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First Day of Q-School Interesting-Still A Long Way Though
2007-11-29 01:16:00
Interesting first day at Q-School with wily veteran and two time winner on the PGA Tour Frank Lickliter II shooting a 10-under 62 at Orange County National to share the first-round lead with Brendon de Jonge who also had a 62. Nice scores but there are still 5 long gruelings rounds left, so you definitely can't win the first day or lose either unless you shoot some crazy high 80's score or worse. Just like Canadian Ian Leggett who's last after a 77, he can still put it together and do well this week.This is how the other Canadians did, Bryan Decorso 68, Brad Fritsch 69, Lee Curry 76. What's interesting is Bryan probably is the least know out of this group and he's holding his own after the first round. Can't wait for the coverage on The Golf Channel starting Saturday.Tags: Q-School, PGA Tour
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Quebec Winter Cottage Rentals
2007-11-27 20:00:00
For those of use interested in those great Winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skating and cross country skiing now is the time to start thinking of those nice little Winter vacations that can recharge your battery after the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I know living in the Ottawa area there are great places just northeast of here on the Quebec side with some amazing vacation rental cottages. Blueberry Lake resort is one such spot that has some beautiful cottage rentals that can fit any one's budget or family size. Located just north of Mont Tremblant Blueberry lake has 300 acres for winter activities, plus you have Mont Tremblant Ski Resort close by to do all the skiing and snowboarding that you could possible want. Definitely an area of beauty if your looking for that special cottage rental getaway.
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4 Seasons Golf Course
2007-11-26 11:53:00
4 Seasons Golf Course has the right idea. They're a golf course just east of Toronto in Claremont, Ontario. They offer a Winter Golf Special that includes the following: 9 Holes $25.00pp including beverage (coffee/hot chocolate/tea), for a second 9 hole round if tee time available - same day, $15 pp additional.Golf on top level onlyClubhouse open 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.mPhone for Golf conditions (prior to arrival) and you must call club for confirmation of conditionsThey don't let a little snow or cold weather bother them, apparently tee off times not required.Come and experience golf in a different way!! Check out the pictures on there site, Canadians golfers rock.Tags: golf course, winter golf

CheckOutMyCards.Com
2007-11-26 09:16:00
CheckOutMyCards.com is a website I just happen to stumble upon following one of those Google syndication links in my Gmail and presto I found CheckOutMyCards which is a nice looking and well designed website for selling sports cards. Of course I had to see what they had under the golf section as I like to dabble in golf cards on occasion(have sold a few on eBay.ca)and of course there are a few listed but the bulk listings are in the baseball and basketball listings. You can set up an account for free and the fees are as follows:1)Shipping is $2 + .20 cents per card2)Processing fee of .20 cents per card after you send your cards3)20% commission if you cash-out what you make. If you buy more cards no commissions.These entrepreneurs from Redmond, Washington seem to be on the right track.Tags: sports cards, golf cards, baseball cards

Web Hosting Decisions Made Easy
2007-11-26 03:27:00
As a webmaster you sometimes have to look around for the best web hosting that will fit your online needs. A great resource for webmasters is top10webhosting.com, which ranks web hosting companies. They consider many variables like certain types of support like php, mysql if your website is database driven or if you need Wordpress support for your blog. There clear and concise hosting reviews can help you out especially if your new to hosting your own website. I especially like to know if I can get a free domain name if I sign up with a hosting company or if they accept PayPal or not. Top10webhosting.com is great for this as they arrange all info on hosting companies in a easy to read manner. Top10webhosting.com can help with that important decision on who to use for hosting, check out the hosting review from #1 Monster Host.Tags: web hosting, hosting review, best web hosting
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Aaron Baddeley 2007 Australian Masters Champion
2007-11-26 03:17:00
