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By Jim Nettleton

Certainly one of the most dramatic, riveting victories in professional golf history occurred at the US Open this past June, when Tiger Woods, playing essentially on one leg, captured the coveted title.

We of course didn’t know the extent of the injury he was suffering through until after the contest. Nor did we realize that he had been enduring pain in playing for some time before the Open. Naturally, the facts that came to light after the tournament made his accomplishments in this year of 2008 even more remarkable.

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You’re getting into paintball, one of the most exciting sports out there. Good choice. Paintball is great fun, but you’ll need to buy a lot of gear. To get started, you'll need to get a marker, a mask, clothes, a loader, an air tank, and many other random accessories. For now, let’s just focus on the gun.

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By Jim Nettleton

Bermuda has been my favorite vacation retreat for decades. Its friendly people, clean environment and wonderful weather are always a joy.

Being an avid golfer, experiencing the game and the courses on that beautiful island is also a never-ending joy. Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than any place in the world. There are 8 courses there and each offers a splendid test.

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By Jim Nettleton

I freely admit to being a fanatic about playing the great game of golf as well as being a lifelong fan of the professional game. I first started following the pro circuit when Arnold Palmer broke on the scene like a swashbuckling D’Artagnan. I quickly fell in love with the nearly poetic beauty of the game and became fascinated by Palmer’s bold adventures.

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By Jim Nettleton

In this fourth installment of a series, we’re going to look at two more Tampa Bay area courses, each of which was a personal favorite during the years I lived in the area.

First, a course designed in the Scottish links tradition by Ron Garl, an excellent Florida architect, with many fine venues to his credit. Summerfield Golf Club is located in Riverview, Florida, just a few miles south of Tampa off Interstate 75. Aside from supplying golfers with nice amenities off the course, players will find Summerfield an outstanding challenge, particularly from the back tees which stretch the course out to 6,903 yards playing to a par of 71.

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All golfers are unique in many ways and they all have a combination of physical strengths and weaknesses that creates a golf swing that is uniquely their own. With this in mind, it is easy to understand why a custom golf club set can offer a player an advantage and can be one of the most helpful golf aids for improving their game. These days, there are many brands and styles of clubs that can be customized.

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Fit For Golf

There is certainly no doubt that the game of golf is one of the most popular sports that people get involved with these days, and it is something that many people, regardless of age, can participate in. And, with the help of golf carts, even those who are rather elderly and those who have some minor handicaps are able to play. But, if you are interested in pushing your limits and becoming a real winner in the game, then a golf fitness program can help you maximize your potential.

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If you are toying with the idea of buying a golf club set, you should consider all the options available to you. You can go to a golf store and see if something there suits you. Or you can think of going in for a custom golf club set which will offer you certain benefits as opposed to a ready to buy one, because a custom golf set will be specially made for you, keeping your abilities in mind.

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Yosemite climbing

Yosemite rock climbing visitors could not ask for a more picturesque backdrop, than the beauty that runs throughout Yosemite National Park. Most are quite surprised at the number of challenging climbs located throughout the park too. There is something for everyone, from climbing mountain passes to watching Old Faithful spout into the sky. Even for those not interested in hiking trails, there are plenty of thrills for everyone.

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By Jim Nettleton

If you’re a golfer, there’s no better place to indulge your passion than the golf-friendly state of Florida. With well over one thousand courses of all varieties, you could play for many years without hitting the same course twice.

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