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2020-06-17T17:31:00.001-05:00

Father's Day is just around the corner. Buy "Dad" that perfect gift! Get him a subscription to Golf Tips Magazine. He'll receive 6 issues for just $14.97!

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2020-04-15T21:48:00.001-05:00

WOW! Finished a great interview this morning with the Legendary Black Knight, and 9 time Major Championship winner, Gary Player.

Thank you Gary for being so generous and giving of your time.

If you missed this morning's Encore Presentation of Golf Talk Live with my special guest Gary Player, you can visit the link below to hear the recorded version NOW!

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Enjoy,

Ted

2020-03-14T17:03:00.000-05:00

Press Release

(iGolf Sports Network LLC acquires Golf Tips Magazine)

Dear Followers,

I am thrilled to announce that on March 6^th, 2020 iGolf Sports Network LLC fully acquired Golf Tips Magazine, a leading golf publication. As Founder and CEO of the iGolf Sports Network, I'm excited to add Golf Tips to my growing brand.

What does this mean for subscribers?

A renewed promise to provide subscribers, the highest quality of print and digital content, within the golf industry. Subscribers have long enjoyed the many instructional tips, and articles withing the pages of Golf Tips. I look forward to continuing that commitment and more.

What does this mean for Golf Tips?

Golf Tips Magazine will help to bridge the gap between my weekly Podcasts Golf Talk Live, Women of Golf Show, and my premium Livestream Broadcast & Media Production Company – iGolf Sports Network. In addition, I'm looking forward to working with the many seasoned golf professionals, and golf industry types. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for instilling a wealth of knowledge into the magazine, which helped to make Golf Tips Magazine a success for over 32 years.

Golf Tips head office will be based in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Sincerely,

Ted J. Odorico
Founder/CEO – iGolf Sports Network LLC
Owner/Publisher – Golf Tips Magazine
Radio Host/Producer – Golf Talk Live & Women of Golf

2020-01-26T11:21:00.000-06:00

The PGA Merchandise Show came to an end just a few short days ago. Lots of interesting cool things on display. The Big Question! "How will the new tech gadgets and equipment upgrades effect golfers this season?"

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts! "Does it really work or is it a lot of hype?"

Let me know your thoughts below.

Thanks,

Ted

2020-01-11T15:33:00.003-06:00

"COMING THIS SPRING" will be a new golf Livestream Broadcast and Media Production Company called the iGolf Sports Network.

As Founder/CEO of the iGolf Sports Network, I'm excited to bring this new streaming service to the internet. Included under the umbrella of the network will be the reporting division - iGolfsports.com. This arm of the network will provide the latest GOLF NEWS and UPDATES from around the world.

The iGolf Sports Network will feature in-depth interviews with players, coaches and golf entrepreneurs. Golf Travel will also be featured on the network to include top golf destinations. For those who require a little help with their game. iGolf will showcase top notch instruction from some of the best PGA & LPGA Teaching Professionals in the business today. Plus, both of the highly successful podcasts series Golf Talk Live & Women of Golf Show will be featured on the iGolf Sports Network with direct links to all the main podcast platforms.

iGolf Sports Network will feature a number of signature series covering topics like nutrition, physical therapy and the mental side of the game.

I hope you'll join me and the many talented professionals on the iGolf Sports Network.

SEE YOU SOON!

Ted J. Odorico
Founder/CEO
iGolf Sports Network & iGolfsports.com

2019-05-05T13:35:00.000-05:00

More Ways to Listen In!

Whether you're a 25 handicapper or scratch golfer, Golf Talk Live and Women of Golf Show are two great golf shows, you don't want to miss!

" Each week I have the privilege and honor of speaking with some of the best teachers, coaches and entrepreneurs in the golf industry today. Every Tuesday from 9-10 AM Eastern, LPGA Professional - Cindy Miller & I talk with some of the winners from the Symetra, LPGA & Legends Tour, plus some of the industry leaders working to elevate women in golf. "

" Then on Thursdays I go it alone on my premium show Golf Talk Live from 6-8 PM Central. We start the show out with a great panel discussion on Coaches Corner rounded out by an insightful interview with my special guest. "

Bragging rights:

Interviewed the Legendary Billy Casper, along with many great pioneers in women's golf, like Shirley Spork and the late Marilynn Smith. Two of the 13 Original founders of the LPGA.

