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GoforGOLF . . . NEWSLETTER NINETY FOUR . . . GoforGOLF
Newsletter Number 94 from GoforGOLF ************************************************************************ Now in our 8TH YEAR with over ** 41,000 ** 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 *** The Masters is Here *** Competition Winner *** Holes in One and Eagles *** WIN the GoforGOLF sponsored ONE Dozen Premium Golf Balls *** HandiTIPS *** More Golf & Sports Links *** Flight ************************************************************************ *** THE 2007 MASTERS IS HERE Only one week to go to the first Major of 2007. Tigers run of wins came to an end at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship, but was that just one blip, with his win at the WGC CA Championship indicating he is still very much on line for the Masters at Augusta. The list of likely challenges, comes straight from the world ranking with all the top runners having had top finishes recently. Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Adam Scott, Henrik Stenson and Vijay Singh. Then you can't forget Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III, and Ozzie Nick O'Hern. For us Kiwis, there is Michael Campbell - can he repeat is efforts of 2005. Memmory says Michael was going through a bad patch just before his Win. And how many previous winners are playing: 28 of the around 107. Tommy Aaron, Seve Ballestros, Gay Brewer Jr, Jack Burke Jr, Billy Casper, Charles Coody, Fred Couples, Ben Crenshaw, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Doug Ford, Bob Goalby, Berhard Langer, Sandy Lyle, Phil who Mickelson, Larry Mize, Jack Niclaus, Jose Maria Olazabal, Mark O'Meara, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Vijay Singh, Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Mike Weir, Tiger Woods, Ian Woosnam and Fuzzy Zoeller. *** BE IN TO WIN * * * Email me at greg@goforgolf.com with the "subject" - "masters" WITH your pick for the winner, and be in to win a copy of the CD "Play Better Golf" by hypnotherapist Grant Boddington http://www.nzhypnosis.com/play-better-golf-cd.html If there is more than one correct entry, I will draw a winner or Two *** FedEX CUP * * * Wins by Vijay Singh, Charles Howell III, Tiger and Phil has them at the top of the FedEX Cup points. Tiger typically has only played 4 tournaments, selecting the top ones, and now lines up for the Masters. A win at the Masters is likely to give him the top position with 5 starts, compared to Vijay who will have 11 starts. See the results and FedEx Cup points on Slice o' News http://www.goforgolf.com/a_sliceonews.asp .......... I do invite and encourage you to send me your views on my comments to email greg@goforgolf.com Enjoy the Golf Greg Paul __________________________________________________________ *** MARCH COMPETITION The winner of the March Spot the Ball contest is Kevin Wills of Auckland, New Zealand The winning position was I 9 Your one dozen gold balls will be on there way to you shortly. See below for details of the APRIL Spot the Ball Contest. __________________________________________________________ *** HOLES IN ONE and EAGLES A quiet month in March: One Eagle: 11th Mar Patrick Farms Golf Club 18th Black Tee However, a couple of emails: One from Anthony. "on 25th (Harewood GC) I had an eagle on the par5, 15th. Hole was playing into a very strong Norwest wind. I hit a good drive and played a hybrid 3 iron for position and hit it so well it ended up 3m from the flagstick. I managed to hole the putt. On 31st, Pleasant Point), I had an eagle on the par 4, 17th. layed a 3 wood off the tee and holed a 1/2 SW shot" And from a proud Hubby, "My wife, Gill, who is a 36 handicapper hit 3 good shots and the third, a 5 iron from about 120 metres, rolled straight into the hole." Well done guys, make sure you enter your score into GoforGOLF to keep a record of your event. 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). _________________________________________________________ *** APRIL 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 12) ? 