Pictures: the fireway of the 2011 U.S. PGA Championship (1)

The U.S.PGA Championship, known as the "final glory," is the last men's Grand Slam this year. After Lee Jones' transformation, compared to 2001, the Atlanta Athletic Club's Mountain Course become more narrow, more long and the putting greens become faster and more difficult.

1. The 1st hole is 454 yards long, it is a par four. This is a good starting hole, giving players a good birdie opportunity. New landings increased its length by 25 yards, but improve angle, it is easier to control the ball when play with the dogleg left. This can use the fireway wood 1, but 3-wood or iron has a better chance. Right to left tee shot will make the ball reach the desired landing point, and then a short iron can hit the ball on the green . A row of tall trees guard the left side of the fairway, fairway bunkers right of 295-335 yards. Offensive player can try to replace the 1st of wood in the corner, with a pitching wedge, but need to ensure that his turn just right in order to account for an edge. The key of next shot is to play lower than the hole.

2. Under normal circumstance, this hole is a par 5 hole, but for the Grand Slam, it transferred into a par 4. Landings extend to 512 yards long, makes this hole a very difficult par 4. Right-click the ball, then the ball will be landing in a very narrow, with bunkers place. Position of the fairway bunker is on the right side of 256-344 yards. For most players, the role of fireway wood One is similar to a wood or long iron. The left side of fairway woods is the woods and deep high grass area. Green surrounded by bunkers, there are many small slope. It would be a good score if you can par this hole.

3. Par 4 hole No.3, 475 yards is one of the most difficult hole in the first nine holes. With the antidromic wind, it potentially increase the length and difficulty of the hole. The position of landing  is critical, players prefer to those relatively left fairway. Because the 269-343 yards right of the fairway, there are a series of large bunkers. It seems those are the all difficults, but it is almost impossible to hit the ball on the green from the right bunkers and trees.

4. Players' performance of this hole will determine the championship of 93th PGA . Compared to some of the difficult par three, the fourth hole of 219 yards looks like a pediatrician. In front of THE Green is a lake, encircling the entire left side, incidentally, to outflank the back. New landings increased by 15 yards. If there is wind, players club selection will be entangled. Most players will use the long ball marked with a long iron or long and narrow type of greens. If the hole is in the former right, it may have the opportunity to hit the bird. Otherwise, this hole is best to save par.

5. In 2001, we all got the lowest points in the No. 5 hole. Then it made ​​some adjustments here and an increase of 25 fairways yards, total length to 565 yards makes it more difficult. Only the long hitters can have a good chance to hirt the putting green with two shots. The chance of Birdie is to stay the ball near the hole.

6. The difficulty of the 6th hole is medium and it is also a good chanmce of birdie. the ideal tee is the position of central-right fairway. if the last landing has 425 yards, most players will choose to hit the front left of the green, then chipped in with the irons. But then decimal code shows use the the formeer landings, so player should take risks to make a risk - reward the ball. Accurate and correct distance is particularly important in this hole.

7. The 7th holes is 184 yards and it is a par 3. The new landing has increased the length to 195 yards. In 2001 the hole had a lot of birdies, ther are not much changes after re-design. The difficult point is when attack the green by using Iron, but green is very narrow. Hard and uneven Bermuda grass greens will challenge the best iron players. The hole par is a good score, but at any time, a Tour player will create good conditions for himself, so it also has the opportunity to make birdies.

Irene doesn't care rumors and continue to date with Tiger Girl's boyfriend

Although the current boyfriend, Jamie Dingman (Jamie Dingman) caused many rumors that Irene does not want to hear, Woods' former wife still did not abandon him, but continued to fall in love with him quietly.

There are many report before said that Jamie Dingman was Tiger Girl Rachel Uchitel's boyfriend, and the two had sex activity. In fact, Rachel Uchitel broken away with Jamie Dingman after dated with Woods for a period of time.

But for such a rumor, Irene indifferent. According to latest reports of New York Post, two people continue to tryst quietly, and efforts to avoid public attention. "Jamie have to do a lot of travel since work, and Irene stay in Sweden with his family." The New York Post quoted the sources as saying.

