Donald, who trailed Webb Simpson by $363,029 coming into the final tournament of the year, was two behind Simpson when they made the turn. Then came a performance that ranks among Donald's best, even in his greatest season of golf.
He holed four straight birdie putts inside 8 feet, took the lead with an 18-foot birdie on the par-5 14th hole, then sealed his stunning rally with a 45-foot birdie on the 15th hole.
"Everything was on the line," Donald said. "I'm thrilled and over the moon."
It was his second PGA Tour win of the year. Donald also won the Vardon Trophy for the lowest adjusted scoring average. With no one else winning more than twice this year, Donald established himself as a heavy favorite to be PGA Tour player of the year.
The award is a vote of the players, and ballots go out on next week.
"We gave ourselves a chance," Simpson said. "The fact is, playing against the best player in the world, he's going to do something great like that most of the time, and he did. Made six birdies in a row. Tough to compete against."
As for player of the year?
"I don't know yet," said Simpson, who won twice and was No. 2 on the money list and the FedEx Cup. "I think I've played great. Luke has played great. Couple other guys have played well. Still probably up in the air a little bit. But I'm sure I'll vote for myself."
Donald also kept alive his bid to become the first player to win the money title on the PGA Tour and European Tour in the same season. His lead in Europe is just over $1.8 million over Rory McIlroy with five tournaments remaining.
He wound up with a two-shot win over Justin Leonard, who finished with eight pars for a 71. Leonard already is exempt for next year, but kept alive his streak of never finishing out of the top 125 on the money list since joining the tour in 1994.
Donald finished at 17-under 271 and earned $846,000, giving him just over $6.6 million for the year. Simpson was runner-up on the money list, just as he was in the FedEx Cup.
2011年10月24日星期一
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2011年10月23日星期日
The Villans told the club’s official website
Despite impressing in the recent match against Wigan Athletic, the 25-year-old was withdrawn from England’s squad due to back injury.
Initially, it was expected that Agbonlahor would be out of action for few weeks. However, McLeish has confirmed that the English striker has undergone successful fitness test and will be available for selection against Manchester City.
The Villans told the club’s official website, "Gabby has trained this week and as long as nothing interrupts his training schedule, he should be fine for City.”
However, Aston Villa will be without the services of Nathan Delfouneso after the English striker sustained a hamstring injury during England Under-21 win against Iceland.
McLeish has expressed his disappointed over the unavailability of Nathan and has confirmed that the English striker will miss at least next two matches.
The Scotsman added, "I am disappointed for Nathan as I think his hamstring prevented him playing the rest of the game. Also it has maybe cost him a couple of games here.”
"He has got to do a bit of preventative work in the gym but I'm sure Adrian Lamb will help him attain stronger hamstrings that enable him to make his bursts from start to finish in games," Alex McLeish concluded.
Aston Villa will visit Premier League current joint leaders, Manchester City this weekend. The Villans are currently placed seventh in the League standings with 11 points in seven matches.
The Villans are currently unbeaten in the league and Alex McLeish’s men will be looking to stretch their unbeaten record when they face Roberto Mancini’s men.
Initially, it was expected that Agbonlahor would be out of action for few weeks. However, McLeish has confirmed that the English striker has undergone successful fitness test and will be available for selection against Manchester City.
The Villans told the club’s official website, "Gabby has trained this week and as long as nothing interrupts his training schedule, he should be fine for City.”
However, Aston Villa will be without the services of Nathan Delfouneso after the English striker sustained a hamstring injury during England Under-21 win against Iceland.
McLeish has expressed his disappointed over the unavailability of Nathan and has confirmed that the English striker will miss at least next two matches.
The Scotsman added, "I am disappointed for Nathan as I think his hamstring prevented him playing the rest of the game. Also it has maybe cost him a couple of games here.”
"He has got to do a bit of preventative work in the gym but I'm sure Adrian Lamb will help him attain stronger hamstrings that enable him to make his bursts from start to finish in games," Alex McLeish concluded.
Aston Villa will visit Premier League current joint leaders, Manchester City this weekend. The Villans are currently placed seventh in the League standings with 11 points in seven matches.
The Villans are currently unbeaten in the league and Alex McLeish’s men will be looking to stretch their unbeaten record when they face Roberto Mancini’s men.
Guardiola’s men are expected to take all the points on offer
La Liga champions have been marred by injury problems to their star personnel after the culmination of the international break. Barcelona take on Racing Santander on Saturday, October 15 at Camp Nou.
Guardiola’s men are expected to take all the points on offer, however, history suggests otherwise following the international break. The Catalan team fails to produce their best form after the break, famously proclaimed as the FIFA virus.
Evidence of the FIFA virus could be seen by checking the all-conquering team’s performance after returning to club action. A clearly jaded Barcelona drew against Real Sociedad, as players returned from international duty in September.
The manager has considerable selection problems before the league encounter, as many first team regulars picked up knocks.
Xavi Hernandez is the biggest causality of the break. The experienced campaigner limped off in Spain’s final Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland.
La Masia academy product will be rested for the domestic tie, and will be joined by Javier Mascherano.
The Argentine international twisted his ankle in Argentina's 1-0 defeat in Venezuela on Wednesday.
Absence of the duo has added to the injury woes of the Catalan club. Cesc Fabregas, Ibrahim Afellay and Alexis Sanchez are all ruled out of action, with the Dutch midfielder ruled out for six months.
However, there is good news for Guardiola, as he welcomes Andres Iniesta back to the first team fold after a month on the sidelines.
With a clutch of first team player’s missing league and European actions in the coming weeks, Barcelona can ill afford to lose any more players.
Guardiola’s men are expected to take all the points on offer, however, history suggests otherwise following the international break. The Catalan team fails to produce their best form after the break, famously proclaimed as the FIFA virus.
Evidence of the FIFA virus could be seen by checking the all-conquering team’s performance after returning to club action. A clearly jaded Barcelona drew against Real Sociedad, as players returned from international duty in September.
The manager has considerable selection problems before the league encounter, as many first team regulars picked up knocks.
Xavi Hernandez is the biggest causality of the break. The experienced campaigner limped off in Spain’s final Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland.
La Masia academy product will be rested for the domestic tie, and will be joined by Javier Mascherano.
The Argentine international twisted his ankle in Argentina's 1-0 defeat in Venezuela on Wednesday.
Absence of the duo has added to the injury woes of the Catalan club. Cesc Fabregas, Ibrahim Afellay and Alexis Sanchez are all ruled out of action, with the Dutch midfielder ruled out for six months.
However, there is good news for Guardiola, as he welcomes Andres Iniesta back to the first team fold after a month on the sidelines.
With a clutch of first team player’s missing league and European actions in the coming weeks, Barcelona can ill afford to lose any more players.
2011年10月21日星期五
Attack
The attack, also known as the spike, is usually the third contact a team makes with the ball. The object of attacking is to handle the ball so that it lands on the opponent's court and cannot be defended. A player makes a series of steps (the "approach"), jumps, and swings at the ball.
Ideally the contact with the ball is made at the apex of the hitter's jump. At the moment of contact, the hitter's arm is fully extended above his or her head and slightly forward, making the highest possible contact while maintaining the ability to deliver a powerful hit. The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap, and a rapid forward contraction of the entire body to drive the ball. A 'bounce' is a slang term for a very hard/loud spike that follows an almost straight trajectory steeply downward into the opponent's court and bounces very high into the air. A "kill" is the slang term for an attack that is not returned by the other team thus resulting in a point.
Contemporary volleyball comprises a number of attacking techniques:
Backcourt (or backrow)/pipe attack: an attack performed by a back row player. The player must jump from behind the 3-meter line before making contact with the ball, but may land in front of the 3-meter line.
Line and Cross-court Shot: refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the side lines, or crosses through the court in an angle. A cross-court shot with a very pronounced angle, resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line, is called a cut shot.
Dip/Dink/Tip/Cheat/Dump: the player does not try to make a hit, but touches the ball lightly, so that it lands on an area of the opponent's court that is not being covered by the defense.
Tool/Wipe/Block-abuse: the player does not try to make a hard spike, but hits the ball so that it touches the opponent's block and then bounces off-court.
Off-speed hit: the player does not hit the ball hard, reducing its speed and thus confusing the opponent's defense.
Quick hit/"One": an attack (usually by the middle blocker) where the approach and jump begin before the setter contacts the ball. The set (called a "quick set") is placed only slightly above the net and the ball is struck by the hitter almost immediately after leaving the setter's hands. Quick attacks are often effective because they isolate the middle blocker to be the only blocker on the hit.
Slide: a variation of the quick hit that uses a low back set. The middle hitter steps around the setter and hits from behind him or her.
Double quick hit/"Stack"/"Tandem": a variation of quick hit where two hitters, one in front and one behind the setter or both in front of the setter, jump to perform a quick hit at the same time. It can be used to deceive opposite blockers and free a fourth hitter attacking from backcourt, maybe without block at all.
Ideally the contact with the ball is made at the apex of the hitter's jump. At the moment of contact, the hitter's arm is fully extended above his or her head and slightly forward, making the highest possible contact while maintaining the ability to deliver a powerful hit. The hitter uses arm swing, wrist snap, and a rapid forward contraction of the entire body to drive the ball. A 'bounce' is a slang term for a very hard/loud spike that follows an almost straight trajectory steeply downward into the opponent's court and bounces very high into the air. A "kill" is the slang term for an attack that is not returned by the other team thus resulting in a point.
Contemporary volleyball comprises a number of attacking techniques:
Backcourt (or backrow)/pipe attack: an attack performed by a back row player. The player must jump from behind the 3-meter line before making contact with the ball, but may land in front of the 3-meter line.
Line and Cross-court Shot: refers to whether the ball flies in a straight trajectory parallel to the side lines, or crosses through the court in an angle. A cross-court shot with a very pronounced angle, resulting in the ball landing near the 3-meter line, is called a cut shot.
Dip/Dink/Tip/Cheat/Dump: the player does not try to make a hit, but touches the ball lightly, so that it lands on an area of the opponent's court that is not being covered by the defense.
Tool/Wipe/Block-abuse: the player does not try to make a hard spike, but hits the ball so that it touches the opponent's block and then bounces off-court.
Off-speed hit: the player does not hit the ball hard, reducing its speed and thus confusing the opponent's defense.
Quick hit/"One": an attack (usually by the middle blocker) where the approach and jump begin before the setter contacts the ball. The set (called a "quick set") is placed only slightly above the net and the ball is struck by the hitter almost immediately after leaving the setter's hands. Quick attacks are often effective because they isolate the middle blocker to be the only blocker on the hit.
Slide: a variation of the quick hit that uses a low back set. The middle hitter steps around the setter and hits from behind him or her.
Double quick hit/"Stack"/"Tandem": a variation of quick hit where two hitters, one in front and one behind the setter or both in front of the setter, jump to perform a quick hit at the same time. It can be used to deceive opposite blockers and free a fourth hitter attacking from backcourt, maybe without block at all.
