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An annual event that always creates excitement in Houston is the Shell Houston Open, to be hosted again on March 26, 2012. It is sure to be a weekend of fantastic golfing entertainment.

Spectators will go to Redstone Golf Club to see the golfers take part in the competition. Many will take a break from their everyday lives to attend the event, whether they are missing out on parties, regular get-togethers, or activities such as party poker. Tickets will sell fast and golf enthusiasts will not want to miss this event.

This competition has been held in many different locations, beginning at the River Oaks Country Club in 1946. It then moved on to the Memorial Park Golf Course for a year in 1947, before changing yet again, to Pine Forest Country Club. There was even more moving around, from the BreaBurn Country Club to a longer time spent at Memorial Park beginning in 1951 and ending in 1963.

The event continued to move around, to Sharpstown Country Club, Champions Golf Club and Westwood Country Club. It was even held outside of Houston in Missouri in 1973 at Quail Valley Country Club. It finally settled at its current location in 2003, after moving to Texas and back.

There have been many happy winners at this competition over the years. Two players have even won the tournament three times each. These golfers are Curtis Strange, who won in 1980, 1986 and 1988, and Vijay Singh, who won in 2002, 2004 and 2005. There have been others who have won twice, and it will be interesting to see who comes out top in 2012.

Congratulations to Adam Scott for his victory this weekend at Firestone Country Club. It seems the most talked about story of the week is not the win itself but that he was working with Tiger's ex-caddie Steve Williams. Williams then commented on the win by saying that this was the best victory of his career though he had won 7 times previously at Firestone C.C. with Tiger and many other major championships on his bag too. These comments had to sting a bit because Tiger mentioned at an interview that he was suprised about how vocal Williams was and wouldn't comment any further on the conversation they had after the round. The great news for every fan of golf and drama is that the PGA Chamionship is teeing off tomorrow at Atlanta Athletic Club. Tiger could get his redemption very quickly here. There is sure to be plenty of good golf and drama, as it is the coveted fourth and final major of the year that is up for grabs. The last time this major was played at Atlanta Athletic Club, David Toms defeated Phil Mickelson on the final hole with a very controversial lay-up, that wound up being the deciding factor for the win.

Tiger is making his big return next week at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.  I can't wait to see him back in action. I think Tiger's impending comeback will be great for the game of golf.  I am slightly concerned that is he rushing back after his serious leg injury.  I only hope he is able to perform 100%.  Many athletes have been in this position.  You have a lingering injury that may realistically need more time to heal, but your ego and anticipation get the best of you.  I am hopeful that Tiger is fully healed and prepared to make a strong return. Also noteable, Steve Williams, Tiger's longtime friend and caddy, will be missing. I am curious to see how it all unfolds and will most definitely be tuning in! 

Tiger Woods has let go Steve William from his job as caddie. The dynamic duo has been together for 12 years. Together they have won tons of championships and majors around the world. So why the sudden split? I have no idea! This could be just another downward turn in the Tiger Woods decision making process. I believe that Steve Williams is an asset toTiger and his game, but just like Hank Haney, he has been fired abruptly. Steve did recently caddie for Adam Scott at the Open and that could be reason for the pink slip. However, the exact cause for termination may never surface, but stay tuned, I have a feeling that we will hear more details soon.

When making the golf swing it is very important to stay connected. The left arm (if you're right handed) should stay touching with your chest on the backswing and down to impact. This will increase both power and accuracy. Keeping connected will reduce the chances of going outside the club plane and hitting a weaker fade or slice. The easiest way to check the swing without becoming disconnected is to put your golf glove under your left arm and hold it there for the backswing all the to the top of the swing to the bottom without letting it fall out until just after impact. This tip will certainly improve your ball striking.

A common misconception that amateurs have is that if they tee the golf ball further away from the trouble will keep them away from the potential watery grave. It is actually the opposite. Teeing the ball closer to the side of the hole with the most trouble will actually force you to aim back to the fairway and away from the trouble. If the hole has water down the right side and you tee the ball on the left side of the tee box, will cause you to aim back to your right, where the fairway is but also where the hazard is too. Teeing it on the right side of the tee box will increase the landing area and force you to aim away from the trouble. This will help you hit more fairways and eliminate bigger numbers on you score card.

The slice is probably one of the biggest issues most golfers face and can be fixed with a little work and a couple key tips. There are two reasons that people slice. One: The club face is open at impact. The fix: When approaching impact, rotate your forarms so that the back of your left hand is facing the target. Two: The swing plane is traveling outside to in. This is also known as coming over the top. This traditionally happens at the top of the golf swing, when the club is routed outside to inside on the downswing. This will produce a divot that is traveling outside to in and pointing left of your target. The fix: try to get your divots to point right at the target or even a little right of the target. Keep your right elbow very close to your right hip when approaching impact and strike the inside back corner of the golf ball. This is the part of the ball that is closest to you. Proceed too release the club head by turning your hands over and up around to the finish position. The more level your swing, or parallel to the ground, the easier it will be to draw the ball. So, swing around your body on more of a flat plane, or more like a baseball swing than a more vertical plane which will produce a slice. Shorten your backswing to about 75 percent while practicing so that you have better control of your swing path. This will also help by preventing you from rerouting the club at the top of the swing where the flaw most commonly occurs. This will take a little work but will be well worth it when you start to pick up effortless distance and accuracy.

In this video we can watch Tiger hitting his driver. This is one of my favorite slow motion videos. There are a lot of great positions worth pointing out in this swing. Notice the take away. Look at how long Tiger keeps the triangle of his arms and how this creates a wide arc, which produces power. This triangle can be seen again with an accending blow at impact. This position produces both power and consistency. Look at how straight Tiger keeps his left arm throughout the entire backswing and up until the finish. This also helps produce power through a larger arc as well as superior control. The most remarkable positions that I see in Tiger's swing are his head movement and finish position. He only moves his head a few inches laterally and vertically during the entire swing. This produces great consistency. Look at his finished position. The left side of his body is completely straight . This positon creates an almost perfectly straight line and a very repeatable swing for increased consistency.

The last hole of my round consisted of a very daunting tee shot. I was 3 under par going into the last hole, but I had not been hitting my driver very straight or long all day. The hole was 420 yards long with a slight dog leg right. Out of bounds lined the left side of the hole, so any drive left or too long down the left side through the fairway may reach. Down the right side of the hole had a bunker at about 270 yards and a tall group of dense trees lined the entire hole. The hold dog legged right at the bunker and over hanging limbs jetting out. Any shot short right would either find the bunker and would be blocked out from the a direct line to the green or a shot too far right would inevitably end up blocked by the trees. My good round relied on a good tee shot. It was time to dig down deep and be mentally strong, trusting my swing. I find that making an aggressive swing at a conservative target with good alignment is the key to this type of pressure packed shot. I picked a tree in the far distance that was directly behind the middle of the fairway. I ended up hitting the best drive of my day. The tee shot was far and hit right at my target. This left me with just 110 yards left to the hole. This gave me a good opportunity to make birdie on the 18th instead of bogey. I was very happy with my confidence and execution during this pressure packed situation. Keeping calm under pressure will lead you to a better game of golf. Just be sure to remember that keeping focus can take the unnecessary stress off and improve your overall performance.

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