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Spanish Open - Day 1 Wrap
2008-05-02 03:59:57
A stunning putting round earned Swede Martin Erlandsson a course-record 65 and the first-round lead in the Spanish Open on Thursday. Erlandsson, seeking his maiden win in his fifth full year on the European Tour, needed only 23 putts in a flawless seven-under-par round to beat the previous Real Club record by a stroke. The 34-year-old sank putts of 40-feet, 25-feet and two from about 18 feet as he carded seven birdies, three to finish, to lead by a stroke from Spaniards Ignacio Garrido and Jordi Garcia. Gary Clark was a further stroke back. "I was putting my head off today and I holed a lot of big ones," Erlandsson told reporters. "I need to get used to being up there (on the leaderboard), avoid putting pressure on myself and make a few good rounds at weekends to take the (next) step," added the Swede, whose best finish was second at the 2005 Welsh Open. ...

Used Cars
2008-05-02 03:57:38
My first car was an absolute beast (not in a good way) and when it finally gave up I was only slightly sad. However, I didn't replace it with a new car as I am a firm believer that cars simply lose too much value and a second hand car is the way to go. Many people think scam, rip off or some other form of negative connotation when they think of used cars, but it doesn't have to be the case.A used car can save you quite a decent amount of money and if you are careful second hand doesn't have to mean second best. If you are looking for a used car or just want some sound advice BuyYourCar.co.uk is a great resource. The used car search is one of the best I have seen and whether you are looking for a used ford or a hummer you will be able to find it here. You are also given the option of searching for cars available for private sale or through a dealer. The site also has many other useful features including car leasing, reviews, loans and insurance as well as a great section that features a ...

Resession hurting golf and the sponsors
2008-05-01 13:17:02
A visitor to this week's Wachovia Championship in Charlotte might notice the opulence that envelops the Quail Hollow Club, one of the reasons this is among the PGA Tour's most popular stops.Each and every one of the corporate skyboxes that surround various holes is sold out, giving those companies that purchased them the opportunity to wine and dine clients, employees and friends. The tournament has become so successful in its sixth year that high-end seating was added behind the 16th green and 17th tee. Regular tickets sold out months ago. A few days spent watching golf in North Carolina would never lead to the conclusion that the country borders on recession, gas prices have hit all-time highs and the American economy is suffering. But golf is certainly not above such issues, even if everything looks perfect at Quail Hollow...Read the complete article ...

CD rates
2008-05-01 13:13:25
Saving money was drilled into me as a kid and my parents made sure I learned the value of a dollar from an early age. Since I was young I have had a good part of my savings in a high interest certificate of deposit (CD) account earning interest. CD accounts are offered by major banks and financial institutions and pay you interest for your money you deposit and that money is locked down for a specific amount of time (that you choose). Basically, the longer the term you deposit your money for the higher the interest rate and your money makes money!I know this all sounds great, but the problem is that there is so many of these accounts offered by many different financial institutions and the rates can vary up to a whole percent or two. Fortunately, there are some fantastic sites like eMoneyCentral.com that collects all of the information and provides an overview of the current CD rates and where they are being offered. They also offer information on the latest savings rates and checking ...

Golf drug testing is put on hold
2008-05-01 02:41:47
Anti-doping bosses have backed the Open's organisers over the decision to delay introducing drugs tests, but want golf to go further in policing itself. The R&A had to scrap plans to screen every player this year as some tours have not implemented drugs policies. The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) agreed with the R&A's decision but warned the sport against complacency. "No sport is immune to doping and anti-doping measures protect the game's integrity," a Wada spokesman said. "It would be helpful for all golfers if each of the tours had the same rules, the same prohibited list and the same education activities. "We expect the players themselves will see the sense in such harmony and look forward to its development." The R&A had hoped the 2008 Open would be the first major to implement drugs tests but was forced to postpone them until 2009 when it realised players from tours without adequate doping education programmes had already qualified. Drug testing on the PGA a ...

Home Security
2008-05-01 02:38:16
Yesterday I was watching a documentary about a man wanting to insure himself against being hit by a golf ball when walking his dog and the method the insurance company uses to decide the cost of the policy (it was a slow day). Whilst that example may seem a little extreme insurance is one of life's necessities and homeowners insurance is probably at the top of the list importance wise. It insures our things against burglary, fires and natural disasters (always check the policy). However, even with a good insurance policy it is still important to make sure we pay attention to home security as this can prevent anything bad from happening in the first place. ...

