Liberty National Golf Club

Friday afternoon was a sigh of relief about Liberty National Golf Club's position as the number one golfer, Tiger Woods at the Barclays next week. Woods decided not to participate in tournaments in the years 2007 and 2008-missed the tournament because of knee surgery.

Barclays is the first of four tournaments that the PGA Tour FedExCup playoff. With Woods committed to play 124 of the top 125 players on the PGA Tour will compete in the tournament.

Woods has played an important role in the impressive PGA Tour in second place Steve Stricker in the FedExCup. He has five victories in the Tour in 2009.

Despite Woods' impressive again, this is a tournament which has never won. He won the competition in the Barclays also defending Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson.

Also playing at Liberty National Golf Club is YE Yang. Yang is from the region Woods PGA win the national championship in Hazel in Minnesota

As with most golf courses, the current Liberty National Golf Club is bright. However, this course offers an overview of the Gulf is not anywhere else, the Statue of Liberty. The hotel is located in Jersey City, NJ, in addition to Liberty National is located on the banks of the Hudson River. It offers a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of Manhattan.

With all its beauty, the appeal Thursday to Sunday next to Liberty National Golf Club is the first player in PGA Tour, including Tiger Woods.

The Fed Ex Cup Barclays

Tiger Woods PGA usually commit events in the last few minutes, Friday evening at 5 clock

This morning, ahead of schedule, has engaged in Barclays.

Barclays is the first of four FedEx Cup playoff events in the gap next week. E 'to Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ.

Woods takes FedEx Cup points positions, but do not have to play. He skipped this event two years ago and still won the title.

Steve Stricker trails contributions Woods in 1276 points.

The current points system was changed so that it is difficult to ignore the tournament.

Playoff Points The event is five times larger than usual tour ended.

Barclays Bank, German, BMW Championship and Tour Championship, the four FedEx Cup events.

Tour Championship, the first 30 competitors in points, which are then reseeded.

Each player has a part to win the title, but all in the first five automatically win the title, if win the Tour Championship.

Woods won five tournaments this year, although it did not win a major and disintegrated in the last round in his last attempt, the PGA Championship.

And he did not stop to stay top of money, but because of its consistent play.

Chelsea will stop Liverpool: Hiddink

Guus Hiddink believes Chelsea's unbreakable team spirit will stop Liverpool staging a famous revival in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.


Chelsea's English midfielder Frank Lampard scores a penalty during their Premier League match against Bolton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge, London on April 11. Guus Hiddink believes Chelsea's unbreakable team spirit will stop Liverpool staging a famous revival in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Although Hiddink's side have one foot in the semi-finals after last week's stunning 3-1 victory at Anfield, Liverpool have developed a habit of upsetting the form book in Europe under Rafael Benitez.

Liverpool's fightback from 3-0 down to win the 2005 Champions League final against AC Milan proved how dangerous they can be, but it would take a spectacular meltdown to deny Chelsea a probable last four showdown against Barcelona, 4-0 winners over Bayern Munich in their first leg.

While a less resolute team could crack under the pressure of an early Liverpool goal on Tuesday, Blues boss Hiddink is convinced the squad's togetherness will play a key role in finishing the job at Stamford Bridge.

"There is a fantastic spirit around this club, everyone believes in what we can achieve this season and it is exciting to be a part of that," he said.

"But we must not lose our focus for one game or one minute and that means each game is as important as the next one. We have the same aim, which is to try and win all of them.

"It is important that we take the momentum gained from winning at Anfield into this game and keep our level of performance up."

When Hiddink arrived at Chelsea in February the club's season was in danger of fizzling out, but he quickly won the respect of players who were unconvinced by Scolari's laidback regime.

Now Chelsea look back to their intimidating best and they could still finish the season with a treble. Saturday's 4-3 win over Bolton kept them within four points of Manchester United in the Premier League, while Tuesday's Liverpool showdown is followed by an FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley.

Ashley Cole, Chelsea's England left-back, admits the rejuvenating effect provided by Hiddink's no-nonsense style has come at the perfect time.

"It is always nice to go to Anfield and get a good result and it is going to be tough for them to come to the Bridge and score three goals," Cole said.

"Of course it could happen but we have got the players in our team to score goals. We have scored in every game apart from one since the new manager came in so we are very confident we can push on now and go through."

Hiddink's only concern going into Tuesday's tie is the careless way his side allowed Bolton to come back from 4-0 down to set up a tense finale, with Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech looking especially vulnerable.

After the ruthless way Hiddink targeted and exploited Liverpool's zonal marking system in the first leg, Benitez will be desperate to find a tactical retort. He could do worse than tell his players to test Cech early on.

If Liverpool do claim a famous victory, it is safe to say Fernando Torres will have played a key role.

Torres scored a stunning half-volley as he took his tally for the season to 14 with two goals in Saturday's 4-0 rout of Blackburn and the Spain striker believes the result proved Liverpool have the goal-power to mount a remarkable fightback.