Set
The set is usually the second contact that a team makes with the ball. The main goal of setting is to put the ball in the air in such a way that it can be driven by an attack into the opponent's court. The setter coordinates the offensive movements of a team, and is the player who ultimately decides which player will actually attack the ball.
As with passing, one may distinguish between an overhand and a bump set. Since the former allows for more control over the speed and direction of the ball, the bump is used only when the ball is so low it cannot be properly handled with fingertips, or in beach volleyball where rules regulating overhand setting are more stringent.
In the case of a set, one also speaks of a front or back set, meaning whether the ball is passed in the direction the setter is facing or behind the setter. There is also a jump set that is used when the ball is too close to the net. In this case the setter usually jumps off his or her right foot straight up to avoid going into the net. The setter usually stands about ? of the way from the left to the right of the net and faces the left (the larger portion of net that he or she can see).
Sometimes a setter refrains from raising the ball for a teammate to perform an attack and tries to play it directly onto the opponent's court. This movement is called a "dump".[15] The most common dumps are to 'throw' the ball behind the setter or in front of the setter to zones 2 and 4. More experienced setters toss the ball into the deep corners or spike the ball on the second hit.
As with passing, one may distinguish between an overhand and a bump set. Since the former allows for more control over the speed and direction of the ball, the bump is used only when the ball is so low it cannot be properly handled with fingertips, or in beach volleyball where rules regulating overhand setting are more stringent.
In the case of a set, one also speaks of a front or back set, meaning whether the ball is passed in the direction the setter is facing or behind the setter. There is also a jump set that is used when the ball is too close to the net. In this case the setter usually jumps off his or her right foot straight up to avoid going into the net. The setter usually stands about ? of the way from the left to the right of the net and faces the left (the larger portion of net that he or she can see).
Sometimes a setter refrains from raising the ball for a teammate to perform an attack and tries to play it directly onto the opponent's court. This movement is called a "dump".[15] The most common dumps are to 'throw' the ball behind the setter or in front of the setter to zones 2 and 4. More experienced setters toss the ball into the deep corners or spike the ball on the second hit.
2011年10月20日星期四
Volleyball sport
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.
The complete rules are extensive. But simply, play proceeds as follows: A player on one of the teams begins a 'rally' by serving the ball (tossing or releasing it and then hitting it with a hand or arm), from behind the back boundary line of the court, over the net, and into the receiving team's court. The receiving team must not let the ball be grounded within their court. They may touch the ball as many as three times. Typically, the first two touches are to set up for an attack, an attempt to direct the ball back over the net in such a way that the serving team is unable to prevent it from being grounded in their court.
The rally continues, with each team allowed as many as three consecutive touches, until either (1): a team makes a kill, grounding the ball on the opponent's court and winning the rally; or (2): a team commits a fault and loses the rally. The team that wins the rally is awarded a point, and serves the ball to start the next rally. A few of the most common faults include:
causing the ball to touch the ground outside the opponents' court or without first passing over the net; catching and throwing the ball; double hit: two consecutive contacts with the ball made by the same player; four consecutive contacts with the ball made by the same team. Net foul: touching the net during play.
The ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.
A number of consistent techniques have evolved in volleyball, including spiking and blocking (because these plays are made above the top of the net, the vertical jump is an athletic skill emphasized in the sport) as well as passing, setting, and specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures.
The complete rules are extensive. But simply, play proceeds as follows: A player on one of the teams begins a 'rally' by serving the ball (tossing or releasing it and then hitting it with a hand or arm), from behind the back boundary line of the court, over the net, and into the receiving team's court. The receiving team must not let the ball be grounded within their court. They may touch the ball as many as three times. Typically, the first two touches are to set up for an attack, an attempt to direct the ball back over the net in such a way that the serving team is unable to prevent it from being grounded in their court.
The rally continues, with each team allowed as many as three consecutive touches, until either (1): a team makes a kill, grounding the ball on the opponent's court and winning the rally; or (2): a team commits a fault and loses the rally. The team that wins the rally is awarded a point, and serves the ball to start the next rally. A few of the most common faults include:
causing the ball to touch the ground outside the opponents' court or without first passing over the net; catching and throwing the ball; double hit: two consecutive contacts with the ball made by the same player; four consecutive contacts with the ball made by the same team. Net foul: touching the net during play.
The ball is usually played with the hands or arms, but players can legally strike or push (short contact) the ball with any part of the body.
A number of consistent techniques have evolved in volleyball, including spiking and blocking (because these plays are made above the top of the net, the vertical jump is an athletic skill emphasized in the sport) as well as passing, setting, and specialized player positions and offensive and defensive structures.
The target is not changed
After the Asian Championships, the Chinese women's volleyball team and the girls went through a period of adjustment to rest, last week began preparing for the World Cup in Beijing, the first phase of training, familiar with the content in order to restore physical and tactical coordination-based, 10 16 they will go to Beilun, the second stage of the opponent's targeted simulation training.
November 1st, the Chinese women's volleyball team from Beijing to Japan, began their World Cup adventure. World Cup women's volleyball World Cup will be the same top six goals on 4 November in Japan opened in accordance with relevant provisions of the first World Cup top three will get the chance to enter the London Olympics.
As the Chinese women's volleyball team had just regained the Asian championship, combined with Russia, Cuba and other traditional absence of World Cup teams, these factors will not change after the development of Chinese women's volleyball World Cup goal? Kyaw Min Yu, women's volleyball coach have given a negative answer, he said: "The World Cup team, almost all continents of the top two tournaments, have considerable strength, the Chinese women's volleyball team will certainly go all out to win every game , for more win, will not miss the opportunity to impact the first three, but objectively speaking, the United States, Brazil, Italy, Serbia and other team strength is still very prominent, while the Chinese team's players were still relatively young, to participate in the competition lineup screenings are not enough, with the tacit understanding of, and basic skills and other aspects of personal ability and the world still lags far behind the teams and all players are the first World Cup competition。
the excitement of pressure also present this teams play well at the time, will be shown some ability, but when the poor state of play is also a great ups and downs, so through objective analysis, the Chinese women's volleyball World Cup goal in this, or positioned in the top six. " technology can make the spirit can not be lost, Kyaw Min Yu has been the Chinese women's volleyball team daily training in the mental outlook of demanding, in this morning's training, the team to enter the training status of some slow, Kyaw Min Ma on the halted train, seriously to all the team members stressed the need to dedicate investment, but also in the usual training in women's volleyball team and hard work to carry forward the old style. After the players filed in the spirit of the training atmosphere is rising up, seeing, Kyaw Min Yu finally revealed the expression of satisfaction, and we affirmed the change in time, did not forget to name recognition Xian Zhang , Yang Jie, the benefit if the Qi and other people's performance.
Kyaw Min Yu said: "At present, the Chinese women's volleyball players are young, technically there is a lack of variety, but not terrible lack of technology, we can compensate by training slowly, compared to more important is unity and hard work of the 'women's volleyball spirit 'should always inherit and carry forward, the Chinese women's volleyball team now have to rely on the collective strength to make up for technical deficiencies. "
November 1st, the Chinese women's volleyball team from Beijing to Japan, began their World Cup adventure. World Cup women's volleyball World Cup will be the same top six goals on 4 November in Japan opened in accordance with relevant provisions of the first World Cup top three will get the chance to enter the London Olympics.
As the Chinese women's volleyball team had just regained the Asian championship, combined with Russia, Cuba and other traditional absence of World Cup teams, these factors will not change after the development of Chinese women's volleyball World Cup goal? Kyaw Min Yu, women's volleyball coach have given a negative answer, he said: "The World Cup team, almost all continents of the top two tournaments, have considerable strength, the Chinese women's volleyball team will certainly go all out to win every game , for more win, will not miss the opportunity to impact the first three, but objectively speaking, the United States, Brazil, Italy, Serbia and other team strength is still very prominent, while the Chinese team's players were still relatively young, to participate in the competition lineup screenings are not enough, with the tacit understanding of, and basic skills and other aspects of personal ability and the world still lags far behind the teams and all players are the first World Cup competition。
the excitement of pressure also present this teams play well at the time, will be shown some ability, but when the poor state of play is also a great ups and downs, so through objective analysis, the Chinese women's volleyball World Cup goal in this, or positioned in the top six. " technology can make the spirit can not be lost, Kyaw Min Yu has been the Chinese women's volleyball team daily training in the mental outlook of demanding, in this morning's training, the team to enter the training status of some slow, Kyaw Min Ma on the halted train, seriously to all the team members stressed the need to dedicate investment, but also in the usual training in women's volleyball team and hard work to carry forward the old style. After the players filed in the spirit of the training atmosphere is rising up, seeing, Kyaw Min Yu finally revealed the expression of satisfaction, and we affirmed the change in time, did not forget to name recognition Xian Zhang , Yang Jie, the benefit if the Qi and other people's performance.
Kyaw Min Yu said: "At present, the Chinese women's volleyball players are young, technically there is a lack of variety, but not terrible lack of technology, we can compensate by training slowly, compared to more important is unity and hard work of the 'women's volleyball spirit 'should always inherit and carry forward, the Chinese women's volleyball team now have to rely on the collective strength to make up for technical deficiencies. "
2011年10月19日星期三
Bjorn gets British Open lifeline
Singh's withdrawal gives Danish veteran a precious chance to challenge young guns
SANDWICH, United Kingdom, - Denmark's Thomas Bjorn has been handed a last-minute British Open lifeline to return to the scene of his tragic near-miss here eight years ago.
It was at Royal St George's in 2003 that the Ryder Cup stalwart had one hand on the Claret Jug as he led the Open by three strokes with just four holes to play only to suffer a meltdown that evoked memories of Frenchman Jean van de Velde at Carnoustie four year beforehand.
With victory in his sights, Bjorn inexplicably took three shots to get out of a greenside bunker at the 16th and then, shell-shocked, he bogeyed the next to hand victory to US debutant Ben Curtis.
It was a collapse that took its toll on the Dane, who subsequently saw his world ranking plummet and it looked like he would not qualify for the tournament's return to Sandwich this year until a rash of injuries cleared his path, the final one being that of Fiji's Vijay Singh on Monday.
The 40-year-old Bjorn said he was eager to seize the moment.
"I'm just delighted. You don't want to see players pull out, but since Sandwich I have missed some Opens and it makes you realize how much you want to play in them.
"The year after what happened here was difficult, but these are the events you want to be playing in. When I think back I just count myself lucky that I got myself in a position where I had a chance to win. Loads of people don't get that chance."
Singh followed Tiger Woods, Thomas Levet, Tim Clark and David Toms in pulling out of the event and Bjorn gets his opportunity because Australian Brendan Jones turned down the chance to step in because his wife is expecting.
The world No 80 will play the championship course and the fateful 16th again for the first time in practise on Tuesday and said: "When I get there I won't be thinking 'this is a horror hole' - it's a good hole.
"I just tried to erase it from my memory, but it might just creep into my mind on Sunday if I am playing well!
"You've really got a problem if you live eight years in the past. It was difficult for me when I played at Troon in 2004 - I really didn't want to be there - but these are the events you want to play in and I'm delighted.