Adam Scott Wins the Byron Nelson Championship
2008-04-29 04:06:22
Adam Scott felt he needed to make a statement by winning Sunday. He did, though, not quite the way he wanted to do it.After blowing the three-stroke lead he carried into the final round, Scott made a 9-foot birdie putt on No. 18 to force a playoff, then made a 48-footer playing it again on the third playoff hole to beat Ryan Moore in the EDS Byron Nelson Championship."In the end, I think (the statement) was to myself, I could actually win it when things weren't going my way," Scott said. "But it wasn't quite the statement I had in mind. I would have liked to have gone out there and have played like Ryan played and won by a few."Still, Scott made the clutch shots when he needed them for his sixth PGA Tour victory after cutting short his post-Masters trip home to Australia so not to waste his good play there.Playing the 18th hole for the third time in less than an hour, the second time in the playoff, Scott hit his tee shot into a fairway bunker to the right. But he got his approach to t ...

Call your loved ones
2008-04-17 03:18:15
When you are a long way from home and feeling a bit down there is nothing like making a call home to your friends and family. This is especially true if you happen to be living in a completely different country. Unfortunately international calls can be expensive and this often restricts the amount of time you can talk with your loved ones. However, there is a great site offering cheap international prepaid phone cards, which allow you to call your loved ones with much cheaper rates than the major phone companies like at&t, sprint etc. This means that you will be able to talk longer to your friends and family without being worried about the cost.The prepaid phone cards website is well designed and easy to use and they offer many different cards for the many countries in the world. They also deliver the card and PIN instantly online after purchase. The site also lists the minutes you can talk to each country with certain cards so that you can find the best deal available. They also h ...

Another push for golf at the Olympics
2008-04-16 03:14:14
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem offered his support Tuesday for golf to become an Olympic sport, an endorsement that could give golf its strongest chance since it was dropped from the Olympic program more than 100 years ago."While there remain questions to be answered and issues to be resolved, I believe the time is now right to move forward," Finchem said on a blog he posted on the tour's Web site.Because the International Olympic Committee requires seven years for a sport to be added, the earliest golf could be part of the Olympics is 2016. The IOC will meet next year to vote on a host for the 2016 Games and decide whether to include additional sports.Any bid would have to come through the International Golf Federation, which the IOC recognizes as golf's ruling body for the Olympics. It is run jointly by USGA executive director David Fay and Royal & Ancient Golf Club chief executive Peter Dawson.Golf last was played in the Olympics in 1904, with Canadian George Lyon winning the ...

Social networks
2008-04-16 03:10:56
On the Internet social communities or networks are all the rage and the 3GB community is fairly new to the market. Once registered you can meet up with old friends, listen to MP3's of the latest chart toppers, share your photos, chat and make friends with other people from your area or around the world. If you are interested in social networking you can join 3gb community www.3gb.biz via the link. ...

Ochoa wins Corona Championship.
2008-04-15 14:52:32
Lorena Ochoa didn't have much trouble with the course or the competition at the Corona Championship.After entering the final round with a seven-stroke lead Ochoa carded a 4-under-par 69 for a total of 25-under-par 267 and an 11-stroke victory in the $1.3-million LPGA Tour event at Tres Marias Residential Golf Club.Ochoa, who posted three consecutive 66s to start the tournament, easily her third consecutive victory and fourth in five events this year. Top prize was $195,000 U.S.With the victory, Ochoa qualified for the LPGA Hall of Fame, though she can't be inducted until she finishes her 10th tour season in 2012."It was an amazing week," Ochoa said. "I did enjoy myself a lot.... I guess I can say I'm in the Hall of Fame now."At 26 years four months 29 days, Ochoa is the second- youngest player to gain Hall of Fame honours.Australia's Karrie Webb became the youngest, at 25 years seven months two days, when she qualified by winning the U.S. Women's Open in 2000. ...

Pure Air
2008-04-15 01:10:03
There is nothing like the pure air of a country golf course, but when we come home to the city there are many air pollutants that can effect our health on the streets and inside our homes. When I had my first child I decided to get an air purifier and I have noticed an improvement in our health already. Air purifiers work by removing the pollutants and allergens (the things that cause allergies) from the air, which can lead to better health. ...

Trevor Immelman wins Masters
2008-04-14 05:18:10
AS IF the nerves and pressure of securing the first major title of his career were not enough to contend with, the addition of a gusting wind and quickening greens at Augusta yesterday made life devilishly complicated for Trevor Immelman as he became the first South African in 30 years to win the Masters. The slippery conditions were so treacherous that the 2008 tournament resembled a giant game of snakes and ladders in which every advance seemed to be countered by a calamity of tumbles. Immelman, who had coped with the lead or a share of the top spot since Thursday, was steadier than any of his rivals on a day when par was glorious.Signing for 75 and 280, eight under par, Immelman even had enough leeway near the end to survive a few wobbles and close out the competition. His nearest rival, Tiger Woods, finished three shots adrift. The measure of the South African's achievement was that he became the first player since Seve Ballesteros in 1980 to lead the Masters from first t ...