It's hard to believe Aaron Baddeley once thought of quiting golf and returning back to his native Australia because he was homesick. That didn't become a reality and he's now the 2007 Australian Masters Champion after defeating Daniel Chopra with a birdie on the 4th playoff hole in Melbourne. His hard time in the US back in 2000 obviously has paved the way for the this guy to rise to #18 in World Rankings(soon to rise after this weeks win). Nice season for Aaron as he won this year on the PGA Tour at the FBR Open, he also had 7 top tens. Stuart Appleby might of also been in the playoff too but his double bogey on #18 killed any chance of that."Back in late 2000 I honestly told my dad I wanted to quit," he said. "Golf was just too hard, I was homesick and I wanted to come back to Australia and things were just too difficult."Tags: Aaron Baddeley, Australian Masters Champion
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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals "Live at Twist & Shout"
2007-11-25 11:01:00
For those that love Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals you'll be able to pick up "Live at Twist & Shout" an intimate performance captured live on the eve of their sold out Lifeline Tour. Several hundred fans lined up hours in advance to witness the jam-packed event at Twist and Shout, a legendary music store in Denver. Get the CD/DVD at your local Indie Record Store. I haven't seen him on the Lifeline Tour but I have seen him in England, Ottawa and Vancouver. Go see him!Tags: Ben Harper

Special Intimate Gift For The Holidays
2007-11-25 05:40:00
If your like me and your lingerie challenged head on over to the Lingerie Diva and they'll sort out any problems you have for choosing that special something for the holidays. They have babydolls, chemises, corsets and a whole lot more for that special lady in your life. If you don't know what any of these things are good luck you made need more help then I can provide. Check out Lingerie Diva, I know it has help me just ask my wife.Tags: lingerie, chemises
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The World Cup There For The Taking
2007-11-25 05:31:00
As the final round gets underway at the Mission Hills golf course there are alot of teams fighting for the top spot and the coveted World Cup Championship. The USA led after 3 rounds at -20 but have seen there one stroke lead disappear. Right now there's about 6 or 7 countries that could win it. As usual it will boil down to who gets it close and hits the putts. Canada had a good day yesterday with a 64 but are too far behind to win it all. I think Scotland or South Africa will win just because of experience. We'll see, stay tuned.Tags: Omega Mission Hills World Cup
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Here Ye! Here Ye!
2007-11-03 01:38:00
With a third child on the way in January we're all pretty excited in our household because we know it's a boy so it a little easier to plan where he'll sleep as the two girls rooms can stay where they are and we can send off the girls clothes that don't fit anymore to a consignment store. Another thing that my wife are loving is finding new and exciting things surrounding the whole experience. We've gone with a midwife for this birth so this has been nothing but a great experience. We're also thinking we'll send out photo birth announcements to all those special people that want a nice keepsake memento of the 3rd child. We don't want him to get left out because he'll deserve some fireworks just like the two girls had.

Linda Hipp Named One Of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs
2007-11-03 01:31:00
Linda Hipp, founder and principle designer of the popular golf and sportswear brand LIJA, has been recognized in the 9th annual PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs . This is her third consecutive Profit W100 award. The clothes website is LIJAStyle.com.LIJA is a market leader in fashion-forward styles featuring feminine and comfortable silhouettes inspired by the fusion of sport, leisure and fashion. The brand’s distinctive excellence is driven by LIJA’s passion, commitment and dedication to creating innovative designs.LIJA has received significant recognition within and outside the golf industry, achieving organic annual sales growth of at least 50 percent each of the past seven years. Enjoying a rapidly expanding sales force and account base in North America, LIJA recently began selling into the UK, Australian and Japanese markets.
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Savings Are Out There For Christmas
2007-11-02 21:55:00
If your a thrifty shopper like me and like to get deals whenever you can, go to CouponChief.com to get some deals for those people your shopping for this holiday season. It's always nice to get some Christmas shopping done early and just think with the money you save you can use it towards those few last minute gifts you'll end up needing. I'm using Fujitsu coupons to get a new digital camera for my wife for a surprise gift for Christmas and Cellhut.com coupons for a gift for my father-in-law. Who knew online coupons can save you lots of money during the Christmas season and some people don't even know about this great way to save. Check out the site today and save.