"At the same time, though, there's some big names who have pulled out and you don't want to see that."
Bjorn will tee off at 7:25 am on Thursday with England's Simon Dyson - he was another of the reserves called in - and American Gary Woodland.
Curtis, the man who benefitted most from Bjorn's collapse that day eight years ago, said he and Bjorn had met several times since the drama of that day but that what happened was seldom the topic of conversation.
"I played with him a few times since then and we played together at the World Matchplay, the year I think he beat me in the semis," he said.
"We talked a little bit about it, but I'm not going to say anything to him about what happened. You don't wish that upon anybody.
"It's just a terrible thing that's happened to him, but he's moved on and he's played quite well since then."
Curtis believes his own chances are as slim as they were in 2003 when he was a 300-1 outsider, but he hopes that some of the magic of the Royal St George's links can rub off on him again.
"It definitely gives you a little bit of confidence because you know you've done it before, and there's no reason why you can't do it again," he said.
"I just hope this is my week. But I'm not going to think about holding that trophy yet. Hopefully when the last putt is holed on Sunday it will be coming my way, but we'll see."
SANDWICH, United Kingdom, - Denmark's Thomas Bjorn has been handed a last-minute British Open lifeline to return to the scene of his tragic near-miss here eight years ago.
It was at Royal St George's in 2003 that the Ryder Cup stalwart had one hand on the Claret Jug as he led the Open by three strokes with just four holes to play only to suffer a meltdown that evoked memories of Frenchman Jean van de Velde at Carnoustie four year beforehand.
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With victory in his sights, Bjorn inexplicably took three shots to get out of a greenside bunker at the 16th and then, shell-shocked, he bogeyed the next to hand victory to US debutant Ben Curtis.
It was a collapse that took its toll on the Dane, who subsequently saw his world ranking plummet and it looked like he would not qualify for the tournament's return to Sandwich this year until a rash of injuries cleared his path, the final one being that of Fiji's Vijay Singh on Monday.
The 40-year-old Bjorn said he was eager to seize the moment.
"I'm just delighted. You don't want to see players pull out, but since Sandwich I have missed some Opens and it makes you realize how much you want to play in them.
"The year after what happened here was difficult, but these are the events you want to be playing in. When I think back I just count myself lucky that I got myself in a position where I had a chance to win. Loads of people don't get that chance."
Singh followed Tiger Woods, Thomas Levet, Tim Clark and David Toms in pulling out of the event and Bjorn gets his opportunity because Australian Brendan Jones turned down the chance to step in because his wife is expecting.
The world No 80 will play the championship course and the fateful 16th again for the first time in practise on Tuesday and said: "When I get there I won't be thinking 'this is a horror hole' - it's a good hole.
"I just tried to erase it from my memory, but it might just creep into my mind on Sunday if I am playing well!
"You've really got a problem if you live eight years in the past. It was difficult for me when I played at Troon in 2004 - I really didn't want to be there - but these are the events you want to play in and I'm delighted.
"At the same time, though, there's some big names who have pulled out and you don't want to see that."
Bjorn will tee off at 7:25 am on Thursday with England's Simon Dyson - he was another of the reserves called in - and American Gary Woodland.
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Curtis, the man who benefitted most from Bjorn's collapse that day eight years ago, said he and Bjorn had met several times since the drama of that day but that what happened was seldom the topic of conversation.
"I played with him a few times since then and we played together at the World Matchplay, the year I think he beat me in the semis," he said.
"We talked a little bit about it, but I'm not going to say anything to him about what happened. You don't wish that upon anybody.
"It's just a terrible thing that's happened to him, but he's moved on and he's played quite well since then."
Curtis believes his own chances are as slim as they were in 2003 when he was a 300-1 outsider, but he hopes that some of the magic of the Royal St George's links can rub off on him again.
"It definitely gives you a little bit of confidence because you know you've done it before, and there's no reason why you can't do it again," he said.
"I just hope this is my week. But I'm not going to think about holding that trophy yet. Hopefully when the last putt is holed on Sunday it will be coming my way, but we'll see."
'Tiger vacuum' filled by flood of new talent
LONDON - There will be a huge depth of golfing knowledge amid the galleries of Royal St George's this week but even the keenest statistician might be hard pressed to name the winners of the last 11 major championships.
What makes it such a tricky challenge is that the 11 tournaments have been won by 11 different players in a stark illustration of how dramatically different golf's landscape has become since Tiger Woods slipped from his once-dominant perch.
Rory McIlroy, hot favourite to triumph at the British Open this week, became the 11th when he won the US Open last month. Before him came Charl Schwartzel (Masters), Martin Kaymer (US PGA), Louis Oosthuizen (British Open), Graeme McDowell (US Open), Phil Mickelson (Masters), Yang Yong-eun (US PGA), Stewart Cink (British Open), Lucas Glover (US Open), Angel Cabrera (Masters) and Padraig Harrington (US PGA).
Harrington also won the British Open in 2008, which coming after Woods's US Open triumph and Trevor Immelman's victory in the Masters that year makes it 13 different winners of the last 14 majors.
"The game is in a transition and I would really say a transition from Tiger," 18-times major champion Jack Nicklaus said after McIlroy swept through the US Open.
"Tiger's still going to be around and he's going to play a lot more golf -- and going to play well. But he's going to play against a lot of kids that are 10, 15 years younger than he is who are good."
Woods won the 2008 US Open despite struggling with the knee injury that eventually required surgery and kept him out of the remaining majors of the year.
His subsequent domestic problems kept him off the course for almost five months and on his return he struggled to rediscover his best form.
More injury trouble kept him out of this year's US and British Opens and his rivals have wasted little time in rushing to fill the vacuum caused by his decline.
Different Nationalities
Those 11 winners include seven different nationalities; eight of the last nine were winning their first major while the four current major holders - McIlroy, Schwartzel, Kaymer and Oosthuizen - are all in their twenties, the first time that has happened.
"There are probably a number of reasons that you could argue (for the variety of winners) but certainly the depth of talent is the first and foremost," Mickelson said.
"The quality of play now that has come across the international circuit is some of the best I've seen. I think the overall level of play throughout the world internationally is what has sparked that and I wouldn't be surprised to see a first-time winner this week."
Eight years ago when the Open was last at Sandwich, Ben Curtis was not only a first-time winner but victorious in his very first appearance in a major. A repeat is highly unlikely -- he was the first man to do it in 90 years -- but the American maintained it was a wide-open tournament.
"There are probably 130 guys (out of 156) who could win this week," he said. "Maybe 20 or so may not be feeling well or their game is really bad coming in but pretty much anyone in the field can win.
"It's just a matter of having the right things go your way and making a few putts here and there."
Justin Rose, another player to make a dramatic entrance when he finished tied for fourth as amateur on debut at the 1998 Open, agreed.
"It needs patience so it could suit a more experienced player but on the other hand someone who can just come out and go round with clean ball-striking could do well," the Englishman told Reuters.
"Eleven different winners could easily become 12 on Sunday and I hope that 12th will be me."
What makes it such a tricky challenge is that the 11 tournaments have been won by 11 different players in a stark illustration of how dramatically different golf's landscape has become since Tiger Woods slipped from his once-dominant perch.
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Rory McIlroy, hot favourite to triumph at the British Open this week, became the 11th when he won the US Open last month. Before him came Charl Schwartzel (Masters), Martin Kaymer (US PGA), Louis Oosthuizen (British Open), Graeme McDowell (US Open), Phil Mickelson (Masters), Yang Yong-eun (US PGA), Stewart Cink (British Open), Lucas Glover (US Open), Angel Cabrera (Masters) and Padraig Harrington (US PGA).
Harrington also won the British Open in 2008, which coming after Woods's US Open triumph and Trevor Immelman's victory in the Masters that year makes it 13 different winners of the last 14 majors.
"The game is in a transition and I would really say a transition from Tiger," 18-times major champion Jack Nicklaus said after McIlroy swept through the US Open.
"Tiger's still going to be around and he's going to play a lot more golf -- and going to play well. But he's going to play against a lot of kids that are 10, 15 years younger than he is who are good."
Woods won the 2008 US Open despite struggling with the knee injury that eventually required surgery and kept him out of the remaining majors of the year.
His subsequent domestic problems kept him off the course for almost five months and on his return he struggled to rediscover his best form.
More injury trouble kept him out of this year's US and British Opens and his rivals have wasted little time in rushing to fill the vacuum caused by his decline.
Different Nationalities
Those 11 winners include seven different nationalities; eight of the last nine were winning their first major while the four current major holders - McIlroy, Schwartzel, Kaymer and Oosthuizen - are all in their twenties, the first time that has happened.
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"There are probably a number of reasons that you could argue (for the variety of winners) but certainly the depth of talent is the first and foremost," Mickelson said.
"The quality of play now that has come across the international circuit is some of the best I've seen. I think the overall level of play throughout the world internationally is what has sparked that and I wouldn't be surprised to see a first-time winner this week."
Eight years ago when the Open was last at Sandwich, Ben Curtis was not only a first-time winner but victorious in his very first appearance in a major. A repeat is highly unlikely -- he was the first man to do it in 90 years -- but the American maintained it was a wide-open tournament.
"There are probably 130 guys (out of 156) who could win this week," he said. "Maybe 20 or so may not be feeling well or their game is really bad coming in but pretty much anyone in the field can win.
"It's just a matter of having the right things go your way and making a few putts here and there."
Justin Rose, another player to make a dramatic entrance when he finished tied for fourth as amateur on debut at the 1998 Open, agreed.
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"It needs patience so it could suit a more experienced player but on the other hand someone who can just come out and go round with clean ball-striking could do well," the Englishman told Reuters.
"Eleven different winners could easily become 12 on Sunday and I hope that 12th will be me."
A blast from the past
Two tennis legends coming out of retirement for a serious rematch? Must be some kind of crazy video game. Fourteen-time Grand Slam winner Pete Sampras lost a three-set exhibition to former world No 1 Marat Safin on Friday night 6-3, 6-4, to unveil the China Open's brand new venue - the national tennis stadium.
Pete Sampras reacts after winning a point while playing against Marat Safin of Russia in an exhibition to unveil the China Open's brand new venue on Friday in Beijing. Safin won the match 6-3, 6-4. Cui Meng / China Daily
Leading totally different lives after retirement, both said they were thrilled to reunite and put on a show in front of 15,000 boisterous fans on a Grand Slam-level center court.
"I like Marat - he is a friend of mine. It is a long trip (to come here to play). But playing with Marat is a bonus to me, because of our history and our respect for each other," said Sampras, who quit professional tennis in 2003 after winning 14 major titles, including a record seven at Wimbledon.
"I am really excited to come back here. I had wonderful memories here and it's great fun to play with Pete again," said Safin, the event's 2004 champion.
The Russian, who enjoys a solid fan base in China, experienced an emotional farewell ceremony at the China Open in 2009 before formally announcing his retirement at the Paris Masters one month later.
Although both Sampras' iconic net volley and Safin's big serve are less powerful than in their heydays, the clash recalled their classic battle at the 2000 US Open final.
