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US Open
Author: Jay R. McGrath
Divot Mix
Shoot a lower score than everybody else. — Ben Hogan (asked the secret of winning the U.S. Open)
NBC and Airplay offer live interactive game for U.S. Open
AirPlay, NBCSports.com and the USGA have announced an agreement to deliver an interactive game experience for the 2008 U.S. Open.
U.S. Open Live Challenge allows golf fans to compete live while watching their favorite competitors throughout the June 12 – 15 broadcasts from Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.
“U.S. Open fans have already proven to be highly engaged across multiple mediums during the Championship,” said Alex Withers, USGA director of new media. “Partnering with NBCSports.com and AirPlay for a live interactive experience now gives golf fans a real stake in the action during this marquee championship.”
While the pros compete for the $7 million dollar purse, avid fans play along on the Web, predicting the action live for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.
Players can predict the scores of their most-watched players, calling out live course action such as whether a player will sink a putt on the third hole or bogey on the next par 4. It happens in real time during the broadcast with immediate leaderboard updates, golf trivia questions,player-to-player chatand up-to-the-second opinion polls. To play, visit USOpen.com, NBCSports.com or AirPlay.com.
Posted in Putting Greens for your home or backyard
Author: Jay R. McGrath
New Putting Green Kit you can build in your own backyard.
Now you can practice putting whenever you have a few spare minutes. A Great Father’s Day Golf Gift — or treat yourself. The Igotthebug Putting green Kits are easy to assemble and can be used both indoors and outdoors. They can go directly on the dirt, patio, or deck. Just snap the foundation tiled together – roll out the putting green and start training.
If you don’t have room for a putting green – you might consider the One-Putt Golf Training Aid. It’s got the same great quality construction plus 6 training aids to help you become a better putter.