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Adam Scott Playing New Irons At Barclays Singapore Open
2007-11-02 21:45:00
Head on over to GolfWrx's forum to see wicked pictures of Adam Scott 's new Titleist irons. These Titleist ZM Forged Blades are sweet looking blades. Are they coming to retail? I'm sure they will come the new year.
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Safe Craft Supplies For Our Kids
2007-11-02 13:52:00
With all the recalls lately on kids toys it is refreshing to see companies take that extra step to have safe toys and products for our kids to play and interact with. As a parent you want your child to be safe and with the latest evidence that alot of toys aren't it eases parents minds when you find products that are natural and safe to use. As parents we have enough to worry about and what are kids play and interact with should be a concern. Amaco is one such company that has great products your kids can use to be creative and make beautiful arts and crafts. I know my kids love to use there hands and minds to create lovely little masterpieces. Amaco has lovely Ceramic Clays and Modeling clays that come in many different varieties and they're all safe for the little ones. If your looking for safe arts and crafts materials look no further than Amaco.
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Canadian Open Finds Title Sponsor In RBC
2007-11-02 13:37:00
It was announced yesterday that the Canadian Open has found a title sponsor in RBC also known as Royal Bank of Canada. There sponsorship will continue til 2012.Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today that RBC has agreed to a sponsorship agreement to become title sponsor of the PGA Tour’s Canadian Open through 2012. Financial details and terms of the partnership were not disclosed. The RBC Canadian Open, Canada’s only PGA Tour event, will debut from July 21-27, 2008. Next year will mark the 99th playing of the Open championship. “This is a landmark day for golf in Canada. For over 100 years, RBC has earned its standing as a leading national institution and today is Canada’s most respected corporation. To unite our historic national golf championship with the brand, strength and commitment of RBC is in many ways a perfect partnership,” said Scott Simmons RCGA Executive Director. “RBC has given us an opportunity to continue and ...
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Volunteer For The 2008 CN Canadian Women's Open
2007-11-01 19:55:00
Applications are now online to volunteer for the 2008 CN Canadian 's Women Open that will be held at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa from August 11-17, 2008. Royal Canadian Golf Association relies on the hard work and dedication of our volunteer team so if your thinking of volunteering fill out the online form today.Volunteer package consists of: Each volunteer is required to purchase the volunteer uniform package for $65 (taxes included). Package includes: One high quality golf shirt, one hat or visor and one official championship back pack - $90 value. All volunteers are asked to provide their own plain khaki golf pants (no jeans or denim) or shorts. In addition, women may wear skorts or capri pants. One Non-transferable weekly admission volunteer badge - $50 value Two Any day admission passes for your guest(s) - $50 value One Weekly parking pass - $20 value Volunteer party admissionTags: LPGA Golf, 2008 CN Canadian's Women Open
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Flip For Profit
2007-11-01 18:22:00
A friend of my mine is selling there house, they've only been in it less then 5 years. I've never actually been to there house before but she sent some real estate pictures to my email and I couldn't believe why they would be selling such a lovely house. It's in the country on a few acre lot. The house has some beautiful stonework on the outside and inside it has some amazing custom work with a spiral staircase to the main bedrooms along with some amazing wood floors. Apparently what they do they is they build a home and flip it in a few years for a profit, then build another one. I don't know whether I'd ever get use to the stress of moving but to each his own and they usually always make money.
