The golf as a metaphor for life
On the 18th tee at Mission Hills, yesterday, was to suffer. When Francis put his drive in the middle of the fairway (at a point where the landing is certainly not the largest), about fifteen yards ahead of that of the Irish (which, moreover, was in the first cut), I thought it was almost done .
Soon after, Stenson's putt did a 180 ° turn and stayed there, as if the ball had a life of its own. Italy was a little 'closer to the title.
But then McIlroy makes the approach in green, 6-7 meters from the hole. And above all, Edward, perhaps because of the adrenaline (said shirt) or perhaps because of the emotion (I think), it opens, and hit his approach - it got a 7-iron - ends up in a bunker on the right, just beyond the height of the hole.
So I thought heck!, Is' to see that the Irish Pit for the birdie and bogey we do, we pass over 72 and farewell to dreams of glory.
But then Francis, solid as granite, does a great shot is absolutely gorgeous (it was already heard by the very "Sandy"), especially given the time and the ball is 90 inches from the hole.
Patta McDowell, the ball stops a few centimeters. Edward consults his brother, but the putt was straight. Inside pocket, center. World Champions! Mario Silvio Grappasonni shirt and standing, almost could not find the words, runs to meet his brother Edward and overwhelms him in an embrace liberating. "Great!" He feels. Italy!
And in interviews for television, the two brothers of Italy they're doing good: a clean and clear English, I'm proud for that too.
Wow!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Do I Have Fleas Or Scabies?
The road to professionalism
Fortunately I was wrong.
thought forty years that were the limit to become a professional. They were, in effect, but this barrier has fallen with the announcement this year.
Then the road in front of me suddenly became clear. Here's what I "see" (in quotation marks, but very clear) in my golf the next three years:
- 2010: I sponsored and all the officers that I can, disability will decrease to 5.5.
- 2011: the handicap will drop to 4.5.
- 2012: the handicap will drop to 4 in October will be at Federal Technical Center for the race, I'll cut, I will address the three months of courses and I will be professional.
Easy, no? :-)
Fortunately I was wrong.
thought forty years that were the limit to become a professional. They were, in effect, but this barrier has fallen with the announcement this year.
Then the road in front of me suddenly became clear. Here's what I "see" (in quotation marks, but very clear) in my golf the next three years:
- 2010: I sponsored and all the officers that I can, disability will decrease to 5.5.
- 2011: the handicap will drop to 4.5.
- 2012: the handicap will drop to 4 in October will be at Federal Technical Center for the race, I'll cut, I will address the three months of courses and I will be professional.
Easy, no? :-)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ontario Test For A Licensed Mechanic
Golf Ca ' Laura
know Gabriele Mantovani and his family for many years, ever since I happened for the first time with my wife in her farmhouse . Simple people, honest, hospitable, that works: a small scale, a cross-section of the Delta.
By chance I went to golf six years ago, and then if I knew who had built a small golf course next to the company. A golf from a few hundred euro per year, or an ideal - but complete - for beginners without being pretentious. If I lived in those parts would be my circle.
Now to see that his case has become a 6-hole 9 holes, which I puts in a good mood. Legendary!
Mr. Mantovani, all wonderful: only the English translations on the home page, but ... Just ask, and I would have done to free :-)
know Gabriele Mantovani and his family for many years, ever since I happened for the first time with my wife in her farmhouse . Simple people, honest, hospitable, that works: a small scale, a cross-section of the Delta.
By chance I went to golf six years ago, and then if I knew who had built a small golf course next to the company. A golf from a few hundred euro per year, or an ideal - but complete - for beginners without being pretentious. If I lived in those parts would be my circle.
Now to see that his case has become a 6-hole 9 holes, which I puts in a good mood. Legendary!
Mr. Mantovani, all wonderful: only the English translations on the home page, but ... Just ask, and I would have done to free :-)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Mcfarlane Sports Prices Guide
GolfSupervisor
Andrea De Giorgio is my teacher (I say this with a bit of ill-concealed pride) a year, who has helped me to do a big improvement from the point of view, technically and mentally.
pleased to announce that Tesi & testi is among the sponsors of GolfSupervisor , a new free software designed to keep their statistics online gambling.
As a friend it is clear to me difficult to speak objectively. However, in two words I would say that the program was designed to be able to enter their game going over step by step shots played during the race. To make data entry more pleasant and dynamic graphic screens alternated to films related to the data entered.
Keep your game statistics is not for everyone, because it involves a job after the race was not indifferent, and yet it is a harbinger of great satisfaction in perspective, no doubt because it helps to see the exact areas of their game less robust, and So to improve. It is not a substitute for the driving range and reflection, of course, but a helping hand.