TWO GREAT SHOWS!

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We look forward to you joining us on the AIR!

Best Always,

Ted J. Odorico

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Radio Host/Producer

Golf Talk Live & Women of Golf Show

2019-04-15T18:30:00.001-05:00

Congratulations Tiger Woods - 2019 Master's Champion

A long time has past in fact 11 years, since Tiger Woods won a Major tournament. What a Sunday at the Master's to see a great champion win his 15th Major Title.

Could we see the beginnings of a "Tiger Slam"?

Let me know your thoughts?

Best Always,

Ted

2018 Alignable Businessperson Of The Year!

2019-03-04T13:30:00.002-06:00

2018 was a tough year for those living along the Emerald Coast, especially the Panama City Beach area. After Hurricane Michael devastated much of the area, many were wondering what next. Many lost their homes, or worse their lives! But through all the rubble there were some who held the belief that we as a community could rebuild bigger and better than before.

Last year as a local businessperson I was invited to join a great business network - Alignable. Through this network, I have been able to reach a vast audience to share my knowledge and experience with others in my community, across Canada the United States and beyond.

A national campaign through Alignable began last year searching to recognize businesses who were active and striving to do better within their communities.

As a result, I was recognized and given the honor of being named "2018 Alignable Small Businessperson of the Year. I am very honored and proud to be a member of my community, and look forward to helping others in the Panama City Beach area develop an even stronger and more successful community. ,

Thank you to those who voted for me!

Golf Myrtle Beach

2012-10-28T15:56:00.004-05:00

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Our real estate department has a wide selection of oceanfront condos, beach homes, and commercial lots. All of our listings are conveniently searchable by MLS, and our sales agents are ready to assist you in finding the perfect Myrtle Beach real estate.

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Regards,

Ted & Buck

Hit a Punch Shot

2012-08-09T19:02:00.000-05:00

The Scenario:

You hit your pitching wedge pretty solid, but it takes your best swing to get close to the pin.

The Solution:

The longer the backswing, the less margin for error, yet most golfers make their club selection based on a full swing for the yardage at hand. This often can prove to be a big mistake, especially when you can get away with swinging a longer club a little shorter. Often referred to as a “Punch Shot”, this is a shotmaker's best friend, especially to an open green, or when faced with a stiff wind. Below are the steps to executing the shot properly as well as a yardage guide to help you select the right club, when you elect to make a punch-shot swing.

Step 1

Keep everything in your set-up generally the same, but stop your backswing when your hands reach chest high. Be sure you've hinged your wrists fully, with the clubhead high above your hands. From the top of your backswing, turn through the ball as normal.

Step 2

After impact, make sure to keep the clubhead low to the ground, this helps the ball fly at a lower trajectory, piercing the wind. Finishing low also reduces your chances of swiping across the ball and hitting a cut. If you select the proper club for the distance you're facing, you'll end up in great shape on the green.

Refer to the chart below to get a general idea of distances with various clubs.

Club Full-Swing Distance Punch-Swing Distance

7-iron 165 yards 130 yards

8-iron 150 yards 115 yards

9-iron 135 yards 100 yards

PW 125 yards 85 yards

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Video Tip "Downhill/Sidehill Lie

2012-05-06T13:47:00.002-05:00

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What do you do when you are in-between distances?

2012-04-22T14:07:00.001-05:00

The Scenario

You hit a pretty good drive, but as you step off the yardage to the green you discover that you're 5 yards farther than you comfortably hit your 8 iron, and 5 yards shorter than you would hit your 7 iron. So what do you do?

