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Adam Scott defends his title this week at the HP Byron Nelson Championship at the Four Seasons Resorts and Club Dallas at Las Colinas at Dallas Texas. Scott is completely off form however having missed his previous five cuts and therefore, it is difficult to fancy him in the betting.

The course is extremely difficult since the changes were made prior to the 2008 Championship. What is noticeable is that 5 of the last 6 winners has had a Greens In Regulation stat of 74% or more come the end of the week. 3 of those winners actually had the highest GIR’s of the week.

For this reason, we think solid, in form iron players could go well this week. Ian Poulter did not disappoint last week when he was placed at large odds. We expect him to go well this week again and we are convinced he will win shortly. He is very much a confidence player with buckets of ability and was actually 3rd here in 2007.

David Toms is our other tip this week. Toms is playing very solid at present and you always feel he gives you a solid each way chance, especially considering his GIR stats.

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After undergoing extensive tests, Phil Mickelson’s wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Always with smiles on their faces, our sympathies go out to the Mickelson family at this difficult time of their lives. The couple married in 1996 and have three kids, aged 9, 7 & 6.

We Get Golf have always looked up to Mickelson for his demeanor both on and off the golf course and we hope they can come through what will no doubt be the biggest challenge of their lives to date. In times like these, golf becomes insignificant and so Phil has suspended his Tour schedule indefinitely. He was due to play the HP Byron Nelson Championship beginning later today and defend his Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial title next week.

To the Mickelson’s, our thoughts go out to you. Best Wishes.

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Miguel Angel Jimenez defends his title this week at the BMW PGA Championship, in what is sure to be an incredible event. Eight Major Champions lead the way and are joined on the famous West Course by a plethora of Ryder Cup players along with a host of European Tour winners, all vying to add one of golf’s most prestigious titles to their respective CVs alongside a handsome first prize of €750,000 from a total prize fund of €4,500,000.

Henrik Stenson is the joint favourite this week, no surprise really coming off his superb win at Sawgrass. He is at 14/1, the same price as Paul Casey who has fond memories of Wentworth and is having a strong season.  Angel Cabrera is at 16/1 and is trying to emulate Ballesteros, Faldo, Langer and Olazabal in winning the PGA Championship a month after donning the Green Jacket.

At higher prices, Luke Donald (22/1), Robert Karlsson (25/1), Oliver Wilson (33/1) and Ross Fisher (33/1) look like they could each mount a serious challenge. In fact Wilson was runner-up last year with Donald back in third.

Of the outsiders, some incredible prices for Jeev Milkha Singh (60/1), Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (80/1), Rafael Cabrera-Bello (100/1), Darren Clarke (100/1), John Daly (125/1) and Chapchai Nirat (225/1). I actually cant believe how high these prices are to be honest.

Verdict

This week it appears very difficult to look beyond the top 4 and so I will go for Angel Cabrera just ahead of Henrik Stenson, Paul Casey and Luke Donald. While the strength of Stenson, Casey and Donalds iron play is sure to be a feature around Wentworth, Cabrera loves Wentworth and won the event back in 2005. Add to this his length off the tee and it means he should be able to pick up shots quite comfortably on the par 5’s, which could be the difference between winning and loosing (if you agree with me on this, then maybe you might consider Karlsson also?)

Elsewhere, Oliver Wilson (33/1) was a serious consideration but instead, Ross Fisher (33/1) gets the nod, in line again with my theory that the par 5’s will be crucial this week and length may become a significant factor. Finally Rafael Cabrera-Bello appeals to me for a top-10 at 10/1.

Hopefully they will do better than those at last weeks Irish Open!!

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There have, in my opinion, been many great golf commercials over the years. Most of them seem to be dominated by Nike and Tiger Woods but there have been some crackers from Samsung and FedEx too. I want to hear what is your favourite golf commercial of all time and next week, I will conduct a top 10 list. In the meantime, here are two of my favourites:

I must admit I’m actually laughing as Im typing after watching these again. So come on, if you want to see your favourite on this blog, let me know at wegetgolf@gmail.com or simply leave a comment below.

