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Getting ahead of yourself in golf is a hazard to your game.

There’s an old saying that “Practice Makes Perfect”, but we know that is just not true.  “Practice Makes Permanent” which is why our golf games are chocked full of bad habits. One of my worst habits is looking up too soon.  Instead of keeping my eyes down as I swing through, I very often take a peek and pay for …

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Do passionate golfers have addictive personalities?

It’s a big week ahead for me.  My golfguy and I have a bet going on right now and I’m looking to cash in on his weakness for the better things in life. A lover of really expensive scotch, my golfguy was recently delighted to receive a surprise birthday gift from a dear friend.  She picked it up from the …

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Marcela Leon Rules Supreme on Big Break Atlantis!

WOW! That’s all I can really say after watching Marcela Leon win the finale of Big Break Atlantis this week. WOW! Not only did she have the game to take down one of the hottest players in the series, she did it calmly and patiently. Just like a Pro! Made me think of Ernie Els last weekend who patiently waited …

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You’re Invited to the 2012 Golf Fore Gals Extravaganza

For any golfgal who loves to have fun on the links and just happens to be in Vancouver September 22, 2012, you won’t want to miss The Best Darn Ladies Golf Tournament EVER where the theme is Golf Fashions Throughout the Ages. Come dressed from your favourite era from wool jackets and ties, to long skirts to polyester pants to …

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Big Break Atlantis 10: No Glory YET for Gloriana

What a great 10th episode of Big Break Atlantis!  I love it when the Golf Channel brings back contestants to try their luck again. Of course, I was naturally excited to see Anya and Natalia back, but it was also fun to see many of the others who exited so quickly we hardly got to know them.   Shannon was one …

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Big Break Atlantis 9: Marcela Makes it While Christina Crumbles

Big Break Atlantis is starting to come to a close, and although I’m saddened by that thought, I am also stoked to find out who takes home the cash, prizes and LPGA exemption.  Patience has never been one of my virtues, but it is one of the most critical skills when it comes to golf. I can’t imagine what each …

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Big Break Atlantis 7: It’s TKO for Kelly

This week on Big Break Atlantis we witnessed clutch golf like I’ve never seen it before on a BB series. Maniac putting kept many contestants in the running, but in the finally showdown, the nail biting finish resulted in Kelly Villarreal taking the long walk. No amount of letters on her golf gloves could help her short game in the …

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Big Break Atlantis 6: Adieu Allison

Once again, I am here to apologize about my tardiness in getting Anya and Natalia’s BB episode 6 interviews posted this week. Sadly I still haven’t been able to watch the show – battling Maui Cable guys to fix the signal into my condo is a full time job for me, on what should be my vacation.  Haven’t even hit a …

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Blue Falcon fills in during Maui Madness

Hey Big Break Fans!Hope everyone enjoyed episode 6 this week.  I am embarrassed to say I haven’t seen it yet.  I’ve been in Maui getting my condo ready for renting out to vacationers and the construction folks who did my new tile work killed all the cabling to the TVs when they buried them, and I’m still waiting for an electrician to …

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Golf has Rules; USGA has Loopholes

It’s moving day at the US Open and this one promises to be full of excitement and tension with Tiger coming off a win at the memorial to end up leading the field after yesterday’s cut.  But with 17 players within 4 shots of his lead, it’s no gimmee for him yet.  I wish I could be there to feel …

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