Here's the Solution

Learning to take yards on or off the distance you hit each club is an important skill. If you don't have it, then the only time you will get close is when you are at exact distances from the pin with each of your clubs. The odds of that happening are not very likely, so you need to be able to make adjustments in order to give yourself options. Below are clues to help you decide between hitting a hard shot with a shorter iron or a soft shot with a longer one.

Hit The Longer Club If...

The hole plays uphill.
The wind is in your face.
There's trouble short.
Plus, make sure the distance you're sitting at is to the pin, not the center of the green. If you only know the distance to the center, play the longer club if the pin is in the middle or back of the green.

Hit The Shorter Club If...

The hole plays downhill.
The wind is at your back.
There's trouble long.
If you only know the distance to the center, play the shorter club if the pin is in the front of the green.

To add or subtract 5 yards off that club you need to incorporate the following techniques.

How To Add 5 Yards To An Iron

Step 1 – Play the ball just back of center and lean the shaft forward. This will de-loft the clubface, turning your 7 iron into a 6 ½ iron.

Step 2 – Make a full backswing. From the top, feel like your about to pinch the ball between the clubface and the grass, as opposed to picking it off the turf.

Step 3 – Be sure to accelerate to a full finish.

How To Subtract 5 Yards From An Iron

Step 1 – Play the ball forward, more towards your left heel, and set your hands directly above the ball.

Step 2 – Make a ¾ backswing, so your hands reach about shoulder height.

Step 3 – Swing to a ¾ finish on the follow through, but make sure to fully turn toward the target. Because you are not making a full turn, be sure to keep an even tempo in your swing. It's easy to rush in the backswing or downswing on less than full shots. So think “Smooth” when you execute the ¾ shot.

Another “Key Point” to remember. When hitting your longer club, choke down an inch or two on the handle when taking your grip, it shortens the club making it easier to control.

If you keep this in mind next time your faced with shots that are in-between your normal distances, you will find that you will be able to better handle the situation.

This is a great tip to practice next time you visit the practice range, having the skill to execute these shots gives you a world of confidence on the course.

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Chipping From a Tight Lie

2012-03-25T14:34:00.008-05:00

The Scenario

Your ball is lying just off the green on a tightly mown fairway, leaving you feeling a bit nervous about your next shot.

The Solution

Set-up with your weight mainly on your left side. Create the feeling of standing on a small seesaw, this will cause you to tilt to your left side. Doing so means your weight is perfectly positioned to hit down on the ball, catching it clean.

To Practice It

Not everyone wants to stand on a board that wobbles like a seesaw, so use an empty water bottle instead. Place it under your right foot. Play the ball slightly back of center, and use the bottle as a reminder to shift your weight forward over to your left leg. When you shift your weight forward and keep it there during this shot, correctly positions the bottom of your swing arc at the back of the ball. This will help to ensure you hit the ball as opposed to hitting the ground behind the ball and chunking it.

Try this next time your at the practice range until you get the technique down pat. Chipping from a tight lie doesn't necessarily have to be a difficult shot, and with a little practice you will be able to execute it effectively every time.

Good Luck!

Ted & Buck

Amateur Team World Cup of Golf - June 11-14, 2012 Ireland

2012-02-27T19:04:00.003-06:00

Ted & Buck Golf! " Quick Tip "

2012-02-01T16:15:00.001-06:00

Picture the shot before you play it.

You hit a great drive, and are ready to hit your next shot to the green. Now what?

After making a practice swing or two walk behind the ball, to visualize as vividly as you can the flight of the ball. Pick out an intermediate target a few feet in front of the ball to help you with alignment.

Follow these 5 steps and you will be well on your way to hitting a successful approach shot.

1. Stand behind the ball

2. Size up where you need to hit the ball to avoid hazards etc. to be in optimum position for your next shot.

3. Visualize in your mind the flight of the ball.

4. Choose a target that is close to the ball to further aid in alignment.

5. Play the shot.

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Ted & Buck Golf! Video Tip " Putting "

2012-01-29T12:23:00.000-06:00

In this 'Video Tip' Ted & Buck show you the basics of how to handle the straight putt, and a breaking putt.