The password for the download is the world of golf. From my point of view very partial, I highly recommend to all golfers wanting to get off of disability.
Andrea De Giorgio is my teacher (I say this with a bit of ill-concealed pride) a year, who has helped me to do a big improvement from the point of view, technically and mentally.
pleased to announce that Tesi & testi is among the sponsors of GolfSupervisor , a new free software designed to keep their statistics online gambling.
As a friend it is clear to me difficult to speak objectively. However, in two words I would say that the program was designed to be able to enter their game going over step by step shots played during the race. To make data entry more pleasant and dynamic graphic screens alternated to films related to the data entered.
Keep your game statistics is not for everyone, because it involves a job after the race was not indifferent, and yet it is a harbinger of great satisfaction in perspective, no doubt because it helps to see the exact areas of their game less robust, and So to improve. It is not a substitute for the driving range and reflection, of course, but a helping hand.
The password for the download is the world of golf. From my point of view very partial, I highly recommend to all golfers wanting to get off of disability.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Candid B On Ingrown Hair
David, I'd like to write to me
answer to David (the title of this post is the object of his mail), one of my twenty-five readers of Manzoni, who wrote to me:
First, David, thanks for the mail, which opens a subject dear to many.
In the email you speak of two different roads, although they can also cross to become a professional and write about golf.
How to become a professional, yet few are perhaps eight months to judge. My advice is to work hard, the results will soon be that speaks for itself: If the disability comes to a figure within a year, then the aspiration to professionalism would be unthinkable. Please note that the transition to professionalism requires a handicap not exceeding 4 and an age not exceeding 40 years. Consider also that reaching that level takes years of constant practice, which is said to be rewarded in some way. (This is usually turned professional who started playing as a child.)
but must weigh the pros well (in fact) and cons: because of the professional life is not as rosy as it may seem from the outside. How many are in fact, professionals who live by the their game (lessons included)? And how long do it? So if you have this dream that grow well, provided they fit well on your own and do not lose sight of the reality in front of you.
The second point is that it touches the writing of course. In this case what I always do is, first, to discourage any form of enthusiasm: assuming you have an original content and can affect a sufficient number of readers, if your name does not say anything to a publisher is highly unlikely that you'll be taken into account.
But if you really believe you have interesting things to say, then a blog might be a first response: a free and easy way you can afford, when treated as they should, to compete with your readers and see if you really write about golf is that you want to do.
That said, if it's the passion that guides you, the only advice I can give you is to follow - though - your instincts. Go! And when you get there let us know!
answer to David (the title of this post is the object of his mail), one of my twenty-five readers of Manzoni, who wrote to me:
Hello, my name is David
, I'm 28 years old and also I would like to become a professional. I love this sport and it is from 8 months to practice frequently at the moment are still 33 hc, I know the road is still long!
I also thought about writing a book myself, but then I do not know how it works, who do I go to publish it and all the dies you need to follow. Could you give me some tips if you do not ask too much? I also love to draw and I did not think even a bad cable cartoon ever on the course: What do you think ?!?!..
I would love to help in golf and I like to work but I do not know what could be done other than the master?!? and I still miss him very much ..
Thanks! David
First, David, thanks for the mail, which opens a subject dear to many.
In the email you speak of two different roads, although they can also cross to become a professional and write about golf.
How to become a professional, yet few are perhaps eight months to judge. My advice is to work hard, the results will soon be that speaks for itself: If the disability comes to a figure within a year, then the aspiration to professionalism would be unthinkable. Please note that the transition to professionalism requires a handicap not exceeding 4 and an age not exceeding 40 years. Consider also that reaching that level takes years of constant practice, which is said to be rewarded in some way. (This is usually turned professional who started playing as a child.)
but must weigh the pros well (in fact) and cons: because of the professional life is not as rosy as it may seem from the outside. How many are in fact, professionals who live by the their game (lessons included)? And how long do it? So if you have this dream that grow well, provided they fit well on your own and do not lose sight of the reality in front of you.
The second point is that it touches the writing of course. In this case what I always do is, first, to discourage any form of enthusiasm: assuming you have an original content and can affect a sufficient number of readers, if your name does not say anything to a publisher is highly unlikely that you'll be taken into account.
But if you really believe you have interesting things to say, then a blog might be a first response: a free and easy way you can afford, when treated as they should, to compete with your readers and see if you really write about golf is that you want to do.
That said, if it's the passion that guides you, the only advice I can give you is to follow - though - your instincts. Go! And when you get there let us know!
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