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Don't Be Embarrassed Playing A Used Ball
By Mike Pedersen
Buying brand new balls every now and then can cost you a small fortune especially if you are like most golfers. A number of pro shops offer used balls at a fraction of a price depending on the quality. Using pre-owned balls is nothing to be ashamed of, in fact, there are a high number of golfers who prefer playing with used balls. Not only that they come in cheap, there are high quality ones that are being sold at half the price.
Other than that, these balls are manufactured in such a way that their performance would be the same every time you use it. So, there is really no difference if you would use a new one or not. Take for example the Nike One black series. This particular line is offered at around $49.95 a dozen but if you would purchase it at an online store that offers high quality used balls. The same Nike One black series, is offered for only $24.00 a dozen in their top of the line reclaimed ball category. However, the best way to buy pre-owned balls are to hand pick them one by one; inspecting for any bulges, discoloration, and scratches.
Pre-used balls are sold accordingly to the different grades. The grades are pre-determined
NASCAR puts Edwards on probation, but doesn't suspend him
Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on three-race probation today for his deliberate wreck with Brad Keselowski in last
weekend's race at Atlanta.
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Yankees executive charged with DUI
A top New York Yankees executive was charged with driving under the influence in Tampa.
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Halladay tosses 3 shutout innings and Phillies beat Braves 7-4
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Roy Halladay pitched three shutout innings and struck out five in his second spring appearance as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 7-4, on Tuesday.
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Gagne's goal gives Flyers 15th straight win over Islanders
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Simon Gagne's power-play goal broke a third-period tie, and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a 3-2 win Tuesday night, their franchise-record 15th straight victory over the New York Islanders.
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Jones' 25 points help Pacers beat 76ers 107-96 to snap four-game losing streak
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dahntay Jones scored 25 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 107-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night that snapped a four-game losing streak.
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Eagles pick up Vick's option for 2010
Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles
exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will
receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week.
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Moravian's Stearns, Harrison up for All-America Women's Basketball team
Moravian teammates Kate Harrison and Kirsty Stearns, both seniors, are three of 40 finalist for 2010 State Farm® Women's Basketball Coaches Association All-America Basketball Team for NCAA Division III announced late today by the WBCA.
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GROLLER'S CORNER: More comments on the ouster of Dieruff's Tom Stoudt and other basketball notes.
Getting a lot of comments about Dieruff's decision to relieve Tom Stoudt of his job as boys basketball coach and the comments I am getting are very supportive of Tom.
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PHILLES FILES: Burrell reportedly misses Philadelphia
Pat Burrell didn't talk much to the media when he was with the Phillies. His locker was positioned right near the exit, allowing him to make a quick escape if he saw us approaching.
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HOG BLOG: IronPigs tickets selling at great pace
Remember before the first pitch at Coca-Cola Park was thrown how the skeptics figured the local interest in the area's new minor league baseball team would wane by Year 3 or so?
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by their luster, color, mark, and scuffs. These balls suits budget conscious and inexperienced golfers alike. The first among the four would be the Pearls. These are reclaimed balls in superb condition. The balls are in perfect color complete with its glossy finish. The logo or print is still visible and there are no scratches on the surface.
Second would be the Grade A balls. These are nearly perfect balls with just light and minimal scratches in it, the logo or print might be a little scratched off but still readable. The quality of these balls is just below the Pearls in color and luster. Grade A balls are normally sold at only quarter of the price. Third type would be the Grade B balls or the slightly flawed balls. The color and the logo are already faded; scratches and other marks are more visible with the glossy finish slightly rubbed off. These are normally used for practices and for handicapped games.
For budget conscious and starters, Grade C balls are good for practices. It has lost its shine, probably used and reclaimed for a couple of times. With its color washed out and other blemishes, you wouldn't regret losing it in one of your high risk strikes or even in practices. Of course, aside from knowing what kind of balls to buy, you should know where to buy. Other than pro shops, garage sales usually offer them by the bucket. However, just like balls, there are online stores that offer balls according to category. Buying by bulk and reserving it for years to come may help you save a lot of money. |
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O’Meara hints at Woods return
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As if the speculation of an imminent Tiger Woods return needed any more
bolstering Mark O'Meara last night said he “would not be surprised” if the
world No1 decides to play on his team at the Tavistock Cup in 12 days time.
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Woods is back in the swing of things
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<p>Speculation of an imminent Tiger Woods return intensified last night after reports that he has summoned his swing coach, Hank Haney, to work with him in Florida.</p>
'Spider-Man' Villegas holds on as Rose's 64 equals course record
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Colombian Camilo Villegas kept his cool to win his third PGA Tour event with a
five-shot victory over American Anthony Kim in the Honda Classic at Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida, yesterday.
