Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Pityriasis Rosea Difference Ringworm

The Fine Green Line

I just finished reading this beautiful book by John Paul Newport, golf journalist for The Wall Street Journal ". It is the story of "the Year", the year that the author has dedicated the goal of becoming a professional golf and participate in the infamous Q School.

is clearly a work that hits a target selected enough: especially from us, I find it hard to believe, among the golfers I know, more than four or five people who could potentially be affected. However, from my point of view, absolutely personal, is a fascinating story, because I identified with the story of the author.

is very similar to Paper Tiger, of which I spoke here . Even The end result is, alas, the same: yes to Newport can get to Q School, but with absolutely disastrous results: 56 strokes over par in the four days of competition, so that the PGA sent him a letter that asks him to do not try more adventurous, unless his golfing ability is not improved very significantly.

But despite the debacle, the book is smooth and pleasant to read. I find that sometimes the author will delve a bit 'too much analysis of his swing and his lack of determination in important moments of the races, but despite this I think it is a delightful read - not least - a good metaphor life.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Candid B On In Grown Hair

Dave Pelz's Damage Control Management & Golf

I just finished reading this book last "effort" by Dave Pelz, one of the guru of the golf course with regard to the short game.

My last article for "Green" involved the two previous books of the author, devoted to the short game and putting. Indeed, at the time with the late Pat Nesi had tried to obtain the rights to the Italian translation of those books that project did not materialize because the investment of course - alas - would hardly have been able to repay.

Pelz has now produced a book perhaps less comprehensive, but very practical and I believe could be of benefit to any golfer, just because it examines the details of the short game and teaches us (or try to teach) tricks to overcome the impasse that results from sending the ball into the bushes in the woods, in the sand as in a place out of the field where it becomes a complicated business.

In a word, Pelz's suggestion is not to be heroes, and instead consider the opportunities that you have to exit from the obstacle (broadly construed) than losing a shot.

Personally I found interesting especially the last chapter, Developing Skills Damage Control, because it is the most practical and lists a series of exercises you can do first in the garden and then in the field to simulate the problems we will certainly encounter in the race (or even a ride with friends).

This chapter in particular, but the book attracted me because in general have long been convinced that the short game is part of the game which, however, does not devote enough attention, and yet one where it is easier to take your shots handicap. And, among other things, taking a cue from the book I made for me a list (for 2010) of shots and situations to improve:
- kneeling;
- highest and lowest ball feet;
- ball uphill and down;
- backward stroke;
- swing left-handed,
or a series of normal situations during the game, but on the practice hardly comes to mind to try.

is a book to read and meditate, to read quietly and then - above all - to be applied. Pelz ensure that the principles contenutivi can take from 2 to 5 strokes handicap than anyone. For me personally I find it a goal a bit 'too ambitious, but realistic at the same time I believe that by applying these principles can take a shot within a year. Ah, if there was all this snow ...

Dave Pelz's Damage Control: How to Save Up to 5 Shots To Using Round All-New, Scientifically Proven Techniques for Playing Out of Trouble Lies , Gotham Books, 2009, 328 pp., EUR 29.18.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tanning Pills Before And After



As a lover of books and of course, are naturally attracted to any volume of this subject, especially since the topic is unusual and somewhat curious.

is the case of & Golf Management, a work published this year by Lorenzo Oggero . This is a divertissement of a study between the serious and the facetious affinities that bind to the golf course of business, both areas where it can be said Oggero expert.

The style is very direct, but at the same time strict, we recognize many well-read behind the words of the author. It is a short book that runs nice and fast. Bravo Lorenzo!

The book can be purchased directly the author's website. (A small personal anecdote: When I sent an email to express my interest, I received a phone call from him - which, in a digital world, too, gave me a great pleasure.)

Oggero Lorenzo, Management & Golf , Novi Ligure, 2009, pp. 189, U.S. $ 30.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Crush Quotes From Songs

2009: lessons learned, and the coming year

Today I talk about myself: the end of the season is the perfect time to analyze what happened in 2009 and prospects for 2010 and beyond. My

disability increased from 9.5 to 7.6, with a minimum of 7.4.

I played five times below 80. Here are the averages for my 51 laps complete:
- hits: 87
- fairway 48%
- green: 32%
- putt: 32 (including 3-putt: 1.9)
- birdie: 1
- Section: 7
- bogey: 7
- double or worse: 3

Beyond the data, two things happened very important

- my mental safety in the field has increased enormously;
- the game has improved steadily (now I seem like a true golfer).

Both are in large part on my master .

As a result, I made the decision to turn professional in 2012 . A consequence of the result, these next three years - that will be exciting and adventurous - will become a book in 2013, which I hope will encourage and assist those who want to follow a dream like that.