www.longlakegolf.com http://www.longlakegolf.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:28 +0000 en hourly 1 Who are the Best Golfers Today in the Sport? http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/15/who-are-the-best-golfers-today-in-the-sport/ http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/15/who-are-the-best-golfers-today-in-the-sport/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.longlakegolf.com/?p=10 Some people would say that the best golfer today is Tiger Woods. It is believed that even though he is having a down slide, his 14 major championships should speak for themselves. In the event that he does not make a comeback, there are other golfers waiting in the wings.

Phil Mickelson, Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Steve Stricker are some of the golfers that could be in contention to take the best golfer crown. When you look at all the characteristics and qualifications Phil Mickelson seems to be on the top for number one. Most recently, he has won the Shell Houston Open.

Since 2004, Phil Mickelson has donned the green jacket three times. This is currently one shy of Tiger Woods, who has worn four jackets. Mickelson’s latest masters win was in 2010. Mickelson has a total of 39 PGA tour wins. He is currently ranked number eight on the 2011, PGA tour official world golf ranking. Phil is currently ranked 11th on the all-time PGA tour winners list. He has ranked high on the all time money list many times.

Whether you agree or disagree that Mickleson is the best golfer, he has been described as a shoo-in on the 2012, hall of fame ballot.

]]> http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/15/who-are-the-best-golfers-today-in-the-sport/feed/ 0 The Many Advantages of Playing Golf http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/11/the-many-advantages-of-playing-golf/ http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/11/the-many-advantages-of-playing-golf/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.longlakegolf.com/?p=9 There are so many advantages of playing golf over any other sport. The biggest advantage is that most people will be able to play the sport from childhood through retirement and still be good at it. Golf is a game that makes people want to do better every time that they plan, and the courses usually do not change much so you can always gauge your success rate over the years. Another great advantage is the health aspect. Although carts are much more prevalent nowadays, there is still a decent amount of walking that needs to take place to play the game. Players are also required to do twisting, turning, and bending so there are those health benefits as well. Another key feature of golf is that it really can help to build relationships. Many people have their golf buddies that help to make their lives more fulfilling and this is the case for both men and women. The golf course is also a great way for people to do business transactions in a less formal environment. The golf industry also helps out the economy by continuing to foster the development of the game and enticing more people to play.

]]> http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/11/the-many-advantages-of-playing-golf/feed/ 0 Up and Coming Golfers Making Their Debut http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/09/up-and-coming-golfers-making-their-debut/ http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/09/up-and-coming-golfers-making-their-debut/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.longlakegolf.com/?p=8 Golf is a very popular sport for many people and for those up and coming golfers you can expect to have many more years of this sport to come. For a novice golf provides many hours of relaxing enjoyment and for those “newbies” to the sport it can be challenging yet rewarding.
There are many new golf professionals that will be showcased in and around the local area to give anyone who follows this sport an afternoon of competition and great sportsmanship. Some you may have heard of through word of mouth and others may be coming from out of the country and want to make their name known locally.
Check into a local sporting facility or online to find out who is going to be the next golfing professional in your area. It could be a neighbor or friend you have known for years or someone from another part of the globe. Keep your eyes on the local news channels or attend an event that is coming to the area.
Tournaments often feature new golfers and have them compete with professionals so they will know the feeling of friendly competition, true sportsmanship and all around enjoyment of the game.

]]> http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/09/up-and-coming-golfers-making-their-debut/feed/ 0 The Golfers Who Did the Best the PGA in 2011 http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/08/the-golfers-who-did-the-best-the-pga-in-2011/ http://www.longlakegolf.com/2011/10/08/the-golfers-who-did-the-best-the-pga-in-2011/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.longlakegolf.com/?p=7 In 2011, the PGA introduced an assortment of new players to the veteran golfing world. While Tiger Woods continued to make headlines, it was certainly not for his successs on the greens and fairways. Tiger did not win a single major. He competed but often did poorly, struggling with shots that seemed effortless for him before. There were a handful of tournaments that Tiger did not even qualify for. Phil Mickelson continues to be a fierce competitor, and with Tiger trying to get his mojo back many sportscasters thought the lefty might make his move. However, Phil had an off year too. This set the stage for a younger crew of golfers to take over.

Some of the best golfers on the PGA Tour this year included Rory Mcllroy, Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, and Dustin Johnson. They were fresh and exciting players. They were like a breath of fresh air in a sport that has long been branded with a few popular players. Of the four men, only Rory Mcllroy won a major championship. He captured the U.S. Open earlier this year. The PGA Tour ended in America this year with the Fall Series. The European Tour, however, is underway.

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