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The Hacker: Safety-first golf is a bit boring but I have a spring in my step
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<p>There is no more appropriate time than spring to embark on a new beginning, but winter was still applying its icy grip when I tried out my new plan at Royal Porthcawl last week. </p>
The Last Word: If Woods makes miracle return, he needs to say sorry again
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<p>Each day the word gets louder. Tiger Woods is to make his comeback in two weeks' time. So if the word proves true, will this be a time to rejoice, to welcome back the returning hero like the prodigal son? Or a time to scream: "You what? After all that 'I've changed... I'm so sincere... I've got such a long way to go' baloney a fortnight ago?" You decide.</p>
The ten best self-destructive sports stars
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<p>
A dossier detailing the disciplinary record of legendary golfing bad-boy John
Daly has been leaked.
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Return in sight as Woods returns to range 'looking as good as ever'
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<p>
Tiger Woods is back at his Florida home after completing his latest batch of
rehab and has returned to full practice for the first time in more than
three months. Question: is an imminent comeback on the cards?
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Revealed: the wild truth about the Wild Thing
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<p>John Daly may be 80lbs lighter and a dray-cart or two milder nowadays, but still the tales of his "Wild Thing" existence live on. And yesterday his legend was given yet further notoriety with an unprecedented peek at the PGA Tour's secret charge sheet of the man who, until very recently, was known as the world's most controversial golfer. </p>
The Hacker: When the chips are down, my new approach is a breadwinner
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<p>The first week of my new game plan has not been an outstanding success but it has been far from a disaster. I'll even go so far as to say I'm encouraged.</p>
Welcome to the scariest hole in golf
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<p>Justin Rose missed a six-footer on Thursday and waited for the abuse to rain down. It only arrived in a trickle. "I had a fortunate escape," reflected the Englishman, who with a 65 had otherwise enjoyed a fine first day of the Waste Management Open. "If that happens on the weekend it would be like Wayne Rooney missing a penalty at Goodison. Only louder."</p>
Poulter's bold strides back up his boast
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<p>The world now realises there has been more than one deluded soul clinging these last few years to the promise of a future featuring "just me and Tiger". But for Ian Poulter, the fantasy seems more attainable than ever after his glory in Arizona. </p>
Federer backs repentant Woods
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Roger Federer has pledged unflinching support to embattled fellow world number
one Tiger Woods and believes "the worst has passed" for the golfer.
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Dalai Lama agrees with Tiger (whoever he is)
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<p>The world's most famous golfer should not feel bad that the leader of the religion he promises to re-embrace had never heard of him until now. The good news is that Tiger Woods and the Dalai Lama share similar views on Buddhism and, perhaps more surprisingly, on infidelity.</p>
Woods must ditch the 'sycophants', says Gallacher
<p>Bernard Gallacher has urged Tiger Woods to ditch his management team. The three-time Ryder Cup captain believes the Tiger entourage – who he labels "sycophants" – must share the blame for the scandal which has derailed the world No 1's career. </p>
Poulter underlines his major talent on England's day of days
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Ian Poulter now has the title and the stature to go with the mouth and the
trousers. In beating Paul Casey in the Accenture Match Play Championship
final here yesterday, the record books opened for the new world No 5 who was
once only famous for his outlandish claims and his outlandish dress sense.
</p>
Poulter lines up his shot at World Match Play glory
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<p>
There was nothing remotely phoney about Ian Poulter’s performance in crushing
Sergio Garcia 7&6 here yesterday to reach the final of the WGC World
Match Play Championship.
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The Hacker: A parting of the ways: my technique is not cut and blow-dried
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<p>Suddenly, like a blinding flash, I have become aware of the main source of my golfing deficiencies. Yes, I know the main source is me but it's slightly more subtle than that; it's the way I approach the game.</p>
Tiger leaves the big question unanswered
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<p>
The countdown was supposed to go tick-tock while the world continued to go
tut-tut. It wasn't and isn't like that. Tiger Woods did not announce
yesterday that he is coming back to his sport any time soon. In fact, from a
sporting point of view he didn't announce anything. As Nick Faldo put it: "As
golfers we are back to square one."
</p>
Casey and Poulter outshine Americans
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<p>
With just the one representative in the quarter-finals of the WGC Match Play
Championship and with a certain somebody revealing that he is still on his "indefinite
leave" this was a nightmare day for American golf.