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. Course Changes Many Clubs are making changes to their courses, renewing greens, improving fairways or just having their courses rerated. Also courses are being re-rated. GoforGOLF relies on clubs and players keeping us informed of these changes. If they are simple changes, send me an email. If they are detailed, please email or mail me the new scorecards. (Don't forget the ladies cards). 2. Passwords If you have lost your password, contact me by clicking "Forgot your Details" button on the first menu. Fill in as much as you can. Remember you may not be the only person with your name in the world. TIPS on PASSWORDS - Your not protecting the royal jewels,SO Keep it short - you don't want to type too much each time Keep it simple - so you can remember it A combination of letters and numbers is always a good idea PLEASE do NOT start it with a '0'. This makes searching difficult. 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. __________________________________________________________ *** MORE GOLF & SPORTS LINKS The first MAJOR is here, The MASTERS on 5th April. Watch for the Special GoforGOLF "Masters" newsletter. The USPGA Tour and more for April 2007: 29 to 1 Apr Shell Houston Open Redstone GC, TX http://www.shellhoustonopen.com/ http://www.redstonegolfclub.com/ 5 to 8 Apr The Masters Augusta National GC, Georgia http://www.masters.org/ 12 to 15 Apr Verizon Heritage Harbour Town Golf Links, SC http://www.verizonheritage.com/ http://www.seapines.com/Recreation/Golf/Courses/ 19 to 22 Apr Zurich Classic TPC Louisiana, LA http://www.zurichgolfclassic.com/ http://www.tpc.com/daily/louisiana/index.html 26 to 29 Apr EDS Byron Nelson Champs TPC Four Seasons, TX http://www.byronnelson.pgatour.com/ http://www.fourseasons.com/dallas/vacations/golf.html 3 to 6 May Wachovia Championship Quail Hollow CC, NC http://www.wachoviachampionship.com/ http://www.quailhollowcc.com/ The 2007 European Tour: 29 to 1 Apr Estoril Open de Portugal Oitavos Golf, Quinta Da Marinha http://www.playgolfinportugal.com/oitavos.htm 12 to 15 Apr Volvo China Open Shanghai Silport GC, China http://www.volvochinaopen.com/ http://www.silport.com.cn 19 to 22 Apr BMW Asian Open Tomson Shanghai Pudong, China http://bmw-golfsport.com/ click the link http://www.tomson-golf.com/en/access.htm 26 to 29 Apr Open de Espana Centro National de Golf, Spain http://www.europeantour.com/ 3 to 6 May Telecom Italia Open Castello di Tolcinasco G&CC http://www.telecomitaliaopen.com/ http://www.golftolcinasco.it/enplish/ The 2007 Ladies LPGA Tour 29 to 1 Apr Kraft Nabisco Championship Mission Hills CC, Rancho Mirage, CA http://www.kncgolf.com/ http://www.missionhills.com 12 to 15 Apr Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open Reunion Resort & Club, FL http://www.theginnopen/ http://www.reunionresort.com/golf/golf.asp 26 to 29 Apr Corona Championship Tres Marias Resid. Golf Club, Mex http://www.coronachampionship.com/ http://www.tresmarias.com.mx/ Many of the above courses are in the GoforGOLF course directory And other sporting events, http://cricketworldcup.indya.com/ World Cup Cricket continues in the West Indies http://www.mlb.com/ 2007 Baseball Season starts 1st Apr http://www.a1gp.com/ Shanghai China 13,14,15 April http://www.indyracing.com/indycar/ 2007 Racing in Japan 21st April http://www.v8supercar.com.au/ Pukekohe N Z 20th & 22nd April http://www.jetsprint.co.nz/ For some more speed http://www.worldseriesjetsprinting.com/ and excitement http://www.super14.com Sthn Hemisphere Rugby http://www.rbs6nations.com/ Nthn Hemisphere Rugby http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/ and for some more horse power The Badminton Horse Trials 3rd to 6th May *** 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. __________________________________________________________ *** FLIGHT " The intended path a ball would have followed through the air if delays, bad weather, or unexpected mechanical problems hadn't caused it to be diverted to another destination " Definition from "Golf'ing - a Duffers Dictionary" __________________________________________________________ *** More New Courses - Worldwide The Course Directory - more added EVERY DAY. AND NOW over 87% of New Zealand Courses. ADD A COURSE World Wide 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 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 NINETY FOUR . . . GoforGOLF