In the epic final, the "czar" stunned the American favorite in straight sets to claim his first Grand Slam crown before grabbing his second and final major title at the Australian Open in 2005.
"There is nothing I could do that day, he played so well, his serve was so huge. He deserves that victory," said Sampras, who delivered five championships of his own at Flushing Meadows.
"We are glad to return to the focus. Don't forget how powerful he (Safin) truly is. We are both happy to be here," Sampras said.
Safin returned the compliment.
"I am really excited. Pete is like an old pappy now, but still competitive on the court," he said.
Remaining in good shape after leaving tennis for eight years, Sampras, who still holds a record 286-week reign as world No 1, shook off the "possible pressure" to maintain his dominance.
"I never had (an idea that I would be) on top for so long," he said.
"It just happens. It wasn't anything I planed as a kid. It takes a lot work to stay on there. You are a marked man, (so many people are) looking forward to taking you down.
"I am proud of that, I am more proud of winning so many majors through the years - I grew up with so many big names."
Sampras' rivalry with Andre Agassi headlined a golden era for tennis in the 1990.
Sampras, 40, stays busy as a full-time father to his two sons, honing his swing on the golf course and ocassionally appearing at exhibition matches.
Meanwhile, Safin serves as the vice president of the Russian Tennis Fderation and a member of the Russian Olympic Committee to promote the cultivation of the sport's youth.
"It's good for me to do something related to sports. It's a big relief for me. My life changed completely, new goals, new achievement and new stage. Tennis will be always here, but I will also try something else," said the 31-year-old.
Pete Sampras reacts after winning a point while playing against Marat Safin of Russia in an exhibition to unveil the China Open's brand new venue on Friday in Beijing. Safin won the match 6-3, 6-4. Cui Meng / China Daily
Leading totally different lives after retirement, both said they were thrilled to reunite and put on a show in front of 15,000 boisterous fans on a Grand Slam-level center court.
"I like Marat - he is a friend of mine. It is a long trip (to come here to play). But playing with Marat is a bonus to me, because of our history and our respect for each other," said Sampras, who quit professional tennis in 2003 after winning 14 major titles, including a record seven at Wimbledon.
"I am really excited to come back here. I had wonderful memories here and it's great fun to play with Pete again," said Safin, the event's 2004 champion.
The Russian, who enjoys a solid fan base in China, experienced an emotional farewell ceremony at the China Open in 2009 before formally announcing his retirement at the Paris Masters one month later.
Although both Sampras' iconic net volley and Safin's big serve are less powerful than in their heydays, the clash recalled their classic battle at the 2000 US Open final.
In the epic final, the "czar" stunned the American favorite in straight sets to claim his first Grand Slam crown before grabbing his second and final major title at the Australian Open in 2005.
"There is nothing I could do that day, he played so well, his serve was so huge. He deserves that victory," said Sampras, who delivered five championships of his own at Flushing Meadows.
"We are glad to return to the focus. Don't forget how powerful he (Safin) truly is. We are both happy to be here," Sampras said.
Safin returned the compliment.
"I am really excited. Pete is like an old pappy now, but still competitive on the court," he said.
Remaining in good shape after leaving tennis for eight years, Sampras, who still holds a record 286-week reign as world No 1, shook off the "possible pressure" to maintain his dominance.
"I never had (an idea that I would be) on top for so long," he said.
"It just happens. It wasn't anything I planed as a kid. It takes a lot work to stay on there. You are a marked man, (so many people are) looking forward to taking you down.
"I am proud of that, I am more proud of winning so many majors through the years - I grew up with so many big names."
Sampras' rivalry with Andre Agassi headlined a golden era for tennis in the 1990.
Sampras, 40, stays busy as a full-time father to his two sons, honing his swing on the golf course and ocassionally appearing at exhibition matches.
Meanwhile, Safin serves as the vice president of the Russian Tennis Fderation and a member of the Russian Olympic Committee to promote the cultivation of the sport's youth.
"It's good for me to do something related to sports. It's a big relief for me. My life changed completely, new goals, new achievement and new stage. Tennis will be always here, but I will also try something else," said the 31-year-old.
A good draw does not mean anything: Li Na
BEIJING - Given an easy draw at the China Open, French Open champion Li Na said she expects tough battle against her rookie rivals in the opening rounds.
The fourth seed will face either qualifier or wild card player in the first two rounds en route to a possible clash against Samantha Stosur from Australia.
"It's a tough battle playing against anyone. Anything could happen on court. The top ranked players might be knocked out in the first rounds and the lower ranked players possibly make it to the final," said Li, who became the first Chinese to win a Grand Slam title at this year's Frnech Open in June.
With a string of disappointing results after Li's trailblazing feat in Paris, Li broke up with her coach Michael Mortenson from Denmark and her husband Jiang Shan came back to the coaching position again.
"Naturally Jiang knows me best and between us it seems no language is required. A sign, eye contact will tell the story. But It's harder to deal with the sort of relationship between me and my husband than the general coaching relationship, so I wish I can cooperate well with my husband like I did at the beginning of the year."
With Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova withdrawing from the China Open due to injury, the world number five has been expected to win the local tournament for the first time. Her best result was a semifinal finish, losing to Vera Zvonareva here last year.
"I hope I can do my best at the China Open and make it to the yearending WTA World Championship final," added the 29-year-old.
The fourth seed will face either qualifier or wild card player in the first two rounds en route to a possible clash against Samantha Stosur from Australia.
"It's a tough battle playing against anyone. Anything could happen on court. The top ranked players might be knocked out in the first rounds and the lower ranked players possibly make it to the final," said Li, who became the first Chinese to win a Grand Slam title at this year's Frnech Open in June.
With a string of disappointing results after Li's trailblazing feat in Paris, Li broke up with her coach Michael Mortenson from Denmark and her husband Jiang Shan came back to the coaching position again.
"Naturally Jiang knows me best and between us it seems no language is required. A sign, eye contact will tell the story. But It's harder to deal with the sort of relationship between me and my husband than the general coaching relationship, so I wish I can cooperate well with my husband like I did at the beginning of the year."
With Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova withdrawing from the China Open due to injury, the world number five has been expected to win the local tournament for the first time. Her best result was a semifinal finish, losing to Vera Zvonareva here last year.
"I hope I can do my best at the China Open and make it to the yearending WTA World Championship final," added the 29-year-old.
2011年10月16日星期日
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2011年10月15日星期六
Llodra and Zimonjic capture China Open title
BEIJING - Third-seeded duo Michael Llodra and Nenad Zimonjic overpowered Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) to take the China Open men's doubles title here on Sunday.
Llodra of France and Zimonjic of Serbia experienced a tough match against their opponents, decided by two suffocating tie breakers. Llodra and Zimonjic withstood the pressure and displayed some high quality tennis to seal the match in one hour and 48 minutes.
"I feel great to win such a great game in China, it is the first time for both of us and I want to thank Michal for such a great week," Zimonjic said at the news conference.
The runners-up also won high recognition from the winners.
"They are a great team, both of them are big guys, it's never easy to play against them. We did better in tie breaker and some important points," Zimonjic added.
Llodra of France and Zimonjic of Serbia experienced a tough match against their opponents, decided by two suffocating tie breakers. Llodra and Zimonjic withstood the pressure and displayed some high quality tennis to seal the match in one hour and 48 minutes.
"I feel great to win such a great game in China, it is the first time for both of us and I want to thank Michal for such a great week," Zimonjic said at the news conference.
The runners-up also won high recognition from the winners.
"They are a great team, both of them are big guys, it's never easy to play against them. We did better in tie breaker and some important points," Zimonjic added.
Too much tennis? It's time to talk
Grueling schedule to be subject at meeting of players sometime soon
SHANGHAI - Rafael Nadal refused Tuesday to discuss any potential meeting between players in Shanghai this week to discuss the punishing demands of the tennis schedule.
America's Andy Roddick said on Monday that Shanghai Masters no-shows from world No 1 Novak Djokovic and 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer were stark evidence of the of heavy playing commitments.
It followed comments from Britain's Andy Murray last month that he had held several talks with other players at the US Open and they would be discussing the issue in Shanghai, though he said on Tuesday there had been no developments.
"There is something there, but is not the right moment to talk about it, especially when nothing clear is done," Nadal said.
"Always is better to talk about the things when you know exactly what's going to happen and when you know exactly what we are going to do," he added.
But the Spanish world No 2 said there was broad agreement among players over the issue.
"I am in touch always with the rest of the players. You know, I talked a lot with a lot of players last month. We'll see what we can do."
"The important thing is that, yes, I can say because I'm sure we are, most of us, almost everyone, in the same way. So like this we have power. Now we'll have to keep finding what we really want for the future and make that happen if possible."
World No 4 Murray said the players would try to set up a meeting before the end of the year, but he sought to play down the issue.
"The players haven't met. The players will try and meet. When we do, you know, then I think it's really between the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and the ITF (International Tennis Federation) to try and come to an agreement," he said.
"And until something's kind of done in writing or there's been any discussions, there's not really any point in saying anything because it just starts speculation."
"I think the tour is in a great place just now. But it's basically just a matter of like two or three weeks in the year that really I think need to change," Murray added.
Roddick said players were still fired up over the issue and insisted Federer and Djokovic were "only a phone call away," but he was unsure what would happen in Shanghai.
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SHANGHAI - Rafael Nadal refused Tuesday to discuss any potential meeting between players in Shanghai this week to discuss the punishing demands of the tennis schedule.
America's Andy Roddick said on Monday that Shanghai Masters no-shows from world No 1 Novak Djokovic and 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer were stark evidence of the of heavy playing commitments.
It followed comments from Britain's Andy Murray last month that he had held several talks with other players at the US Open and they would be discussing the issue in Shanghai, though he said on Tuesday there had been no developments.
"There is something there, but is not the right moment to talk about it, especially when nothing clear is done," Nadal said.
"Always is better to talk about the things when you know exactly what's going to happen and when you know exactly what we are going to do," he added.
But the Spanish world No 2 said there was broad agreement among players over the issue.
"I am in touch always with the rest of the players. You know, I talked a lot with a lot of players last month. We'll see what we can do."
"The important thing is that, yes, I can say because I'm sure we are, most of us, almost everyone, in the same way. So like this we have power. Now we'll have to keep finding what we really want for the future and make that happen if possible."
World No 4 Murray said the players would try to set up a meeting before the end of the year, but he sought to play down the issue.
"The players haven't met. The players will try and meet. When we do, you know, then I think it's really between the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and the ITF (International Tennis Federation) to try and come to an agreement," he said.
"And until something's kind of done in writing or there's been any discussions, there's not really any point in saying anything because it just starts speculation."
"I think the tour is in a great place just now. But it's basically just a matter of like two or three weeks in the year that really I think need to change," Murray added.
Roddick said players were still fired up over the issue and insisted Federer and Djokovic were "only a phone call away," but he was unsure what would happen in Shanghai.
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2011年10月14日星期五
Tiger moves into contention before slipping back
SAN MARTIN, California - Tiger Woods finally worked his way into the upper reaches of the Frys.com Open leaderboard in Saturday's third round, though he failed to capitalise on good momentum after the turn.
