Weir to be inducted into Canadian Golf Hall

Later this month Mike Weir will be inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in Bright's Grove, Ont. Although some say Weir is still to young to be inducted, his resume speaks for itself. A resume that includes 8 PGA Tour wins, including the '03 Masters, Canada's first major, and a historic victory against Tiger Woods in the '07 President's Cup at Royal Montreal.

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Wie/Woods claim victories

Well the long, and sometimes painful wait is finally over for Michelle Wie. Wie claimed her first title today at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico. In her 66th start on the LPGA tour, Wie birdied the 72nd hole to cliche the victory and the $220,000 first place cheque. Maybe now with the proverbial monkey off her back, Wie can begin to realize all the potential she possesses, I know the LPGA sure hopes so.

Oh, by the way Tiger also happened to win at the JBWere Masters in Melbourne Australia, his first in the country. Tiger shot a final round 68 to beat home town player Greg Chalmers by 2.

If you have any comments on Wie's win or her career to date, fire off a comment.

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Tips from the Pro : Escape a sandy prison

Today I’m going to discuss the standard green side bunker shot. For most amateurs the bunker shot sends chills down the spine, due to fear of not knowing the proper technique.

Well here’s a few tips to help you extract your ball out of a sandy grave with as little pain as possible.

- Position the ball forward in your stance. (Closer to your left heel)
- Open the clubface, and then take your grip.
- Open your stance relative to the flag. (Feet and shoulders point left of flag)
- Point the clubface at the flag.
- Distribute more weight on your left side. (60/40)
- Swing down your shoulder line to full finish.
- Remember not to try to hit the ball. Strike the sand 2-3 inches behind the ball.

Hope these few simple tips help. Remember; don’t be afraid of the shot. Take these tips and get into the bunker with confidence.

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Mickelson winner in Shanghai

Well looks like World number two Phil Mickelson is at the top of his game again. He held off a charging Ernie Els to win the WGC-HSBC Champions by one shot in Shanghai, China.

Phil shot a three-under-par 69 on what proved to be a dramatic day of golf. He finished at 17-under par to bag his second WGC title and a cheque for $1.2 million. Talk about a Christmas bonus.

Tiger Woods had a disappointing even par round of 72 to finish tied for 6th. Tiger can be seen again however this week as he tees it up in Australia.

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Tiger in China

Hey guy's here's a vid to get you caught up on the WGC-HSBC Champions being held in Shanghai, China.

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Pre-Christmas Christmas Sale

Thanks to everybody that visited our blog for our first month. Hope you enjoyed the posts. Here's one that you can really sink your teeth into and open your wallets for. The first annual Faddy Golf

Pre-Christmas Christmas Sale

Buy one Faddy shirt and get the second one FREE!!

Upon checkout (IN THE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BOX) simply tell us what second shirt you would like...style, colour, size, etc. and we will send both out to you.
Sale EXPIRES November 30th, 2009.

Cheers,
Team Faddy

Tips from the Pro: Which ball is best for you?

When I’m teaching I’m often asked if a golf ball really makes a difference to over all performance. In short, Yes. This post is intended to help you pick the right ball based on three questions.


-What is you skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
-How do you play (long/short hitter, hook/slice the ball, high/low ball flight)
-What do you want out of your ball (distance, feel, more/less spin)

Once these questions are answered you will be able to make a more educated purchase the next time you need to fill your golf bag with balls.

The Beginner:

As a beginner you are going to want to lean towards a two-piece distance ball. These balls have a harder cover to help reduce spin to lessen a hook or slice, produce a higher ball flight, and help you gain a few extra yards. These balls are also fairly cheap, so losing a few isn’t going to cause a breakdown. Nike Power Distance, Topflite XL, Pinnacle FX Long, Callaway Warbird are all good choices.

The Intermediate:

As your skill level improves so should the ball you play. A two-piece low compression/performance ball is a better fit then a distance ball. These balls have a larger core for added distance and a softer cover for improved feel around the greens. Bridgestone e5/e6, Maxfli Noodle, Titleist NXT, Pinnacle Platinum would fit into this category.

The Advanced:

Players at this stage are looking for a ball that provides benefits for all aspects of the game from tee-to-green. A multi-layer performance ball such as Titleist Pro V1/V1x, Callaway HX Tour, Bridgestone B330, and Nike One Platinum are the best you can get. Each layer enhances a specific part of your game, a Urethane cover for feel and spin, a firm mantle to increase energy transfer for distance, and added durability are the characteristics that will help your assault on par.

So next time you go to buy a dozen eggs take a few minutes and get the right ball for your game, don't just grab a hand full out of the experinced ball bin.

Cheers,