Mickelson surpasses Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie proves publicity trumps merit, easy slice fixes and other quick tips
Click here to listen.While watching the Deutsche Bank Championship final round, I had an unsettling feeling that Phil Mickelson was going allow his lead to slip away as soon as Tiger Woods began his ascent. Isn’t that his modus operandi when placed in a pressure-cooker situation?Tiger’s pawprints were never felt as his putter let him down and Mickelson remained in control going head-to-head with “the great one” despite his double bogey “miscalculation” at the twelfth hole. With Phil now leading in the FedEx Cup standings, could he snatch the ten million dollar purse from Woods, considered to be the favorite for this cup? Maybe Woods could use a bit of help from Butch Harmon! Surely a secret or two about Phil could help Tigers’ cause, or could it?This week, Golf for Beginners cheered Mickelson to victory. We also discuss (click to listen) the interest the new 2008 HSBC Womens Champions event has in Michelle Wie, offering her an exemption in spite of the fact that all of the women golfers were offered a position based on their top-thirty status. I’ll bet that ticks off more than a few of the qualifiers! Michelle has no victories but she does have what the tournament desperately needs; that is, a wealth of publicity. We therefore ask the question, “Does publicity trump merit?” There are a few factors to consider while making your decision. For example, this event will be held in Singapore where the mention of MW’s name is followed by swooning kids and more television cameras than those that cover stateside LPGA events. The event is new and the publicity could help several women’s tours with the results trickling past the Duramed Futures Tour and Asian Tours even, one day, as deep as the amateur level.The winner would also be crowned “Champion of Champions” as in the HSBC Men’s event scheduled in November in which Phil Mickelson pledged to attend (more important than next week’s BMW Championship?) Wouldn’t it be interesting for MW to finally win this crown, putting all doubts of her ability to rest? As Barry likes to point out about Michelle Wie, “you’ll see her name at the top of the leaderboard. All you have to do is flip it upside down!”An invite to Leewood Country Club over the weekend prompted us to offer up a few golf tips from our round. We discuss the dreaded slice (who doesn’t have trouble with this problem?) as well as sidehill lies and fixes for when you find the thick rough.Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@aol.com.Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed:http://feeds.feedburner.com/golfforbeginners or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on “sports casts”. Our station number is 1955.“Shiny Tech” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)”This podcast is supported by Golf Canada’s WestMyrtle Beach Golf and Florida Golf Travel.This podcast is supported by New Roc Harley Davidson, your worldwide parts and accessories distributor. Great rides start here!. 
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:35:05 EDT
Swinging in the rain
Resolved Question: Your company holiday party..?
What is your company doing this year for a holiday party for you? Mine is on the 14th at a golf and country club, it’s dinner and dancing from 6:30 pm - midnight. I am on maternity leave though.. so not sure if we are going to be able to go. Be safe and have a happy holidays!
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:34:33 GMT
Couple needs supplies for baby girl on way - The Honolulu Advertiser
Advertiser staffers and KGMB TV’s Ramsay Wharton and Grace Lee will be at the stadium turnstiles from 3 to 7 p.m. to collect donations for the Christmas fund.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST
Open Question: CSI game for xbox 360 help PLEASE!?
How do i get into the windmill in the abandoned mini golf course on the “Burning for You” case (case 1)? I’m stuck. Please help!
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:51:22 GMT
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