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Fantasy Golf Picks For The Children's Miracle Network Classic
2007-11-01 14:51:00
The final event of the PGA Tour season is in Lake Buena Vista Florida this week. It's being played at the Walt Disney Resort, the Magnolia Course (7,516 yards, par 72) and Palm Course (7,015 yards, par 72). You've going to have to make lots of birdies so your putter will have to be on this week. You'll also have to be patient as the first two rounds each player is partnered with an amateur. You will also have to take the family to Disney World so you must have lots of energy. Players are playing for $828,000 so this obviously will go along way for those struggling to get into the top 125, Ted Purdy of Phoenix is currently on the bubble at No. 125 with $758,734. Immediately behind him are J.B. Holmes ($754,616), Kevin Stadler of Scottsdale ($737,276), Brett Quigley ($717,411), Craig Kanada ($713,280) and Harrison Frazar ($698,534). My picks are basically based on those playing well and those good putters that make lots of birdiesTim Clark- He's gone T5, T7, T18 in his last three ...
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Orbitz Launches New Golf Travel Site
2007-10-31 20:16:00
Just what everyone needs another golf travel site. It seems to be like most golf travel websites. I don't know I just tend to play around where I live but Orbitz is trying to make it easier for golfers to plan and book golf trips. Looks like they're concentrating on Hawaii, Denver and Phoenix areas. It's also a strategic alliance with Golf .com.Tags: golf travel
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Treat The Cause Of Addiction
2007-10-31 19:47:00
I'm always amazed at all the celebrities checking into different centers for drug rehabilitation. These high priced places that never seem to work all that well because a few months later the celebrity is back in the center for more help. They just seem to treat the disease and not the causes of the disease. The cause behind the addiction seems to get missed in some of these programs. You'd think this would be the focus. I guess I'm just tired of hearing of it in the media.
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Srixon Golf Buys Cleveland Golf
2007-10-31 16:53:00
Well it's finally over, with all the rumors floating around on all the golf forums about who's going to buy Cleveland Golf . The winner is SRI Sports Ltd. (parent of Srixon) landing Cleveland (which was owned by Quiksilver) for $132.5 million.According to a source familiar with the negotiations. The deal is expected to close before January 31, 2008 with net proceeds from the sale being used to pay off debt. Quiksilver acquired Cleveland in two separate purchases (as part of its acquisition of Rossignol in July, 2005 and a separate deal two months later for the remaining portion).SRI (which also own the Dunlop name in Japan and, according to its financial report, had net sales of $2.2 billion for the first six months of 2007) is the largest equipment company in Japan, but a brand still trying to gain traction in the U.S. The marriage, however, does make sense. Although also a maker of clubs, Srixon's primary market in the U.S. is in golf balls and according to Srixon's web site, S...

New Scotty Cameron Halloween Cover
2007-10-31 16:32:00
As of yesterday Club Cameron members could get this cool Halloween headcover and supposedly it even glows. It will be interesting to see how much these will go for on eBay most people collect them but for those trying to make a few bucks there will be some on eBay I'm sure. Almost makes me want to join Club Cameron.Tags: Scotty Cameron, golf equipment
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Somethings Should Be Left Up To The Man
2007-10-30 20:51:00
I know most of the time the guy never has much say in planning his wedding. The soon to be wife usually pulls all the strings and is usually has the final say when it comes to arrangements that have to do with the big day. A friend of mine is having a beach wedding and wants it to be casual hence the beach setting. The bride has pretty much chosen what she wants him to wear but he's leaning towards a real classy casual look. These wedding shirts inspire a cool look that's for sure and I have to agree with my friend. I got married on a beach also; not in the Tropics but in B.C. and I might of look at some of these casual options more if I knew they existed. They are made of cool fabrics and elegant designs not to flashy. They're casual pants and shorts are available in some good colors and smart fabric options. Maybe somethings should be left up to the man for weddings.
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What's Tiger Been Up To Since The President's Cup
2007-10-30 19:11:00
From Tiger :It's been nice to have some time off and hang out with my family. We had a good trip on the boat and did a little fishing. Mostly, it was just fun to get away.Obviously, it's been a great year on and off the course. My eyes light up every time I see my new daughter. Sam Alexis is 4-months-old and growing every day. She can grab things now and has held a golf club in her hands. I didn't start swinging a club until I was 11 months, so she's got seven months until that happens.For Elin and I, it's all about the little firsts: Our first Halloween with Sam; our first Thanksgiving; our first Christmas. I've never been much of a holiday guy, but this is a pretty cool feeling. Everything has changed since we had Sam.For once, I won't be traveling or competing on Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family and friends and plan to watch some football on television.On the course, I finished strong and won seven tournaments, which isn't too bad. Other t...
