Top Five Reasons Why Geoff Ogilvy Won At CA Championship

To excel at a pro golfer, several things come into play. First you have to be a great ball striker with a great short game. But thats only half of your battle, as the game of golf is indeed a mental one. There is so much to say too about course management…in the words of Kenny Rogers “know when to hold dem and when to fold dem”. So, after Tiger ran out of real estate at the Doral, Ogilvy continued to put up serious stats. In the end, after rain delay forced play to continue on Monday, the CA Championship crown a new prince. That prince is Geoff Ogilvy. Ogilvy who was born on June 11, 1977 in Adelaide, Australia turned pro in 1988 and earned his European tour card that same year. He won his first major at the 2006 US Open after Phil Mickelson faltered, giving up a two shot lead with three holes to go. Geoff who claims to be related to royalty, did everything right this week in blue-blooded fashion, forcing Tiger to come from behind. So what exactly did Geoff do this week at Doral…here goes.

> He led the field in Greens in Regulation;
> Carded only one bogey in the 72 holes;
> Sand saves were right on target;
> Chipped well;
> Par putts were valuable.

Congrats to the Aussie…and thats dascoop!!!

Will The Rain Gods Come Through For Golfers at CA Championship

The rain-delayed CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa resumes play on Monday morning beginning at 8:30 am. Geoff Ogilvy will be hitting his second shot on the 10th hole, he’s 17 under and has a two-stroke lead over Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh while Retief Goosen and Graeme Storm are another stroke behind.

The five own seven majors between them. Singh has three and Goosen two while Ogilvy and Furyk each have U.S. Open titles. In addition, Singh and Furyk are in the world’s top 10, and Goosen was among the “Big Five” as recently as two years ago.

Not to mention, Steve Stricker, who is ranked fourth, and No. 5 Adam Scott are tied for sixth at 13 under. Oh, and there’s World’s No. 1 player, Tiger Woods, who may be dead but not buried, he is only five strokes off the pace with six holes left.

“That’s what the whole point of these golf tournaments, I guess, to get fields like this, get everyone playing each other,’ Ogilvy said. “I guess the idea is to have everyone have a chance with nine holes to play or 18 holes to play with the top 10 in the world.

Tiger was center of attraction all weekend, but he was no match for the the weather conditions and we will see if was a match for Geoff Ogilvy’s game, at least this wee. Go Tiger!!! Your sixth straight PGA TOUR victory and fourth in a row at Doral in on the line here Pal.

My Masters Tournament Preview Fore!!!!

Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, Billy Payne and the Masters Tournament made some annoucements about the changes for the course. The cahnges will affect the following four holes, Nos. 1, 7, 9 and 11, for the 2008 Masters. Mr. Payne said that he was happy with the condition of the overall course. Augusta National has been “touched-up” for the last couple of years.

Essentially as they say “Tiger-proofing” the course. But over the years we have seen newcomers like Zach Johnson take a bite at the new design and lengthened holes. Tournament organizers think that the changes last resulted in exceptionally high scores due to frigid and windy weather. The hole changes are as follows:

Hole No. 1: Ten yards were added to the front of the Masters tee providing more flexibility in the event of a strong northwest wind. Back of the tee was reduced to ease patron movement. Masters scorecard remains 455 yards.

Hole No. 7: Green was changed for agronomic reasons and approximately six feet added to the left of the green allowing the possibility of 2-3 additional pin placements.

Hole No. 9: Green was changed for agronomic reasons and right pin placement softened on first and middle plateaus.

Hole No. 11: Consistent with last year, several trees were removed. The result allows for enhanced patron viewing.
Additional work throughout the course included construction of a new patron viewing area on the hillside at No. 16, further work on the new practice facility that will open in 2010, adding and extending azalea beds to increase course color and replacing grass with pine straw between Nos. 15 and 17 (pine straw was also added to the left of No. 15).
The hillside seating area is located to the left of the pond at No. 16 and will provide viewing for over 2,000 patrons. Holes that can be viewed from this location include No. 6 green, the second shot and every putt at No. 15, the green complex at No. 16 and the tee shot and second shot at No. 17.

Easy access can be gained to this area from a newly renovated back entrance. From there, patrons can travel to No. 16 hillside, No. 5 fairway or to holes Nos. 13, 14 and Amen Corner.

When Spring Rolls Around In West Palm Beach…Its Time For Sunfest Music Fest

Sunfest Jazz Festival will roll into town on April 30 through May 4. This festival which is held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida, attracts musically acts from different genre of music.

Festival organizers have announced the 2008 line-up as follows: Sheryl Crow, Fergie, The Black Crowes, John Legend, Natasha Bedingfield, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Steel Pulse, Hellogoodbye, Stephen Marley, The Academy Is, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Little Feat, Hot Tuna, The Rippingtons, Classic Albums Live, Little River Band, Mindi Abair, and Morris Day & the Time.

Thursday nights New Music Night will feature 15 bands in one night including Good Charlotte, Finger Eleven, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Rue Melo, Carney, Cerveza, The Blakes, Postmarks, The Whigs, The Drive Home, Chris McCarty Band, Landon Pigg, and Gabe Dixon Band along with Powerspace and The Secret Handshake. Stay tune in the comings days for more updates on Sunfest.

Maria Sharapova Withdraws From Sony Ericsson Open

Fans of Maria Sharapova will have to wait until her next tornament to see her in action, as she was forced to withdraw from the Sony Ericsson Open due to the the shoulder injury which has kept her sidelined for most of the 2007 season.

Sharapova’s agent Max Eisenbud said the injury is not serious and that Sharapova was just taken precaution, something she did not do last year. Sharapova is going to take off the the week to rest up hrr should and she should be back in time for the US clay court season, which begins on April 7, 2008. Sharapova has not signed on to play the Amelia Island or Charleston, SC events, but might apply for wild card spots for both tournaments. Maria who is a two-time Sony Ericsson Open runner-up is very disappointed about her no show at this year’s event, as this stop is one her favorites.
The shoulder injury occurred at the Pacific Life Open during the match against Alona Bondarenko.

With Sharapova’s withdrawal, Russian player Ekaterina Makarova ranked No. 79 will be elevated into the draw.

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