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I don’t know about all of you out there, but the short game is definitely the area of my game that I focus on. I always try and ensure that the wedges in my grooves are clean for maximum spin and love the imagination involved with some of the shots. Having a good short game can obviously make a huge difference and this is why I read up on quite a bit Dave Peltz had to say. He of course was the short game coach of the wizard with the short stick, Mr Phil Mickelson. If there is anyone’s advice you should follow with regards the short game, then it is surely Mickelson’s……do I really need to go on? The man is a genius with a wedge so you need to sit down, absorb what he says and then get out there and practice. Who knows how many shots this could save you!!! The DVD is getting rave reviews and it is available here: www.amazon.com

Don’t want to take my word for it? Fine, listen to someone else. Maybe this guy:

Arnold Palmer has one. Jack Nicklaus has one. And now, Phil Mickelson has one. No, we’re not talking about the Masters championships (although Mickelson has three of those), but a golf instruction video. Emmy-winner Terry Jastrow, who produced Palmer’s and Nicklaus’ own bestselling videos, brings his keen eye to this master class that concentrates on what Mickelson calls “the most important part of the game” (half of all shots played take place inside 50 yards, he states). Over the course of this nearly two-hour program, Mickelson demonstrates putting, chipping using his advocated “hinge and hold” method, bunker play, and his signature “flop shot.” In an entertaining segment, he also demonstrates two specialty shots, a “Two Balls in Bunker” shot (don’t try this at home) and the “Backward Over-the-Head” shot. The demonstrations are repeated in slow-motion and seen from a variety of angles. This program is for the serious golfer, but beginners need not feel too intimidated. Mickelson is a natural in front of the camera and is able to impart a lot of information in a relaxed style that makes even the most advanced concepts accessible. As one golf commentator exults during one of the dramatic highlights clips included as a bonus feature, this is as good as it gets. –Donald Liebenson

So there it is, a cracking DVD from one of my favourite golfers, Phil Mickelson. Still not interested…..no problem…you just keep enjoying those duffed and thinned chips, those missed opportunities as you fail to get up and down from the edge of the green. After all, you know best it seems. That’s why that handicap is just tumbling down!!

For those that are interested, just click here to get to Amazon where you can find the DVD set: www.amazon.com

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Cleveland Golf/Srixon has announced the introduction of their Launcher Driver Ultralite Edition and Launcher Irons. To visit the website, go to www.clevelandgolf.com. Alternatively, if you are looking to purchase Cleveland equipment, you should take the time to search through www.buyclevelandgolfwedges.com.

The Launcher Driver Ultralite Edition has been designed to give more distance for slower swingspeed players, while still possessing the attributes of the standard Launcher driver. The new Ultralite Edition has a 30 gram lighter overall clubweight and a 12 degree high-lofted head.

With an ultralite 40 gram Graphite Design shaft that is also an inch longer (46.5”) than the standard model and a lightweight (38 gram) Winn Grip, this club is specifically designed to maximize distance for players with swingspeeds under 85mph.

The new Launcher Irons combo set consists of Launcher Hybrids in the longer irons (3, 4 and 5) and new Launcher Irons in the shorter irons (6-PW). These hybrids are Cleveland Golf’s first traditional hybrid design which features a classic, Tour-driven shape. With an 11% larger face compared to any previous Cleveland model, the Launcher Hybrid’s face is among the biggest in the market and helps provide a larger hitting area for increased forgiveness. The new Launcher Irons’ oversized-face design provides 52% more Face-to-CG Depth compared to traditional irons, a factor which not only helps increase launch angles, but also increases ball speed and improves shot consistency on off-centered hits.

The thicker topline inspires added confidence at address, while the offset helps create consistently straighter shots. The Launcher Iron combo set boasts Extended Horseshoe Perimeter Weighting, which extends weight outside the base chassis to help produce lower and deeper CG and higher MOI for optimal ball flight and increased forgiveness, all while minimizing loss of distance on off-center shots.

To view your cleveland products, visit www.buyclevelandgolfwedges.com. For a further review, click on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64SiY_Zz2NY

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Zach Johnson shot a superb 60 on Saturday to put himself right in the mix at the Valero Texas Open and he didn’t disappoint his fans by completing the job Sunday with a final round of 70. Although forced to a playoff by James Driscoll, a beautiful 6-iron into the first hole of sudden death was good enough to secure a tournament winning birdie for Johnson.

As always, We Get Golf brings you the best of the action courtesy of the US PGA Tour.

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From this week on, We Get Golf will do a quick summary of the professional results from the two largest tours, the European and the US…just in case you didn’t quite fit in enough time to watch 15 hours of golf each day from Thurs - Sun!

European Tour

This was without doubt the result of the week as Irish amateur Shane Lowry had a remarkable debut by clinching the 3 Irish Open after a sudden death playoff against Robert Rock of England. After missing a 3 foot putt to win on the 72nd hole, it looked like Lowry had missed his opportunity. He however showed incredible courage to ensure this lapse was put behind him and rallied to produce more wonderful shots. After Rock bogeyed the 3rd playoff hole, all that was left was for Lowry to tap in and take the title. “I cant describe how I feel. I had an invite to play here and just wanted to make the cut. But after I shot 62 on Friday, I felt I could win” Lowry said. Lowry is only the 3rd amateur to win on the European Tour. Danny Lee of New Zealand won the Johnnie Walker Classic in February and Pablo Martin of Spain took the Russian Open in 2007.

