Back in 2008, Sergio Garcia found himself in a playoff with Paul Goydos at the Players Championship on a windy day at TPC Sawgrass. Garcia had shot a gutsy 1-under 71 on Sunday while Goydos could only muster a round of 74 as the two headed to the famous par-3 17th to begin the sudden-death [...]
One hole, two results; a look at the difference between Sergio’s Players in ’08 and ’13
May 13, 2013 by
Sergio Garcia blamed Tiger Woods for a bad shot he hit during the third round of the Players
May 11, 2013 by
Sergio Garcia has been a tough cookie to figure out over the years. We’ve seen the Good Sergio, leaping at Medinah, dominating at the Ryder Cup, playing well for 54 holes at majors, and the Bad Sergio, spitting in cups, blaming someone raking a bunker for his bogey on the 72nd hole at Carnoustie, and [...]
Watch the second round recap of the Players Championship
May 11, 2013 by
If you haven’t looked at the Players Championship leaderboard after two rounds, you need to take a second and check it out. Sergio Garcia, Tiger Woods, Lee Westwood and Adam Scott, to name a few, with other big names and hopeful youngsters sprinkled in at TPC Sawgrass. If you didn’t get a chance to check [...]
Michael Thompson makes a hole-in-one on the long par-3 8th at the Players Championship
May 10, 2013 by
When most golfers arrive at TPC Sawgrass’ par-3 8th hole they are just hoping to find the putting surface. At 231 yards, No. 8 can play just as tough as the famous 17th and a three there will make you plenty happy as you walk off the green. Not Michael Thompson. The 2013 Honda Classic [...]
Tiger Woods, Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar paired together at the Players Championship
May 8, 2013 by
Tee times are out for the 2013 Players Championship, and be prepared to see some of the biggest names in the game all playing together. Tiger Woods will be paired with Matt Kuchar and Brandt Snedeker, but that might not even be the most marquee threesome that plans to take on TPC Sawgrass come Thursday [...]
Teaching Indoor Players the Sand Game – AVCA Video Tip of the Week
April 17, 2013 by
One of the greatest beach volleyball players of all time, Sinjin Smith, shows us how to train indoor players to play in the sand using proper passing techniq…
What happens in golf when your ball hits another players?
October 21, 2012 by
QUESTION: I was playing golf with my friend this morning and his ball nearly hit mine on the green. I was wondering what would happen if a ball hit another players and made it move? ANSWER:
How long will it take 5 novice golf players to play 9 holes?
September 25, 2012 by
QUESTION: The course is par 71 and is 5567metres in length so cut that in half and you get a 9 hole course approximately par 35 and 2000 metres. 2 of us have played golf before and are okayish, while the other 3 have never played. ANSWER: Answer by surfchic55i would say about 2 hours…it [...]
Does anyone knows how many American professional Golf players play golf for a living?
August 24, 2012 by
QUESTION: Someone told me there are over 20,000 golf players in the US today but i doubt it, does anyone knows? ANSWER: Answer by Julianbelieve it brother!!! just on a tiny scale……I played a golf tournament yesterday and there was a field of 120 players. now thats just a fraction of players at one golf [...]
What is the best women’s golf club that Callaway makes for beginner/intermediate players?
June 27, 2012 by
QUESTION: I am a beginner/intermediate player who is looking for good golf clubs (made by Callaway) that are forgiving, but also allow for more distance. Any suggestions? ANSWER: Answer by spensorI think the one Callaway Lady’s X-22 Irons Set on www.golfsetstore.com maybe fit for you. That is made for women.