Golf cart quotes
2008-04-14 05:15:28
Once I asked my golfing partner about the greatest invention in golf expecting him to answer with something like graphite shafts, titanium drivers or on course toilets he answered with golf carts. Thinking about it myself they are an extremely useful invention with many advantages over the traditional way to get around the course (walking for those that are wondering). They have the ability to speed up play, allow older or injured persons to travel around the golf course and are usually run on battery power which is great for the environment! Of course golf cart type vehicles are not only used for transporting golfers, they can be used to traverse large campuses like a University, transporting cargo or people over short distances, towing and just about anything else where a small utility vehicle would be needed.If you are looking for a golf cart, or have purchased one before, you will know it can sometimes be difficult to find exactly what you are looking for and at the price you want ...

The Masters - Day 3 Wrap
2008-04-13 10:05:54
Trevor Immelman and Brandt Snedeker were supposed to fade Saturday at the Masters, but instead they flourished.Phil Mickelson was supposed to lurk on the leader board, but instead he limped almost entirely out of contention.And Tiger Woods? Well, Tiger gave the fans at Augusta National something to roar about on a few occasions. He shot four-under-par 68 to climb within six shots of the lead and set the stage for today's final round.Immelman birdied three of his last six holes and shot three-under-par 69. That put him at 11-under 205 and increased his lead to two shots over Snedeker, who rallied from potential disaster with three straight bogeys at Amen Corner. Snedeker birdied three of his last five holes for a 70.Steve Flesch shot 69 and was in third at eight-under. Paul Casey shot 32 on the front nine but collapsed on the back nine with a 37 and was at seven-under.Next was Woods, alone in fifth place at five-under. While Woods has never won a major while trailing after the third rou ...

American golf courses
2008-04-13 10:01:36
Having a quality online golf resource can be a big advantage and offer some great features only available online. If you are an avid golfer like me the American golf website is one such website that should be on your bookmark list. They provide a really great service and offer tee times for many parts of the country including, but not limited to, San Diego tee times, New York tee times and la tee times.The tee time booking service is available online and it is as simple as choosing an area, a course, the number of golfers and a time. Then the automated service will search for tee times within your selected parameters. If there is a tee time available you are shown the time and date together with the green fees. You are then able to book the tee time online after you have accepted their terms and conditions. This service is easy to use and you will never be charged a service fee for using the online tee time booking service.The website also features information on many public golf cou ...

The Masters - Round 2 Wrap
2008-04-12 10:54:32
Twelve months ago, Trevor Immelman left the Masters with an intestinal parasite that caused him to lose 20 pounds off his slender frame. Now he's halfway to a possible green jacket. Tiger Woods owns four Masters trophies, but no one would blame him for reaching for the antacid with the mountain left for him to scale this weekend. Immelman's second consecutive 4-under-par 68 was good enough for a one-shot advantage Friday, grabbing the clubhouse lead even before Woods could be summoned to the first tee. Back-to-back birdies to end his round left Immelman at 8-under 136, the lowest 36-hole Masters total in three years. "Yeah, this year is special," said the South African, who has just one bogey through his two tours of Augusta National. "To shoot two 68s in the first two days is probably beyond my expectations, so I'm pretty thrilled right now." Brandt Snedeker stayed one stroke off Immelman's pace after his own 68, also carding birdies on his final two holes. Two-t ...

Photography
2008-04-12 10:50:37
When I was younger I had a part time job taking photos in my local mall each Christmas (you know the ones where kids sit on Santa's lap). From this job I developed a love of photography and have been an avid photography enthusiast ever since. Photography can be a rewarding hobby, but if you are wanting to take it seriously it an be difficult to master and it has taken me a while to learn what I needed to know. Fortunately there are some fantastic resources online to help you with everything related to photography.The Digital Photography Forum is one of the best resources available and their inner circle group has all your photography needs in one location. The forums are a friendly place to get some advice, ask some questions, find tutorials and tips or offer your expertise to help others in the wonderful world of photography. The testimonials page is an indication of the quality of the forums and there are many very happy members. They also have some great products to help photographe ...