"The way we played is good for our build-up and preparation for Tuesday," Torres said.

"This win gives us confidence after the 3-1 defeat. But I believe the team can score three goals at Stamford Bridge. We won away to Manchester United, they scored but we still won 4-1.

"Chelsea could just defend, but I doubt that. They will want to score themselves and that will give us a chance ourselves."

Benitez was able to leave captain Steven Gerrard on the bench against Blackburn as he struggles with a groin injury, but the England midfielder will surely be risked on Tuesday.

By: AFP

Chelsea will have to do without their skipper as John Terry serves a one-match ban after his booking for a foul on Liverpool keeper Jose Reina in the first leg.

Barcelona warned to be on guard in Munich

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola warned his side not to think they were already in the Champions League semi-finals, calling for a professional performance in Tuesday's quarter-final match against Bayern Munich.



Barcelona's French forward Thierry Henry reacts during a Spanish League football match against Recreativo on April 11. Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola warned his side not to think they were already in the Champions League semi-finals, calling for a professional performance in Tuesday's quarter-final match against Bayern Munich.

Barca lead 4-0 after a whirlwind first leg display at Camp Nou and Bayern are going to have to pull something special out of the hat to overturn that deficit in Munich.

"Bayern are capable of scoring four goals," said Guardiola. "(Franck) Ribery, (Luca) Toni, (Bastian) Schweinsteiger and company are dangerous players.

"I didn't have to see them score four goals (Bayern beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 on Saturday) to know that."

Guardiola rested Samuel Eto'o, Carles Puyol, Xavi and Yaya Toure for Saturday's 2-0 win over Recreativo Huelva and all are expected to return against Bayern despite the first leg cushion.

"The tie isn't over yet and the return leg won't be easy," said midfielder Toure. "We have to play with caution because Bayern is a big club. We have to win and score two or three goals.

Lionel Messi, Eto'o and Thierry Henry scored all the goals against Bayern and Toure believes the trio are the best on the planet.

"We have players of great quality such as Messi, Eto'o and Henry, in my opinion the best forwards (in the world)," he added.

Spanish international Xavi echoed his words and said Barca would go for another win in Munich.

"We have players up front that can make the difference," said Xavi. "Normally teams have one or two players but we have three that can change the game and that is fantastic for the team. We will go for the win in Munich.

Even without several first teamers Barca maintained their six-point lead over Real Madrid at the summit with a 2-0 win over Recre.

Andres Iniesta scored the first and made the second to earn praise from the coach.

"I?m pleased for Iniesta," said Guardiola. "Sometimes he?s a bit down because he wants to score more goals than he does, but as long as he keeps doing what he does we?re more than happy. He?s special in so many ways."

"It was hard for us against Recre but things are not always easy in football. There are eight games left and we are closer (to the title)."

Real beat Valladolid 2-0 to stay in touch with Barca and Guardiola admits the form of the double champions is keeping his side on their toes.

"There have been teams in the past that have won the title with 70 points but we have some way to go yet and we need 80 plus points to become champions," said the Barca coach.

"Real Madrid won't slip up much with one game a week. They are helping us to stay on our toes and not drop the pace. The challenge is to keep our shape. Teams can beat us we are not unstoppable."

Barca are going for an historic treble - no Spanish team has ever managed to win the league, Kings Cup and Champions League - and Guardiola says their football merits a trophy.

"We have to win something this season otherwise it just wouldn't make sense," said the 1992 European Cup winner.

Barca have failed to win anything for the past two seasons with their last success back in 2006 when they won a league and Champions League double.

By: AFP

Choosing the Right Golf Equipment

Before you set out to find the perfect golfing equipment, there are two very important factors you need to take into consideration:
What is your level of playing? What is your budget?

When it comes to the level of play, some folks play on the weekend jut for a fun and relaxing activity and others who like a little competition among their peers. If the occasional pastime is your speed, a low- to mid-performance club can work for you, while a high-performance club is best suited for those who'll play more often.

Regarding your budget. The notion that the more costly the club, the better it is really is just not the case anymore. If you do enough research and read enough reviews you will find a club that matches your degree of interest. A tip; check out used clubs as they can give you the best odds of getting the club you want at a good value. If you find that purchasing your own golfing equipment is not feasible for you at the moment, you may also consider borrowing or renting clubs. Be careful though, a big problem with using clubs that you did not purchase for yourself is that you will most likely not be using clubs suited for you, and this could adversely affect your game. As soon as it is possible for you to purchase your own clubs you must - these clubs will be suited toward improving your game and allowing you to progress to the next level.

Once you have your level of play and your budget squared away, then you can begin checking out different types of golf drivers and putters. Here are the basics on these different clubs:

Woods

A driver called 1-wood and fairway woods 3- and/or 5-wood are typically standard in any golfer’s bag. A driver is the longest club, typically 45 inches, making it the toughest to handle during a swing.

