I've got to assign blame for this boo boo primarily to Johnson's caddy, who as I understand it was not his regular looper. Even in the heat of the moment and with all that gallery tramping in the bunker he should have said something to his player to the effect, "local rules may stipulate that this sand is in fact a bunker so just to be on the safe side – don't ground your club."

There is plenty more blame to go around even on Dustin Johnson's part and while he handled it well and seemed to be philosophical about it, it has to hurt, big time.

Who do you think was to blame for this, if not his caddy?

I prefer to remember Dustin Johnson in better times, such as this candid and funny interview he did on Maginnes Uncut.

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Image via WikipediaUsing the Golf Diet - A Golfer Will Get and Stay Slim

The Golf Diet for Health Conscious Golfers

Putt small portions in your mouth.

Eat lots of greens.

Approach processed foods carefully.

Avoid chips by presenting a closed face.

Keep healthy sauces in the condiment caddie.

Take just a drop of cream for your coffee.

Minimize your fat intake.

Check the loft on your fork to make sure it doesn't cut more than it should.

Leave those loose impediments on the table.

Mulligans on meals (seconds) are not allowed.

Stay out of the cart as much as you can.

Sugar is out of bounds for the golfer.

Follow through on your plan to eat healthier.

A hacker is a golfer that can't carve a roast OR hit a golf ball.

Slice your whole grain breads thinly.

And above all, drink lots of casual water!

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U.S. Open final round Sundays have always been special, to the eventual winners obviously, but a U.S. Open Sunday and Fathers Day falling on the same day at Pebble Beach is special and has always provided some sentimental moments. 2010 was no different and as a TV spotter stationed on the 18th hole I was able to get some exclusive footage of two contestants, PGA Tour players who went a step further to recognize the special relationship they have with their Dads.

On the 18th tee,  Drew Watney and Steve Wheatcroft exchanged their regular caddies for their respective fathers and played their last hole with Dad on the bag! I may have been the only one to know it because they didn't make any announcements or inform any tournament officials, they just did it! Are you listening Nike and Mr. Knight – here are two guys who "just do it!"

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I am getting kinda tired of the grandstanding tactics that these high profile attorneys use when they have a weak case, blowing smoke to stir up the female population just to create a diversion with some catchy little slogan.

Just remember this little ditty ladies, if you are in need of slogan material: if he doesnt hit, you must submit -

Of course that's a bad joke but just look at this latest sleezy attempt to extort more money from Tiger Woods.

OMG! An ADULT film actress has been traumatized by yet another black weenie.

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Buying ladies golf equipment

Women`s golf has always been popular, but is even more so right now, with great women pro players such as Paula Creamer and Natalie Gulbis leading the way.

Many women became interested in the sport of golf in the 1970s as Women`s Lib Movement was at its peak, in an effort to penetrate the all male golf clubs who refused to budge on their `no ladies` or restricted access for women policies. Nowadays, the same clubs have realised which side their bread is buttered, with women having plenty of disposable income available and ladies now have equal opportunities on the golf course. Hence there has been a huge growth in the market for specialist golf equipment for women.

The choice of equipment is staggering, with golf clubs, ladies clothing, shoes, golf bags, golf balls and golf gloves to suit all requirements, from premium to entry level standard. Golf clubs are available for every level of lady golfer, and most have that touch of femininity in their design.

Premium range manufacturers include Nike Golf, Yonex, Mizuno, and TaylorMade. They supply, golf irons, wedges, fairway woods, drivers and putters as well as stylishly designed golf bags in white and pink. Golf clubs are lighter weight and smaller to suit the women golfer. There are even boxes of golf balls on the market with that hint of femininity. Ladies golf gloves are also in smaller sizes and with design and comfort very much in mind.

Ladies golfing sweaters, polo shirts, weather wear such as fleeces, bright and colourful socks, and skirts, shorts and pants for women are making the golf course a visually stimulating place with vibrant hues contrasting with the drabness of the modern male golfer`s attire. Greg Norman has a trendy range of ladies golf clothing. Hi Tec and CDT Power make very feminine but practical golf shoes with a flash of pastel shade stripes. Rudy Project and Puma have the sunglasses for stylish image conscious golfing ladies who want to turn heads on the course, in startling blue or smoky grey. Ralph Lauren and Adidas produce excellent and fashionable ladies golf clothing.

Women`s golfing sets differ from those available for men in as much as they have wide sole irons for easier quality ball contact, with an undercut cavity to enable improved ball flight and increased distance. Produced with a low centre of gravity and perimeter weighting they create maximum accuracy, forgiveness and power. Ladies cart bags are designed and constructed using ultra light weight materials. For the novice woman golfer who is just starting out, the essential basics required are a cheap golf package set of clubs, which can be bought new for under £100 or used for considerably less. cheap golf accessories are readily available in classified ads columns of local newspapers or online. If eventually bitten by the bug, then is the time to upgrade to a better quality set of clubs to suit her standard of play. Most golf clubs still have a dress code and it is important to access what clothing is required. A good comfortable pair of golf shoes is perhaps the most important item of clothing, as well as a sun visa or sunglasses.