Corona Championship - Round 1 Wrap
2008-04-11 15:06:15
Lorena Ochoa maintained her recent fine form with a seven-under-par 66 in the first round of the Corona Championship in Mexico.World number one Ochoa, who won her second major at the Kraft Nabisco Championship on Sunday, recorded a pair of eagles in her round at the Tres Marias Residential Golf Club.Playing on home soil, the Mexican shares the lead with South Korea's Song-Hee Kim, who recorded six birdies in an eight-hole stretch to pull into contention."Playing here in my country is extra special," Ochoa said."I like it here very much, it's much easier than Mexico City. It looks like on Friday we'll have a great group and more spectators on Friday afternoon."I'm ready for it. I can't wait to get the feel of the big crowd and hopefully play good for all of them."The 2006 champion here, Ochoa started on the back nine and overcame her lone blemish - a bogey on 14 - to finish with eagles on the fifth and the eighth."I don't think I've ever done that before, two eagles in nine holes," Ocho ...

Golf, police and greg norman
2008-04-11 15:04:37
When I was growing up I either wanted to be a professional golfer (just like my childhood hero Greg Norman) or a big city police officer. Suffice to say I didn't achieve either of those dreams, but I still love to look around army surplus and police gear shops for all the latest and greatest gear. I enjoy looking at the latest flashlights, GPS units, tactical gear and all the rest. LA police gear have a great website for all these kinds of items and if you are interested it is worth paying a visit to their website. ...

The Masters - Round 1 Wrap
2008-04-11 11:54:35
While pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods plodded his way to an even-par 72, Rose and Immelman both fired 68s. The first round was delayed an hour because of fog, but the field finished just before dark."I think what (the trip) did was it took the pressure off the practice days this week," Rose said. "I was just trying to hold myself back and not get too excited."Rose started 2 over after five holes before making birdie on six of the next eight. He holds a share of the first-round lead for the third time in four Masters appearances. He led last year and finished tied for fifth. He was also in the lead in 2004 but ended up tied for 22nd after a third-round 81."I have learned you can't count your chickens too early," Rose said.Immelman, the last player to record a hole-in-one at the Masters in 2005, has just one top-50 finish in five previous Masters appearances. He shot a 34 on both sides."You know in major championships, you can't get too far ahead of yourself and you can't get too ove ...

Consider a career in golf
2008-04-11 11:50:05
Golf is a fantastic sport, makes great exercise and is one of the highest participation sports in the world. Golf can also make a fantastic career choice and there are many people making their living from the game they love. However, finding a job in the golf industry can be difficult as it is a competitive area and completing appropriate training can help you gain an advantage on the competition.The San Diego Golf Academy (SDGA) is a renowned golf college that has an excellent curriculum to prepare you for a rewarding golf career. They offer a two year associate degree program and even allow students to complete a bachelors degree in golf through a partnership with Virginia College. The graduation rate of the academy is over 85% and the academy boasts over 90% placement rate. Many of the students who complete studies with the San Diego Golf Academy are either recruited directly from the academy or find a job within 3 months of completing their course. Their website is very easy to use ...

Ochoa leads Kraft Nabisco Championship
2008-04-06 13:37:06
World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa tightened her grip on the opening women's major of the year, moving one stroke clear in the Kraft Nabisco Championship third round yesterday.Co-leader overnight with American playing partner Heather Young, Mexican Ochoa eked out a one-under-par 71 in strengthening winds at Mission Hills Country Club.The 26-year-old reeled off three consecutive birdies from the par-4 10th to shake off the chasing pack before ending a gruelling day with a three-putt bogey at the last.hat left Ochoa at 6-under 210 in pursuit of her second major title.South Korea's Han Hee-won carded a 70 to lie second at 5 under, a stroke in front of compatriot Lee Seon-hwa (68), American Cristie Kerr (66) and Swede Maria Hjorth (72).Three-time champion Annika Sorenstam of Sweden, battling stomach pain for the second day in a row, ground out a 73 to share ninth spot at 2 under.Ochoa is bidding for her third victory in four starts on the 2008 LPGA Tour. ...

Shopping comparison
2008-04-06 13:33:51
I love shopping online, you could almost call it an addiction. I shop online for all kinds of things, but electronics and golf stuff are right at the top of my list. The only thing better than the shopping online itself, is discovering that I have made a good saving over the regular store price. Every time I shop online, without fail, I use an online shopping comparison website. To put it simply these websites collect prices from all over the Internet and provide you with the very best price available so you don't have to spend the time trawling the different online shops to find it.Digxa.com is one of the newer shopping comparison sites I have stumbled across and they have a great range of stores and categories to compare prices in. Having a gadget addiction means that I was drawn to their categories for computers and if you dig a little deeper you can even find categories for each individual component, accessories and more. If you know exactly what you are looking for then simply typ ...

