Surprisingly, Michelle Wie made a decision which her critics will likely praise: not competing in another men's event for now. Wie, who has faced tremendous problems on and off the course in 2007, announced that she will not compete in the men's Casio World Open in Japan.
Wie has made the trip to the Far East for the last two season, getting closest to success in 2005 when she missed the cut by one stroke as a 16 year old.
Of course, she will probably be deprived of another big paycheck for now, as she did receive appearance fee payments of approximately $1,000,000 for each of her last two starts at the Casio.
Her declared last tournament of 2007 was in early October at the Samsung World Championship. Unfortunately, Wie fired rounds of 79-79-77-71 and finished 19th in a 20 player field.
For anyone who plays golf frequently, it is pretty obvious that we are effected by a ridiculously numerous set of factors. Golf is and always has been fickle---everyone has seen a great round go bad or has lit up a nine after fumbling their way through the front.
Sure, one can hone their swing to excellence, but there are always other factors, like concentration, stamina, wind, etc. Fortunately, the Trion:Z Wristband may be the answer to numerous difficulties you face on the golf course. Butch Harmon, coach of Phil Mickelson and Adam Scott, claimed, "I feel better when I wear Trion:Z. When you feel better, you play better and make better decisions. I recommend Trion:Z to everyone." I could agree with Harmon more after a month of use.
The Product:
The Trion:Z is not a swing aid in the traditional sense, and probably will not correct your swing. From the outside, the Trion:Z is pretty simple: a wristband, not much bigger than a rubber Livestrong or a bracelet. However, on the inside of the two cloth loops, the Trion:Z is much more complex. From TrionZ.com, "The human body absorbs Positive Ions from electronic equipment, cell phones, electrical wiring, and machinery encountered in everyday modern life. Physical stress and exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) Rays also elevates the positive ion levels within the body. Research shows that excessive Positive Ion levels are associated with fatigue, lack of concentration, muscle and joint aches, and feeling of nausea. Trion:Z’s minus-ion properties counteract the Positive Ions created by modern technology, daily stress, and physical activity."
Ultimately, the "Stayers" inside the band are supposed to help balance the positive ions which all golfers absorb during the course of regular life.
My Thoughts:
To be honest, I was skeptical when I first heard of the Trion:Z. My former swing coach had worn his religiously at all times and often claimed to have less aches and pains from wearing the band.
However, after over a month of use, I am convinced that the Trion:Z is a helpful product. May the effects I feel are entirely psychological, but nagging wrist pains that I have faced on the golf course have certainly receded. Additionally, the Trion:Z has even helped me to concentrate better during a round (which every golfer would benefit from).
Plus, the Trion:Z isn't bulky or bizarre looking. In fact, it is small enough to fit under any dress shirt or long sleeve shirt if you are concerned about having its effects even when dressing for business. Additionally, the Trion:Z even comes in a wide variety of colors and sizes so you can find one that is a right fit for you.
Big Finish:
In conclusion, I felt the Trion:Z was a great product. With thousands of golfers struggling to control the tremendous variables the game has to offer, the Trion:Z may help you to alleviate the problems that have been nagging you and your game for years. The Dual Loop magnetic bracelet is available directly through the company for $19.95 and should last a lifetime. ZealousGolfer.com gives Trion:Z 4 stars out of 5 for great results, but requiring long term usage. For more information, check out TrionZ.com.
Rancho Santa Fe, California burned this week. However, Phil Mickelson and his family were fortunate. Their home was spared. Sadly, two families on Mickelson's street were not as lucky.
The Mickelson family were evacuated from their property and had been staying at their San Diego beach house. They plan to return to their home in Rancho Santa Fe this weekend.
The family just moved to the home in April. A street that intersects with Mickelson's lost all but one house.
Hundreds of thousands of California residents are fleeing "The Beast" .. the ravaging fires fed by hurricane-like winds. Among those evacuating are Phil Mickelson and Scott Simpson.
Mickelson, his wife, Amy, and three children live in the rural community of Rancho Santa Fe, about 30 miles north of San Diego and 15 miles northeast of La Jolla. Last year,
Forbes magazine ranked Rancho Santa Fe as the second most expensive zip code in the United States.
Tom Pernice, Jr., who lives in Temecula told Golf World that his home was not in danger of burning, but Mickelson's home is.
Simpson went to his brother's home in Los Angeles. Although he hasn't returned home yet, his home, thankfully, has been spared.
Wondering how to get your 4 - 6 year old daughter or granddaughter interested in golf??
Mattel, Inc. is partnering with Cougar Golf to create a Barbie-themed golf set. It will be available in Target stores beginning next month and will sell for $39.99. It will include a driver, iron, putter, carrying bag and a USGA approved golf ball. Fashionable young golfers will also get a visor, six wooden tees and three ball markers.
Next spring, another set aimed at golfers age 6 -9 will be unveiled.
Mike Weir shot a 2-under 68 and took a one stroke victory at the Scottsdale, Arizona Fry's Electronics Open.
He won $900,000 as well and jumped from 84th to 33rd on the money list.
First of all, after a somewhat lengthy time off, ZealousGolfer.com is making its big return to the blogosphere. During the time off, I have renewed my interest in quality material and generated some new ideas to improve the website even further.
So, without further adieu, Tiger, not very shockingly, has allied himself with the king of sports drinks,
Gatorade. With ties in the past to other major sports corporations, such as EA Sports, Titleist and Nike, it was only a matter of time before he added Gatorade to his legacy.
Moreover,
Tiger's role will not be merely wearing the company's lighting shaped logo. Rather, Tiger will release his personal grape, cherry, and citrus flavors of "Gatorade Tiger" during the March of 2008.
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Surprisingly, Michelle Wie made a decision which her critics will likely praise: not competing in another men's event for now. Wie, who has faced tremendous problems on and off the course in 2007, announced that she will not compete in the men's Casio World Open in Japan.
