February Madness Match Play Pool

The 2012 Accenture Match Play is coming up next week in Arizona and if you think you know how to predict the outcome of all those hard matches then head on over to Go For The Green Golf Pools they have a great pool running for the week. It only costs $20 and the more that participate the higher the first three  cash prizes. You can even pay by PayPal. I participate in many of Seamus's golf pools and they are always run very professionally and of course lots of fun.

Here's the scoop:

Think you know a little about match play golf. Then fork out $20 for your chance to brag if your the winner.

The Tournament field consists of 64 players and is divided into 4 brackets based on World Tour Rankings. This is a contest of skill that requires each contestant to select the winners of all 64 matches in the Match Play Championship.

The Contest is Match Play, with points being awarded for each correct result as follows:

Round 1	1 point
Round 2	2 points
Round 3	3 points
Quarter Finals	4 points
Semi - Finals	5 points
Third Place	6 points
Final	7 points

The top 3 contestants, at the end of official play will be the Final Prize winners. If 3 or more tie for first the prize payout will be split amongst all who tie.
The Prize payouts, will be as follows:

* First Place 50%
* Second Place 30%
* Third Place 20%

Entry Fee:
The entry fee for this pool is $20 Canadian and payment must be sent before start of play to participate in this pool.
Preferred method of payment is by an Interac E-Mail Money Transfer from your online bank account. Please send to:
goforthegreengolfpools@gmail.com

Payment by cheque, money order & bank drafts are also accepted by mail and must be postmarked before start of play. Payment can be sent to the following address:

Séamus Maher
121 Main Street West
Grimsby, ON L3M 1R5
Payments can also be made by PayPal. Login into your PayPal account and send payment to:

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When sending PayPal funds remember to select Personal and not Purchase so as to avoid PayPal transaction fees.

Credit card payments are also accepted and these can be sent at:

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Buddha Plays 18 Book Review - Tips From The Master

Edward Balian’s "Buddha Plays 18" is a fun read and great for filling the void of not being able to play golf in the Winter. Although it's a short read there is some substance to the book. I honestly didn't know what to expect as most in the genre of golf and mysticism tend to be a bit hokie but "Buddha Plays 18" touts itself to "Instantly improve your golf game using tips from the Great Master" and it doesn't with tips for all level of golfers.

The book centers on the author serving as a caddy for Buddha during a round of golf. Each chapter Buddha encounters various golfing situations(just like life). In each chapter he explains the Buddha way (Eightfold Path Principles) to each situation. These centre on the proper behaviors and attitudes while on the course.

A few tidbits from Buddha's thinking:

Rather than mentally labeling something as "trouble" or "bad" just think "opportunities" or "challenges"
So now “sand traps,” become “sand opportunities”.

Golf practice includes mental as well as physical activities. "No pain, no gain" applies to the mind as well as the body.

Suffering exists in golf - oh brother , no argument here!

Edward Balian’s "Buddha Plays 18", is an easy read and make sense when put into perspective. All level of golfers will pull something for their golf game with the tips from this book. If your interested in ordering the book you can right here. Make a comment on this post, as I'll be giving away my copy to a lucky winner. Good karma eh!

It's Go Time For Rickie Fowler and Cobra Golf

Rickie Fowler talks about his first week with COBRA GOLF. Torrey Pines 2012.

Green Out Day At The Phoenix Open

It's going to look a lot like March 17th, St. Patrick's Day at the TPC Scottsdale today as the tournament-host Thunderbirds have declared Saturday to be the first Green Out day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. So far Bubba Watson has tweeted about his lime green socks from Kentwool and his Christmas inspired Travis Mathew belt.

Although only Bubba and maybe Herb Tarlek would wear that mistletoe belt I'd definitely don what Canadian Graham DeLaet will be wearing from Sligo Wear some great mint plaid pants with a mint green Martin polo shirt.

It will be interesting to see other green attire Golf fans and players will wear to get out Waste Management recycling message.

Stay Classy Poulter

During the Winter up here in Ottawa there's not a lot of golf action, that's why as Canadians we go indoors to golf simulators like Golf-O-Max but that's only a tease. We also immerse ourselves in the latest PGA Tour or European Tour event on the Golf Channel as well as putting in our basements. We also gawk at various online golf forums where all the new golf paraphernalia is adorned by our golf heroes.

While perusing the pictures from GolfWRX.com this week of the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open, two observations are clear I should get out more, secondly Ian Poulter is still the most stylish Pro on Tour and the wearing of Puma belts and shoes has only enhanced his look. Practice day Wednesday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Poulter looked great in some new 2012 IJP Design.  Here's the press release this week from IJP Design we can only hope for more great combinations for this year.

Ian Poulter to start 2012 wearing the new Spring/Summer 2012 collection at the Waste Management Phoenix Open from Thursday 2nd February to Sunday 5th February 2012. Delighted after the birth of his fourth child, on Thursday 2nd February Ian Poulter will be teeing off in style as he starts his 2012 season on the PGA Tour. Ian will be wearing IJP Design, Ian’s own golf and lifestyle clothing brand, to encapsulate IJP Design’s motto –Look Good, Play Great.

Ian will step onto the course wearing the ‘Sport’ palette – He will wear the Poulter Tartans in Lava and the Classic custom golf shirt in Ultramarine. The IJP Design Spring/Summer 2012 collection will launch on 1st March 2012 but IJP and Poulter fans can enjoy a sneak preview of the collection, which will appear in stores from now onwards, as worn by IJP himself.

The new IJP Design collection for S/S12 is the largest collection to date. With new items and innovative designs, the collection is effortlessly stylish, maintaining technical and functional excellence. IJP Design is a popular choice for some of the world’s top golfers currently climbing the world rankings, and, including Ian now has three star players wearing IJP Design to start 2012 in style. The UK’s Gary Boyd and USA’s Bud Cauley will be teeing off in IJP Design and similarly looking good and playing great.

TRUE linkswear Releases TRUE phx Limited Edition

TRUE linkswear has released a 2012 Limited Edition TRUE for the Phoenix Open. I have to admit it's one of my favorite Limited Edtion models from TRUE.

The phx Open LE has a White upper with Orange Stitching and White laces which has been paired with an Orange outsole with a White topline and White "spikes".

Since only 250 of these unique creamsicle beauties have been made I may be tempted to add to my collection of golf shoes. This would be my first TRUE. What do you think?