The only consolation for Robert Rock was that he gets the first prize check of €500,000 (not a bad consolation really is it?) as Lowry’s status as an amateur means he misses out on all that prize-money.  Johan Edfors of Sweden shot 71 on Sunday to finish in 3rd while Mark Warren and Nick Dougherty shared 4th. Colin Montgomerie had been in contention with one round remaining but slumped to a disastrous 80 to finish well down the leaderboard.

PGA Tour

Zach Johnson won the Valero Texas Open with a birdie in the first hole of a sudden death play off, to defeat James Driscoll at La Cantera Golf Club. It was a tense finish as 7 players stood within a stroke of the lead with 4 holes left to go. Johnson, the 2007 Masters Champion, followed his third round 60 with a 70 in round four to match Driscoll at -15 and then hit his 6-iron approach in the playoff hole to set up the win.

Paul Goydos had a one stroke lead with 2 holes to go but bogeyed both the 17th and 18th, leaving him a stroke back. He tied with Bill Haas who birdied five of six holes from the 11th to 16th but proceeded to then miss a par putt from 6 feet on the 17th. Australia’s Marc Leishman, Swedens Freddie Jacobson and Justin Leonard all finished a shot further back on -13.

PGA Seniors

Keith Fergus managed to triumph in the rain shortened Regions Charity Classic on Sunday, shooting a second straight 6 under par 66 to beat Gene Jones by 3 strokes. “I wish we could have played 54 holes but we didn’t, and I’m sitting up here with the trophy” Fergus said, grinning “I’m not giving it back”.

LPGA Tour

Ji Young Oh, the 20 year old straight hitting Korean, shot a final round 70 to capture the Sybase Classic by 4 shots from Suzann Pettersen who finished on -10. It was her second win on the LPGA Tour, coming less than a year after winning the State Farm Classic in Illinois. Michelle Wei and Paul Creamer finished third on -8 with both failing to mount any serious challenge in the final round. Brittany Lincicome was 4th on -7.

European Ladies

Norway’s Marianne Skarpnord claimed her first career victory in the Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open with a final round of 70 to leave her on -16. She finished one stroke clear of England’s Melissa Reid, who also shot 70. Australia’s Karen Lunn was 3rd on -14 after she chipped in for eagle on the last.

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No tips for this weeks Texas Open but check out the video for memorable moments from the event.

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FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf, announced the launch of the all new SYNR•G (‘Synergy’) shoe range for 2009 and you can get yours at www.buyfootjoygolfshoes.com. The new shoe category, engineered to deliver the most comprehensive stability package of any line of shoes in FootJoy’s history, is a welcome addition to the impressive FootJoy stable. SYNR•G will take golf shoe performance to a new level achieved through the exclusive Tri-lateral Stability Frame combined with a perforated alloy mid-foot support bridge to cradle the foot and provide a stable hitting platform. Designed and developed for golfers seeking maximum support and a solid foundation SYNR•G is the most stable shoe FootJoy has ever produced.

The uppers have been developed specifically to enhance the overall stability characteristics of SYNR•G. Memory foam has been strategically placed around the entire collar and under the tongue providing the player with a comfortable mould-to-your-foot custom fit, while simultaneously delivering dramatically improved support and motion control. Adding to the in-shoe support, the HeelLoc zone, located on the heel area of the PU Fit-bed, friction is kept to an absolute minimum and keeps the foot securely positioned throughout the golf swing.

“Today’s players continue to generate higher swing speeds and therefore it was critical for FootJoy to develop a performance golf shoe that could maximise this force”, commented Richard Fryer, European Marketing Manager for FootJoy. European Director of Product Development Jeremy Baldwin adds, “the memory foam and HeelLoc zone work in harmony to secure the foot inside the shoe, while the innovative Tri-Lateral Stability Frame and G-Force outsole deliver the most stable hitting platform of any shoe we’ve ever developed. It will allow players of every level to really go after the ball whilst maintaining a solid platform.”

SYNR•G are available in three styles: a white with brown lizard print, a white with black lizard print and a black with black lizard print and will carry a one-year limited waterproof warranty.

Whether it is the stability of the new SYNR•G, the precise and consistent performance of ReelFit, supreme comfort of Contour or the quality of the legendary Classics®, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite for golfers of all abilities around the world. Get your Footjoy’s today at www.buyfootjoygolfshoes.com. There are also videos and discussion relating to Footjoy’s at www.buyfootjoygolfshoes.com 

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