The former world number one briefly got to within three strokes of the lead after making four birdies in his first 11 holes before problems on two par-threes over his closing stretch resulted in a three-under 68.
Playing in his first PGA Tour event in almost two months, Woods has been largely happy with his day-to-day progress but a four-under total of 203 was not good enough to keep him in contention after another perfect day for scoring at a sun-splashed CordeValle Golf Club.
"The golf course could have been had today, if you drive the ball decent and hit some wedges in there," Woods told reporters after mixing five birdies with two bogeys.
"A couple of the par-fives are reachable and then it's obviously drivable there at 17 (the 358-yard par-four). Guys can take it deep out there.
"It's getting better," he said of his own form. "I'm improving day by day. Obviously tomorrow I need to improve a lot, make the putts and post a really low one."
Woods came into this week under heavy scrutiny but with lofty expectations after finally putting behind him lingering leg injuries and practising without limitations.
Having struggled for form and fitness for most of the year while working on the fourth swing change of his professional career, he said the would be satisfied with nothing less than victory at CordeValle.
Putting struggles
However, he struggled badly with his putting on rain-softened greens as he opened with a two-over 73 before inching his way back up the leaderboard with successive 68s.
"I would like to just keep building on it," said Woods, whose world ranking has slipped to 51st since his spectacular downfall at the end of 2009 amid allegations of serial philandering.
"I was very close to really putting it together on the front nine -- birdie 17 and 18, and all of a sudden, I'm five under."
However he failed to birdie the drivable 17th and missed an eight-footer for birdie on 18 to remain at three under overall going into his final nine holes.
"I wasn't that far away from really turning it to the back nine and taking it deep. With these pin locations, a 62 or 63 tomorrow is not out of the realm."
The biggest problem for Woods, who has not triumphed anywhere since the 2009 Australian Masters, has been getting back into the groove of tournament play in only his ninth PGA Tour start of the year.
"I'm just playing to get competitive," said the 35-year-old, who bogeyed the par-three third after getting a plugged lie in a greenside bunker and the par-three seventh where he pulled his tee shot well left into tall grass.
"It's about going out there and playing. The last two days I have really putted well after the work we did after Thursday's round. I feel like I'm getting my lines and my speed.
"My ball-striking has gotten better. I felt so good over the ball today. I didn't put myself in a position where I needed to be."
The former world number one briefly got to within three strokes of the lead after making four birdies in his first 11 holes before problems on two par-threes over his closing stretch resulted in a three-under 68.
Playing in his first PGA Tour event in almost two months, Woods has been largely happy with his day-to-day progress but a four-under total of 203 was not good enough to keep him in contention after another perfect day for scoring at a sun-splashed CordeValle Golf Club.
"The golf course could have been had today, if you drive the ball decent and hit some wedges in there," Woods told reporters after mixing five birdies with two bogeys.
"A couple of the par-fives are reachable and then it's obviously drivable there at 17 (the 358-yard par-four). Guys can take it deep out there.
"It's getting better," he said of his own form. "I'm improving day by day. Obviously tomorrow I need to improve a lot, make the putts and post a really low one."
Woods came into this week under heavy scrutiny but with lofty expectations after finally putting behind him lingering leg injuries and practising without limitations.
Having struggled for form and fitness for most of the year while working on the fourth swing change of his professional career, he said the would be satisfied with nothing less than victory at CordeValle.
Putting struggles
However, he struggled badly with his putting on rain-softened greens as he opened with a two-over 73 before inching his way back up the leaderboard with successive 68s.
"I would like to just keep building on it," said Woods, whose world ranking has slipped to 51st since his spectacular downfall at the end of 2009 amid allegations of serial philandering.
"I was very close to really putting it together on the front nine -- birdie 17 and 18, and all of a sudden, I'm five under."
However he failed to birdie the drivable 17th and missed an eight-footer for birdie on 18 to remain at three under overall going into his final nine holes.
"I wasn't that far away from really turning it to the back nine and taking it deep. With these pin locations, a 62 or 63 tomorrow is not out of the realm."
The biggest problem for Woods, who has not triumphed anywhere since the 2009 Australian Masters, has been getting back into the groove of tournament play in only his ninth PGA Tour start of the year.
"I'm just playing to get competitive," said the 35-year-old, who bogeyed the par-three third after getting a plugged lie in a greenside bunker and the par-three seventh where he pulled his tee shot well left into tall grass.
"It's about going out there and playing. The last two days I have really putted well after the work we did after Thursday's round. I feel like I'm getting my lines and my speed.
"My ball-striking has gotten better. I felt so good over the ball today. I didn't put myself in a position where I needed to be."
Top-ranked Tseng wins in South Korea
INCHEON - Top-ranked Yani Tseng won the LPGA Hana Bank Championship on Sunday for her sixth LPGA Tour victory of the season and 10th overall title of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 to edge Na Yeon Cho by a stroke.
The 22-year-old star, the LPGA Championship and Women's British Open winner, finished at 14-under 202 on Sky 72 Golf Club's Ocean Course.
Tseng earned $270,000 to push her tour-leading total to $2,396,838. She has 11 victories in four full seasons on the LPGA Tour.
Choi, the 2009 and 2010 winner, shot a 68.
Brittany Lincicome (66), Jamin Jang (68) and second-round leader Soo-Jin Yang (71) tied for third at 11 under
The 22-year-old star, the LPGA Championship and Women's British Open winner, finished at 14-under 202 on Sky 72 Golf Club's Ocean Course.
Tseng earned $270,000 to push her tour-leading total to $2,396,838. She has 11 victories in four full seasons on the LPGA Tour.
Choi, the 2009 and 2010 winner, shot a 68.
Brittany Lincicome (66), Jamin Jang (68) and second-round leader Soo-Jin Yang (71) tied for third at 11 under
2011年10月12日星期三
Europe qualification: Hungary and Finland cross handing
Hungary national football team on 11th and the Finland national football team in Budapest for a Euro 2012 qualifying final group game, two teams handing each other.
In fact, the game the teams ' winning European Championship journey is moot. No matter which team wins missed the European Championship finals.
Hungary group e battle on the other two matches of the day is: Sweden team 3:2 WINS Netherlands team, team 4:0 WINS San Marino team of Moldova. The final ranking of the Panel is: Netherlands team accumulated 27 breakdown of the first. Sweden team accumulated 24 second. Hungary team accumulated 19 breakdown of the third. Finland, Moldova and San Marino teams in fourth to sixth.
In fact, the game the teams ' winning European Championship journey is moot. No matter which team wins missed the European Championship finals.
Hungary group e battle on the other two matches of the day is: Sweden team 3:2 WINS Netherlands team, team 4:0 WINS San Marino team of Moldova. The final ranking of the Panel is: Netherlands team accumulated 27 breakdown of the first. Sweden team accumulated 24 second. Hungary team accumulated 19 breakdown of the third. Finland, Moldova and San Marino teams in fourth to sixth.
The terms
When a ACE serve, a game both sides in the party to serve, the ball falls within the valid area, but the beats of each other and any parts of the body has not touched the ball and make it serve scores directly.
Advantage advantage, advantage after hitting the Deuce side, distributing balls out advantage and advantage for receiver Receiver advantage advantage for server advantage for server all (same score) field of the alley between the singles and doubles alley fighter the ability of head on and hit list players alternate service side in American Twist American twist on the approach shot tennis attacker attacker attacking offensive returns return asphalt courts of asphalt course
Advantage advantage, advantage after hitting the Deuce side, distributing balls out advantage and advantage for receiver Receiver advantage advantage for server advantage for server all (same score) field of the alley between the singles and doubles alley fighter the ability of head on and hit list players alternate service side in American Twist American twist on the approach shot tennis attacker attacker attacking offensive returns return asphalt courts of asphalt course
2011年10月11日星期二
The history of tennis (part 2)
In Bermuda , the United States lady Mary watched United Kingdom military officers after a tennis match, this sport was interested in, so bring tennis rules, networks shot and tennis to New York. In the United States, tennis initially in various schools in the East of, and soon spread to Central and Western, and gained popularity throughout the United States.
Evolution of tennis has been on the grass in the sand, cement, asphalt on the ground floor held a contest, so the "tennis (Tennis)" slowly replaced the name of "lawn tennis (LawnTennis)" in the name, this is what we today tennis (Tennis) origin of the name. Early stages of modern tennis, women are often excluded, on the grounds that tennis is not suitable for women. At the same time that women participate in tennis, corrupt morals. Therefore early only has a men's singles and doubles tennis match two, no women's tennis program. But some women athletes not only dare to break through social media and the family of obstructing, and skill levels and some are still more than the men. In some informal side is often appear in the men's singles competition, and the other is the situation of women. This is forcing some Tennis Club to break the ban, allowing women to participate in this campaign. So starting in 1879 was born mixed doubles, it is women themselves to strive for results.
In 1878, the Men's Doubles Championship was held in England for the first time. In 1879, the women's singles and mixed doubles matches for the first time in Ireland. In 1884, Wimbledon has increased women's singles and men's doubles championship.
In 1913, increased Women's Doubles and Mixed Double Tournament. In 1881, the world appeared on the first National Tennis Association, the United States national Lawn Tennis Association ("national" Word removed in 1920). The same year, from August 31 to September 3, held in Rhode Island Newport Harbor at the first United States lawn tennis men's singles and men's doubles championship, the Wimbledon match rules, participants of 26 people.
United States National Grassland network Union Chairman Dwight and United States men's Singles Champion Sears, were also among the overseas athletes participating in the Wimbledon Championships.
In 1887, held United States lawn tennis women's singles championship, women's doubles and mixed doubles started in 1890 and 1892 respectively.
Evolution of tennis has been on the grass in the sand, cement, asphalt on the ground floor held a contest, so the "tennis (Tennis)" slowly replaced the name of "lawn tennis (LawnTennis)" in the name, this is what we today tennis (Tennis) origin of the name. Early stages of modern tennis, women are often excluded, on the grounds that tennis is not suitable for women. At the same time that women participate in tennis, corrupt morals. Therefore early only has a men's singles and doubles tennis match two, no women's tennis program. But some women athletes not only dare to break through social media and the family of obstructing, and skill levels and some are still more than the men. In some informal side is often appear in the men's singles competition, and the other is the situation of women. This is forcing some Tennis Club to break the ban, allowing women to participate in this campaign. So starting in 1879 was born mixed doubles, it is women themselves to strive for results.
In 1878, the Men's Doubles Championship was held in England for the first time. In 1879, the women's singles and mixed doubles matches for the first time in Ireland. In 1884, Wimbledon has increased women's singles and men's doubles championship.
In 1913, increased Women's Doubles and Mixed Double Tournament. In 1881, the world appeared on the first National Tennis Association, the United States national Lawn Tennis Association ("national" Word removed in 1920). The same year, from August 31 to September 3, held in Rhode Island Newport Harbor at the first United States lawn tennis men's singles and men's doubles championship, the Wimbledon match rules, participants of 26 people.
