Golf Newsletter Issue 8
October 1999
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Online Golf Solutions monthly golf Newsletter (from Dan Perry)
http://www.onlinegolfsolutions.com
danperry@onlinegolfsolutions.com
Issue 8, Volume 1, Oct. 1, 1999
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In this issue:
* From Dan's Desk
* Golf Quote of the month
* Link of the Month
* Feature Article "The Most Important Golf Shot"
* Book Review "Web Style Guide"
* Site Updates
* Interesting News
* Advertisement
* Subscribe/Unsubscribe info
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* From Dan's Desk
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I subscribe to Golf Digest, but I let my subscription to Golf Magazine
lapse. When I opened my mailbox the other day, I was surprised (and somewhat
puzzled) to find the October issue of Golf Magazine. I thought that maybe
they were sending me a free copy, and possibly trying to get me to resubscribe.
As I peeled away the plastic wrap, a piece of paper fell out. As I began
reading it, I was totally caught off guard. Here's the first paragraph:
"We at Golfsmith International want you to know how much we appreciate
your business. As a way of saying thanks, we're sending you a complimentary
one-year subscription to Golf Magazine. We hope you enjoy it."
Unbelievable, especially since I haven't ordered anything from them in
over 8 months! I don't know if one company owns the other, or if they
merged, but I was totally impressed with the gesture. What a great marketing
idea!
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* Golf Quote Of The Month
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"The greatest comeback since Lazarus"
Trey Wingo, an ESPN anchor, describing the USA's Sunday comeback in the
1999 Ryder Cup.
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* Link of the Month
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Titleist
http://www.titleist.com
Do you know which ball you should be using? Do you know why? Or are you
like me, and play the (good) balls you find, or are given as a gift? Titleist
offers a free CD-ROM to help you decide which of their 8 ball types is
best for you. Bill Morgan, VP of R & D explains Titleist's benefits and
choices. Most of the info is on the web site, or you can order a free
CD-ROM by calling 1-888-TITLEIST, or sending an email to cdrom@titleist.com.
When I was at the site, it was awfully slow. You may be better off ordering
the CD.
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* Feature Article "The Most Important Golf Shot"
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I received an email from Pat Dolan, a Golf Pro who has written articles
for worldcolf.com, as well as handling their Q & A. He was kind enough
to send along an article he wrote for them, and I am glad that he did.
Honestly, with my golfing season ending, I haven't had too much time for
creating an article. What a lifesaver!
Without further adieu, here's the article.
"The Most Important Golf Shot" (c)1998 Pat Dolan Golf Pro
For years in many locker rooms and clubhouses, one of the main topics
of discussion has been, "What is the most important shot in golf?" One
side of the argument is for the tee shot, and the other side is for the
putt.
One of the strongest proponents for the tee shot was Ben Hogan. In the
early 1960's, while a teaching pro at The Colonial Country Club in Fort
Worth, Texas, I discussed this with Ben, and he felt strongly that a players
tee shot was THE most important shot.
It was Ben's fervent belief, that from a mental standpoint, one's whole
round depended on the initial tee shot. He claimed to have rarely witnessed
or been part of a great round that started with an errant tee shot. He
believed that when you begin with an excellent tee shot, your mental attitude
would carry forward on all successive shots.
On the other side, many argue that the putt is the most important. One
such advocate was the legendary teaching pro Harvey Penick, who strongly
believed that the short game, around the green, was the essence of scoring
well. He contended that a two foot putt counted just as much as a tee
shot.
This argument did not hold water with Ben. Adamantly he stated, "If you
are trying to make a two foot putt for a seven, due to an errant tee shot,
who in the hell cares? After all, a missed two foot putt will generally
only cost you one shot, whereas a missed tee shot can easily cost you
two or more shots."
After listening to Ben's logic, I calmly explained, that in my humble
opinion, I thought both sides were wrong. This definitely got Ben's attention.
I hurriedly added, that while both sides had made good arguments, I considered
Willie Ogg's, the original teaching professional selected and respected
by the membership of the PGA to conduct business school teaching seminars,
to have been the best. You see he told us that the most important shot
in golf is always "the next one."
Hogan laughed out loud and completely agreed. (And some of you thought
he was always "the wee ice-man.") So the next time you overhear the discussion
about the most important shot in golf, just sit back and laugh to yourself
because you already know the Real Truth.
Sincerely, a friend to any golfer,
Pat Dolan Golf Pro
Please visit my site at http://hometown.aol.com/snrgolfpro/resume1/index.htm?dp
Golfers improving EASILY !!!
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* Book Review "Web Style Guide"
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Web Style Guide (from Yale University Press) Basic Design Principles for
Creating Web Sites Undoubtedly one of the clearest, most concise books
on site design that I have ever read. The best thing about this guide
is that it is available online at
http://info.med.yale.edu/caim/manual/
The first and last paragraphs of the Preface speak volumes about the quality
and simplicity of this book.
"This book is for all those that wish to publish durable content on the
Web. Durable content is not guided by trends; good design will withstand
the test of time, whereas trends quickly become frivolous. Success in
Web design goes beyond technology and fashion. To create Web sites that
ehdure you need only to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively
to your readers."
And the last paragraph:
"This is not an HTML manual, nor is it a book on graphic design. It is
a practical guide to help you design Web sites for the long run."
The book contains 8 chapters, covering such topics as Interface Design,
Typography, Site Design, and Editorial Style. Whether you design Web sites,
or have one for your business, this book belongs on your must-read list.
I actually found it at my library, so give it a shot; you may find it
their also. The information in this book has and will stand the test of
time; a rarity for a book on Web design.
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* Site Updates
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Added scorecards for Kapalua Plantation and Kapalua Village. http://www.onlinegolfsolutions.com/golf/scorecards.html
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* Interesting News
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Four Golf-Related Sites Tap Into E-Commerce Boom
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles/990924-6.shtml
Cable modem or DSL: Which is better? http://www.salonmagazine.com/tech/feature/1999/09/23/cable_dsl/print.html
Paying bills over the Web
http://www.mercurycenter.com/business/top/036121.htm
Global Sports Joins Auction Fray With Sporting Goods Site http://www.ecommercetimes.com/news/articles/990927-4.shtml
Amazon's Purchase Circles Make for Fun Reading
http://199.97.97.16/contWriter/cnd7/1999/09/28/cndin/8637-0373-pat_nytimes.html
Finding wheel Net deals
http://www.canoe.ca/TechNews/column_readme.html
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