Jamie is the son of billionaire Michael Dingman. Last January, he met Irene in a Charity Ball on Florida .

Although there are many rumors about Jamie Dingman, the another version pointed out: Jamie Dingman recognizes Rachel Uchitel actually, but it has nothing to do with her, nor had sex. They are just cooperate on a project.

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What's in Jim Furyk's bag

1.FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
I've put myself in a unique situation when I'm free to choose the clubs I like because I don't have a 10- or 12-club minimum contract. I spent lots of time in testing the golf ball and made that my priority. It enhances my strengths and my weaknesses. I've been able to make other changes in my bag through the first half of the year at my own pace, finding the right mix of clubs. It's what I wanted.

2.
I wanted "99" on my TaylorMade Penta TP, but Justin Rose had it. I added the birthdates of my wife and kids and came up with 58. I don't have to mark it much. It's the only 58 out there.

3.DRIVER
I've played new TaylorMade drivers, but I like the TaylorMadeR11 Driver much(8 degrees, Oban Devotion shaft, 75 grams, X-flex, 45 inches).

4.WEDGES
I bend my wedge lofts: 51-degree Callaway X Forged, 55-degree TaylorMade TP xFT and a 59-degree Callaway X Series Jaws.

5.IRONS
I switched to these Callaway RAZR X muscle-back irons at Bay Hill. All my grips are Lamkin Crossline Tour Midsize built up on the left hand and thin on the right because of my double overlapping grip.

6.FAIRWAY WOOD
I play a TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 3-wood (15 degrees, Fujikura Motore Speeder 8.2 shaft, X-flex).

7.HYBRIDS
I used to skip the 4-iron in my set, but now I go with two hybrids (TaylorMade Rescue 11, 18 and 21 degrees, Fujikura Motore F3 shafts, X-flex).

9.PUTTER
The putter can be a revolving door for me. I used three in the FedEx Cup playoffs alone last year. I like how this Odyssey Backstryke Sabertooth (35¼ inches) works with my cross-handed stroke.

Woods: "I went out there and just let it go"

Tiger Woods, the former world No.1 shots a 2-under-par 68 Thursday afternoon in the first round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club. Even though it might have paled in comparison to the 62 mind Adam Scott carded for the South Course, Woods was satisfied with energy of his swing as well as his pain-free stroll for the layout in which he has won 7 times.

"It feels great," said Woods, "You know, as anybody who's been away and who's been injured, first time back, it's nevours to know what will happen. But my exercise sessions was good, so there's no reason why I should be worried here."

Woods, who experienced not competed thinking about that he withdrew inside the avid gamers best suited after nine holes on may possibly twelve and who experienced not finished 18 holes thinking about that posting T-4 on the Masters, struggled with his the game of golf swing at times, specifically early, but his placing bailed him away from the quantity of jams.

He turned in even par many thanks to par saves of 17 and twenty ft on the 3rd and ninth, respectively, after which he birdied the very first two holes from the back again nine. A bogey on the 12th, best suited after hitting a 9-iron to the back again bunker, was erased using a 31-foot birdie putt on the 16th. He saved par at 18 regardless of missing his ninth fairway from the afternoon and possessing to punch out short from the green.

Playing in entrance of the large crowd standing 4-5 deep from tee to eco-friendly on most holes, Woods not just struggled using the path of his driver for the long, tree-lined South Course, but he also couldn't get dialed in on distances with his irons into greens. He strike twelve greens in regulation, but numerous occasions left himself extended putts. regardless of that, he required only 27 putts with his trusty Scotty Cameron putter back again in play.


"I experienced extra speed, strike it extra solid, extra compression for the ball, so i experienced been hitting it to quantities which i hadn't strike in the extended time," mentioned Woods, who reported no discomfort in his knee or Achilles. "I haven't strike it this flush in the extended time.

"I was hitting proper shots out there, as well as the distances i experienced been hitting the the game of golf ball. I hadn't strike the ball like this. This was fun, for getting in a placement to strike the ball with that very much flush sensation by method of the the game of golf ball and pace I had. it experienced been pretty nice."