United States National Grassland network Union Chairman Dwight and United States men's Singles Champion Sears, were also among the overseas athletes participating in the Wimbledon Championships.
In 1887, held United States lawn tennis women's singles championship, women's doubles and mixed doubles started in 1890 and 1892 respectively.
The history of tennis (part 1)
By the middle of the 14th century, a poet from France introduced this kind of ball games in the Frech Palace, as a Royal pastime for noble men and women. To play this game at that time, the venue was the Palace Hall, no nets and no rackets, balls are made with a cloth after the round tied with rope. Bounded by a rope from the site in the form of a Chinese character, use their hands as bats, lost his ball on the line to throw around, called Tennez in French, in English called "Take it! Play ", meaning:" seize! Lost in the past ", today the" tennis (Tennis), the phrase "that comes from this. Before long, wooden rackets was used instead of the hands of bat.
Early 16th century, this ball game was France nationals found that heart begin to model out of curiosity, soon spread to major cities, while refined appliances. Ball manufacturing more durable, the beat from plank to parchment, surface area enlarged, also lengthened grip handle. Venues middle rope, increase the numerous short hanging ropes to the ground, balls from under the rope passed by, clearly noticing. Later France King Louis forbade and provided it was the prerogative of Royal game.
Early 17th century, the site was no longer used in the middle rope curtain, and uses small square NET, net better than curtains, beats using a thread instead of nets, elastic and light. France Court to make such a game, the stadium placed next to a gold vessel, each race has been completed, in the audience to put money into tray, as the winner of the prize. This intention was good at first, then gradually evolved into a kind of gambling. At the beginning of the number is still small, over time betting bigger and bigger, and some even lose, so disputes happen frequently, France the King then banned again for this game, the main reason for this is tennis in the early 18th century decline.
In 1358 ~1360, this ball game introduced to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom Kings aidehuasanshi interested in this special, ordered the Palace built within an indoor stadium. Since then, the tennis began in the United Kingdom pop, becoming United Kingdom entertainment activities of the upper class, so there are "noble sport" James said. This popular mainly during indoor tennis. On September 29, 1793, in the United Kingdom of a sports magazine, "tennis venues" holistically.
Modern tennis history is generally began in 1873. That year, Englishman Walter cloton Wingfield early tennis game to improve, make it a summer sports activities carried out on the lawn, and was named "lawn tennis". The same year also published a booklet on the theme of the lawn tennis, to publicize and promote such activities. Winfield is known as the "founder of modern tennis". Tennis has become an indoor and outdoor sports.
At the same time in the United Kingdom established around Tennis Club. In 1875, established the English Tennis Club. The Club built the first tennis court in the world, and in 1877 was held the English lawn tennis men's singles championship, later famous Wimbledon. Extensive tennis and games become more frequent, there is no uniform rules of course is not acceptable. So in 1876, by some parts of the famous tennis club representatives, met to study and discuss the development of an all-British uniform rules of tennis. After repeated consultations, representatives of parties had come to playing tennis venue, equipment, and competitions and achieved a convergence of views, and forms a uniform rule. Roughly after 1878, United Kingdom most Tennis Club were gradually under the new play activity training and match.
Early 16th century, this ball game was France nationals found that heart begin to model out of curiosity, soon spread to major cities, while refined appliances. Ball manufacturing more durable, the beat from plank to parchment, surface area enlarged, also lengthened grip handle. Venues middle rope, increase the numerous short hanging ropes to the ground, balls from under the rope passed by, clearly noticing. Later France King Louis forbade and provided it was the prerogative of Royal game.
Early 17th century, the site was no longer used in the middle rope curtain, and uses small square NET, net better than curtains, beats using a thread instead of nets, elastic and light. France Court to make such a game, the stadium placed next to a gold vessel, each race has been completed, in the audience to put money into tray, as the winner of the prize. This intention was good at first, then gradually evolved into a kind of gambling. At the beginning of the number is still small, over time betting bigger and bigger, and some even lose, so disputes happen frequently, France the King then banned again for this game, the main reason for this is tennis in the early 18th century decline.
In 1358 ~1360, this ball game introduced to the United Kingdom. United Kingdom Kings aidehuasanshi interested in this special, ordered the Palace built within an indoor stadium. Since then, the tennis began in the United Kingdom pop, becoming United Kingdom entertainment activities of the upper class, so there are "noble sport" James said. This popular mainly during indoor tennis. On September 29, 1793, in the United Kingdom of a sports magazine, "tennis venues" holistically.
Modern tennis history is generally began in 1873. That year, Englishman Walter cloton Wingfield early tennis game to improve, make it a summer sports activities carried out on the lawn, and was named "lawn tennis". The same year also published a booklet on the theme of the lawn tennis, to publicize and promote such activities. Winfield is known as the "founder of modern tennis". Tennis has become an indoor and outdoor sports.
At the same time in the United Kingdom established around Tennis Club. In 1875, established the English Tennis Club. The Club built the first tennis court in the world, and in 1877 was held the English lawn tennis men's singles championship, later famous Wimbledon. Extensive tennis and games become more frequent, there is no uniform rules of course is not acceptable. So in 1876, by some parts of the famous tennis club representatives, met to study and discuss the development of an all-British uniform rules of tennis. After repeated consultations, representatives of parties had come to playing tennis venue, equipment, and competitions and achieved a convergence of views, and forms a uniform rule. Roughly after 1878, United Kingdom most Tennis Club were gradually under the new play activity training and match.
2011年10月10日星期一
The images of famous figures
Cartoon images of Li Na, Yao Ming and Liu Xiang, China's most successful sport figures, are these days constantly cropping up on the Internet.
Li towers over Yao and Liu, signifying that the female will surpass the then-top-idols to become the new sponsor favorite.
The addition of the $1.75 million bonus money for the French title brings Li's season income till now to $3.23 million, much more than the total earnings of her 12-year career thus far.
Contracts and coverage from sponsorship deals helped Li rank No 35 on the 2011 Forbes China Celebrity List announced last month before her latest win.
A CCTV anchor estimated that Li may earn as much as 200 million yuan through sponsor endorsement after the French triumph while Yao 130 million and Liu even less.
Li's own commercial backers now include Nike, which has already received exposure from broadcasts back to China showing the 29-year-old wearing the brand. Ads currently run by Rolex today have highlighted its ties to Li. The Chinese athlete also partners with Nestle's Haagen Dazs ice cream.
Given the popularity of celebrity endorsements in the country, other tennis stars from may also profit from Li's win.
If she keeps winning, it will boost the endorsement spending on other tennis stars by international sportswear companies like Nike. It may also, more than ever, bring into the bidding Chinese sportswear companies that are building world-class business heft and have in recent years been increasing their ratio of spending on advertising and promotion as a percentage of total costs.
For instance, Yao's success in the NBA, the popularity of the game in China, and China's modest success in international basketball competitions have led to a slew of deals between NBA figures and Chinese companies, including Kevin Garnett and Luis Scola.
Already, tennis star Jelena Jankovic has an endorsement contract with China's Anta Sports Products. Olga Govortsova has an agreement with Peak of China
Li towers over Yao and Liu, signifying that the female will surpass the then-top-idols to become the new sponsor favorite.
The addition of the $1.75 million bonus money for the French title brings Li's season income till now to $3.23 million, much more than the total earnings of her 12-year career thus far.
Contracts and coverage from sponsorship deals helped Li rank No 35 on the 2011 Forbes China Celebrity List announced last month before her latest win.
A CCTV anchor estimated that Li may earn as much as 200 million yuan through sponsor endorsement after the French triumph while Yao 130 million and Liu even less.
Li's own commercial backers now include Nike, which has already received exposure from broadcasts back to China showing the 29-year-old wearing the brand. Ads currently run by Rolex today have highlighted its ties to Li. The Chinese athlete also partners with Nestle's Haagen Dazs ice cream.
Given the popularity of celebrity endorsements in the country, other tennis stars from may also profit from Li's win.
If she keeps winning, it will boost the endorsement spending on other tennis stars by international sportswear companies like Nike. It may also, more than ever, bring into the bidding Chinese sportswear companies that are building world-class business heft and have in recent years been increasing their ratio of spending on advertising and promotion as a percentage of total costs.
For instance, Yao's success in the NBA, the popularity of the game in China, and China's modest success in international basketball competitions have led to a slew of deals between NBA figures and Chinese companies, including Kevin Garnett and Luis Scola.
Already, tennis star Jelena Jankovic has an endorsement contract with China's Anta Sports Products. Olga Govortsova has an agreement with Peak of China
Tseng wins
The 22-year-old star, the LPGA Championship and Women's British Open winner, finished at 14-under 202 on Sky 72 Golf Club's Ocean Course.
Tseng earned $270,000 to push her tour-leading total to $2,396,838. She has 11 victories in four full seasons on the LPGA Tour.
Choi, the 2009 and 2010 winner, shot a 68.
Brittany Lincicome (66), Jamin Jang (68) and second-round leader Soo-Jin Yang (71) tied for third at 11 under.
Top-ranked Yani Tseng won the LPGA Hana Bank Championship on Sunday for her sixth LPGA Tour victory of the season and 10th overall title of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 to edge Na Yeon Cho by a stroke.
Yani Tseng of Taiwan poses for photographs with the trophy following her win at the 2011 LPGA HanaBank Championship golf tournament at Sky72 Golf Club Ocean course in Incheon, west of Seoul Oct 9, 2011.
Tseng earned $270,000 to push her tour-leading total to $2,396,838. She has 11 victories in four full seasons on the LPGA Tour.
Choi, the 2009 and 2010 winner, shot a 68.
Brittany Lincicome (66), Jamin Jang (68) and second-round leader Soo-Jin Yang (71) tied for third at 11 under.
Top-ranked Yani Tseng won the LPGA Hana Bank Championship on Sunday for her sixth LPGA Tour victory of the season and 10th overall title of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 to edge Na Yeon Cho by a stroke.
Yani Tseng of Taiwan poses for photographs with the trophy following her win at the 2011 LPGA HanaBank Championship golf tournament at Sky72 Golf Club Ocean course in Incheon, west of Seoul Oct 9, 2011.
2011年10月9日星期日
Returning to action
The buzz for his return is predictable. The tournament is close to a sellout, with ticket sales already five times higher than a year ago. There remains no greater draw in golf.
Less predictable is what Woods will do on the course. He is capable of winning at CordeValle, because no matter what he has or hasn’t done in the last two years, he is capable of anything.
“I think this is a fresh start,” swing coach Sean Foley said Tuesday.
And then, Woods will stop again.
What makes this feel like a cameo appearance is Woods has been gone for seven weeks, and after the Frys.com Open, he won’t compete again for a full month when he plays in the Australian Open. He has the inaugural Tiger Woods Invitational next week at Pebble Beach -- essentially a fundraiser for his foundation -- and most likely has his two children the following week. His schedule was set long before Woods knew how this season would pan out.
After the Australian Open is the Presidents Cup, and then a week off before Woods ends his season at the Chevron World Challenge.
That’s four tournaments over the final three months of the year, hardly the kind of schedule for a player to build any momentum, even a guy who rarely plays more than about 20 times a year even in the best of times.
