Digests Tagged ‘Golfer’
Central Oregon Golf Courses
Though its coastal courses have grabbed the headlines in recent years, Oregon’s central region continues to stand tall as one of the top golf destinations in America. Any lover of the great outdoors would consider the area to be paradise found thanks to endless blue skies, clean crisp air and the rich diversity of both landscape and activities. Rugged lava flows, sage-scented high desert, spectacular snowy peaks and sparkling alpine lakes are the perfect elixir for invigorating the senses. They are also an idyllic setting for sonar of the country’s best and most playable golf courses. 
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Annika Academy
Train like an elite athlete at the ANNIKA Academy at Ginn Reunion Resort in Orlando. The Academy’s holistic approach allows you to hone your golf skills with individual instruction from Annika’s personal swing coach, Henri Reis, and boost your fitness and nutrition programs with the help of her personal trainer, Kai Fusser. Select packages even include mental- game preparation with Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott. For the ultimate learning experience, attend a group clinic with Annika or play nine holes with the legend herself. Read the rest of this entry »
Which Car Will U Drive For Golf Section?
Mercedes-Benz CLS550
MODEL YEAR: 2007
BEST FOR : Thrill- seeking golfers who want to push it.
LOOKS : Low to the ground and gorgeous.
ENGINE : 5.5 liter 32-valve V8; 382 hp.
PROS AND CONS : The interior is richly appointed in leather and wood, and the uncluttered gauge cluster is easy to read. Loved the iPod interface, but the low roof made it a little difficult to get in and out of the cockpit.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES : Firm, smooth and super powerful, it makes you feel like you own the road.
COOL OPTIONS : Tele-Aid roadside assistance, cockpit management and data system with radio, CD player and color LCD navigation screen. Read the rest of this entry »
Golfer Review – Books
EVERY SHOT MUST HAVE A PURPOSE by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, with Ron Sirak.
If you are looking for a golf instruction book that takes a more holistic approach, this is it. Pia Nilsson, a former coach of the Swedish National Golf Team, adopted her teaching methods to instill her players with a deeper will to win. She and teaching pro Lynn Marriott, both GFW contributors, have produced a revolutionary way to learn that they call GOLF 54.
(Some golfers claimed to have dropped 10 strokes after reading the book.) These lessons apply to
life as much as to golf. For example, Nilsson and Marriott advise readers to learn to control what they
can (attitude, diet, commitment) and leave the rest (weather, playing partners) to take care of itself. Read the rest of this entry »
Is This Your Golf Section Car ?
Lexus LS460L
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Did someone say golf road trip?
LOOKS : Muscular yet refined.
ENGINE : 4.6 liter V8; 380 hp. (A hybrid version arrives this fall.)
PROS AND CONS This sleek freeway flier comes equipped with an amazing array of tech-savvy gadgets, such as a voice-operated navigation system that provides real-time traffic updates for major cities. The Advanced Parking Guidance System takes time to set up, but once programmed, it’s well worth the extra $700.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES Oh-so-smooth, thanks to electric power-assist steering and sporty air suspension. We steered through twists and turns effortlessly.
COOL OPTIONS : Rear-seat entertainment system, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. Read the rest of this entry »
