in September, still a few Eagles. 8th Sep River Bend Golf Club 4th White Tee 9th Sep Pine Valley Golf Club 15th White Tee 23rd Sep Te Marua Golf Club 2nd White Tee 26th Sep Leeds Golf Club 14th White Tee 29th Sep Huapai Golf Club 15th White Tee 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 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 o) ? 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 GoforGOLF Newletter Editor has identified the spot. The Editors decision is final. Yes that is me. (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. Associate Members DID YOU KNOW !!! You can add Associates to your registration. Their scores are entered through your registration, but are kept separate and reported separately. Ideal for Families, Schools and Teams. And if they want to set up their own GoforGOLF record, their scores can be moved to their new registration. See http://www.goforgolf.com/help.asp for more information. 2. 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 of shots a zero handicap player is expected to take on that hole, usually 3, 4 or 5. 3. 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). 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. __________________________________________________________ *** SPOT THE BALL SPONSOR REQUIRED We are looking for a NEW sponsor of the Spot the Ball competition. Great presentation of your company and / or products on the Spot the Ball Banner, The Spot the Ball contest pages, AND . . . In the monthly GoforGOLF Newsletters and Special Newsletters. WHY ? - Access thousands of local and international golf fanatics Contact me on greg@goforgolf.com __________________________________________________________ *** MORE GOLF & SPORTS LINKS It's back to the normal, EXCEPT for those on the Cut Line of the Money List, trying to secure their card card for next year. Those on the money lists right on the cut, now fight for every dollar. The USPGA Tour for October 2006: 5 to 8 Oct Chrysler Classic of Greensboro Forest Oaks CC, NC http://www.chryslerclassicgso.com/ http://www.forestoaksgolf.com/ 12 to 15 Oct Frys.com Open TPC at the Canyons, TPC at Summerlin & Bears Best GC, NV http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r047 http://www.tpc-canyons.com/ http://www.tpc-summerlin.com/ http://www.bearsbest.com/ 19 to 22 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 26 to 29 Oct Chrysler Championship Westin Innisbrook Resort, FL http://www.chryslerchampionship.com/ http://www.westin-innisbrook.com/ 2 to 5 Nov The TOUR Championship East Lake G C, GA http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r060/ http://www.eastlakegolfclub.com/ The 2006 European Tour: 5 to 8 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/ 19 to 22 Oct Mallorca Classic Pula GC, Spain http://www.mallorcaclassic2006.com/ http://www.playgolfinspain.com/pula.htm 26 to 29 Oct Volvo Masters Andalucia Valderrama, Spain http://www.volvomastersandalucia.com/ http://www.valderrama.com/ The 2006 US LPGA Tour 5 to 8 Oct Corona Morelia Cship Tres Marias Residental GC http://www.coronamorelia.com/ http://www.tresmarias.com.mx/ingles/ 12 to 15 Oct Samsung World C'ships Bighorn GC, CA http://www.samsungusa.com/golf/ http://www.bighorngolf.com/ The famous course . .. Have the sound turned on . . nice 20 to 22 Oct Honda LPGA Thailand 2006 Amata Spring CC, Thailand http://www.hondalpgathailand2006.com/ http://www.hondalpgathailand2006.com/lpga_course_eng.html 27 to 29 Oct Kolon-Hana Bank C'ship Mauna Ocean Golf, Korea http://www.lpga.com/tournament_microsite.aspx?id=5379 http://www.maunalani.com/ 3 to 5 Nov Mizuno Classic Kashikojima CC, Japan http://www.lpga.com/tournament_microsite.aspx?id=5380 The 2006 European Ladies Tour 6 to 8 Oct Ladies English Open Chart Hills GC, Kent, England http://www.ladiesenglishopen.co.uk/ http://charthills.co.uk/ A Nick Faldo design 26 to 29 Oct Dubai Ladies Masters Emirates GC. U.A.E. http://www.dubailadiesmasters.com/ http://www.dubaigolf.com/egc Many of the above courses are in the GoforGOLF course directory And other sporting sites http://www.iccchampionstrophy.com/ Int'l Cricket - India starts 7 Oct http://www.v8supercar.com.au/ V8s move to Bathurst, Mount Panorama http://www.supercheapauto1000.com.au/ The Official Race Website 8th Oct http://peterbrock.com.au/ The King of the Mountain, Panorama http://www.electron.co.nz/ A New Zealand designed Racing Model Yacht http://www.a1gp.com/ A1 GP - The second season commences 2nd Race, Czech Republic 8th Oct http://www.a1teamnzl.com/ New Zealand Team Entry *** 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. __________________________________________________________ *** Obstructions "Golfers may move their ball away from or remove any artificial obstacles not part of the course such as torn and crushed hats and other discarded articles of clothing; chewed scorecards; ripped instruction books; halved golf balls; discarded golf clubs; demolished handcarts; and overturned and burning electric carts." Definition from "Golf'ing - a Duffers Dictionary" __________________________________________________________ *** More New Courses - Worldwide 3,500 World Wide Course Directory - more added EVERY DAY. AND NOW over 87% of New Zealand Courses. ADD A COURSE NOW covering 54 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 me 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 EIGHT . . . GoforGOLF