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Ted & Buck Golf! " Mid-Range Bunker Shots

2012-01-07T21:56:00.000-06:00

There are a great many shots in golf that puzzle even the best golfers, and this is one of them. The mid-range bunker shot (60-80 yards). Not every golfer can land his or her second shot on a par 5, safely on the green, some lay up. So many courses will strategically place a bunker or two, right around this area in order to make it more difficult on those longer holes. Many golfers get out of their comfort zone hitting out of any bunker, let alone a long bunker shot.

Knowing what to do can make this scenario a less stressful task.

Common Faults:

Club selection
Ball position
Improper set-up

The Fix:

Select a pitching wedge as opposed to your sand wedge
Place the ball in the middle of your stance
Lean your hands slightly so they are forward of the clubhead, take a more square stance than normally for a greenside bunker shot

In many cases the golfer will select their sand wedge thinking this is the only club to play from a bunker, not true. Since you have a greater distance to cover the pitching wedge is a better choice. If you move the ball back to the middle of your stance as suggested above, you will be able to pick the ball clean, as opposed to moving heaven & earth. It's not necessary to open up the club as you normally would for a bunker shot, keep it square to the target. You may need to dig in a little for stability but not much, choke down on the club a little to compensate. The key here is rhythm. Accelerate smoothly into your downswing so you don't lose your footing. You will take a little sand at impact, but only after you strike the ball.

Remember to focus on the points above next time your at the range and before you know it, you'll be hitting this shot with ease.

Enjoy,

Ted & Buck

Ted & Buck Golf! " Fairway Wood

2012-01-07T17:55:00.004-06:00

We featured this tip on our "Video Caddy" website, and felt it was worth sharing on this blog as well.

Fairway Woods

In this segment of “The Golf Swing Basics-101” we thought we would tackle the “Fairway Wood”, therefore we put together 3 shots golfers might be faced with in their round.

Certainly one of the most frustrating things in golf is to hit a well struck drive, only to top your second shot 50 yards down the fairway with your wood. So lets tackle this scenario first.

Common Faults:

Improper set-up
Poor ball position
Sweeping like a tee shot

The Fix:

Set-up with your weight balanced evenly between both feet.
Position the ball just opposite the logo on your shirt.
Use a neutral hand position that is even with the ball, don't forward press.
Choke down on the club slightly, this helps control the shot.
Unlike a “Tee Shot” you swing down and through the ball to full balanced finish.

One of the common mistakes golfers make is place the ball too far forward in their stance. The result is a sweeping action, causing you to swing up on the ball as in a tee shot. This creates all kinds of problems like topping the ball, or even hitting behind it. With a few key changes to your set-up, plus understanding how to execute the shot, you will hit your fairway woods with more confidence.

Hitting from Moderate Rough

Our next scenario, involves hitting out of the rough with your fairway wood. If the ball is buried in deep rough, consider an alternate plan however, if the ball is sitting up at least half-way then go for it.

Common Faults:

Set-up

Ball position too far forward
Sweeping up on the ball
Gripping the full length of the shaft

The Fix:

Weight even between the feet, stand closer to the ball

Place ball further back than normal, approximately the center of your stance
Hit down and through the ball with a more descending blow, taking a slight divot
Choke down at least an inch to compensate for standing closer to the ball

To prevent the long grass from catching the clubhead, you need to hit the shot with a more descending blow than you would from the fairway. Making good contact with the ball is paramount, therefore playing the ball back in your stance will help to ensure that happens. Choking down and standing closer to the ball, will help to create a more vertical backswing. This gives you a better angle of attack into the ball. Taking a divot lets you know you are hitting down and through the ball, maximizing the loft of your fairway wood. The end result, the ball will come out with a higher trajectory than with a long iron, yet won't sacrifice any distance.

Hitting out of Bunkers

The final shot is hitting your fairway wood out of a bunker. Under the right conditions, a utility or fairway wood can be a great choice when faced with a long fairway bunker shot. Hitting a lofted wood can be much easier to hit from the sand than say your long irons, since the sole-plate of your wood helps against digging into the sand.