The best measure of any comeback won’t start until 2012.
One television promotion trumpeted coverage of all four rounds of Woods’ return, forgetting perhaps that unlike his last return at Firestone, the Frys.com Open has a 36-hole cut. Does anyone expect to Woods to be gone by the weekend? He was the last time he played, at the PGA Championship.
But what does anyone really know of Woods’ game after a year like this?
There was some good. He shot 30 on the front nine of Augusta National in the final round of the Masters and was briefly tied for the lead until he stalled on the back nine by missing short putts and tied for fourth. That was his best finish this year.
There was plenty of bad, from his 74-75 weekend at Torrey Pines to his nine-hole 42 before withdrawing from The Players Championship to his 77 in the opening round of the PGA Championship, the first time ever in a major that he finished out of the top 100.
Woods has played only 117 holes over three tournaments since the Masters. He missed three months, including two majors, this summer when he wisely decided to stop playing until his left knee and Achilles’ tendon were fully healed. He now says his left leg feels the best it has in years.
Why should anyone expect something different from Woods at a course he has never played than at Firestone, where he had won seven times?
Less predictable is what Woods will do on the course. He is capable of winning at CordeValle, because no matter what he has or hasn’t done in the last two years, he is capable of anything.
“I think this is a fresh start,” swing coach Sean Foley said Tuesday.
And then, Woods will stop again.
What makes this feel like a cameo appearance is Woods has been gone for seven weeks, and after the Frys.com Open, he won’t compete again for a full month when he plays in the Australian Open. He has the inaugural Tiger Woods Invitational next week at Pebble Beach -- essentially a fundraiser for his foundation -- and most likely has his two children the following week. His schedule was set long before Woods knew how this season would pan out.
After the Australian Open is the Presidents Cup, and then a week off before Woods ends his season at the Chevron World Challenge.
That’s four tournaments over the final three months of the year, hardly the kind of schedule for a player to build any momentum, even a guy who rarely plays more than about 20 times a year even in the best of times.
The best measure of any comeback won’t start until 2012.
One television promotion trumpeted coverage of all four rounds of Woods’ return, forgetting perhaps that unlike his last return at Firestone, the Frys.com Open has a 36-hole cut. Does anyone expect to Woods to be gone by the weekend? He was the last time he played, at the PGA Championship.
But what does anyone really know of Woods’ game after a year like this?
There was some good. He shot 30 on the front nine of Augusta National in the final round of the Masters and was briefly tied for the lead until he stalled on the back nine by missing short putts and tied for fourth. That was his best finish this year.
There was plenty of bad, from his 74-75 weekend at Torrey Pines to his nine-hole 42 before withdrawing from The Players Championship to his 77 in the opening round of the PGA Championship, the first time ever in a major that he finished out of the top 100.
Woods has played only 117 holes over three tournaments since the Masters. He missed three months, including two majors, this summer when he wisely decided to stop playing until his left knee and Achilles’ tendon were fully healed. He now says his left leg feels the best it has in years.
Why should anyone expect something different from Woods at a course he has never played than at Firestone, where he had won seven times?
Some famous figures
Kevin Na
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, PGA Tour
Driver: Titleist 910D3 (9.5 degrees, Matrix Ozik HD6 shaft)
3-Wood: Titleist 910F (13.5 degrees, Matrix Ozik Code 7 shaft)
5-Wood: Titleist 910F (17 degrees, Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 73 shaft)
Hybrid: Titleist 910H (21 degrees, Matrix Ozik Altus shaft)
Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2 710 (True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts)
54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series (Dynamic Gold S400 shaft)
60-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C SM1 Series (True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shaft)
Putter: Scotty Cameron RD Concept 1
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy FJ Icon
Michael Hoey
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, European Tour
Driver: Titleist 910D3 (8.5 degrees)
3-Wood: Titleist 910F (13.5 degrees)
Irons (2-PW): Prototype Titleist AP2 712
54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series
58-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series
Putter: Yes! Victoria II
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy FJ Icon
Kenny Perry
SAS Championship, Champions Tour
Driver: TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 (9.5 degrees, Aldila RIP 70 shaft)
3-Wood: TaylorMade Burner (14.5 degrees, Fujikura Motore F1 3.0 shaft)
5-Wood: TaylorMade Burner (17.5 degrees, Fujikura Rombax TP75 shaft)
Irons (3-PW): TaylorMade R7
54-Degree Wedge: TaylorMade RAC
60-Degree Wedge: Cleveland CG16
Putter: Yes! Natalie
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy SciFlex
Danny Lee
WNB Golf Classic, Nationwide Tour
Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk (9.5 degrees)
3-Wood: Callaway RAZR Hawk (15 degrees)
Hybrid: Callaway RAZR X Tour (18 degrees)
Irons (3-PW): Callaway X-Forged
54-Degree Wedge: Callaway X-Forged Vintage
60-Degree Wedge: Callaway X-Forged Vintage
Putter: Odyssey Black Series i 2-Ball
Ball: Callaway Tour i(s)
Footwear: Callaway FT Chev Blucher
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, PGA Tour
Driver: Titleist 910D3 (9.5 degrees, Matrix Ozik HD6 shaft)
3-Wood: Titleist 910F (13.5 degrees, Matrix Ozik Code 7 shaft)
5-Wood: Titleist 910F (17 degrees, Mitsubishi Diamana Blue 73 shaft)
Hybrid: Titleist 910H (21 degrees, Matrix Ozik Altus shaft)
Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2 710 (True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts)
54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series (Dynamic Gold S400 shaft)
60-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C SM1 Series (True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shaft)
Putter: Scotty Cameron RD Concept 1
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy FJ Icon
Michael Hoey
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, European Tour
Driver: Titleist 910D3 (8.5 degrees)
3-Wood: Titleist 910F (13.5 degrees)
Irons (2-PW): Prototype Titleist AP2 712
54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series
58-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled C-C 200 Series
Putter: Yes! Victoria II
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy FJ Icon
Kenny Perry
SAS Championship, Champions Tour
Driver: TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 (9.5 degrees, Aldila RIP 70 shaft)
3-Wood: TaylorMade Burner (14.5 degrees, Fujikura Motore F1 3.0 shaft)
5-Wood: TaylorMade Burner (17.5 degrees, Fujikura Rombax TP75 shaft)
Irons (3-PW): TaylorMade R7
54-Degree Wedge: TaylorMade RAC
60-Degree Wedge: Cleveland CG16
Putter: Yes! Natalie
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy SciFlex
Danny Lee
WNB Golf Classic, Nationwide Tour
Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk (9.5 degrees)
3-Wood: Callaway RAZR Hawk (15 degrees)
Hybrid: Callaway RAZR X Tour (18 degrees)
Irons (3-PW): Callaway X-Forged
54-Degree Wedge: Callaway X-Forged Vintage
60-Degree Wedge: Callaway X-Forged Vintage
Putter: Odyssey Black Series i 2-Ball
Ball: Callaway Tour i(s)
Footwear: Callaway FT Chev Blucher
2011年10月8日星期六
Kobe Bryant: went to Italy to play are rumors
On Bryant joined serie a news has reported many days, Bryant finally came out first spoke to today Italy play thing. But Bryant said in a question about hearing went to Italy to play messages are all rumors.
Question: how close are you to Italy to play ball?
Kobe Bryant: you hear I went to Italy to play things are all rumors, my team and I will not disclose such information in public. You heard is not a formal message, our team's way of doing things is not like that.
Q: When did you start playing?
Kobe Bryant: from three years old, I began to play basketball, that time I knew I would be a basketball player in the future. I don't know if I will become a world famous athlete, but I hope to make basketball became an important part of my life.
Q: aware at that time: have you talent in basketball?
Kobe: I play ball in Philadelphia at the age of 10, I had a summer games but one without. But I'm back in the stadium and proved himself, at that time, I do not know what is excellent, I just let myself get better. I had two choices, either to abandon or defeat the difficulty. And did not give up this word in my dictionary.
Q: you are hundred percent health it?
Kobe: I'm in good health and physical condition that I do very well.
Q season reports you don't like training on, really isn't?
Kobe Bryant: of course not true, I enjoy training, training is part of the game, only training efforts can keep up with the pace of the game.
Q: who is your favorite athlete?
Kobe Bryant: everyone, I mean I will learn from them from the competition, everyone deserves my learning place.
Q: what are you most proud of?
Kobe: I have paid each of my efforts, this is my most proud of. Wish I could do this when I was younger, I would like to become a top player. I knowing I have great talents but I still totally efforts, like my talent shortage.
Q: can you play ball a few years?
Kobe Bryant: the 3-4, I feel very good, my knee is very good.
Q: Ron Artest is the kind of person?
Kobe Bryant: is a very strange person, but I like this guy.
Q: who is the most horrible player?
Kobe Bryant: Cameron-Anthony, he has a good physique, and was very powerful, and he knows how to use. He can be low attack and shoot behind the arc, it is difficult to defend.
Q: who defend you against the best?
Kobe Bryant: Tony-Allen, he is very strong, never give in, the ball very well.
Q: beat who will make you feel proud?
Kobe Bryant: every player.
Question: your goal is to become the most outstanding players in the history of it?
Kobe Bryant: it does not matter, it is impossible, this is not a desirable objective. Many say Jordan is not best, but Chamberlain or magicians and so this no point.
Ask Michael Jordan what better than you?
Kobe Bryant: he has a large hands, he can be a very good control of the ball. When he took the basketball like tennis.
Q: you are the smartest player, you're gonna head coach?
Kobe: I don't have a coach should have that kind of patience, I know I for one thing, very focused. If I be a head coach, I had to go to catch up with Phil Jackson, he is a mountain in front of me.
Q: after 10 you will be doing?
Kobe Bryant: the Southern California traffic calming smoking a cigar.
Question: how close are you to Italy to play ball?
Kobe Bryant: you hear I went to Italy to play things are all rumors, my team and I will not disclose such information in public. You heard is not a formal message, our team's way of doing things is not like that.
Q: When did you start playing?
Kobe Bryant: from three years old, I began to play basketball, that time I knew I would be a basketball player in the future. I don't know if I will become a world famous athlete, but I hope to make basketball became an important part of my life.
Q: aware at that time: have you talent in basketball?
Kobe: I play ball in Philadelphia at the age of 10, I had a summer games but one without. But I'm back in the stadium and proved himself, at that time, I do not know what is excellent, I just let myself get better. I had two choices, either to abandon or defeat the difficulty. And did not give up this word in my dictionary.
Q: you are hundred percent health it?
Kobe: I'm in good health and physical condition that I do very well.
Q season reports you don't like training on, really isn't?
Kobe Bryant: of course not true, I enjoy training, training is part of the game, only training efforts can keep up with the pace of the game.
Q: who is your favorite athlete?
Kobe Bryant: everyone, I mean I will learn from them from the competition, everyone deserves my learning place.
Q: what are you most proud of?
Kobe: I have paid each of my efforts, this is my most proud of. Wish I could do this when I was younger, I would like to become a top player. I knowing I have great talents but I still totally efforts, like my talent shortage.
