Westwood calls for checks on golf clubs

There was an interesting thing, but not the first time. European number one Lee Westwood has called for compulsory checks to be introduced following the changes to the rules regarding grooves on golf clubs.

The new requirements came into force for professionals for the first time in Abu Dhabi last week, and outlaw “boxed” grooves in favour of a more “v” shape in an attempt to reduce the amount of spin.

As a matter of fact, The changes played a part in Westwood missing the cut on his first appearance of the season after being left in the dark over the legality of a new set of irons with testing only optional.

After missing the cut in Abu Dhabi, Westwood has since had the new discount golf clubs tested. And after they were found to be legal the world number four used them for the first time competitively during today’s first round at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

He carded a four under par 68 to sit just a shot adrift of leaders Oliver Wilson and Bradley Dredge.

Westwood believes once the decision was made to change the rules officials should have pre-empted any confusion by enforcing a time limit for players to have their clubs checked after the start of the new season to ensure a level playing field. He said, “I just don’t see the point in bringing that rule in, why leave it up to the individual?”

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Refine your golf skill

Do you like play golf? Do you want to be an outstanding golfer like Tiger Woods? And whether you are looking to become a golf master. Perhaps you have been at the receiving end of one-too-many golfing jokes. You may hope to impress your boss at the next company outing. Unless you want to pay hundreds of dollars in golfing lessons, you are out of luck, right? Wrong! There are a few things you need to focus on to become the golf pro you have always wanted to be. Everything from developing a positive attitude to using the proper discount golf clubs and stances are imperative to educate yourself on if you hope to see improvement in your golfing.

You might be surprised to learn that simply obtaining a positive attitude can be a contributor in transforming a flop stroke into one that could earn you a par on that particular hole. Confidence and a strong mental attitude are reflected in the way the body of a golf master responds. Have you ever tried to run a mile when you are depressed? How about when you are excited about life and confident in yourself? The difference is clear, even if you simply imagine the situation. The concept holds true with golfing as well. Confidence is your first key to success.

However, you obviously need more than a positive outlook to become a golf master. If you have been hitting the driving range for countless hours and still fail to see results, there is obviously something inherently wrong with your practicing. If you were trying to learn the piano, you would get nothing accomplished if you failed to learn proper fingering on the keys and how to count out measures. The same holds true for golf. The varying clubs are used for many different situations from hitting the long shots to getting out of the sand. You surely are already aware of this, but sand pits differ from one another, the wind may change on a given day, and you need to learn how to play differently in each situation if you hope to be a golf master.

Along with using the right cheap golf clubs is practicing your swing and your stance. If you master these important elements, you will be able to hit longer drives, get out of the sand and curve the golf ball the way you want it to as you putt the ball into the hole. Now is the time to get started! Keep reading more to learn everything you can about this topic.

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Jack Nicklaus’ golf career

Known as “Golfer Of The Century” or “Golfer Of The Millenium”, Jack Nicklaus could be one of the greatest golfers in the world. Nicklaus was honored by President Bush in 2005 at the Whitehouse with the Presidential Medal Of Freedom – the highest US honor given to any civilian.

Jack Nicklaus was born on 21st January 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. Success came early to Nicklaus when he carded 51 in the first nine holes he ever played and won the Scioto Club Juvenile Trophy at the age of ten. At the age of twelve he won the Ohio State Junior Championship and continued to win this tournament for the following five years from 1952 to 1956. Aged seventeen he qualified for the US Open for the first time and at the age of twenty he came runner-up to Arnold Palmer in the US Open by two strokes and in the process established a record 282 for an amateur entry with his favorite golf clubs.

Since joining the PGA Tour in 1962 he has established himself as the most successful golfer ever. His impressive array of Professional Titles include 6 Masters (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986), 5 PGA Championships (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980), 4 US Open Titles (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980) and 3 British Opens (1966, 1970, 1978). He won on his debut in the US Senior Tour (over-50) in 1990 and continued to win the title. He is the only player in history to have won each of the games majors at least twice and is the only player to have completed the career “Grand Slam” on both the regular and senior tours.

Arguably his finest hour in golf came in 1986 when he won the Masters by playing the last 10 holes in seven under par. He was then aged 46 and regarded by many as “past it”. In summary his major championship statistics comprise of 20 wins, 19 second place and 9 third place which is a truly remarkable career history.

Jack Nicklaus played his 38th and final British Open in 2005 and to commemorate his incredible career achievements the Royal Bank Of Scotland issued a £5 Bank Note bearing his image and recognizing his Open Championship victories at St Andrews in 1970 and 1978. Two million Jack Nicklaus Bank Notes were issued into circulation in Scotland on July 14th 2005, the first day of the Open Championship. Apart from Her Majesty The Queen and the late Queen Mother, Jack Nicklaus is the only living person ever to have appeared on a Scottish Bank Note.

Jack Nicklaus is living in North Palm Beach, Florida with his wife Barbara. They have 5 children and 19 grandchildren.

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