Common Faults:

Set-up
Ball position
Too much movement in swing

The Fix:

Grip down at least an inch on the club, and dig your feet down slightly in the sand to avoid lowering the bottom of your swing
Ball should be in the middle of stance.
Widen stance to create a stable base, and restrict the movement of your legs and hips.

The swing is a three-quarter armswing going back, and swing through to a full balanced finish on the follow through. Widening your stance, and digging your feet slightly will encourage a more solid base, and avoid the common problem of swaying. Set-up so you make contact with the ball first, unlike with a standard bunker shot where you want to hit the sand. Making solid contact is the goal, distance will take care of itself.

No matter what shot your faced with, the only way to be successful is to practice, practice, practice. All 3 shots above can easily be mastered with a little practice next time you visit the range. Watch our “Featured Video” to see how to execute the fairway wood shot from the fairway.

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PA Golf - Men's & Women's Collection "NEW for 2012!"

2011-12-28T12:48:00.021-06:00

PA GOLF NEW SKIN DEEP Collection and its NEW Neon Golf Footwear is here.,as the OLYMPICS prepare to host for the first time ever Golf at the OLYMPIC GAMES in 2016 PA Golf has positioned itself to Create a line of futuristic golfwear " MUSCLE AND DESIGN" collection for the "NEXT GENERATION GOLFER"..You will NEVER Play golf like you did before.!!

Golf Olympics 2016: Starting in January 2012 PA Golf Academy is focused on the 2016 Olympic Games because seeing that Golf will be for the very first time in history since 1904 included in the Olympics Games,therefore we have positioned ourselves to create a NEW LOOK in Fashion for on and off the golf course and a whole NEW CONCEPT of Physical & Mental training for Pro & Amateur Golfers alike which is intended to totally change and transform how we look and perform on the Golf Course in the future forever.

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Peter has put together a very stylish, new age collection which I am sure will appeal to the more youthful player. The collection has a lot of interesting pieces, for both men and women. Either way, there is something for everyone in Peter's collections.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T15:44:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas!

Over the last year we have dedicated a lot of time and energy in preparing the "Video Caddy" website and iPhone app; T-Pro Golf Caddy. We thank you for all your support and encouragement. We would like to wish you the very best for the holiday season.

Warmest Regards,

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Jack Nicklaus talks about the future of "Golf"

2011-12-17T14:16:00.008-06:00

I recently came across an article featuring one of golf's legends "Jack Nicklaus" sharing his thoughts on the future of game.

Included topics featured in the article:

Modernizing the game
Today's golf balls
The disconnect between pros and the rest of us
The impact of the Olympics

by Bob Young - Dec. 13, 2011 07:28 PM
The Arizona Republic

Reach the Heat Index at: 602-444-8271
or bob.young@arizonarepublic.com.

I have to agree with "Jack" on a number of points. There definitely has been a disconnect between the fans and the players in today's modern game. I remember walking the "Canadian Open" at Glen Abbey, Oakville, Ontario in the late 70's early 80's. Players seemed more engaging with fans than they are today. Lee Trevino comes to mind.

Lee use to make a point of walking the sidelines, and conversing with fans, often telling "Jokes" etc. It really made you feel like you knew the players. Many of today's players are more reserved, and not as engaging.

I agree with Jack on the golf ball. The advancements to the golf ball have all but made many of the courses obsolete. Proof of that is "Augusta National" who has had to lengthen the course for several years now.

Nobody knows for sure what the Olympics will do for the game, but it can't hurt. Bringing golf to a large global audience will only enhance the sport.

Post your thoughts on the article, and on what you feel is the future of the game.

Enjoy,

Ted J. Odorico

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Ted & Buck Golf! Bunker Play-(Ball Below Feet)

2011-12-17T12:51:00.005-06:00

After hitting your “Tee Shot” on a short par 3, you discover that your ball has not only landed in the Greenside Bunker, but is well below your feet. There's no mistaking it, this is a difficult shot even for the pros.