</p>
Mark his words: the key points from Tiger's 15-minute speech
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<b>Tiger Woods: "As Elin [my wife] pointed out to me, my real apology to
her will not come in the form of words; it will come from my behaviour over
time."</b>
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Woods: 'I thought I could get away with whatever I wanted'
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<p>The blue backdrop, the bare podium, and the respectful audience gave it the air of a presidential press conference. Except that presidents generally take questions. And instead of geopolitics, the newsflash that stopped the world spinning for almost 14 minutes yesterday was this: Tiger Woods has given up extra-marital sex. </p>
At long last, a line is drawn against the excesses of celebrity
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<p>Tiger Woods offered more than atonement when he faced the world for the first time since his world collapsed beneath the weight of squalid sexual scandal.</p>
James Lawton: Even at the Olympics, everyone stopped as Woods spoke on far side of continent
<p>Everything stopped here at the XXI Winter Olympics because suddenly any shift in the medal table seemed rather less momentous than the baring of the soul of arguably still the world's most compelling sportsman.</p>
Players moved by Woods' contrition
<p>It was a bizarre situation here in Arizona yesterday which seemed completely fitting to the events which had taken place in Jacksonville. As the golfers went out to contest the third round of the WGC World Match Play Championship they were asked to comment about a golfer who has not even played for three months. A few of them shrugged and walked on, others had a stern "no comment", while some appeared to have been touched by Tiger Woods' televised statement.</p>
'I can't recall anyone in public life so contrite'
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<p>As mea culpas go, Tiger Woods's had everything. Moist-eyed regret, barely repressed anger and lashings of self-flagellation. Only one thing was missing – Mrs Tiger Woods.</p>
Tiger Woods statement in full
<p>
TIGER WOODS: Good morning, and thank you for joining me. Many of you in this
room are my friends. Many of you in this room know me. Many of you have
cheered for me or you've worked with me or you've supported me.
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Reaction to Woods' statement
<p>
Nick Faldo today said Tiger Woods' emotional statement still left a big
question to be answered - when will the world number one return to golf?
</p>
Tiger Woods makes public apology
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<p>
Tiger Woods fought back tears today as he issued a full and frank apology for
cheating on his wife.
</p>
As it happened: Tiger Woods press conference
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Follow the Tiger Woods press conference below. For the full reaction <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/tiger-woods-makes-public-apology-1904807.html">click
here</a>.
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The ten best sports press conferences
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Tiger Woods is set to speak publicly for the first time today ahead of his
much anticipated comeback.
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English trio make presence felt
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<p>
Tiger Woods might stand accused of overshadowing the WGC World Match Play, but
at least the English are doing their level best to shine the spotlight on
the Dove Mountain golf course. The first three through last night all had
the St George's Cross next to their names as Luke Donald, Paul Casey and
Oliver Wilson led the march into the last 16.
</p>
Tiger takes firm grip as comeback circus rolls in
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<p>If the apology by Tiger Woods in Florida today goes as advertised, he may find himself having to say sorry a second time. Nobody is sure exactly what he will say at the faux-baronial headquarters of the PGA Tour in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, but the event seems certain to irritate many.</p>
Back on course: Tiger plans to return next month in Florida
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<p>
When Tiger Woods at last fronts up to the world in his carefully choreographed
television statement today he is expected to announce that he will make his
competitive return to golf at next month's Bay Hill Invitational in Florida.
</p>
Revitalised Donald rolls back years
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<p>Luke Donald saw off the persistent challenge of Ireland's Graeme McDowell to advance to the second round of the WGC World Match Play Championship here last night. The Englishman still has four more opponents to conquer if he is to contest Sunday's final. But he is looking more confident than he has in years. </p>
Tiger ready to break his long silence
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<p>Tiger Woods will finally end his silence tomorrow when he speaks publicly for the first time since the November crash outside his Orlando home which led to a torrent of revelations about his private life. A statement from his agent, Mark Steinberg, revealed "he plans to talk about his past and his future and intends to apologise for his behaviour".</p>
McIlroy whips up a desert storm
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<p>One of Geoff Ogilvy's more thankless duties as defending champion of the WGC World Match Play Championship has been to promote an event in serious danger of suffering under-exposure in the Arizona desert. Why come along when there's no Tiger Woods to watch? Simple, asserts the shrewd Australian. Come along and watch the next Tiger Woods.</p>
Westwood is proud that Britain's got talent
<p>Lee Westwood has called on his country to start appreciating its talented golfers and affording them some of the credit which Andy Murray currently monopolises. The world No 4 was speaking on the eve of the WGC World Match Play Championship which features an unprecedented number of his compatriots.</p>
The Hacker: It's sad when a good argument leaves you off your trolley
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<p>After much heated debate, a competition held at our club last Saturday has been declared null and void and there are many aggrieved golfers as a result – none more so than the poor souls who would have won it.</p>
O'Meara feels 'let down' by Woods
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<p>Even Tiger Woods' best golfing buddy has not yet spoken to him. Mark O'Meara admitted last night that not only have all his calls gone unreturned but also that he was disappointed with the world No 1. </p>
World No 2 Stricker targets Woods
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<p>Steve Stricker has become the new world No 2, taking the mantle from fellow American Phil Mickelson, after he overcame a late charge from Britain's Luke Donald to win the Northern Trust Open on Sunday.</p>
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