Q: can you play ball a few years?
Kobe Bryant: the 3-4, I feel very good, my knee is very good.
Q: Ron Artest is the kind of person?
Kobe Bryant: is a very strange person, but I like this guy.
Q: who is the most horrible player?
Kobe Bryant: Cameron-Anthony, he has a good physique, and was very powerful, and he knows how to use. He can be low attack and shoot behind the arc, it is difficult to defend.
Q: who defend you against the best?
Kobe Bryant: Tony-Allen, he is very strong, never give in, the ball very well.
Q: beat who will make you feel proud?
Kobe Bryant: every player.
Question: your goal is to become the most outstanding players in the history of it?
Kobe Bryant: it does not matter, it is impossible, this is not a desirable objective. Many say Jordan is not best, but Chamberlain or magicians and so this no point.
Ask Michael Jordan what better than you?
Kobe Bryant: he has a large hands, he can be a very good control of the ball. When he took the basketball like tennis.
Q: you are the smartest player, you're gonna head coach?
Kobe: I don't have a coach should have that kind of patience, I know I for one thing, very focused. If I be a head coach, I had to go to catch up with Phil Jackson, he is a mountain in front of me.
Q: after 10 you will be doing?
Kobe Bryant: the Southern California traffic calming smoking a cigar.
Fischer called on the players hold: hold on there will be more divided into
NBA labour parties still deadlocked, Fisher and players Union Executive Director Bili·hengte yesterday once again wrote a letter to all the players, called for the players to carry on.
Key elements of the letter is roughly: come together, we will not give in, if we stick to be able to reach an acceptable agreement. Although last employers have small concessions in the talks, slightly improved the player into, but we refused.
Letters were also revealed to the players in the last key to negotiations--basketball-related income is divided into: "the agreement acceptable to the players is that employees can share down to 52.4%, and then 6-year agreement, into gradually increased to 54%, 6 years the average divided into 53%. Such an agreement means that the players to their boss 6 years total concession income of us $ 1.1 billion, an average of $ 185 million. "Fischer stressed:" we consider this kind of condition is the bottom line, taking into account the existing player contracts, salary cap and luxury tax, we have no room for turning. ”
Key elements of the letter is roughly: come together, we will not give in, if we stick to be able to reach an acceptable agreement. Although last employers have small concessions in the talks, slightly improved the player into, but we refused.
Letters were also revealed to the players in the last key to negotiations--basketball-related income is divided into: "the agreement acceptable to the players is that employees can share down to 52.4%, and then 6-year agreement, into gradually increased to 54%, 6 years the average divided into 53%. Such an agreement means that the players to their boss 6 years total concession income of us $ 1.1 billion, an average of $ 185 million. "Fischer stressed:" we consider this kind of condition is the bottom line, taking into account the existing player contracts, salary cap and luxury tax, we have no room for turning. ”
2011年10月7日星期五
IJP Design in autumn and winter series listing
IJP Design 2011 autumn/winter series of new elements will continue to maintain its power flow, modelling work perfect, cold stunning and focusing on usability.
IJP designers is using the latest Palette, most classic baoertege lines developed into four colors-signature series, sports, fashion series and black classic series.
IJP Design focuses on leg vision in mind, the lattice used are perfectly match with all the design elements of the series, models including shirts, and even shirts pants and children's clothing and accessories to ensure coordination of its style and originality, with each piece of Tartan is a carefully selected. IJP Design fashion trends and integrated functionality, style unique and sophisticated design and out fashion golf lovers the preferred brand.
Each IJP Design would been tried onYien·baoerte personally , his attention to every detail is perfect. The feedback ensures that the design of each clothes is meticulous.
Famous Poulter grid is full of warm hues, this season has been fully utilized and developed three color palette-the perfect signature series, sports and fashion system.
Signature purple palette color-full and this season has also adopted the classic berry shades-Prunus spinosa l., plum color, deep purple red sorghum and jade snail, is a classic. Sport color palette but maintained the original smart and exercise increases the bright emerald green and light green, combined with the deep black and blue purple two colors, the corner color is very bright and colorful. Fashion palettes is particularly elegant chic-peacock blue, deep grey and oat color is giving people unexpected sense of cool, give the added last unique palette of beautiful colors became Golf and out forever the trend.
Perfect use of black in the previous winter classic series, this famous Poulter lattice going back every autumn/winter series garment. This year's most tight waterproof jacket and trousers perfect using the back of the grid as its distinctive. Classic timeless black and pattern is elegant chic, the quarter we see IJP classic dress listed, like Plaid trousers and classic trousers and black with great legendary classic loose COPINE.
For the quarter, widening the scope of the series garment covers more technology and fashion clothes, including the following garments: Tech Mock-for the technical properties of IJP design tailored light weight, breathable and good. Frank shirt-collar design for Pi Kexiu edges and an opening. Sport vest-color contrast, has a ribbed design and after water treatment.
IJP Design was founded by Yien·baoerte four years ago in July 2007, this came from one of his inspirations, he couldn't find it on the golf course can wear decent clothes, he needs is a methodology that made him look handsome charming and it helps him on the pitch of the clothing, combined with the high quality of sewing and perfect technology. IJP created is itself in order to build such a fashion brand, high quality and inspire public enthusiasm for golf and show life rolled into one. This year will be the Nineth series of IJP Design issue, 30 golf country sales around the world.
IJP designers is using the latest Palette, most classic baoertege lines developed into four colors-signature series, sports, fashion series and black classic series.
| Ping rapture Driver |
Each IJP Design would been tried onYien·baoerte personally , his attention to every detail is perfect. The feedback ensures that the design of each clothes is meticulous.
Famous Poulter grid is full of warm hues, this season has been fully utilized and developed three color palette-the perfect signature series, sports and fashion system.
Signature purple palette color-full and this season has also adopted the classic berry shades-Prunus spinosa l., plum color, deep purple red sorghum and jade snail, is a classic. Sport color palette but maintained the original smart and exercise increases the bright emerald green and light green, combined with the deep black and blue purple two colors, the corner color is very bright and colorful. Fashion palettes is particularly elegant chic-peacock blue, deep grey and oat color is giving people unexpected sense of cool, give the added last unique palette of beautiful colors became Golf and out forever the trend.
| Cleveland Launcher Irons |
Perfect use of black in the previous winter classic series, this famous Poulter lattice going back every autumn/winter series garment. This year's most tight waterproof jacket and trousers perfect using the back of the grid as its distinctive. Classic timeless black and pattern is elegant chic, the quarter we see IJP classic dress listed, like Plaid trousers and classic trousers and black with great legendary classic loose COPINE.
For the quarter, widening the scope of the series garment covers more technology and fashion clothes, including the following garments: Tech Mock-for the technical properties of IJP design tailored light weight, breathable and good. Frank shirt-collar design for Pi Kexiu edges and an opening. Sport vest-color contrast, has a ribbed design and after water treatment.
IJP Design was founded by Yien·baoerte four years ago in July 2007, this came from one of his inspirations, he couldn't find it on the golf course can wear decent clothes, he needs is a methodology that made him look handsome charming and it helps him on the pitch of the clothing, combined with the high quality of sewing and perfect technology. IJP created is itself in order to build such a fashion brand, high quality and inspire public enthusiasm for golf and show life rolled into one. This year will be the Nineth series of IJP Design issue, 30 golf country sales around the world.
2011 Blue Ribbon 1844WGC China finals
2011 Blue Ribbon 1844WGC China finals is in beautiful spring city Kunming , Yunnan province. Lake Golf Club successfully came to an end. In 2011, the WGC world amateur golf tournament for the first time log in mainland China, after 3 qualification race of fierce contention, eventually 1200 contestants around the country was elected in China in the past hundred players participate in the WGC Tournament Finals. The WGC of China was first supported by oak barrel brewing top beers-the full name of Blue Ribbon beer in 1844 support, not only for golf players in mainland China provides a platform of participating in international competitions, and more on every ball friends provides the world's top wine "close contact" opportunity.
September 17, from 10 match cities across the country, near Lake Golf Club for a hundred golf enthusiasts met in spring City 2 days of intense rivalry, competitions were in the mountains, Lake field alternates, the players two days together to finalize the rank. Chuncheng high altitude location, extremely challenging fairways and the picturesque natural environment to each competing player left a deep impression. Enjoy golf ball friends from around the country bring happiness at the same time, to members of the ball also forged a profound friendship.
In 1844 tournament title sponsor blue belt at a special awards dinner, held, Blue Ribbon companies not only brings leading oak barrel brewing beer in China, for each player brings a refreshing beer taste culture. Players not only experience, but also at the dinner for positive interaction between, everyone to share the unique feel of a Blue Ribbon 1844.
At the awards dinner, WGC tournament and charity Ambassador on behalf of the Organizing Committee of China--the world champion Ye Qiaobo common WGC China after 10 minutes the match race raised 68,617 Yuanshan donated to the Guangdong Lions Club. For charity "'
save the small dining table '--caring for nutrition and health of children in the West". Yunnan from helping school teacher-student representatives came to poor areas for each charity ball thank friends, dinner scene filled with warm affection.
Dinner of climax undoubtedly is Grand of award links, the events total selection out total Rod Crown Asia second runner-up, and 5 a constituency Crown runner-up and the the fun Awards, awards set rich, get 5 a almost constituency of champion total 5 name player not only get has high-end distinguished of blue with 1844 beer ceremony boxed, and also get has November representative China expedition WGC South Africa World finals of promotions qualification, will Yu from world more than 40 multiple national and the area of player with field competitive, shared world top golf feast
| Ping G10 fairway woods |
September 17, from 10 match cities across the country, near Lake Golf Club for a hundred golf enthusiasts met in spring City 2 days of intense rivalry, competitions were in the mountains, Lake field alternates, the players two days together to finalize the rank. Chuncheng high altitude location, extremely challenging fairways and the picturesque natural environment to each competing player left a deep impression. Enjoy golf ball friends from around the country bring happiness at the same time, to members of the ball also forged a profound friendship.
In 1844 tournament title sponsor blue belt at a special awards dinner, held, Blue Ribbon companies not only brings leading oak barrel brewing beer in China, for each player brings a refreshing beer taste culture. Players not only experience, but also at the dinner for positive interaction between, everyone to share the unique feel of a Blue Ribbon 1844.
At the awards dinner, WGC tournament and charity Ambassador on behalf of the Organizing Committee of China--the world champion Ye Qiaobo common WGC China after 10 minutes the match race raised 68,617 Yuanshan donated to the Guangdong Lions Club. For charity "'
| Ping K15 Driver |
Dinner of climax undoubtedly is Grand of award links, the events total selection out total Rod Crown Asia second runner-up, and 5 a constituency Crown runner-up and the the fun Awards, awards set rich, get 5 a almost constituency of champion total 5 name player not only get has high-end distinguished of blue with 1844 beer ceremony boxed, and also get has November representative China expedition WGC South Africa World finals of promotions qualification, will Yu from world more than 40 multiple national and the area of player with field competitive, shared world top golf feast
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