Shell Houston Open - Round 3 Wrap
2008-04-06 13:21:46
Johnson Wagner, aiming for his first PGA Tour victory, shot a three-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead over fellow American Chad Campbell after the Houston Open third round on Saturday. Wagner, ranked 313th in the world, finished with a 15-under total of 201 as he chased the first prize of $1 million and a win that would earn a spot at next week's U.S. Masters at Augusta. Campbell, wielding a hot putter, was tied for the lead before a bogey at the par-four 17th prevented him registering a second successive 64. His 65 put him on 202 at the Redstone Golf Club. Campbell birdied three of the first four holes and rolled in a 60-footer for birdie at the sixth. The 2003 Tour Championship winner added an eagle at the par-five eighth hole when he spun an 88-yard wedge shot back into the hole. Americans Bob Estes, who fired a bogey-free 64, and Charley Hoffman (69) were tied for third on 204. None of the top four have yet qualified for the Masters, the year ...

Structured Settlement
2008-04-06 13:18:52
If you have been injured and have won a settlement in court, won the lottery or have an annuity you will, in most circumstances, be given structured settlement payments over a certain course of time until the complete amount is delivered. While this system is quite effective there are times when a lump sum payment is needed or may be of greater use. If this is the case you will need to find a quality, reliable service to offer a lump sum in exchange for your structured settlement payments.Settlement quotes is a great service that offers this to people who are receiving structured settlement. They have a range of investors and funding companies that will compete to give you the best quote for your structured settlement payments. They work with the best companies to get you the best value quote available and they pride themselves on getting the most cash possible for their clients with a very fast delivery time frame. If you are looking for quality settlement purchasers then it is worth ...

Shell Houston Open - Round 2 Wrap
2008-04-05 08:28:11
Johnson Wagner fired a three-under par 69 and has a three-shot lead after the rain-shortened second round at the 5.6 million dollar PGA Houston Open.Wagner finished his round, something 36 others couldn't say as a storm blew over the Redstone Golf Club. His 12-under 132 total gave him a three-stroke cushion over Mathew Goggin and Charlie Hoffman. Chad Campbell shot a 64 and went from tied for 81st to fourth.Play was stopped for two hours in the afternoon before the golfers returned to the course then halted for the day because of darkness.The three dozen golfers will return to the course early Saturday morning to complete the second round and a cut will be established, then the third round will begin. ...

Chicago nightlife
2008-04-05 08:25:06
I have only visited Chicago a couple of times during my visits to the US, but both times I have visited I have been very impressed with the nightlife of the city. To have a really good time though you need to be tuned in to the buzz of a city and the once the only real way to do that was to be a local or be friends with a local. Fortunately with the invention of the Internet you can find out all the local hotspots and upcoming events with the click of a button from anywhere in the world.When I wanted to know about the chicago nightlife I used ExactEvents.com which has all the information about the nightclubs and upcoming events. You can also use the website to see pictures of the clubs which give you an idea about the quality of the entertainment and fun to be had. The website has heaps of great stuff and if you are looking for information about the best nightlife avaliable then I recommend a visit to their website. ...

Ochoa is the Woods of the womens tour?
2008-04-03 16:51:19
Lorena Ochoa has quietly put herself in position to be the Tiger Woods the womenâ€™s tour â€” if she could only add some more major tournaments to her already sparkling resume.Ochoa waited until the third tournament of the year to make her 2008 debut, then won by 11 shots. In what might be the strongest field of the year on the LPGA Tour last week, she missed a half-dozen putts inside 10 feet and still won by 7.And the former No. 1 in the world, Annika Sorenstam says: â€œSheâ€™s playing some spectacular golf right now.â€Still, for all her good golf, she hasnâ€™t won the Kraft Nabisco, played on one of her favorite courses.She began playing Mission Hills as a teenager when she dominated college golf at Arizona. The support she feels in the Coachella Valley is second only to what she gets in her native Mexico, with so many family and friends in the gallery, along with fans from the area who make their presence known by waving the Mexican flag. ...

Credit Card Fraud Protection
2008-04-03 16:47:53
I know many people who have had their credit card used illegally whether by stealing the card number, skimming the card or Internet fraud. In the UK alone it was estimated that 428 million pounds was lost to credit card fraud in 2006 and the amount is growing each year. It is really scary how vulnerable we are to this kind of theft. Fortunately for consumers most quality credit cards on the market have a strong fraud protection system with many security checks in place to keep your money safe. Whether you apply for a business credit card or a personal credit card you will find that most offer a good level of protection. ...

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