Irons

Irons have thin heads with grooves on them. Typically, experienced players opt for a blade style iron while beginners get a cavity-back style. A blade-style has a head with a full back, while a cavity back's head is hollow. It is hollowed out to make a perimeter weighting effect helpful for less-experienced golfers.
Basically, irons are categorized as long, mid and short whit short irons being the easiest to hit and long ones the hardest.

Putters

Putters are the clubs most regularly used in the game and come in head styles of blade, heel-toe and mallet. Lengths come in belly putters, standard and broomstick putters. Picking a putter is definitely a personal choice.

If you are new to the world of golf then choosing the right golf equipment can be overwhelming. However, keeping your goals in mind and giving different types of clubs a try will make things much easier.

About the author:
S. Brown is an avid golfer and has much experience in using several different types of golf drivers over the years.

Ladies Golf Bag - How to Choose a Ladies Golf Bag

Everyone does not play golf to win. Some play for the exercise or the company of their playing companions. Ladies golf bags more than any other allow them to use their bag as an extension on their fashion while on the golf course. Not only through using different colors or patterns but also by adding accessories such as an extra purse for example.

When it is time to purchase a ladies golf bag, you will need to know the basics and pick a ladies golf bag that will not only complement your fashion sense but also how you play golf. Here is how to go about doing just that:

Just like when you are shopping for a new car or a new dress, most of the time when you first see the item, you know that it is “the one.” You get excited over the colors or a certain feature. Before pulling the trigger and purchasing, you need to consider a few other things to make sure that this is the best ladies golf bag for you.

Understanding that many times fashion wins out over function, your new ladies golf bag must fit the way you play golf. I simply mean, if you walk the majority of the rounds that you play you certainly will not want to purchase a ladies cart bag. It would simply be too heavy to lug around the golf course.

You will need to determine whether a ladies cart bag or a ladies stand bag or carry bag is what you are in the market to purchase. This will usually be determined on your golfing habits of how you play the game. If you walk and carry your own bag then a cart bag is out of the question. If you typically ride, you will then have the option of purchasing either type of bag.

If you are purchasing a carry bag, you will want to “try it on.” That sounds fun, huh? When you do try the ladies stand bag, adjust the straps properly and make sure it has a set of clubs in it. This will give you a good feel of what it will be like once you on the golf course.

Even though you love the ladies golf bag, you need to make sure that it has enough pockets to carry everything that you take during a round of golf. These items are different for every golfer. Some golfers, you know who you are, cannot play a round of golf without carrying a cell phone so having a specific pocket for your phone is probably more important to you than it is to the rest of us.

Over the years I have seen golfers carry many crazy things that you would never think to carry. The majority of golfers do need room for an umbrella, rain suit, some extra balls, tees and maybe a snack or medication.

When it is time to purchase your next ladies golf bag, use the information in this article to find a bag that will complement your fashion style and be comfortable while you are on the golf course.

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Golf Training Aids - Where to Find Golf Training Aids

Maybe it is because I recently attended the annual PGA Merchandise Show but training aids for golf seem like they are never ending. Every single day someone claims that they have a better mouse trap for your full swing or how to improve your putting. As with anything you can find training aids very reasonably priced and the price range can go to as much as you want to or can spend.

If you are taking lessons, it is best to determine which training aids would be best for you to use with your golf instructor. This way you do not purchase a training aid that is trying to accomplish the exact opposite of what you need to do. Believe it or not it happens more often than you think. Your friend found a practice aid that worked for them and you run out to buy it not knowing that this particular practice aid will not allow you to achieve your goal.

Once you know which training aids will help you, where should you go to purchase them? Again you have many options. Here are just a few to get you started:

Golf Course

If you are already taking lessons from a golf professional, he or she more than likely has the ability to sell the practice aid. Since you are already taking multiple lessons from them, they might even offer you a discount to purchase the training aids through them and or their facility.

Golf Store

Whether you live close to one of the "big box" golf stores or you have a small local golf store close to you, they should have plenty of practice aids available. Typically, the big box stores will have a larger selection due to their sheer size and buying power. Unless you are looking for something very specific, you should be able to find the most popular training aids available no matter the size of the store.

Online Golf Shop

As you know by shopping online, you can easily compare prices among different stores. The product will be shipped directly to you and be ready for you to use. Do not think that you automatically will pay more for the product due to the shipping cost. Many of today's vendors offer free shipping or a shipping charge of one flat rate. You will want to make sure that the site is a safe site by the seals that they display. Another advantage to shopping online is that you will be able to find the most obscure practice aids. This could be good or bad for you. It depends if you just keep surfing or you are able to make a decision. HAHA

You can easily find the training aids that you need at your regular golf course, a local golf shop or by finding an online retailer. Keep in mind that you must find the correct practice aids to help you and your golf swing or it will all be for naught and lead to being frustrated.

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