If there is something considerable that arrived away from Woods' very first tournament round in twelve weeks, it experienced been the range he strike the ball away the tee. He averaged 301.6 yards, which consists of a 338-yard pop to the left bumpy at No. 9. He arrived to the 1 week averaging 289.1 yards, which ranks a dismal 99th for the PGA Tour.

"I obtained my energy back," Woods said, beaming.

Playing companion Darren Clarke, the reigning available champion, was impressed.

"He done lovely. He strike an enormous amount of great shots, which could be whatever you anticipate of Tiger Woods," mentioned Clarke, who struggled to some 77, tied for last." There were a few rusty shots. But overall, he deserved the rating he shot, if not really a few better."

Clarke should have believed that, primarily because as they walked toward the scoring trailer and traded scorecards, Clarke, smiling, chided Woods, saying, "You want me to knock really a few shots away of that?"

Woods hopes to make an make an effort to do just that on Friday, legitimately.

"I anticipate myself for getting extra ready going into Friday. I've obtained the cut-throat really feel now," he said. "I know what it feels want to acquire to the flow from the round, the rhythm of actively playing and walking, and just the flow of actively playing tournament golf, which could be way completely different than zipping near to in shorts as well as a cart."

On Thursday, he was zipping near to with out a cart, sensation good, actively playing better, and drawing throngs of fans. should have felt like outdated times. All he should make an make an effort to do now is keeping undertaking it.

Sweet Point: Jordan helps Woods get rid of psychological predic...

According to U.S.press, golf tycoon Tiger Woods is about to come back and he will attend the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational next week. This is his first game after 3 months vacation. In the past year, Woods experienced divorce, sex scandal, injury and resignment of coach, etc, his mental has been hurt heavily. But basketball star, Mecheal Jordan said that he has given Woods some tips to pick himself up.

"I encountered the same things like Woods before and I hope to treat myself through sport," Jordan said, "once you standed at the playground, you will focus all of your energy on games. It is same to him, of course".

Since his father death, Jordan chooses to retire from basketball and steps into baseball. But due to his perseverance, he returns to his basketball world eventually. "As for Woods, the question is not about whether he can participate in golf games, but his mental and physical barriers", Jordan said.

"When I facing some questions, if I can return to basketball playground, it is the most effective method for me to cure myself. Because it makes me forget everything. After the game, I can ubderstand my previous decision better." Jordan said, "he has not done that until now. Now he needs to touch and accept some new things, he needs to be more health and have a strong body and volition. I believe he can do that."

In Jordan's eyes, it is not a difficult thing for Woods to get rid of shadow if he can return to the golf playground, but the key it his energy. At the same time, Jordan's personal experience can also help Woods pick up. We believe the former world No.1 can return to his peak again.

Barkley's tips for Woods: close to real friends

On 2nd August, BeiJing Time. Following Jordan's tips for Tiger, another basketball star, Charles Barkley, also has some words to say. He thinks that Woods should get rid of these treacherous people and build and maintain good relations with intimate friends.

We can imagine that Jordan gives some suggestions to Woods since both of them are the No.1 in each other's sector. But as for Barkley, a golf enthusiast with bad golf skills, also has words to say. Ok, and it seems that his words are not so bad so far.


Being interviewed by a television at Portland. "I am so concern about Tiger's position, I hope he is fine," Barkley said, "He looks like my brothe. But in fact, I am very worry about him, we keep a good relationship between us for many years, and he is one of my good friends, just like my brother. I feel very sorry to him. But it is unfortunate that he made some bad decisions before".

"In order to success, the key point is that you should recognize the people around you. You need to understand that after you make a success, a lot of people around you will do almost everything to please you.....This is the key. Some intimate friends are necessary, they can give you some good tips and suggestions, and they are usually honest".

"It is really a big question, especially when you are being spotted under the spotlight. Because these people who works for you, they want you do everything for them. You should have these friends who can tell you your mistakes and weakbesses, and help you make decisions". Barkley adds.

Many people think it is a mistake for Woods to fire Wiliams, this caddie is a intimate friend for Woods, and he can also point out Woods's mistake honestly. Even though Barkley's words doesn't say this people is Wiliams, but it is easy for public to imagine at this time.