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Chopra Makes Florida Stop First Win
2007-10-30 01:41:00
Chopra stole the show Monday claiming his first PGA Tour win at the Ginn sur Mer Classic. play was suspended due to darkness Sunday that made for watching it Monday morning on the Golf Channel. Chopra was tied with Fredrik Jacobson and Shigeki Maruyama at the end of play Sunday. He birdied the par-five 16th his first hole and had pars on 17 and 18 enabling him to shoot a two-under 71 for a 273 total. One ahead of Jacobson and Maruyama, who could only muster pars on there 2 holes on Monday. Chopra made it to the PGA Tour after playing on the European and Nationwide Tours. He's now off the top-125 bubble, and exempt for the next two years.
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Taking Muscle Milk For A Test Run
2007-10-30 00:24:00
If you're like me you've probably never heard of muscle milk before, well up until recently I was clueless too until a friend gave me some to try. This protein powder comes in array of flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, mocha joe, root beer, and banana cream. The kind I got to try out was vanilla which tasted o.k. mixed with some of my favorite soy beverage. Muscle Milk is considered a protein blend whey powder. You can take it throughout the day and also as a bed time protein. Muscle Milk is patterned after human mother's milk, which has excellent anabolic growth potentials which is great for when your working out and training. I continue to try it out, will keep you informed of the results.
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Lee Curry From Kemptville Makes It Through To Second Stage
2007-10-28 20:55:00
Nice to see Lee Curry from Kemptville, ON. make it through to the second stage of Q-school for the PGA Tour. He had rounds of 72, 69, 65, and 68 at the Florence Country Club in South Carolina. We'll see how he does in the second stage on his way in trying to secure his PGA Tour card for 2008.Tags: Lee Curry, Q-School, PGA Tour
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Get Life Insurance Coverage Today
2007-10-28 20:28:00
No one really pays attention to life insurance until your generally older or your sick. Usually never when your single and carefree. It always seems like when your getting married or married already and the kids are on the way you start to think "Hey maybe I should look into some life insurance". Alot of people are rethinking these ways as many insurance coverage companies will now provide life insurance with no medical or physical exam required. That's life insurance no exam, just answer a few health questions and you can get coverage. Pretty simple stuff.
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Kyle Lograsso - Amazing Kid
2007-10-28 14:53:00
This kid is an amazing inspiration and he's quite the talented golfer too, I'm sure he could beat me but it's his strengths and courage battling through cancer that the real inspiration. I feel for his parents as I have 2 girls of my own and another on the way and when stuff happens to your kids it hurts if you don't shed a tear I'll be surprised. Watch the first part of the video, second part is here.Tags: Kyle Lograsso, golf prodigy
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St. Augustine -More Than Just Golf
2007-10-28 12:01:00
My father-in-law and his wife frequently spend alot of time in the Fall and Winter months in Florida. Mainly the St. Augustine area where they rent a condo and play alot of golf when I'm up here in Canada freezing my you know what off. They're always suggesting we should come down for a visit with the kids because there's so much to do in the area. My wife of course thinks I'll be golfing the whole time but I know there lots for her to do as well.My Father-in-law was saying they have great shopping and other great Events in St. Augustine as well. Shopping is definitely something my wife and I are good at and apparently they have end-of-the-month events called Uptown Saturday Nights(Nov.24th and Dec. 29th remaining this year) that would be right up are alley. It takes place from 5pm to 9pm the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District of St. Augustine. This sounded like something my wife and I would love. We never realized the history and culture of ...
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