With a few adjustments to your setup, even a high handicapper can execute this shot with ease.

Lower your center of gravity, in order to help reach down to the ball.
Open the clubface just slightly, unlike for a normal bunker shot. This will help to dig down in order to get the ball out.
Play the ball just forward of center. Too far forward and you will likely blade the shot.
Pick the club up quickly in the backswing, and abbreviate the follow-through in order to maintain your balance.

Incorporate these into your bunker play next practice session, and you will hit this shot with confidence.

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Tiger Woods "Wins" Chevron World Challenge

2011-12-06T16:14:00.006-06:00

However you may feel about Tiger Woods these days, there's no mistaking the fact he electrified the crowd this past weekend at the " Chevron World Challenge".

In his first win in over two years, Tiger Woods sank his birdie putt on the 18th green to win the tournament by 1 stroke over Zach Johnson. What does 2012 hold for Tiger? Nobody knows for certain, but you can bet all eyes will be looking forward to next season on the PGA Tour. While looking through all the articles, blogs etc. on the Internet, written about this weekend's tournament, I came across one from "The Canadian Press".

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Tiger Woods holds his trophy after winning the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club on Sunday in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Danny Moloshok/Associated Press)

After going more than two years and 26 tournaments without a win, and after so much turmoil in his personal life and with his golf game, Tiger Woods stood over a six-foot birdie putt Sunday to win the Chevron World Challenge and felt as though nothing had changed.

Finally, the outcome was familiar, too. Woods poured in the putt to cap off a birdie-birdie finish at Sherwood, close with a 3-under 69 and beat former Masters champion Zach Johnson by one shot. The win ended a drought that lasted 749 days, and might have signalled a change that Woods is on his way back.

He swept his arm across the air, yelled through the din of the gallery and slammed his fist in a celebration that was a long time coming.

Relief? Satisfaction? Vindication?

Woods wasn't sure, and he didn't much care. "It just feels awesome whatever it is," he said. Trailing by one shot with two holes to play, Woods came up with two clutch putts. He holed a 15-footer for birdie on the par-3 17th to pull into a tie with Johnson, then hit a 9-iron from 158 yards that landed on the ridge behind the hole and rolled down to six feet.

"I've been in contention twice this year, which is not very often," Woods said. "So that's my third time with a chance to win it. I pulled it off this time." It was his 83rd win worldwide in tournaments that award ranking points, but his first since he won the Australian Masters on Nov. 15, 2009, back when he looked as though he would rule golf for as long as he played. But he crashed his car into a fire hydrant outside his Florida home on Thanksgiving night, and shocking revelations of extramarital affairs began to emerge, which shattered his image, led to a divorce and cost him four major sponsors. Since then, he has changed swing coaches, caddies and endured more injuries, causing him to miss two majors and fail to make the cut in another.

Now, however, it looks clear that Woods is on an upward path. "If the man is healthy, that's paramount," Johnson said. "I mean, he's the most experienced and the best player I've ever played with. In every situation, he knows how to execute and win." Even though those situations have been rare, Woods looked as though he had not forgotten how to win. The only other times he has been in contention this year were the Masters and the Australian Open. "I felt normal, felt very comfortable," Woods said. "I've been here so many times that, you know, I just feel very comfortable being here in this position. Was I nervous? Absolutely. Always nervous in that position. But it's a comfortable feeling, and I enjoy being in that position. For some reason, it's kind of a comfort to be in there with a chance to win."

Woods won the Chevron World Challenge, which he hosts for his foundation, for the fifth time. He finished at 10-under 278 and donated the $1.2 million US to his foundation. The win moved him from No. 52 to No. 21 in the world ranking, and likely will send expectations soaring for 2012. Woods will not play again until starting his year in Abu Dhabi at the end of January.

If this win felt differently than the last one, Woods wasn't saying. "They all feel good," he said. "They're not easy. People don't realize how hard it is to win golf tournaments. I've gone on streaks where I've won golf tournaments in a row, but still ... I don't think I've taken it for granted. And I know because of how hard it is."

