The Perfect Fifth

In a blatant rip-off of Tony Cascarino’s Fiver column in the Times, here’s my fiver’s worth about golf.

A good news golf story

Clarke claims dramatic Asian win

It’s great to see Darren Clarke winning again. Sinking a great 25 foot putt at the last he pipped Robert-Jan Derksen to win the Asian Open. You can only imagine what he’s been through the last couple of years and by his own admission it affected the last few holes of his round.

Slow play

As a quick player, nothing mucks my game up more than slow play. The pros have got a lot to answer for. Over five hours for a two ball in the Master recently was unbelievable.

Here’s an interesting quote from Peter Dawson of the R&A:

Some of the times taken at recent high-profile events have, frankly, been unacceptable. It does filter down through the game to grass roots and it has an effect on participation.

It seems the R&A are going to try and do something about it at the Open but the pros need to look at themselves first. A prime example being Jim Furyk and his putting routine.

Ochoa syndrome

Sorenstam beats Creamer for title

Just like in the men’s game when Woods doesn’t play, when Ochoa doesn’t play everyone else gets a chance. Sorenstam has been the best women player for a long time now but new kid on the block Ochoa seems to be able to win tournaments at will.

Square drivers

Call me old fashioned but I think the new square shaped drivers look too freakish to use. I like the look of the new Ping G10 driver.

Only in Vegas

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