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Excellence for Christmas
Take a 60s, 70s or 80s Christmas pre Olympics (or any major sporting championship). Whilst 99.99% were enjoying themselves, just a handful of people, some who would go on to win an Olympic medal (or similar) the following Summer, or make a valiant attempt at success, would treat the day like every other, and symbolically as a bit more
Golf?s 'Great Man of Putting' commits to Irish players who want to get serious
The first golf club in Ireland to host a Yes! Golf Putter Custom Centre opened at the Island Golf Club in Donabate on Thursday 13th December. The inventor of the phenomenal Yes! Golf Putter and European Tour putting guru Harold Swash flew in especially for the occasion to offer close-up coaching sessions to invited guests of the head pro Marcus Casey, the young South African who now advises the 1200 members of the Island Golf Club, one of Ireland's most venerable links courses.
What every sportsperson must have!
Every sport has its season - if you play football, rugby or hockey, you are mid way through your annual leagues. Athletes will be stocking up on endurance with cross-country, ready for more speed and longer distances next year. Summer games such as cricket, tennis and golf don't pack away their bats, rackets and clubs anymore. If you are any standard you will be putting in hours in the gym to be better next year.
WITTY SPORT
The modern media world of sport is an ever expanding band of commentators and analysts who try to give you, the avid sport follower, the latest in quips, quotes, and comments which will add to the drama unfolding on your TV or computer screen.
SERGIO GARCIA GUNNING FOR COMMERCIALBANK QATAR MASTERS
European Ryder Cup Star Looking For First Title in Golf's Booming Middle East Region - Doha (QATAR): Spanish superstar Sergio Garcia will have his sights set on winning his first title on the Middle East's booming golf scene when he competes in the 2008 Commercialbank Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club from January 24-27.
THE PLEASURE OF PAINSWICK
The headline is not a statement for masochistic delight, though at times in the round, the thought could be excused. There must me a very strong attraction, when an auctioneer from Shropshire, a book collector and an engineer from Somerset, and a journalist from Hampshire drive to meet in Gloucestershire. The reward was a delightful day playing the course at Painswick.