AimPro helps you aim, like a pro presumably
Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Ever notice that Tiger Woods and many other good golfers draw a straight line on their golf ball? They do that so they can have a good visual alignment aid on the green (and sometimes from tee as well).
AimPro
AimPro is a ball sized ball marker which helps players visualize lines and get their golf ball line lined up. Wow does that sound like English? The AimPro has a line which helps line up the line on the ball which is supposed to be lined up on line with the line of the putt. There, that “line” is better.
All kidding aside, if you have a line on your ball and you’re not sure you have it lined up (oh no, here I go again) correctly, the AimPro system can help. Theoretically it may be easier to get the line on the marker set correctly than a spherical ball. So you get the line on the marker set right, and then line the ball’s logo or alignment “art” up with the marker.
Once the ball line is set right and you’ve removed the marker, you can then match the alignment marks on your putter (if the putter has them) with the line on the ball to help with the stroke and putter path.
Conclusion
If you have issues getting your golf ball lined up and consequently missing putts, the $9.95 it would cost to buy an AimPro is not much of a risk. And if you make a few more putts as a result, you may win back the $9.95 from your betting buddies.
Unsurprisingly, Olazabal named European Ryder Cup captain
As my dad always says, “it is official.” Jose Maria Olazabal has been named captain of the 2012 European Ryder Cup team. This news isn’t any big surprise. It was well known that “Ollie” would be the next captain after assisting Nick Faldo in 2008 and Monty this past year in 2010.
“The two Masters wins at Augusta National are the highlight of my playing career but this is my proudest moment. Golf has been my life and representing Europe in The Ryder Cup has given me so much enjoyment. So to be named the European Ryder Cup captain is something very special and I am looking forward to the next 20 months before we reach Medinah.”~Jose Maria Olazabal
No word on what outerwear Olazabal has chosen yet.
The 2012 Ryder Cup will be held at Medinah Country Club, near Chicago, IL.
Wilson!
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, January 17th, 2011
Categories: PGA Tour • Pro Golf
Tags: PGA Tour
Categories: PGA Tour • Pro Golf
Tags: PGA Tour
Mark Wilson wins 2011 Sony Open
HOG congratulations to Mark Wilson for a great 36 hole performance yesterday at the Sony Open. With the rain delayed first round, the Tour had to play 36 on Sunday to finish on time. Wilson fired two bogey free rounds, 65 and 67 (-5, -3) to win the tournament by two shots.
When Wilson pulled his tee shot into the left green side bunker on #17, a 194 yard par-3, I thought perhaps a playoff between him and Tim Clark was looming. But when he made the clutch putt of nearly 11 feet to save par I knew he had the golf balls to finish it off and win.
Notes
Interesting notes for the Sony Open include a hole in one by Shaun Micheel, though he missed the cut. So the guy misses the cut and makes no dough, but has to buy drinks for everyone. Ouch.
Camilo Villegas wasn’t disqualified this week, but didn’t make the cut either. So the Hawaiian swing for Villegas was not a profitable venture as he made zero dollars in prize money. I feel for his caddy.
John Daly looked fairly consistent and solid. He just couldn’t score low enough to make the cut, missing it by one shot.
Chris DiMarco played very well, which is nice to see. He easily made the cut and ended up T30.
Davis Love III didn’t have any issues adjusting to his new equipment after switching from Titleist to Bridgestone. He played very well with some great ball striking. DLIII fires four rounds in the 60’s and records a top ten finish.
Stuart Appleby had the lead for a while but couldn’t put together a strong finishing round. T13.
Surprises
Some surprising performances from players this week were both good and bad.
After such a great performance last week at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Robert Garrigus missed the cut this week.
Others who surprisingly missed the cut include Jim Furyk and Adam Scott.
Made the cut but didn’t play the final two rounds? HUH?
The Tour’s ever confusing “made the cut but didn’t play the weekend” oddity really throws me for a loop. Despite technically making the cut and making prize money, players like Zach Johnson, Vijay Singh, Rocco Mediate and Heath Slocum did not play the final two rounds. A very strange setup.
2011 Sony Open Final Leaderboard
Click the “read more” link below if you can’t see the leader board.
Sony Open Through Round Two
Stuart Appleby and Shigeki Maruyama are tied for the lead (-10) at the Sony Open after two rounds. The leaderboard is below. Click the read more link below the top-6 to view the entire leaderboard, including those who missed the cut.
Notables who made the cut
Two Utah locals made their first appearance here. Daniel Summerhays is playing the final 36 holes after making the cut by four shots. I’ve met Danny a few times.
I’m glad to see Chris DiMarco make the cut. He’s playing very well at -6 with two 67’s in a row. FYI, par on Waialae Country Club is 70.
Jesper Parnevik had nearly dropped off the golf map. With all of his back issues (I feel the pain too) he hasn’t been able to play well for quite some time, but made the cut by three shots. He’s elated to get to this point. The 36 hole final round will be a heavy test on someone who has a bad back. His final score will tell us if he downed enough ibuprofen.
Notables who missed the cut
John Daly missed the cut by one shot. JD had a good quote on Friday, which may lend a clue as to why his play has improved lately:
I remember when I used to go out on Friday night! Actually, I don’t remember, which is why I stopped goin out!
The other Utah local, Utah born Polynesian player Tony Finau missed the cut by three. The reason I mention “Utah born Polynesian” is because Golf Channel and PGA Tour media outlets are saying he’s “from Polynesia.” He’s not from Polynesia. He’s of Polynesian descent and is from Utah. I played in a local tournament with Tony and his brother. They lapped the field.
Jim Furyk missed the cut by two shots.
Shawn Micheel missed the cut, despite recording the Tour’s first Ace of the season. So he doesn’t make any money and he has to buy everyone a beer.
Other notables who missed the cut includ Adam Scott, Robert Garrigus, Justin Leonard and K.J. Choi.
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This week’s tweets for 2011-01-16
- Sony Open round one tee times delayed one hour due to weather. #
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