He had a worthy adversary in Johnson, who had a one-shot lead going into the final round and trailed for only three holes. Johnson tied Woods with a birdie on the par-5 13th, made an unlikely par on the 14th by chipping from the bottom of the green, and appeared to seize control by holing a 12-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole.

Johnson thought his birdie putt on the 17th was good all the way until it burned the edge of the cup. Woods, running out of time, drained his birdie putt to force a tie and send the tournament to the 18th. Johnson missed a 15-foot birdie try, leaving the stage to Woods. Johnson closed with a 71 and still took home $650,000 for the holidays. Paul Casey, who opened with a 79, had his third straight round in the 60s to finish alone in third at 5 under. "Tiger can have a long career," Casey said when he finished. "We might look back in another 10 years and actually forget about the last couple of years." Johnson's chip on the third was too strong, he three-putted from about 35 feet for bogey on the fifth and he played a poor chip from below the eighth green for another bogey. They were tied at the turn when Woods began to pull away. From the right rough, Woods hit a soft sand wedge that landed in the first cut short of the green and fed down the slope to about four feet. He two-putted from long range for birdie on the par-5 11th to stretch his lead to two shots when Johnson caught a buried lie in the bunker.

Woods bogeyed the 12th from a bunker, though, and Johnson's birdie on the 13th set up a final hour that was up for grabs until Woods came through in the clutch on the last two holes. Woods' tournament, which has an 18-man field, has been a good omen for others over the years. The most recent example was Jim Furyk, who won in 2009 and then had his first three-win season the next year and captured the FedEx Cup. No one ever imagined Woods needing a boost, but that might be the case.

"I don't think we're going to see another 2011, if that makes sense," Furyk said, alluding to Woods failing to reach the FedEx Cup playoffs this year. "If he steadily progresses, keeps getting confidence and moving forward, he's going to return and be one of the best players in the game again."

The "New Tiger Woods"

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" Tiger Woods " Sports a new look!

Despite 2011 coming quickly to an end, and the 2012 season fast approaching, all eyes will be looking at "Tiger".

I found the photo circulating around facebook and other social networks yesterday. While some of the feedback was positive, others pretty much gave the thumbs down to his new golf bag. Why? Not too keen on the whole sponsorship thing, I guess. Personally, I am excited about next years PGA Tour season, and here's why.

Tiger has seemingly sharpened up his game the last few weeks, and appears to have an overall calmness not seen in a while. He finished well in his last few tournaments, and managed to create some excitement among loyal fans. Will Tiger collect any majors in 2012? Only time will tell however, I have noticed Tiger smiling more in his interviews. Could this be a sign his confidence is coming back? We can only hope so!

I said recently, despite a great 2011 season, the PGA Tour has missed its shinning star. Tiger's less than stellar performance early in the year, left some feeling a bit empty. Nobody knows for sure what 2012 will hold for Tiger. I only hope it is a better year not just for Tiger, but for the rest of the golfing world as well.

So what are your predictions for " Tiger " in 2012?

Post your thoughts and let us know what you think of his new golf bag.

Best Wishes,

Ted & Buck

Ted & Buck Tips: Work on your "Timing and Tempo"

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Timing:

Timing in a golf swing is very important and rarely understood. Our purpose is to time the unleashing of power into the golf ball, while trying to square the club head. Not an easy task. To put it simply, if the lower hand on the club does not turn over soon enough, the club head will open and produce a slice. If on the other hand it turns over too early, the club head will shut resulting in a hook.

Once you understand the importance of timing, and that it is impossible to hit a straight shot every time, and if your timing is a little ahead or behind, you will see the variance in ball flight previously discussed.

Tempo:

Tempo refers to the speed of your swing and is the key to good timing. When you are swinging well, and in balance your tempo will be smooth and rhythmic. Tempo effects timing, if you swing too slow or too fast, your timing will be thrown off.

Remember to work on both your Tempo & Timing next time you visit the practice range, you will be amazed at how much better the results will be, and how easily you will control your shots.

See you next week!

Ted & Buck