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Healthy Perspectives is the New Low Carb

Don't we have enough problems already? To throw health problems on top of everything else, when we have the power to do something about it? Seems a shame, doesn't it? So what better time for me (or anyone else) to get serious about a plan to get control of my body back?

Fortunately the answer to all my problems may have just arrived on the scene in time to save me from myself. There may be a way after all to eat low-carb and not have to overload on protein. Been there done that!

Healthy Perspectives just opened their doors in my home town, and after attending several of their functions, tasting the food, perusing their shelves, I am excited about the possibilities.  Healthy Perspectives is about "creating your best quality of life "Naturally"

I attended their  grand opening and open house on April 16th and I got to sample some of the things you get to eat when you join their program. More about that later on but as an Atkins and South Beach advocate for many years I can tell you that this place is different. Last night I attended an introductory session given by Healthy Perspectives owner, Cindy Bryant. All I can say after that is – where do I sign?

This next bit is totally amateur video at it's finest but I was in a hurry to get it posted so I could talk to Cindy about my role in getting the word out about this wonderful program. And demonstrate to her and Daniel, her husband, just what a genius I am at online promotion and social media marketing!

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In the first instance, a 2007 complaint launched an investigation by the Arizona Attorney General's Office's Civil Rights Division over the club's long-standing tradition of separate drinking and dining facilities for men and women members. After a protracted battle, the club ended up losing that one and opened up their dining facilities to all.

This time a female club member has filed suit in court, claiming that the club's board members breached their contract with her by taking full membership dues and failing to offer her the same services as men members.  She alleges that the club's female members are no longer able to play in tournaments. This lady decided she had had enough, resigned, and asked for her dues back. No way says the club.

My question to the board of Phoenix Country Club is, what is it about discrimination that you don't get? In this brave new world of political correctness you would think that these country clubbers would have it figured out by now. I have heard that most of the board there are attorneys and maybe that explains why they like to litigate so much but it must be costing the members plenty. Why not just give the lady back her money and get on with it?

Can anyone out there tell me why they would want another discrimination case lodged against them? Especially since they lost the first one! Does anyone out there feel that the club's board has a right to restrict ladies involvement in tournaments?

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You don't have to dedicate yourself to any diet plan or low-carb regimen to lose weight. Just substitute what you might eat in carbs with fat instead, bacon vs donuts, cheese vs cereal, or a sandwich with mayo without the bread.  Doing this will have much less impact on insulin levels, where upswings cause weight gain.

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Remember the Dagwood Sandwich?

When I was a kid I used to watch in awe as my Dad chowed down on a sandwich he made with liverwurst or other deli items  (usually a Dagwood size, if you recall what that was and if you are too young to know about a Dagwood sandwich, well, just think huge). He would rub his hands together in anticipation, open his mouth as wide as he could, and take these monster bites, rolling his eyes and moaning with pleasure. He didn't restrict his great white shark bites to just sandwiches either, just about anything he consumed was done in a manner that suggested it might be his last meal.

Take All You Want but Eat All You Take

Of course, later on when my mouth could handle it I too started eating like my Dad,  a way that I convinced myself had me enjoying food more. I didn't just pick up this eating style during my stint in the Marine Corps, although I ate fast most of the time because I was extremely hungry or was in a hurry to get somewhere. The marines will tell you "take all you want, but eat all you take".

Unfortunately, as a result of his eating habits,  Dad became extremely overweight, developed diabetes and died at the tender age of 62 from complications of a gastric bypass operation.

After I joined the marines I had to learn how to eat all over again. In USMC boot camp I was always hungry, not because they starved me (just the opposite) but because I was expending so many calories in training I needed the nourishment. And the food was darn good too! Since leaving the marines I have had to watch what I eat and was not always successful, I gained weight and before I knew it had gained more weight than I thought possible. Before I discovered the low-carb lifestyle I was headed toward repeating my Dad's mistakes and fortunately I woke up in time to reverse it.

As a low-carb aficionado my sandwiches (I call them roll-ups) now consist of ingredients such as ham, turkey, roast beef, tuna salad, cheese and lettuce, minus the bread and I don't really miss it. I may never be able to give up bread completely but the carbs I have resisted not eating bread with a sandwich allow me to eat other carbs I enjoy, especially pasta (low-carb) and fruit.

Big Bites Lead to Overeating

What brought all this up was  coming across an article in Men's Health titled Chew on This which brought back memories of Dad's eating habits because the article is about what Dutch researchers discovered;  that big bites (and fast chewing) can lead to overeating. I didn't know about this and was surprised to read that people who chewed large bites of food for 3 seconds consumed 52 percent more food before feeling full than those who chewed smaller bites for 9 seconds. Their findings suggest that tasting food for a longer period of time (no matter how much you bite off) signals your brain to make you feel full sooner.

I wish these Dutch scientists had discovered this in time to help my Dad, he might have lived longer had he been able to change his eating habits by taking smaller bites and chewing longer. If you find yourself doing the same thing, taking big bites and gulping, remind yourself to slow down, try taking smaller bites and chewing longer,  see what happens. You might be surprised at what you discover.

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